“Some friends I made here at UP, from early days as wide-eyed freshmen to study abroad to as recently as this semester, I know I will have for life. It’s bittersweet to see it come to an end, but I’m excited to see where my next chapter takes me!”…Continue Reading Megan Murray ’16 | Marketing
When students sign up for BUS 468 and BUS 567 with Dr. Brian Adams, they are jumping into the world of applied portfolio management with real money! The description for the Applied Portfolio Management class indicates that investment philosophy, asset allocation, asset class management, investment process, and behavioral finance are covered. Students gain experience using…Continue Reading An Investing Class That Uses Real Money
At the end of February, the UP Marketing Group hosted an event where students met one of our Alumni, Sabrah de Voir. Sabrah was invited to come and share her experience and give students advice on networking, knowing how to turn weaknesses into strengths and how to choose between two great job opportunities. Here are her…Continue Reading Sabrah de Voir – Five Tips for the Real World
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
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
Top Ten Things to Know Before a Speed Networking Event – By Shane Scoggins ’16 The business world is a highly competitive industry that relies on talent, goals, and the ever increasing bottom line to make the business work. These are concepts that can be taught in school, and hopefully applied later down the road in…Continue Reading TOP 10 LIST FOR SPEED NETWORKING