Alumni and Industry

 

Alumni and Industry

Grow your own network while helping current students build theirs.

How will you get involved?

As an alum or industry professional, numerous opportunities exist for you to connect with the Lundquist College of Business and the University of Oregon. The easiest way to get started is by joining Lundquist Connect, the college's very own networking platform and best resource to engage with other alumni, industry professionals, and current students.

Learn more below and explore volunteer opportunities—or jump right in and sign up for Lundquist Connect today!
 

How will you get involved?

As an alum or industry professional, numerous opportunities exist for you to connect with the Lundquist College of Business and the University of Oregon. The easiest way to get started is by joining Lundquist Connect, the college's very own networking platform and best resource to engage with other alumni, industry professionals, and current students.

Learn more below and explore volunteer opportunities—or jump right in and sign up for Lundquist Connect today!
 

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Share Your Expertise

You can help students navigate career options by sharing your insights and expanding their networks. You might even have a hands-on learning project that will give students real-world experience. Opportunities for connecting with students include:

  • Serve as a guest speaker in a classroom
  • Sponsor a hands-on student project
  • Hosting a site visit at your company
  • Represent your employer on campus during career events
  • Promote employing Ducks within your company
  • Collaborate with our Professional Edge program

Reach out to our team to explore these options and more.

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Connect with the Flock

The University of Oregon facilitates plentiful and distinct opportunities for alumni to foster connections with current students and continue cultivating their own Duck networks after graduation.

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Tell Your Career Story

The path from college graduate to seasoned professional isn't always straightforward. The route you took, the challenges you faced, the decisions you made—all of these factors make your personal story unique and worth sharing with new job seekers.

Connect with our alumni and industry engagement team members to find the best outlet for sharing your story.

 

60%
of Lundquist College career events involve alumni
1,977
student attendees at industry and alumni events
3,300+
students and alumni networking on Lundquist Connect

Statistics are approximate for 2024-2025 academic year

 

Develop Your Workforce

There are ample opportunities to build awareness of your company or brand among students by attending career fairs, scheduling tabling sessions, and sponsoring career events. Contact our team to learn which opportunities best fit your needs and develop a recruiting strategy.
Our employer engagement team facilitates connections between employers and students via the Handshake platform. Handshake's searchable database of jobs and internships is open to both students and alumni. Post jobs and internship openings, register for upcoming career events, and much more.

Alumni Spotlights

We recently asked members of our 40 Under Forty advisory board to share their career success stories on LinkedIn. The board is composed of alumni who are giving back to the college by sharing their fresh perspectives as recent graduates, as well as advising the dean and our team on industry trends.

Meet the 40 Under Forty Board

Alumni Spotlights

We recently asked members of our 40 Under Forty advisory board to share their career success stories on LinkedIn. The board is composed of alumni who are giving back to the college by sharing their fresh perspectives as recent graduates, as well as advising the dean and our team on industry trends.

Meet the 40 Under Forty Board

Meet the Industry and Alumni Engagement Team

The industry and alumni engagement team, working under the umbrella of the college's Mohr Career Services, is here to connect you with the college's resources and activities to help you build brand awareness among and source talent from our student population.

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Executive Director
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Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
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Assistant Director, Alumni Engagement
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Associate Director, Industry Engagement
Josh Pritchett
Client Services Manager
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Office Coordinator | Executive Assistant

Learn More About Mohr Career Services

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