Bengals Visit Boise for Leadership and Development Events

Early in the spring semester, College of Business undergraduate and graduate students were offered opportunites to expand their networks and professional skills with events in Boise, ID. Current and future club leaders from the College attended a leadership retreat, which included completing a service project and hearing from a variety of industry professionals. A couple of weeks later, graduate students attended the first annual Graduate Associate of Business Students (GABS) Leadership Symposium, which included a variety of speakers and graduate-student-specific development opportunies.

“[GABS] brought together students from the Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Meridian campuses. They were able to network and develop relationships with one another and with alumni,” said College of Business Director of Graduate Studies Kristine McCarty. “They heard from three speakers (including alum Mike Hayhurst), and they concluded the day with a tour at Boise’s CLM Marketing and Advertising. This event was a fantastic opportunity for our graduate students to continue to develop and grow as leaders.”

“Having the opportunity to take part in these events was invaluable,” said graduate student Taylor Cusack. “Not only was I able to make new connections and collaborate with my peers in new ways, but I also learned important lessons from these experiences. For example, no matter how much effort you put into planning, your plans will change, and you must be able to adapt quickly. Most importantly, in my opinion, camaraderie is the key to generating trust, honesty, and lasting connections no matter where you are or what you are doing. ”