Be willing to get out of your comfort zone even though it is not an easy thing to do. Doing so will allow you to experience new things, gain knowledge, and more confidence in yourself. You probably do not know what career path you want to follow, so getting yourself out there, meeting new people,…Continue Reading Prof. Jon Down explains how his life is different from the one he envisioned.
Category: Faculty of PSOB
Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!
Shari Dunn is a adjunct instructor who will be teaching our 515 Social Venture Management class in the Spring of 2018. She is a former news anchor and attorney as well as the current Executive Director for Dress for Success Oregon. Shari is a board member of the Women’s Foundation of Oregon and the Oregon…Continue Reading Adjunct Instructor, Shari Dunn brings her executive expertise into the classroom!
Prof. Min Yu explores Mergers and Acquisitions in Blood Banking Systems
Did you know that blood has an expiration date? Platelets last 5 days and blood cells 42. Just like the fruits and vegetables you buy at the store, it is all perishable. As we know, we usually need more during a crisis situation but in recent years there has been a drop in the unpredictable…Continue Reading Prof. Min Yu explores Mergers and Acquisitions in Blood Banking Systems
The Most Diverse Class – Cross Cultural Management BUS 511
Diversity and inclusion is the hot topic on many people’s minds. Here at the University of Portland, in the Pamplin School of Business, we are especially proud to say that we have the most diverse faculty and staff on campus. As far as classes go, Dr. Sam Holloway’s class, Cross Cultural Management BUS 511, easily personifies…Continue Reading The Most Diverse Class – Cross Cultural Management BUS 511
Nine Operations and Technology Management Students Receive Scholarships!
We are proud to announce that our Operations and Technology Management Students have won nine scholarships this year! Two graduate students and seven undergraduate students were given this honor. The Society for Information Management (SIM) Portland Chapter President Mr. Pardeep Kumar awarded their Operations and Technology Management Scholarship Awards to the following undergraduate students, Ashley…Continue Reading Nine Operations and Technology Management Students Receive Scholarships!
Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on Nike’s pricing strategy changes
“The Business Journal this week first reported the sportswear giant has given retailers permission to advertise 25 percent off Nike products year round. The sportswear giant previously limited how many weeks retailers could offer 25 percent discounts. The shift in minimum advertised price has already started to result in a steady stream of discounts advertised…Continue Reading Prof. Ian Parkman weighs in on Nike’s pricing strategy changes