What do you do for work? I am the publisher of Tricycle, a nonprofit Buddhist media organization offering an award-winning quarterly print magazine, daily content on tricycle.org, video teachings, live virtual events, podcasts, and more. My team and I focus on audience growth and engagement so that we can advance Tricycle’s mission to make Buddhist teachings and…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Tricycle Magazine
Category: Academics
Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)
What are you doing now? (as a UP alumnus) I founded a sales-focused consultancy where I help organizations build out their sales pipeline and go-to-market strategy. This involves hiring/developing the right salespeople, engineering outstanding processes, and leveraging the right-fit technology. Why did you choose UP Pamplin for your MBA? I chose UP Pamplin primarily for…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Joe Barhoum (MBA ’09)
Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
Jim Calko is an experienced consultant and heads Agile Services at The Gunter Group. For more than 18 years, Jim has been leading diverse teams in the military, high-tech manufacturing, eCommerce and health care sectors. Jim graduated from the Pamplin School of Business in 2014 with a Masters in Business Administration. Jim was born and…Continue Reading Alumni Spotlight: Jim Calko (MBA’14)
Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
What are you doing now? (As alumna of the UP Pamplin MBA Nonprofit program) I am currently working for The Partners Group as Director of HR & Operations. I work in TPG’s Bellevue Office and our company is based in Portland. My role in HR and Operations is a perfect blend of my skill set…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight: Andrea Rennie (MBA ’13)
Q&A with Dr. Eom
What do you teach (will teach for Summer)? I teach mostly OTM juniors, seniors, and MSOTM students in Database Management, Systems Analysis & Design, and Healthcare IT Management. I also teach Introduction to OTM for MBA and MSOTM students. During each summer, I teach Introduction to OTM and Healthcare IT Management. In all my courses,…Continue Reading Q&A with Dr. Eom
Q&A with Dr. Laird-Magee
What do you teach? In Fall I teach two sections of BUS 200, Principles of Marketing; BUS 443, International Marketing; and BUS 471, Promotions Management, which is the capstone for marketing majors. In spring I teach the same classes, just one BUS 200, and also teach BUS 524, Brand Promotions Management. What are you working…Continue Reading Q&A with Dr. Laird-Magee