The Lundquist College of Business has more than 39,000 living alumni around the world. These alumni stay engaged on many levels to support and mentor future business Ducks.
To facilitate alumni connections to students, the college launched Lundquist Connect, where more than 1,000 alumni ready and eager to help students on your professional journey.
Lundquist Connect is only accessible to current students, alumni, and friends of the college, and is designed to support your professional advancement through networking and career education.
Job Postings, Job Market Data and More
In addition to Lundquist Connect, our Mohr Career Services team facilitates connections to alumni through the Handshake platform for job postings, registering for career fairs, and special events. Handshake's searchable database of jobs and internships is open to both students and alumni.
Alumni and students can also explore the Mohr Career Services site to access career resources, LinkedIn Learning, and detailed job market trend data by industry and geography.
Upcoming Career Events
Career events are one of the primary ways that students engage with Lundquist College and University of Oregon alumni. Check out some of the upcoming events.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Beta Alpha Psi's Meet the Professionals event provides students with the opportunity to explore the world of accounting with professionals from more than 20 firms and specialties. Whether you're exploring career paths or actively searching for a position, this event is one of the best opportunities to connect directly with professionals on campus.
Schedule:
- Panel Discussions – 5:00–6:00 p.m. (Lillis, rooms 212 and 232) These two optional panel discussions are excellent opportunity for you to hear from associates and partners in the field. Ask any questions you'd like to prepare for speaking to the firms' representatives one-on-one during the mixer.
- Networking Mixer – 6:00–8:00 p.m. (Lillis, Jubitz Atrium) Join professionals from regional firms and the Big 4—as well as industry accounting executives—for a networking mixer. With the end of recruiting season right around the corner, recruiters will be looking to get you a spot in their firm!
There will also be a raffle for interested students. However, to win prizes, you must participate in both the panel and the career fair. More information about the raffle will be provided during the event itself.
Smart business attire is encouraged.
If you have any questions, check out Beta Alpha Psi's website and come to one of their weekly meetings on Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. in Lillis 211.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us for a special industry-connection night dedicated to helping YOU get career-ready for your future in Communication. Come to either or both events—Learn something new and meet employers and alumni you can add to your network!
4-5pm Industry Insights Panel
Hear stories and ask questions of industry leaders who have excelled in their careers as communications professionals. From backgrounds and experiences in advertising, public relations, journalism, and more! Learn about the skills and connections you can be developing today to thrive in the future.
PANELISTS
- Coming soon!
5-6pm Connect with Employers & Alumni
Grab a snack and rotate through casual small group chats with alumni, professionals, and employers to learn more about their companies, career paths, and get advice about how to find career-building opportunities and connections for your future in Communication.
COMPANIES
- Coming soon!
Both events are open to all majors and academic years. Snacks provided. Casual Dress. No RSVP is required. Bring your friends!
This event is part of Winter Career Readiness Week hosted by the University Career Center and the School of Journalism & Communications
Special thanks to our sponsors Enterprise Mobility for supporting Career Ready Ducks!
The University Career Center (UCC) strives to make Career Readiness Week inclusive and accessible for all. If you require accommodations, contact UCC Event Coordinator, Maggie Swing, mswing@uoregon.edu, 541-346-6016 preferably 5 business days in advance.
5:30–8:00 p.m.
Mohr Career Services, in partnership with the American Marketing Association and Operations Business Analytics Club student organizations, invites you to join one of our most popular events of the year. Meet company representatives and learn about career opportunities in the areas of corporate marketing, marketing analytics, data analytics, and more.
Schedule:
- Alumni Panel – 5:30–6:30 p.m. (Lillis 182) Learn about different career paths the skills and experience you can gain now to become a competitive applicant.
- Networking Mixer – 6:30–8:00 p.m. (Lillis, Jubitz Atrium) Enjoy refreshments and learn about immediate opportunities for internships and full-time jobs while expanding your network of employer connections.
Panelists:
- Richard Harris Jr., Vice President and Head of Data and AI, North America, Valtech
- Timothy Bradlee, Vice President and General Manager, Games, Databrick
- Kristl Date-Dopps, Principal, Digital Innovation Program, Brooks Running
- Joe Wees, Executive Vice President, Creative Advertising, NBC/Universal
Attire is business casual.
noon
Why YOU should come to this Expo...
- You're curious about your future. Explore different career paths and job roles across industries. EXPOse yourself to unique career pathways that can use your career readiness skills and passions to make an impact in the world.
- You want to make connections. These organizations LOVE to hire Ducks and want to help you find your career fit. You might even meet UO alumni recruiting for them at the expo. Ask a recruiter what career readiness skills you can be building now to make you a top candidate in the present or future (and add them to your Linkedin network for future connections!).
- You want to find a job, internship, year of service, volunteer opportunity, and more! If you're actively job searching, have your resume ready to hand out and a short and sweet synopsis about yourself and your professional interests ready to go! If you're just exploring options, collect contact info, do some additional research, and do an informational interview to learn more before you apply.
- You want to build your confidence! Practice asking questions of employers AND sharing about who you are and what you're passionate about. Every expo you attend and each time you approach a recruiter, you get more and more comfortable presenting yourself in a professional manner.
WHO'S COMING? Find your career fit with over 50+ employers comprised of private industry; public, educational, and non-profit organizations; local government, the federal government, law enforcement, and military--ALL on campus and excited to share more with you about their organization and early career talent opportunities. Open to students from ALL majors, classifications, and identities. Every expo looks a little different so come each term to keep exploring and expanding your career opportunities!
WHAT NEXT? Register for the Expo on Handshake today to learn about all the companies coming, and positions of interest you can be researching. We'll also send you tips and advice for how to make the most of the expo, including Career Readiness Week workshops like our Resume Extravaganza so you can have a great resume to hand to potential employers!
The University Career Center thanks Enterprise Mobility for sponsoring all of our Winter Career Readiness Week events and workshops.
For a full list of Winter Career Readiness Week (January 23-30) events and workshops, check out http://career.uoregon.edu/events
Portland Connected
With more than 10,000 college alumni in the Portland, Oregon, area, we offer ample opportunities for students to connect with the state's business center through site visits, guest speakers, and more. The college maintains an active Portland presence for engaging with alumni in the area through our Sports Product Management (SPM) and Executive MBA programs. Both are housed in our Portland location, which is also home to many college events.
Our SPM program also maintains a mentor program that builds connections to alumni at the more than 800 sports product companies in the metro area. And the Oregon Executive MBA has a vibrant alumni network that counts some of the region's top movers and shakers among its members.