Hometown: Richfield, UT
Degrees: B.S. in Finance and Economics 2007, Southern Utah University
Master of Business Administration, 2011, Southern Utah University
Favorite Building on Campus: I like the Business Building because it is where I had the opportunity to invest $250,000 for an investments course (as well as spending most of my time for class and study groups.)
What little known fact about SUU do you like to share most? SUU gives the opportunity for students to go to Mexico for Alternative Spring Break to give service as well as opportunities to go study abroad for any major.
Favorite Quote: "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hobbies and Interests: Mountain Biking, Running, Snow Shoeing, Water Skiing, Camping, and spending time at Lake Powell with family.
Favorite Place to Eat in Cedar City: Sonny Boy's
People would be surprised to know that: I have eaten scorpion and liked it so much that I had seconds.
Best bit of advice for students looking for a college/university? Visit all the campuses that you are interested in attending. Get to know the Faculty/Staff and students to get a feel for the atmosphere of campus.
Years working at SUU: 5 years
Kirk Blake
blake@suu.edu
435.865.8189
