DEAR ECCLES STUDENTS,
As we look back on another busy yet successful year, we are so grateful for your continued participation and engagement with BSG! We have held so many events, service projects, and Bites with BSGs this year, but none of them would have been possible or nearly as fun without you!
Whether you came to an event, took the time to fill out a survey and offer the Eccles Leadership Team your feedback, participated in a service project or community initiative, or simply created connections with your classmates, you’ve played an integral role in shaping the student experience at the Eccles School this year!
This incredible school is the vibrant, welcoming, connected community it is today because of your energy, ideas, and willingness to get involved, and we really cannot thank you enough! Your involvement makes a real difference, and we believe that with everyone working together towards building a community where each student feels a sense of belonging, we are able to create an environment not just conducive to learning, but for forging lasting friendships and connections.
We look forward to seeing you next year, and if you’re graduating – congratulations! We will miss you here at the Eccles School, but we are so excited to see what you do next!
Isabelle White
CEO of the Business Student Government 2024-2026
BSG is dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for all students at the David Eccles School of Business through engaging events and initiatives. We aim to foster meaningful connections, encourage personal growth, and enrich your academic journey through these efforts, ensuring every student feels empowered to succeed.
BAGELS
During the first week of the each semester, BSG welcomes new and returning students to the David Eccles School of Business with a hearty breakfast and big smiles! Students connected with members of the Eccles Leadership Team, won swag, took first day photos, and enjoyed breakfast with peers A bagel is always a great way to start the semester for the Eccles community!
“Welcome Back Bagels made my morning by providing a delicious breakfast and seeing our lovely Business Student Government ”
Brittany Luu, student at the David Eccles School of Business at Welcome Back Bagels
SPRING INTO BUSINESS
Spring Into Business is a great way to learn about the 40+ student organizations, centers, institutes, and academic programs at the Eccles School! We are always so excited to see the community come together to learn about the variety of opportunities that are available to students The student organizations at the David Eccles School of Business cover a wide variety of topics, allowing students to explore different majors, careers, industries, and communities. Learn more and join about our incredible organizations here.
“It was definitely fun and engaging to connect with resources; it is an amazing opportunity as a student ”
Jay Chaudhari, student at the David Eccles School of Business at Spring Into Business
DE-STRESS FEST - REALITY SHOW EDITION
At the end of every semester, BSG hosts a week's worth of stress-relieving events called “De-stress Fest” to support student well-being during finals season. This semester’s theme was inspired by Reality Shows like Project Runway, The Bachelor, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, and The Kardashians. We had a great time meeting all of you and know you all crushed it on your final exams!
“It’s been so nice to have free food and little pick-me-ups this week, finals are just really stressful!”
Event Attendee and student at the David Eccles School of Business from De-stress Fest
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
BSG is committed to uplifting the David Eccles School of Business’ core values through community service, specifically focusing on cultivating “empathetic global citizenship” and giving students the “confidence to impact their world.” To work towards these goals, we threw two events this semester focused on serving and uplifting the broader community and the Eccles community through “Hearts in Action,” a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) workshop to prepare Eccles students for emergencies and “Wall of Encouragement” a take a note, leave a note event to encourage positivity and kindness throughout midterms.
“This event can literally save lives, and we’re so happy to see students learning this important skill! It was also super fun to try a new format for the service project this month.”
Biwash Gautam, Business Student Government, Director of Civic Engagement on the impact of the Hearts in Action Event
THIS SEMESTER, WE GATHERED FEEDBACK ON
Eccles Events and New Traditions
Belonging and Acceptance
Communication with Leadership
Entire University Resources
Major Selection
Mentorship
Reflection of the Year
WHAT WE HEARD & IMPROVEMENTS
Students shared thoughtful feedback, highlighting opportunities to enhance the Business Scholars Experience.
In response, we collaborated with Business Student Representatives and students to develop a proposed four-year plan for the Business Scholars Experience. This plan includes curricular and co-curricular enhancements aimed at fostering stronger connections among students, supporting informed major selection and career preparation, easing the transition to college, and helping students make the most of their time at Eccles. We presented these recommendations to Eccles leadership, who were enthusiastic about the ideas and are working to integrate many of them into the program in the coming years
Students want the chance to socialize with peers in less formal environments and want to establish new Eccles School traditions.
We are working with the Eccles Leadership team to find the funding and finalize an idea for a new Eccles Tradition that would be fun and offer students the chance to be together outside of an academic setting! We hope to have more details to share soon
WHAT WE LEARNED
89%
of respondents shared that in the David Eccles School of Business they have found their community!
97%
of respondents shared that BSG allows them to share their perspectives and concerns in a safe space!
90%
shared they’ve had positive experiences with Eccles resources such as Business Career Success, In a Pinch and Tutoring.
