Transfer Scholars in Seattle After arriving in Seattle, Transfer Scholars had the great opportunity to meet with 3 alumni that were working in various companies across Seattle. We heard insight from those working in Wells Fargo, Microsoft, and even Starbucks. The next morning we drove down to the [...]
Student Spotlight: Brian Lunt "Business Scholars provided me with an over arching view on the functions of business and gave way for exploration within most majors at the business school." Brian is very involved in many things. He is an avid sportsman and surfer, and has completed several [...]
Recently, I had the opportunity to travel to Portland, Oregon with the David Eccles School of Business, Transfer Scholars students. After touching down in the NorthWest City we used MAX, Portland’s public transportation system, to reach our hotel downtown.We were entertained by some of the most insane halloween costumes… [...]
Having the opportunity to travel with new friends in Portland and visit some of the most successful companies is one experience I will always remember. After hearing back from the memorable trips other Business Scholars have taken, I was impatiently looking forward to mine. One we landed in [...]
A world class CFO, the chance to win Skullcandy products, free lunch! You would have to lock me up in the old business building to keep me from going to see Jason Hodell speak at the first Friday lecture series. Jason was an amazing speaker. I’m not sure [...]
Have you ever had a “Walter Mitty” moment? It’s a moment where you take a step back and gaze at something that truly takes your breath away. Something you know you will never forget. There are very few times in my life that qualify as one of these moment, [...]
The Chicago Experience Just over a week ago, my classmates and I received the opportunity to travel to Chicago, where we visited an Allstate insurance agency and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). Allstate was the first of our visits and it proved to be wildly different from all [...]
During our recent trip to Los Angeles, a group of Business Scholars had the opportunity to visit Warner Brothers and learn more about the company from a panel of employees. The panelists included the Vice President of Marketing, the Vice President of Clearance and Integration, and Senior Vice [...]
Our Business Scholars group went to LA over the past weekend. On the second day, we went to Disney. We were able to receive an hour and a half presentation on how Disney works beyond the big screen. There is so much more than meets the eye. Mr. [...]
My experience at Lassonde has been inspiring. Living with 400 driven and creative minds brings a new level intensity to everything I do. Finding resources for your new idea or startup has never been easier. Not only are we focused on business, we love to have fun! Ask [...]