Work is progressing on the University’s main Willamette Boulevard entrance and exit. Over the past weeks much of the new drainage system has gone into the ground on the Shipstad side of the drive. In addition, a bioswale has been excavated and its connections to the main drive have been completed. Over the next three […]
Career Services
New Internship & Engagement Manager in Career Services
Amanda Wheaton, who currently serves as academic internship coordinator in the career services office, has been promoted to the position of internship and engagement manager beginning July 2014. Wheaton started at UP in September 2012. In that time she has benchmarked best practices, partnered with faculty, created comprehensive internship resources for students, faculty, and employers, […]
Career Fair, Career Services News
The First Avenue Career and Graduate School Expo is on Friday, April 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chiles Center. This expo is open to current students and young alumni (Classes of ’03-’13). Participants can connect with recruiters to learn more about summer jobs, internships, or full-time and graduate school opportunities. In addition, […]
Networking 1o1: Making Career Connections, Feb. 20
All are welcome to join the alumni relations office for a social gathering that doubles as a networking opportunity, according to Caitlin MacMillan, alumni relations. “Networking 101: Making Career Connections” will take place on Thursday, February 20, at 5:30 p.m., at Nossa Familia Coffee (1319 NW Johnson St. Portland, OR 97209). Staff from Career Services […]
UP Alumni on Portland Business Journal “Forty Under 40” List
Three University of Portland alumni have been named to the Portland Business Journal’s annual “Forty Under 40” list, which recognizes forty up-and-coming business leaders in the Portland area that are both professionally accomplished and civically engaged. The three UP alumni recognized this year are: Thomas Brenneke ’03, founder and president, Network Redux Dan Brown ’98, […]
Career Focus Thursdays
The career services office is offering its Career Focus Thursdays workshops this semester, and on Thursday, February 6 they will offer Intro to Internships at 4:15 p.m., in Orrico Hall lower level. They will also offer Network Your Way to an Internship or Job at 4:15 on Thursday, February 13, with a Biotechnology Career Panel […]
Career Services Ready To Help Students
Career services is ready to help students with career advice and resources for spring 2014, according to Amy Cavanaugh, career services. Students are welcome to take advantage of the following: Daily drop-in hours for students: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 2-4 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. -12 noon, Orrico Hall lower level. Drop-in hours provide students […]
Pilots Guiding Pilots
Career services has launched Pilots Guiding Pilots, an online tool that connects current students with UP graduates for career advice, networking, and support. They are seeking alumni who might be interested in providing career guidance through informational interviews and job shadows or providing internship or graduate/professional school advice. Faculty and staff who are in contact […]
Official Library Open House
The Clark Library has been open for two weeks, but the official celebration will be held on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 5 p.m., according to Diane Sotak. This public open house will have refreshments, tours, and readings by our own Brian Doyle. Mark your calendars and come celebrate with us! For more information […]
First Avenue Career Expo
The First Avenue Career Expo will take place on Friday, April 5 from 10 a.m. t0 3 p.m., at the Chiles Center. Students will have an opportunity to talk to recruiters about summer jobs, internships, and full-time opportunities as well as graduate school. Career services is offering eight “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops […]