The Career Center and the Shiley School of Engineering are sponsoring “What Now in a #metoo World? How to Recognize and Respond to Workplace Harassment” on Wednesday, February 7, from 7-8:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Bill Jenkins, director of employee relations and staff diversity, and three professionals will talk about how to recognize workplace […]
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Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs
The Career Center is hosting Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs for faculty and staff on the following dates: Friday, January 19, at 4 p.m. Friday, February 16, at 4 p.m. Friday, March 16, at 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, at 4 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the Career Center between 4 […]
End of Year Opportunities From the Career Center
As the fall 2017 semester wraps up and finals are almost here, the Career Center has one last workshop and new career development opportunities for students, according to Amy Cavanaugh. Please keep these in mind for your students: Tis the Season to Network: Learn How to Connect with Family, Friends and Alumni to Land a Job […]
Internships & Job Opportunities: Please Forward to Career Center
Are you contacted by employers who want to post internship and job opportunities? The Career Center launched Handshake as the centralized internship and job posting system for University of Portland students and alumni, which democratizes access and provides students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with over 200,000 employers locally and nationally. The Career Center has […]
Farewell to Amanda Wheaton, Career Center
After five years in the Career Center, Amanda Wheaton is leaving The Bluff. During her time at UP, Amanda has worked with colleagues and schools across campus to significantly advance the understanding of the value of internships and work integrated learning on campus. In addition, she has created partnerships with employers locally and nationally to […]
Career Center Launches Handshake Platform
The Career Center has launched Handshake, an online tool which enables UP students and alumni to connect with employers, learn about career programs and events, and develop customized career plans. This dynamic platform provides an opportunity for students and alumni to find internships, part-time and full-time opportunities, and receive customized recommendations based on their interests. There […]
New Face, New Position in Career Center
Amanda Wheaton (pictured), who previously managed internships, is now serving as employer relations and alumni outreach manager in the Career Center. Amanda will expand and engage the University of Portland’s employer network with the goal of providing students and alumni with resources and connections that lead to post-graduate opportunities. Amanda will partner internally and externally to […]
Career Center Sponsoring Job Fairs, Feb. 24 & March 3
The Career Center is sponsoring the following job fairs: Friday, February 24, 1-4 p.m., Shiley Hall – SWE Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair Friday, March 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., UP Spring Grad School & Job Fair including Link In Live from 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; also Monday, March 6, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Bauccio Commons […]
Advisors, Advisees: Take Advantage of UP Resources
Students’ return from Fall Break marks the beginning of the academic advising period that leads up to registration for spring courses. During these conversations, advisors might have the opportunity to remind advisees of resources that exist for discerning their post-graduation plans. With this in mind, the Office of Alumni Relations, the Shepard Academic Resource Center, and […]
Name Change for University Health Center
The University Health Center is now named the Health and Counseling Center, according to director Margaret Trout. Other programs and offices have made adjustments to their names in the past year, including the Pamplin School of Business (was Pamplin School of Business Administration) and the Career Center (was Career Services).