This year for the very first time in twelve years, the Bauccio Lecture Series, presented by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has included, a faculty member from the University of Portland, Dr. Mark Meckler. The lecture series brings together leading visionaries from across the country, to share their views, experiences and inspiring…Continue Reading Dr. Mark Meckler
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Lou Radja: How Leaders are Made
On February 8th, the Franz Center for Leadership and Entrepreneurship welcomed Lou Radja as the first guest speaker for this year’s Bauccio Lecture Series. Named after alumnus Fedele Bauccio, CEO and cofounder of Bon Appetit Management Company, this series allows students, faculty and staff the opportunity to gain valuable insight from some of the most…Continue Reading Lou Radja: How Leaders are Made
The future of MBA programs in Oregon.
There has been some hand-wringing recently over the fate of the MBA. As Fortune magazine reported last summer, former dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management Roger Martin is predicting a major shake-up for the top 50 U.S. business schools akin to the collapse of General Motors and Chrysler. These and other…Continue Reading The future of MBA programs in Oregon.
Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Our very own Prof. Sam Holloway talks to the Portland Tribune and explains how the complex world of craft brewing may or may not be affected by the influx of big money. Take a look! “…Holloway has been speaking around the country about the impact of craft breweries. His message? “If you’re a civic leader…Continue Reading Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Speed Networking
It’s the month of love. Instead of swiping right, students from the Pamplin School of Business on Monday, February 1, were speed dating with prospective companies, looking for their perfect matches. Was their encounter meant to be? Only time will eventually tell. These juniors and seniors spent five minutes with the companies exchanging resumes, contact information,…Continue Reading Speed Networking
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