The Lundquist College of Business is an active and vibrant community.
Our programs, departments, centers, clubs, and units host many events throughout the year that welcome guest speakers, support career development, provide networking opportunities, showcase employers, and provide information about applying to our degree programs.
You can view upcoming events from across the college below and explore more on the UO Event Calendar. Students, faculty, and staff with a uoregon.edu email address are also encourage to sign into the UO calendar to submit events to our calendar by tagging them "Lundquist College of Business" in the department field.
Upcoming Events
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
The Financial Management Association (FMA) provides students with opportunities to learn about financial markets, careers in finance, and professional skills through presentations, discussions, and guest speakers. Each meeting is designed to help students explore different areas of finance, stay informed about current topics in the industry, and build connections with peers and professionals.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
4:00–4:45 p.m.
Join our 45-minute webinar for insider tips on applying to the Oregon MBA before the first 2026 application deadline of November 15! Our admissions team will guide you through the application process, covering requirements, statement of purpose, and recommendations. Discover how to showcase your strengths and stand out as a competitive applicant and take the first step towards your MBA journey!
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Start the new year with momentum. If you're passionate about building the future of sports and outdoor products, this information session is where your 2026 transformation begins.
Join us to explore the University of Oregon's immersive, 18-month Sports Product Management (SPM) master's program. Based in Portland, Oregon—one of the world's leading hubs for sports innovation—the SPM program is built for early-career professionals ready to lead with purpose. With a global mindset, hands-on experience, and mentorship from industry experts, you'll gain the tools to stand out and the confidence to lead.
This information session is your opportunity to go behind the scenes of a program designed to launch careers in a highly competitive industry.
You'll learn:
- The structure and curriculum of our full-time Portland-based master's program
- How students collaborate with global brands like Nike, adidas, On, Keen, and Columbia Sportswear
- Tips for submitting a strong application
- What hands-on learning looks like in our on-campus innovation lab
- Career opportunities in product line management, merchandising, brand strategy, supply chain, and more
- Insights from current students, with a live Q&A session
Register now to secure your spot and take the first step toward a career in sports product management.
This is your year. Make it count. Register today!
9:00–9:45 a.m.
Join our 45-minute webinar for insider tips on applying to the Oregon MBA before the first 2026 application deadline of November 15! Our admissions team will guide you through the application process, covering requirements, statement of purpose, and recommendations. Discover how to showcase your strengths and stand out as a competitive applicant and take the first step towards your MBA journey!
noon
Join Global Education Oregon for an information session all about our GlobalWorks International Internship programs! Learn more about the application process, program details, and hear from program alumni about their experiences.
This event is part of International Education Month. Learn more about International Education Month events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
5:00–8:00 p.m.
Experience the Oregon Executive MBA firsthand by joining us for an evening on campus. You are welcome to attend any or all parts of the event:
- Info Session: 5:00–5:45 p.m. Learn about the program's structure, curriculum, and admissions process.
- Dinner with Current Students: 5:45–6:30 p.m. Enjoy a casual dinner and conversation with current students. Ask questions and hear about their experiences in the program.
- Class Observation: 6:30–8:00 p.m. Sit in on a live class to get a true sense of the learning environment and classroom experience.
Whether you stay for just the info session or decide to experience the full evening, we look forward to welcoming you. This is a great opportunity to see if the Oregon Executive MBA is the right fit for your goals.
9:00–10:00 a.m.
Applying to graduate programs as an international student can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. At the Lundquist College of Busines, we are committed to supporting and empowering you every step of the way, from preparing your application to accessing resources once you’re admitted.
Join this session to:
- Gain clarity on specific application requirements for international students
- Explore funding opportunities designed to support your academic journey
- Learn about the wide range of resources offered by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)
Hear directly from Becky Crabtree, Director of International Student Services, and her team, who will share insights and answer your questions to help you succeed.
This info session covers the following programs:
4:00–4:30 p.m.
Have questions about applying to the Oregon MBA program for Fall 2026? Join our admissions team for an interactive application chat designed to provide you with all the answers you need. Learn about the application process and get tips for creating a standout application before the January 15th deadline! Don’t miss this opportunity to get personalized advice and make your application shine!
6:00–7:00 p.m.
The Financial Management Association (FMA) provides students with opportunities to learn about financial markets, careers in finance, and professional skills through presentations, discussions, and guest speakers. Each meeting is designed to help students explore different areas of finance, stay informed about current topics in the industry, and build connections with peers and professionals.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Looking for a part-time job this winter/spring in Eugene/Springfield? Or want to learn more about future work-study opportunities during your time at UO? Stop by the UO Part-Time Job & Work-Study Fair, Wednesday, January 14, from 11am-2pm in the EMU Crater Lake Rooms to meet local and on-campus employers hiring for seasonal employees! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO.
FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study
There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!
Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!
noon
Curious about what it's like to be an Oregon Executive MBA student? Join us for a lunch and learn session to gain an inside look at the program—and the return on investment it delivers.
You'll hear directly from Oregon Executive MBA alumni as they share how the program paid off for them, from career advancement and increased leadership responsibility to expanded networks and long-term professional growth. You'll also learn how the Oregon Executive MBA fits into the broader MBA landscape and why graduates view it as a strategic investment in their future.
During the session, you'll learn about the program's unique structure, curriculum with real-world impact, and collaborative cohort model that builds lasting professional connections. We'll explore how the Oregon Executive MBA is designed to deliver measurable value—equipping you with in-demand skills, strategic perspective, and executive-level confidence—while balancing academic rigor with the flexibility busy professionals need.
Bring your questions, enjoy your lunch, and take the first step in exploring how the Oregon Executive MBA can be a high-impact investment in your professional future.
noon
Unlock Microsoft Word's hidden potential in just one hour and discover the features that will transform your productivity during this Professional Edge training.
Join this fast-paced, interactive workshop designed to introduce you to the game-changing features that most people never discover. This isn't about basic typing or simple formatting. It's about the professional-level tools that can transform how you create documents. Through quick demonstrations and hands-on exploration, you'll get a taste of advanced features like styles, reference management, and template creation that separate efficient professionals from those still struggling with manual formatting.
- Eye-opening feature discovery: Get introduced to powerful tools like the style gallery, navigation pane, and advanced formatting options most users never find.
- Time-saving techniques: Learn quick methods for consistent formatting, efficient editing, and professional document creation.
- Template creation basics: Understand how to create reusable templates that ensure consistency across all your documents.
- Professional insight: Discover why these features matter in academic and workplace settings, and how they can set your work apart.
- Next steps guidance: Leave with a clear understanding of how to continue developing these skills and resources for further learning.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft Word regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Discover what you've been missing!
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Join admission representatives to learn more about the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program. This program is open to University of Oregon students from all undergraduate majors, and specifically designed for non-business majors. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn about the MSM program, admission requirements, and the application process. Treats and beverages provided.
Earn an MBA in one of four select areas: finance and securities analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship, sports business, and sustainable business practices. No matter what your goals, the Oregon MBA has degree options to meet your needs and help you achieve your career ambitions.
An early application increases your chances of obtaining merit-based scholarships and graduate employment offered by the Lundquist College of Business. Start your application today!
Application Deadlines
- Early Decision - November 15
- Priority Scholarship Deadline - January 15
- Regular Decision & International Candidate Deadline - March 15
- Final Scholarship Consideration - May 15
- Final Deadline - July 24
9:30–10:00 a.m.
Join admission representatives to learn more about the Master of Science in Management (MSM) program. This program is open to students from all undergraduate majors, and specifically designed for non-business majors. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn about the MSM program, admission requirements, and the application process.
5:00–6:00 p.m.
Whether you’ve already submitted your application or are just beginning to explore graduate programs at the Lundquist College of Business, understanding your funding options is a vital step in your academic journey.
In this session, you will:
- Learn about the financial resources available at the University of Oregon
- Discover scholarship opportunities designed to support graduate students
- Gain insights into how the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships can assist you
Hear directly from Steve Mardane, Financial Aid Counselor at the University of Oregon, who will share expert guidance and answer your questions.
This info session covers the following programs:
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
Prepare for a future in today's dynamic business environment. Enhance your data analysis and visualization skills with Power BI! In the organizations you will work for, vast amounts of data will be collected every day. Your challenge will be to make sense of it. Excel spreadsheets have their place, but they're static, limited in their ability to visualize data, and time-consuming to build and use. In this Professional Edge training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard.
Virtual Training Requirements
This training requires access to a computer running a Windows operating system. Power BI is NOT available on MacOS computers, including MacBooks.
Schedule
- Friday, January 16, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (virtual)
- Friday, January 30, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (virtual)
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential in Power BI Essentials, validating your newly acquired skills.
This portable and verifiable credential can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
Why Participate?
In a data-driven world, your ability to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions is a game-changer. Power BI empowers you with the skills you need to drive decision-making processes, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
What You'll Learn
- Transform data: Format data to extract actionable insights.
- Create data models: Present your data intuitively and in a visually engaging way, making it easier for your audience to understand complex information.
- Visualize data: Tell the story of your data in quick, responsive analytics.
- Share Assets: The power of automation ensures that your data reaches the right people at the right time.
About the Instructor
Wyatt Schow is a current third-year student at the University of Oregon, studying accounting and economics, often dealing with large amounts of data. Power BI enables him to effortlessly organize and customize data, transforming it into a wide range of insightful charts and graphs.
Whether you're contemplating a career in sales, embarking on your first professional role, or looking to improve your communication skills to establish trust with others, the Professional Edge Sales Essentials Training program is your foundation for success.
Designed for participants across all majors and disciplines, this training program offers invaluable insights and skills for aspiring sales professionals, future entrepreneurs, marketers, and business leaders.
Schedule
- Friday, January 16, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
- Friday, January 23, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Sales Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business.
This credential is perfect for showcasing your skills on LinkedIn and other platforms, offering tangible proof of your newly acquired competencies.
Why Participate?
During this 8-hour program, you will learn the art of relationship-based selling throughout the entire sales cycle from a seasoned professional. Through engaging activities, practical exercises, and interactive sessions, you'll not only refine your sales approach but also create an individual development plan for continuous improvement.
This program isn't just about mastering sales techniques. It's an opportunity to develop a versatile skill set that includes effective communication, strategic thinking, and the ability to understand and meet customer needs—qualities that are invaluable in any career path.
What You'll Gain
- Develop core sales skills: Gain proficiency in relationship-based selling techniques across key areas essential for sales success, including prospecting, effective communication, overcoming objections, and closing the sale.
- Create an individual development plan: Leave the program with a tailored development plan, reviewed by an industry expert, to showcase your self-awareness and commitment to continuously improve your sales skills.
- Earn a marketable skills microcredential: Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the Sales Essentials Microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business.
About the Instructor
Steven Havens is a former senior executive at Bank of America, where he led multiple consumer and small business banking territories throughout South Florida and Southern California. After more than 16 years in banking, he made a career change, shifting to dual careers in education and catering. He is the owner and head chef of his catering business which specializes in boutique events and provides private chef services and cooking class instruction. A 2023 MBA graduate, he also teaches business finance, personal finance and business ethics at the undergraduate level as an adjunct professor. His breadth of experience in corporate finance, sales leadership, and entrepreneurship gives Steven a wealth of knowledge that he enjoys sharing with aspiring students.
Think PowerPoint is just for bullet points and slide transitions? Think again. In this fast-paced, hands-on Professional Edge workshop, you'll discover the powerful features that can elevate your presentations from basic to brilliant. Whether you're building decks for meetings, events, or instruction, this session will introduce you to the tools that make your slides more engaging, professional, and easier to manage.
This isn't about adding animations or picking a font. It's about mastering the design and organizational features that save time and make your message shine.
- Slide master and layouts demystified: Learn how to create consistent, professional slide designs using slide master and custom layouts. No more formatting each slide manually.
- Themes and variants: Discover how to apply and customize themes to give your presentation a cohesive, polished look.
- Smart organization with sections: Use sections to structure your presentation for easier navigation and editing.
- Precision design tools: Get hands-on with smart guides, gridlines, and Designer to align content and create visually appealing slides effortlessly.
- Infographics made easy: Explore how to use shapes, icons, and built-in tools to create compelling visual stories without needing graphic design software.
- Presenter view and slide notes: Learn how to use presenter view to stay on track during delivery and leverage notes for smoother presentations.
- Quick access toolbar customization: Speed up your workflow by tailoring your toolbar with the tools you use most.
- Templates and reusability: Understand how to build and reuse templates that save time and ensure consistency across presentations.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Microsoft PowerPoint regularly but suspects they're missing out on features that could make their work easier, faster, and more professional. Discover what you've been missing!
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Winter Career & Internship Expo on 1/30? Drop-in with a career readiness coach or peer coach in Tykeson Hall Commons to get feedback on your resume! Free cookies & hot chocolate too :)
Don’t have a resume? Come learn how to make one!
This University Career Center event is part of the 2026 Winter Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events
4:00–5:00 p.m.
Creating citations and bibliographies can be difficult, and so can keeping track of all the reading that you’ll do over the course of a class, a term, and your academic career. Join UO Libraries for a one-hour workshop where you’ll learn to navigate Zotero, a free, open-source citation management tool designed to simplify your research process. In this session, we will introduce you to Zotero’s features, showing you how to collect, organize, cite, and share your research effortlessly. You’ll learn how to create bibliographies and in-text citations in popular styles such as MLA, APA, and Chicago, all while developing strategies to effectively utilize Zotero in your writing.
This workshop is free and open to all members of the UO community. Register here.
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.
5:30–8:30 p.m.
Connect with industry leaders, alumni, and students during the Sports Product Management program's biggest night of the year.
This year's event brings together our incredible community of industry partners, alumni, faculty, and students to honor the collaboration and shared purpose that drive innovation in the global sports and outdoor product industry.
You'll enjoy:
- Food and beverages to fuel great conversation
- Music, mingling, and memory-making
- A thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of sport
- Recognition of our partners and their incredible support
What makes this year special? We're spotlighting the future with a powerful industry insights panel, "Understanding the Consumer Forces: Shaping What's Next in the Sport and Outdoor Industry." Today's consumers are redefining what drives brand loyalty: seeking experiences over possessions, transparency over promotion, and connection over transaction. The rise of AI, digital storytelling, and social purpose is reshaping how brands engage, innovate, and earn trust. This conversation will explore how leaders across sport and outdoor are adapting to meet these evolving expectations.
This is a great chance to connect across generations of leaders and changemakers in sport. Whether you're a proud alum, current student, or valued industry partner, we can't wait to celebrate with you.
RSVP now and join us for an unforgettable evening!
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.
Prepare for a future in today's dynamic business environment. Enhance your data analysis and visualization skills with Power BI! In the organizations you will work for, vast amounts of data will be collected every day. Your challenge will be to make sense of it. Excel spreadsheets have their place, but they're static, limited in their ability to visualize data, and time-consuming to build and use. In this Professional Edge training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard.
Schedule
- Friday, January 23, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (in-person)
- Friday, February 6, 1:00–4:00 p.m. (in-person)
Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a digital microcredential in Power BI Essentials, validating your newly acquired skills.
This portable and verifiable credential can be shared on platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing your expertise to potential employers and offering tangible proof of in-demand competencies.
Why Participate?
In a data-driven world, your ability to extract meaningful insights and make informed decisions is a game-changer. Power BI empowers you with the skills you need to drive decision-making processes, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
What You'll Learn
- Transform data: Format data to extract actionable insights.
- Create data models: Present your data intuitively and in a visually engaging way, making it easier for your audience to understand complex information.
- Visualize data: Tell the story of your data in quick, responsive analytics.
- Share Assets: The power of automation ensures that your data reaches the right people at the right time.
About the Instructor
Wyatt Schow is a current third-year student at the University of Oregon, studying accounting and economics, often dealing with large amounts of data. Power BI enables him to effortlessly organize and customize data, transforming it into a wide range of insightful charts and graphs.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Landing an internship or your first junior-level job in computer programming, data analytics, UX design, and other tech-savvy roles requires more than just a resume skill section with buzzwords --you need to “show your work”!
Join us for an interactive workshop with UO Libraries: Data Services & the UO Career Center to learn how to create a free digital portfolio on GitHub to highlight your coding and career readiness skills for future employers & open-source projects.
Great for students with ZERO experience who are creating a game plan for how they want to gain experience in the years ahead to students who are getting ready to graduate and create their portfolio today. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Come curious and bring your laptop (or you can borrow one!) 45-minute workshop followed by 45 minutes to explore the platform and get advice from library and career services staff, and maybe an alumni or two!
RSVP on Handshake or with the Library to get reminders and extra resources!
https://uoregon.libcal.com/calendar/dataservices/github_portfolio
https://uoregon.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1868270 Accommodation requests? Contact DataServices@uoregon.edu