Upcoming Events

VITA Training

Workshop/Training

Training to work in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Breakfast will be provided.

E-Club - Personal Elevator Pitch

Conference/Seminar

Come learn how to compose a personal elevator pitch.

Intro to Data Science

Workshop/Training

The world of data science is full of buzz words - terms that everyone uses and sound amazing, but might not be fully understood. In this presentation, we demystify the art of data science with Caleb Wilkinson, lead data scientist for INVISTA, a subsidiary of Koch Industries. Pizza will be provided and space is limited so please register to attend here.

Storytelling with Data

Workshop/Training

Data on its own is worthless - it is only as valuable as the action taken upon it. Because of this, our data visualizations must inspire the viewer to act. In this workshop, attendees learn and apply the best practices of communicating in the world of data analytics and business. Join Jessica Wilkinson, a data analyst for Koch Industries. Pizza will be provided and space is limited so please register to attend here.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Info Session

Information/Orientation

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) representatives will provide information regarding the CIA and the variety of career and internship opportunities available. Speakers will discuss career opportunities across the Agency, application process, and allow time for questions. Undergraduates and Graduates of all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend. The CIA's primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the President and senior US Government policymakers in making decisions related to national security. All CIA positions require US citizenship and relocation to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

AIS Speaker Series Featuring IBM

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Paul Lacey, Offering Manager for IBM, will be speaking.

Koch Industries Info Table

Information/Orientation

Representatives from Koch Industries will be on the 2nd floor of Huntsman Hall on Feb. 5 & 6 from 8 am - 5 pm providing information about opportunities at Koch Industries, including their Discovery Scholarship, Rising Leaders Program, and internship opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities at kochcollegerecruiting.com.

CIA Advisory Sessions

Workshop/Training

Sit one-on-one with a CIA Representative to explore career opportunities and life at the CIA. Come prepared with questions about positions found on cia.gov (recommend taking the short survey through the Website's "Job Fit" tool and bringing your results), resume style, cover letter format, and anything else regarding working at the CIA! Undergraduates and Graduates of all academic disciplines are encouraged to attend. All CIA positions require US citizenship and relocation to the Washington, DC area.

Info Table: Squire

Information/Orientation

Squire will be here to talk to accounting students.

CIA Info Session for MIS Majors

Meeting

CIA guests will talk about a variety of job and internship opportunities in the Intelligence Community and will be happy to take individual questions and provide guidance about potential national security career tracks for a wide range of fields and disciplines. Feel welcome to come, even if you don't plan to pursue a national security career, and get a better sense for one of the key institutions we have studied! Plus-ones are just fine.

• Targeted for MIS majors specifically

Entrepreneur Leadership Series - Maharba Zapata

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Maharba Zapata, Founder and Owner of The Salsa Queen
Maharba immigrated to the US with her family when she was still a teenager and spoke no English. When her first child was born, she spent 11 months practically living at the Children’s Hospital after he was diagnosed with leukemia and unfortunately, he passed away. Following a divorce, she found herself needing to provide for her seven children without any work experience or even a high school degree. It was important that her new business reflect her love of cooking and cultural background, which is how Salsa Queen was born.

Info Table: BDO

Information/Orientation

BDO will be here to talk to accounting students about summer leadership.

New York City Career Trip Info Session

Information/Orientation | Career Exploration Trips

Come learn about how you could travel to New York City's financial district! Visit Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, American Express, and more. All students are welcome, especially if interested in finance/econ and/or are freshmen/sophomores. We will discuss both the trip itself and financing/scholarship options.
Lunch will be provided. If possible, please RSVP here.
Learn more about the NYC Career Trip
 

Hill Air Force Base Info Session

Information/Orientation

Representatives from Hill Air Force Base will be doing an info session to talk about civilian job opportunities at their Utah base. Register here.

Koch Industries Recruiting Reception

Reception/Reunion

Representatives from Koch Industries will be on the 4th floor of Huntsman Hall in Tanner Terrace on Feb. 6 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm providing information about opportunities at Koch Industries, including their Discovery Scholarship, Rising Leaders Program, and internship opportunities. Learn more about these opportunities at kochcollegerecruiting.com.

Student Leadership Council Dinner

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

Leaders of student clubs within the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business are invited to join the Business Council for dinner to share experiences from this year and how we can increase student engagement within the business school.

Technology Boot Camp - 8:30 Session (Data Visualization)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Data Visualization: Tableau (HH 124): Data visualization enables and empowers users to identity patterns, trends, and outliers. Whatever your academic and career aspirations may be, data and the visualization of that data is powerful! Come to this interactive workshop taught by Professor Reagan Siggard to analyze a sample data set and go through a hands-on exercise with Tableau. No prior experience or skill set is necessary. Spots are limited so please register here.

Technology Boot Camp - 9:30 Sessions (Excel)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Beginner Excel (EBB 211): Are you in need of an Excel refresher? Or perhaps you’ve had little or no experience with Excel? Come to this workshop taught by Dr. Kelly Fadel to get started and learn the value of having Excel in your professional tool belt. Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required but please bring a laptop with Excel if available.

Intermediate/Advanced Excel (HH 124): If you are proficient in writing nested if-statements and vlookups, this Excel workshop is for you! Companies often express they want applicants with more Excel experience. Prepare for that next internship or job by attending this workshop taught by Professor Vance Reeder and build on the skills you already have! Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required but please bring a laptop with Excel if available.

Leadership Forum - Steve Kelly

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Steve Kelly, Chief Human Resources Officer, Resideo
Steve Kelly is responsible for global HR strategy for Resideo, a smart home products company with 13,000 employees across 31 countries. Come learn about how they attract and keep talent, what type of people make the cut, the future of work, and the future of the home.

Technology Boot Camp - 11:30 Session (Python)

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

BOOT CAMP: Technology

Python (EBB 211): Python is a popular programming language, but it isn’t just for Computer Science or MIS majors. In fact, Python is becoming increasingly important across industries such as electronics, finance, manufacturing, software, and government to name a few. Come to a workshop by Professor Andy Brim and get a jump start in learning more. You’re welcome to bring a laptop or just sit back and learn. Spots are limited so please register here. No dress code is required.

IMA Plant Tour: TTM Technologies

Meeting

IMA will be touring TTM Technologies. Meet on the 8th floor of EBB to carpool.

MHR Internship Reports (Polaris)

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Each Friday, second-year Master of Human Resource (MHR) students report on projects, work, and lessons learned from their summer internships. Presenter(s) this week:

Creede Wheeler - Polaris Inc.

Info Table: WSRP

Information/Orientation

WSRP will be here to talk with accounting students.

E-Club - Personality Assessment

Special Event

Come determine traits, skills, competences, and interests to help drive career decisions.

University Growth Fund Info Session

Information/Orientation

Information session for University Growth Fund (UGF). UGF is the largest student-run venture capital firm with assets more than $32M and they are currently raising a $50M fund. This is a great chance to learn more about UGF and learn about the application process.

Thank-A-Donor Day

Information/Orientation

Huntsman Hall, faculty, scholarships, student events, and student programs. These are just a few of the areas that are greatly impacted by generous donors. Come write a personalized thank you note to show your gratitude! Treats will be provided.

Galentines Night

Meeting | Student Recruiting

Come and be inspired! Enjoy hearing from some amazing women who are killing it in their industry. Refreshments are included as well as a photo booth!

Entrepreneur Leadership Series - Claire Roberts

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Claire Roberts, CEO of Larada Science Inc.
Claire Roberts is the Chief Executive Officer of Larada Sciences and does business as Lice Clinics of America, which operates more than 300 franchised clinics in 34 countries. Claire specializes in launching early-stage ventures, leading them through high growth and positioning them to reach their high-performance potential. She has a diverse industry background as a CEO covering manufacturing and distribution, technology, new media, and medical informatics. In addition to her private sector CEO experience, Claire was a key player in the launch of BioCrossroads, the Indiana life sciences economic development organization. She most recently served as CEO of ArbiterSports, an NCAA-backed SaaS venture headquartered in Sandy, Utah. Claire heralds from Seattle, Washington, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington and is an alumnae of Deloitte and Touche.

Finance & Economics Club Meeting: Sarah Bennett & Craig Maughan

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Come to the Finance & Economics Club meeting with presenters Sarah Bennett (CGO) and Craig Maughan (Cache Valley Bank). Sarah Bennett will take the first couple of minutes and explain her role in the Center For Growth and Opportunity (CGO). Then Craig Maughan will talk about his experience and his role at Cache Valley Bank. Cookies will be provided by CGO!

Fall in Love with PBL

Information/Orientation

Come to the 9th Floor of the Eccles Business Building for Valentine's treats and to find out more about PBL (Collegiate FBLA). Register here for the PBL club. We will have prizes for the first 10 students who register for this year's club membership.

AIS Friday Workshop - Excel

Workshop/Training | Focused Friday

Join us as Professor Vance Reeder teaches us how to utilize Microsoft Excel in a business environment!

Location: EBB211
Date: 2/14/2020
Time: 9:00-10:00am

Donuts will be provided.

Executive Challenge Application Open

Date/Deadline | Competitions

Earn prize money, strengthen your resume, and develop as a leader through the Executive Challenge!

Student teams of four will be tasked with solving complex business problems and providing recommendations to a board of directors comprised of USU alumni and other prominent leaders.

Prizes:
1st Place Team: $2000
2nd Place Team: $1000
3rd Place Team: $400

Learn more and apply here.

Info Table: Larson & Company

Social/Networking

Representatives from Larson & Company will be here to talk to Accounting students.

Allegis Financial Partners Info Session

Information/Orientation

Troy Mathews from Allegis Financial Partners will be on campus to discuss opportunities to become a Financial Advisor. Register here to attend.

Brex Info Session

Information/Orientation | Student Recruiting

Brex is rebuilding B2B financial products, starting with a corporate card for technology companies. We help startups of all sizes (from recently incorporated to later-stage companies) to instantly get a card that has 20x higher limits, completely automates expense management, kills receipt tracking and magically integrates with their accounting systems.
Brex was founded by Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi, two engineers who previously founded Pagar.me, one of the largest payment processors in Brazil with over $1.5 billion in GMV. Brex is backed by the co-founders of PayPal (Max Levchin and Peter Thiel), Y Combinator, Ribbit Capital, Yuri Milner, and Carl Pascarella (former CEO of Visa).
Brex is building the next generation of B2B financial services with better tech and without the restrictions of legacy technology.

Entrepreneur Leadership Series - Nate Murray

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Nate Murray, Chief Revenue Officer for Crossover Health
Nate Murray is an entrepreneur and founder working to fundamentally change how healthcare is experienced, delivered and financed. His passion is to develop innovative business models that will improve the broken US healthcare system. In 2010, he cofounded Crossover Health based in Orange County, CA. Nate, together with his two founding partners built an entirely new category of primary care, providing one simple place to go for trusted care—in person, online, anytime. Crossover Health has grown into a thriving business with nearly 1,000 employees and $100M in revenue.

Buckner Lunch & Learn

Social/Networking | Student Recruiting

Buckner is an insurance brokerage firm in the property, workers comp, liability, employee benefits, risk management, & bonding and surety markets. Come learn about full-time opportunities they have open right now. Lunch will be provided. Please register here beforehand.

Leadership Forum - Patrick Nelson

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Patrick Nelson, CEO, Nelson Partners
Patrick Nelson founded and leads a nationally recognized real estate investment firm specializing in Acquisitions, Property, and Construction Management. In 2019 they won the Innovator Award for the Best Social Media Campaign, “Not Your Grandma’s Basement” at the 9th Annual Interface Student Housing Awards honoring the very best in the student housing industry. Come find out how this Aggie Entrepreneur ended up building student housing and how he created a vibrant company in a competitive business spread across the country.

MHR Internship Reports (USAA & BP)

Panel Discussion/Presentation | Focused Friday

Each Friday, second-year Master of Human Resource (MHR) students report on projects, work, and lessons learned from their summer internships. Presenters this week:

Striling McLaren - USAA
Tanner Lundquist - British Petroleum (BP)

Goldman Sachs Beyond the Classroom Applications Close

Date/Deadline

Goldman Sachs's Beyond the Classroom programs highlight opportunities available in the financial services industry. The programs are focused on Finance, Accounting, Controllers, Internal Audit, and Risk Divisions. This is an excellent opportunity for prospective internships or full-time roles. The programs are in Salt Lake, New York, and Dallas taking place in April. All applications close Feb 23rd. For details, dates, and application instructions, view the event flyer. All travel, food, and accommodations will be provided.

Info Table: BKD

Social/Networking

Representatives from BKD will be here to talk to accounting students.

PwC Info Session (food included)

Information/Orientation

Join the professionals from PwC and learn about "Why Summer Leadership?" Food will be included. RSVP here.

E-Club Guest Speaker: Dr. Warner Woodworth

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Everyone come and bring your friends to learn from Dr. Warner Woodworth.

Info Table: PwC

Information/Orientation

PwC will be here to talk with accounting students.

Ivory Homes Off Campus

Breakfast/Luncheon/Dinner

The COO of the Ivory Companies (Ivory Homes, Ivory Development, etc.) are seeking an outstanding junior (minimum 3.7 GPA) to join its Management Training Program. This is a fantastic opportunity for a student who desires to attend a top graduate program after several years of successful work experience. Upon graduation, this position is one of the top-paying opportunities in Utah for recent undergraduates ($60,000 to $65,000 annually DOE). To learn more, RSVP here and come chat with the COO himself over dinner. See this position on Aggie Handshake.

Morgan Stanley Lunch & Learn

Information/Orientation

Fin/Econ Come learn about opportunities at Morgan Stanley! One of the nation's largest multinational investment bank and financial services companies, Morgan Stanley has been a great place for many Aggie grads. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here.

Got Wealth? Wealth Advice from Wealth Advisors

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Join us for a Q&A with Brendan Dennis, CFP® and Erin Reed CFP®, CPA, CEP® from Adams Wealth Advisors. These young professionals have backgrounds in finance, economics, tax, estate planning, and personal financial planning. Take this opportunity to ask them your tough questions! Dominoes pizza provided.

Entrepreneur Leadership Series - Joel Clark & Jon Clark

Panel Discussion/Presentation

Joel Clark & Jon Clark, Founders of Kodiak Cakes
Jon started Kodiak Cakes in 1994 based on his Mother’s suggestion of creating a whole-grain food mix company. At the time, he had completed his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah and was working for the OC Tanner Company in Salt Lake City. In 1995, Jon’s brother, Joel, came on board and helped sell Kodiak Cakes in resort towns and gift stores. In 1997, when Jon decided to go back to the University of Utah for an MBA, he turned the tiny company over to his brother Joel who has developed it into a nationally recognized brand. Joel was a 23-year- old economics major attending the University of Utah when the company was handed to him. Over the next 12 years, Joel juggled side jobs, earned an MBA from Oxford University, and still found time to make Kodiak Cakes a success.

Cargill Information Session

Information/Orientation

Come learn about opportunities at Cargill, a global company with 160,000 employees that is working every day to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, sustainable way.

Micron Info Session

Information/Orientation

Ryan Ellis and Aaron Berger will be on campus to discuss A Day in the Life of a Data Engineer at Micron. Pizza will be served. RSVP here.

Mock Interview Event with HR professionals

Workshop/Training

The USU Society for Human Resource Management Club is bringing in members of the Bridgerland Chapter of SHRM to conduct mock interviews for undergraduate students that are specifically interested in HR internships and careers.

These attending HR professionals can gauge developing talent and help hone your skills for future HR internships, jobs, and careers in human resources. Interested students can also polish and refine their professionalism, interpersonal communication, and general interviewing skills.

For those interested in HR, this is an event you can't miss!"

Office of the State Auditor Spring Social

Social/Networking

Join professionals for the Office of the State Auditor spring social. Light appetizers will be served. RSVP through Handshake by February 21. Dress is casual.

BAP Professional Meeting

Student Activities

PwC will be here to discuss data analytics and accounting technology. Dinner will be served.

Huntsman School Opportunity Scholarship Application Deadline

Date/Deadline

Opportunity Scholarships assist with the cost of participating in Huntsman School programs and opportunities. Awards are offered on a semester-to-semester, and case-by-case basis. Apply online.