Our faculty works hard to make sure we get the best education possible. But, their work goes beyond the classroom. Our faculty strive to make a difference in their fields, and for many, that means achieving the honor of having their work published in an industry journal. This year, Dr. Sam Holloway and Dr. Min…Continue Reading Top 14 of 2014: Faculty Achievement
Phew, you finally made it through midterms! Now you can focus on more important things, like building your professional network. But where should you start? There are a ton of awesome social and networking events happening this month. Consider this your cheat-sheet to the best of the best happening on campus…and off! ON-CAMPUS OPTIONS LUNA…Continue Reading Your November Networking/Events Calendar
Let’s face it: internships are important. Some might say they are vital to landing that first job post-graduation. Research indicated that 95% of employers look at candidate experience as a factor in their hiring decisions. What’s more, 62% of 2013 college graduates had at least one internship experience under their belt before grabbing their diploma….Continue Reading How To Begin Your Internship Search
October here at UP can only mean two things: the start of fall (finally) and the arrival of midterms. With only one week left of tests and group project deadlines before a well-deserved Fall Break, here are some tips and tricks to help you survive midterm season. Tackle One Thing at A Time. As busy…Continue Reading Stayin’ Alive (It’s Midterm Season)
One of the coolest things, in my opinion, that we have on campus is the Moreau Center of Service and Leadership. Last year I had the pleasure of being a Service and Justice Coordinator. Service and Justice Coordinators (SJCs) are liaisons between the Moreau Center and the Residence Halls. SJCs put on service events and…Continue Reading The Moreau Center for Service and Leadership: A Chance to Begin a Life of Service
I first noticed something strange walking to my car after class this past Thursday. I noticed a few men, standing stoically about 20 feet apart on the sidewalk next to Willamette. I stopped, studied the situation and noticed they seemed to be guarding a man and his wife looking fondly at the Redwoods next to…Continue Reading Natalie Schneider, Detective for Hire