Do you have a product you want to see on the shelf at Best Buy? Join Best Buy executive and Lassonde Institute alumnus Joel Nelson to learn about Best Buy Ignite, a new program to fund entrepreneurs with products that could be sold in Best Buy. Nelson will be at the University of Utah for […]
Our dedication and open house for Lassonde Studios was a big success! Thanks to everyone who attended and those who made this amazing project possible. See what you missed or live the experience again by browsing our new photo album from the event.
The Lassonde Studios opening and dedication received widespread media attention from local and national media. Students moved into the building on Aug. 18, and the dedication was held Sept. 22. Reporters featured everything from the makerspaces throughout the building to the unique living opportunities on the upper floors. Find out what they are saying and get […]
When Ryan Bliss first arrived at the University of Utah, he was told exactly what to expect: lifelong friendships and a never-ending amount of social events. But what he experienced was much different. Students were socializing less and using social media more. According to a study done by UCLA, college is the least social it […]
Hashtaggy took over Lassonde Studios last week. The student startup staged activities on every floor – a Mario Kart tournament, fashion show, paper airplane contest and more – using the event to beta launch their new social media app. Learn more about Hashtaggy and get on their waiting list here: www.hashtaggy.co
Fashion philanthropy: It’s one of the best ideas of the decade, which hundreds of designers from Ralph Lauren to TOMS have incorporated, and the idea is inspiring Colby Russo, a business student at the University of Utah and a Lassonde Studios resident. Russo founded Evók Clothing Collective, and dedicated it to fueling the local economy […]
We dedicated Lassonde Studios this week. Thanks to everyone who made it possible! We celebrated by inviting the public to tour the building. Special guests included Pierre Lassonde and the many students living, creating and launching here. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
Take a look at our new photo gallery of the Lassonde Studios exterior. The $45 million building is clad in copper that will change color over time. All students at the University of Utah are welcome to live, create and launch in the building. Students moved into the building on Aug. 18. All are welcome […]
Can you believe it? We’ve already been in Lassonde Studios for a month. Browse our event images from the last few weeks to see what we’ve been doing. Find upcoming events here: lassonde.utah.edu/calendar.
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