Introducing North South Foundation As Nelson Mandela says, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Quality education helps create a better future generation, creating a sustainable planet, preventing unnecessary deaths, promote world peace, reducing poverty and inequality. It is not, however, accessible to all, particularly those from underdeveloped nations…Continue Reading North South Foundation Meets UP
Corporate Partner Spotlight: TLR – Total Logistics Resource, Inc.
~Contributed by Jennifer Ciglar, HR Manager Seeking Mission Some years ago, I was sitting with Terri Bartle (former President), and we were discussing one of our people that was going through a hard time and how we can help. She said she always believed TLR had a bigger mission – and that’s what we can…Continue Reading Corporate Partner Spotlight: TLR – Total Logistics Resource, Inc.
Women in Finance ~ Victoria Lugli
The Women in Finance series continues! Hear from experts and connect with our financial partners – build your network! What led you to Finance? Finance has always captivated my interest due to my natural affinity for numbers and my exceptional skills in mathematics. During my college years, I pursued a major in business administration, and it was during…Continue Reading Women in Finance ~ Victoria Lugli
Pamplin Pilots Partner with the
Portland Trail Blazers
Following last week’s announcement of the Portland Trail Blazers’ launch of its NBA G League to operate in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland’s campus, the Pamplin School of Business is excited to share opportunities for its students and business community, as a result of this partnership. “We are thrilled to partner with…Continue Reading Pamplin Pilots Partner with the
Portland Trail Blazers
Vancouver Business Journal ~ Local Banking Environment
“Capital adequacy and reserve regulations were not the cause of the current issue. However, we could benefit from a discussion of how to more quickly identify bank balance sheets’ susceptibility to liquidity runs. We should think about how to implement stress test requirements on smaller banks.” University of Portland Pamplin School of Business finance professor,…Continue Reading Vancouver Business Journal ~ Local Banking Environment
Helping Hands Tradition at UP Continues
The UP Operations Management Association (UPOMA) held the annual “Helping Hands” event this past week on April 11 at University of Portland. Helping Hands is a program offered by corporate team building organization called Odyssey Teams, Inc. The goal is to build prosthetic hands for amputees in developing countries. UPOMA first began participating in this initiative in…Continue Reading Helping Hands Tradition at UP Continues