We recently sat down with one of our newest Lassonde Studios residents Tessa Nishida to learn a little about why she chose to come to the University of Utah and what her goals for the future are. She told us about stories from her island home, how she wants to incorporate fashion with sustainability, and […]
Topic: Lassonde 400
Little Wanderers Studios: Indie Games focused on Inclusivity & Culture
Spencer Wilson and Morgan Lander, University of Utah students and founders of Little Wanderers Studios, have been so impacted by the entertainment and arts industry, they created a company and culture that aims to “uplift the world.” Little Wanderers Studios is an indie game company that celebrates diversity of thought through the creation of fun […]
Decheque: Matching Investors with Hedge Funds
Decheque is a student-run startup aiming to change the alternative investment industry. Started in March 2019, Decheque matches investors with hedge funds in hopes of increasing access to the private investment industry. The founder, Andrew Pignanelli, a finance major at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business and resident at Lassonde Studios, has […]
L4 Scavenger Hunt Winners
We hosted a scavenger hunt for our L4 residents for the 2019-20 academic year. They ran all over the building taking pictures, finding hidden gems, and getting to know each other and our community. Team finished 14 missions to complete the scavenger hunt. First place went to the team of Warren McCarty, a biology major […]
Meet the Lassonde Studios RA’s for 2019-20
If you live at Lassonde Studios, you already know at least one RA (or residential advisors). These outstanding students live and lead small groups within the building. They get to know each and every one of their residents and help ensure the best experience possible. The RA group for 2019-20 is diverse and accomplished. Get […]
VIDEO: Lassonde Studios Move-In August 2019
We are welcoming our L4 group of residents this year. In this video, you will get a glimpse into the move-in activities at Lassonde Studios. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.
A Day in the Life: Student Entrepreneur Tobi Yoon
Hi friends! I’m Tobi Yoon! I’m a second-year biomedical engineering, entrepreneur, and dog lover! I also own a startup (more on that later). I’ve lived at the Lassonde Studios for the past two years, and I’m stoked to show you a day in my life! 8 a.m. We’ve got a long day ahead of us! […]
Lassonde Studios, Diversity and How Entrepreneurship Thrives off of Difference
Living at Lassonde Studios is competitive — accepting only 400 residents out of the roughly 1,500 students who apply every year. While the spots are limited, resident activity is not. Residents busy themselves with projects of all sorts. This isn’t a surprise; as the hub of the entrepreneurial program on campus, residents are typically those […]
Scrap: Connecting Excess Materials to Buyers
University of Utah students Kelsie Lee, Sam Lagoy, Joe Wassweiler and Gabi Siu are the cofounders of Scrap, an online platform that allows businesses with excess materials to contact other businesses that are in need of those excess materials. “It’s the collaboration point for business-to-business material sourcing solutions,” Lagoy said. Lee and Lagoy are both […]
Video: Lassonde 400 Program
Our Lassonde 400 residential program hosts a variety of events. In this video, we feature one of the dinner events hosted on the upper floors of Lassonde Studios. Learn more at lassonde.utah.edu/studios.