Dia dhuit! (Pronounced: Dee-a Hoitz; Means: Hello) Alright, alright, I’ll admit it. Gaelic isn’t the prettiest of languages. If you recognize the greeting above, then you were probably born in the Gaeltacht which simply means a part of Ireland that uses Gaelic as their primary spoken language. I had the pleasure this last weekend to…Continue Reading Greetings from Galway!
Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Our very own Prof. Sam Holloway talks to the Portland Tribune and explains how the complex world of craft brewing may or may not be affected by the influx of big money. Take a look! “…Holloway has been speaking around the country about the impact of craft breweries. His message? “If you’re a civic leader…Continue Reading Prof. Sam Holloway talks about the Influx of Big Money in the Brewing Industry.
Katie Twineham ’17 | Operation and Technology Management & Spanish
“I want to change the world but that’s really hard to do. But you can change a person’s life one day at a time and I think you can do that with business. So, I want to be part of a social enterprise where they are helping other people while doing business and generating profit.”…Continue Reading Katie Twineham ’17 | Operation and Technology Management & Spanish
Speed Networking
It’s the month of love. Instead of swiping right, students from the Pamplin School of Business on Monday, February 1, were speed dating with prospective companies, looking for their perfect matches. Was their encounter meant to be? Only time will eventually tell. These juniors and seniors spent five minutes with the companies exchanging resumes, contact information,…Continue Reading Speed Networking
Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
Amanda Stowe was fortunate to hold two internships that covered 3 summers. The most recent internship was with Aerotek Staffing Agency. This leading staffing agency matches qualified candidates with top companies worldwide. The internship with Aerotek was a typical ten-week internship during the summer between her sophomore and junior years, summer of 2015. Here’s what…Continue Reading Amanda Stowe shares her internship experience at Areotek
UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place
Fifty-seven teams entered the 2015 AICPA Accounting competition and our team from the University of Portland finished second, held recently in Durham, North Carolina. The UP students’ finish earned a $3,000 award for the University, and the team received a $10,000 award to be split among team members. The team called NorthWest Accountants consisted of…Continue Reading UP NorthWest Accountants take 2nd Place