First Security House (Building 609)
House Decoration
Residents prepare their house for visitors of all ages during the annual event, Officers Hollow.
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609 Residents
Residents of the First Security House in costume at Officers Hollow. |
Contact information
David Eccles School of Business
Gordon Smith, gordon.smith@business.utah.edu
Department site: http://www.business.utah.edu
House information site: http://www.business.utah.edu/display.php?&pageId=2607
(801) 581-8615
House Information
House opened to residents: Fall 2002
Open to Business graduate students
House Environment
Living in the First Security Business House provides a great balance between fun and learning. Since all students living in the house are in the School of Business, many MBA students, studying is taken seriously and residents encourage each others’ success. However, the business students know how to have fun as well. It’s easy to organize a study-break for a snack, movie, coffee run, or whatever. Many of the residents that live in the house are focusing their studies on International Business, many of which are international students. In addition to the opportunity to reside with students sharing a common interest and increase your understanding of business in other countries, your neighbors will be in or have completed common MBA courses. Often academic help is literally the next door down the hall. The house is a great environment because it lets you get to know other academically strong students who can become lifelong friends. We learn from each other, study with each other, and laugh with each other.
609 Resident Quotes
“Living here allows you to learn from people who come from completely different cultural backgrounds. I've learned that even though we may be from different places we can all learn from one another and hopefully become better citizens of the world.” — Stephanie Snyder
“It is a mini world in itself. It gives a unique opportunity to live so closely amidst people with diverse culture and learn about them.” — Anand Kumar
“A world-in-a-house is what I would call the First Security House.” — Anil Kuruganti
“I can’t tell you how much I have loved living here in the First Security House and how grateful I am to the School and the Eccles Foundation for the opportunity. As a native Utahn, the chance to interact with my fellow international students has been incredibly valuable to me.” — Becky Anderson
Deans/Professors/Staff who have attended House programs this year
- Shalini Bahl, Assistant Professor Marketing (Undergrad Program)
- Christine Botosan, Professor Accounting (Master Program)
House Programs/Traditions
- Annual block party at the beginning of every fall semester
- Monthly spotlight for each resident
- Dinner with the MBA faculty
- Annual Skiing Trip
- Art of Living Meditation Program
- Unbirthday Parties
Building 609 Floor Plans
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