The SWE STEM Career Fair is on Friday, February 21, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. This career fair focuses primarily on mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and biomedical engineering students, as well as those majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pre-health professions, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and operations & technology management. […]
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Careers in Civil Service & Public Sector Industry Night, Feb. 11: All Students Welcome!
The UP Career Center invites all students to the upcoming Careers in Civil Service & Public Sector Industry Night on Tuesday, February 11, from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Faculty and staff who work with students are asked to let them know they are welcome to this multidisciplinary event, especially those […]
New Hire for Career Center: Seth Igarta
Seth Igarta has joined the Career Center in the new role of associate director, career education and academic integration. Seth brings a background in career and academic education from his roles in career services, students affairs, and higher education. Seth has experience and knowledge with curriculum, learning outcomes, standards and guidelines, and assessment and evaluation […]
$1,500 Grant for Career Center’s Sophomore Jump Start Event
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has donated $1,500 to the UP Career Center to fund the annual Sophomore Jump Start event. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Enterprise Holdings, which, through its integrated network of independent regional subsidiaries and franchises, operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A-Car brands. In spring 2019, the […]
Class of 2021 Jumpstart: Send Us Your Sophomores!
The Career Center is hosting Class of 2021: Sophomore Jumpstart on Thursday, March 28, from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. During the event, sophomores will have an opportunity to hear “10 Careers in Thirty Minutes,” followed by an opportunity to talk in depth with UP alumni about their jobs and the skills and qualifications […]
Spring UP Job Fair, March 15: Spread the Word!
The UP Spring Job Fair will take place on Friday, March 15, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Students will have an opportunity to talk to recruiters from over 125 organizations about summer jobs, internships, full-time opportunities, post-graduate service opportunities, as well as graduate/professional school. In addition, students will have an […]
SWE STEM Career Fair, Feb. 22
The 2019 Society for Women in Engineering (SWE) STEM Career Fair will take place on Friday, February 22, from 1-4 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. More than 50 employers will be on campus to talk to students about summer jobs, internships, and full-time positions. The focus is for students and alumni with majors in engineering, computer science, […]
Career Center Workshop Series, Internship Sessions
The Career Center will offer the following workshop in February, according to director Amy Cavanaugh: Career CrossFit, a three-part series on the job search including resume writing, interviewing, and making professional connections. Fridays from 3-4 p.m., beginning February 1 and ending February 15. Student registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30. Destination Declared, a four-part series […]
New in Career Center: Hannah Katibah
Hannah Katibah has joined the Career Center as their new program assistant. Hannah graduated from Portland State University with a degree in English and since then has worked in customer service, fundraising, and academic support. Most recently Hannah completed AmeriCorps service with Portland YouthBuilders, an alternative high school and career readiness program. She will begin […]
Staff Updates for Career Center
There have been some recent staff changes in the Career Center, according to Amy Cavanaugh, director. Julia Mayfield has joined the Career Center as the employer relations and alumni outreach manager. She has a background in development, event planning, fundraising, and stewardship. Most recently she was an event specialist at Providence Foundations of Oregon, and […]