Blanchet House is actively engaging diverse board members whose skillsets and values align with the organization and mission. Blanchet is specifically looking for University of Portland staff with backgrounds in human relations, DEI, public relations, facilities, or fundraising, but is open to all candidates. The nonprofit encourages candidates with previous lived experience in homelessness, recovery,…Continue Reading Call for Board Members ~ Blanchet House
Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
(Left: Julia Weinand, EMO Public Policy Associate & UP alumna with fellow Jesuit Volunteer in front) ~Contributed by Michelle Bush, EMO Associate Director Communications Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon Profile What is the Mission of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (EMO)? EMO brings together diverse communities of faith to learn, serve and advocate for justice, peace and…Continue Reading Nonprofit Spotlight ~ Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon
Introducing the New P4 Director
~Contributed by Sheila Mason Introducing Sheila Mason, Pamplin School of Business P4 Director ~ I am excited to be part of the University of Portland as the next Director of the Pamplin Professional Preparation Program (P4). I have lived in the immediate neighborhood for the last 7 years and I was connected with Gwynn Klobes…Continue Reading Introducing the New P4 Director
Women in Finance ~Krystal Lee, CFP®
The Women in Finance series continues! Hear from experts and connect with our financial partners – build your network! Q&A with Krystal ~ What led you to Finance? As a child I enjoyed and excelled at math… until about Calculus II. After contemplating a business or engineering undergraduate degree, I decided to pursue Industrial Engineering. Not long after becoming…Continue Reading Women in Finance ~Krystal Lee, CFP®
Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity
Your Study Abroad Ambassador Hi! I’m Diego Ruiz. I’m a junior at the Pamplin School of Business and I work as a study abroad advisor on campus. I’m passionate about helping students explore the world and gain new perspectives. It’s all about broadening horizons and understanding our global community better! Ultimately, my role as a…Continue Reading Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunity
Women in Finance ~Heidi Goertzen, CFP®
The Women in Finance series continues! Hear from experts and connect with our financial partners – build your network! Q&A with Heidi ~ Can you share a brief bio? Where are you working now? I have had a few different finance careers over the past 20 years. I started in investment consulting, working with large institutional clients. From…Continue Reading Women in Finance ~Heidi Goertzen, CFP®