The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) at the University of Portland is excited to invite you to the UP 2023 Career Fair! While the fair has historically been STEM based, the 2023 fair will be open to ALL students and ALL MAJORS. Representatives from organizations in all industries, including non-profits, government agencies, and for profit corporations will be in attendance.
If your organization is interested in having a table at the fair, please reach out to the UP Career Center. They can be reached by phone at 503-943-7201 and by email at career@up.edu.
The UP Career Fair provides employers with the opportunity to:
- Recruit a variety of employees from among the finest undergraduates in Oregon from UP’s 43 majors and 37 minors!
- Meet highly qualified and enthusiastic candidates for full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities
- Select potential candidates for interviews
Employers who attended in previous years were very pleased with the fair:
- “Lots of good, diverse candidates with the experience we are looking for.”
- “The students at the University of Portland are always very well prepared for the career fair. They are a pleasure to talk to as they can speak to their interests and knowledge of various industries.”
- “Well prepared, organized, the hosts were very polite and friendly. The students who applied were prepared and motivated!”
- “We met a lot of great candidates. We were very impressed with the quality of students we spoke to. Also, we thought the length of the fair was perfect and the setup was nice.”
- “The students were well prepared, asked excellent questions, and focused on what they wanted to do.”
- “All attending UP students, whether seeking internships or full-time employment, are always well prepared and engaging.”
- “I was impressed by the professionalism of the students we met and by how prepared they were to talk with us.”
About the University of Portland
The University of Portland is a private Catholic university located in Portland, Oregon with a student body of 3,352 undergraduates and 379 graduate students.
Science, engineering, and other technical majors receive an education rooted in rigorous scientific and technical courses. As a result, students are well-rounded, analytical problem solvers with excellent communication and reasoning skills.
About the Shiley School of Engineering
The Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering prepares innovative professionals with the technical excellence, social integrity, environmental consciousness, and leadership traits essential to identify and solve the world’s problems. [May 2013]
Mission:
To provide the best possible education to its students, thus enabling the students to become competent practicing engineers and computer scientists. The programs also provide a base for both graduate study and lifelong learning in support of evolving career objectives. These objectives include being informed, effective, and responsible participants in the engineering profession and society. The School endeavors to develop qualities that are essential for the practice of engineering and beneficial service to the community. These qualities include knowledge of engineering principles, the ability to apply those principles to solve problems, and the development of professional, personal, and social values.
The School of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degrees in civil engineering (B.S.C.E.), electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.), and mechanical engineering (B.S.M.E.). These programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The School of Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science (B.S.C.S.). This program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Directions and Logistics
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University of Portland Campus Map (interactive)
University of Portland Campus Map (PDF)
Parking on the day of the event is free. Please see the map for parking lots which are located right next to the Chiles Center. A shuttle service will be available to help transport materials on the day of the event.