Dia dhuit! (Pronounced: Dee-a Hoitz; Means: Hello) Alright, alright, I’ll admit it. Gaelic isn’t the prettiest of languages. If you recognize the greeting above, then you were probably born in the Gaeltacht which simply means a part of Ireland that uses Gaelic as their primary spoken language. I had the pleasure this last weekend to…Continue Reading Greetings from Galway!
Category: Undergraduate
Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
Amanda Stowe was fortunate to hold two internships that covered 3 summers. The most recent internship was with Aerotek Staffing Agency. This leading staffing agency matches qualified candidates with top companies worldwide. The internship with Aerotek was a typical ten-week internship during the summer between her sophomore and junior years, summer of 2015. Here’s what…Continue Reading Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place
Fifty-seven teams entered the 2015 AICPA Accounting competition and our team from the University of Portland finished second, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University, and the team received a $10,000 award to be split among team members. The team called NorthWest Accountants consisted of…Continue Reading UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place
THANK YOU PILOTS!
Congratulations to UP’s NorthWest Accountants for making it to the AICPA National Finals! Lance Chee, Issac Mansuetti, and Connor Ward will be competing in North Carolina for the National Championship! Way to go guys! Check out their semi-finalist video proposal here!:…Continue Reading THANK YOU PILOTS!
5 Things You Might Not Know About LinkedIn
It’s no secret – LinkedIn is an absolutely invaluable networking tool and a must-have for business students. Think you know everything about LinkedIn? Think again! Read on for some cool tips inspired by Linkedin guru (and UP student) Anna Taylor. 1. Your work is never done. Just like your resume, think of your Linkedin profile as…Continue Reading 5 Things You Might Not Know About LinkedIn
Senior Capstone Project Gives Back to the Community
Senior business students gave back to the Portland nonprofit community through their Senior Capstone classes. Dr. Sam Holloway led the students in a live case study with local nonprofit organizations, including The Shadow Project, St. Andrew Nativity School, Menucha Retreat and Conference Center, and the Red Sea Church. Students were tasked with developing an innovative, cost…Continue Reading Senior Capstone Project Gives Back to the Community