Lunch and Learn With Women In Business!

BLinc and WIB (Women In Business) recently hosted Lunch and Learn moderated by Victoria Nguyen and Sydney Smith to discuss women's social issues. Women in Business is an undergraduate student organization that focuses on the professional and personal development of women to enhance their experiences through building community and providing opportunity.  

During the event, attendees had the opportunity to participate in a Kahoot with trivia questions about the Women's Suffrage Movement and U.S Government in addition to winning amazing prizes; BLinc blankets and a WIB beanies. In addition to prizes and trivia, attendees were also treated to lunch courtesy of Cafe Rio. 

This year's Women's History Month theme is “celebrating women who tell our stories.” Some very important and influential women who left an incredible legacy are Toni Morison, Maya Angelou, Maxine Hong Kingston, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, and Gloria Steinem, this is just a very short list of women whose stories were not only relevant but also impactful. As your business student government, we encourage and support all women from the past, present, and future. We want to acknowledge their struggles, but also build toward the future and recognize those who have committed their lives to helping others around them time and time again. 

As part of our continued mission to support equal and equitable opportunities for all, here is a list of resources throughout the University of Utah and Salt Lake Valley provided by Women in Business: 

Women's Resource Center at the U: The Women's Center at the U offers resources in academics, leadership roles, healthcare and much more. 

Rape Recovery Center: The Rape Recovery Center is an amazing resource for therapy, advocacy, and emergency situations regarding sexual violence. 

Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center: The Geraldine E. King Women's Resource Center helps women in the Salt Lake Valley experiencing homelessness and provides emergency sheltering along with meals, clothing and hygiene items. 

Refuge Utah: Refuge Utah is a resource center for women who have experienced abuse, sexual assault, homelessness and and community advocacy groups. 

YWCA UTAH : YWCA Utah focuses on advancing the well-being of women in Utah through safety, opportunity and advocacy. 

These are just some of the many great resources that are available at the U and in Salt Lake City, if you would like a full list of resources regarding personal wellness, please visit Planned Parenthood Association of Utah for more.  

Coming up, BLinc will be hosting Bites with BLinc on Monday, April 3rd, from 10 a.m-12 p.m in the SFEBB lobby followed by the Student Leadership Awards on April 11th, from 6-8 p.m in Child Hall (7th floor of the SFEBB building). If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to our Instagram, eccles_blinc. We can’t wait to see U there!