Events

Explore the concepts, tools, and services behind generative AI—including large language models, prompt engineering, foundation models, and responsible AI practices—during this introductory Amazon Web Services (AWS) training.

No prior AI experience required. Aligned with the AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam framework.  

What You'll Gain

• Earn a microcredential from AWS Academy, digital proof of skill development that you can share on LinkedIn and include in applications.  
• Earn AWS certifications, industry-recognized credentials that validate technical skills to employers.  
• Receive a complementary voucher to take the applicable-level exam after completing one of the assigned official practice exams.  
• Get 12 months of free access to the subscription version of AWS Skill Builder, which includes hundreds of digital courses, labs and immersive learning experiences for building practical AWS skills, and full access to AWS certification exam prep materials, including practice experiences.  

Schedule

• Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)
• Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)

Prepare for a future in today's dynamic business environment during this hands-on, two-session Professional Edge training.

In today's workplace, vast amounts of data is collected every day, and your challenge is to make sense of it. Excel spreadsheets are static, limited in visualizing data, and time-consuming to build and use. During this training, you will be equipped with the skills to move beyond the confines of stagnant data and transform it into a living, breathing dashboard.  

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.  

Schedule

• Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)
• Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)

See the hidden systems running everything around you. Every job, every organization, every frustrating wait in line runs on processes, most of them invisible until they break. During this hands-on, two-session Professional Edge training, you'll learn to map those systems, spot where they stall, dig for the real cause, and rebuild them better. You'll interview stakeholders in a live business scenario, redesign a broken process, and pitch your fix to a C-suite panel ready to push back.

This training is an opportunity to develop a versatile skill set that includes analytical thinking, stakeholder communication, persuasive pitching, and the ability to turn everyday inefficiencies into measurable improvements.  

What You'll Gain

• Earn a marketable skills microcredential: Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the Process Management Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business.  
• Develop core process management skills: Gain hands-on proficiency in mapping processes with swimlane diagrams, identifying bottlenecks and handoffs, conducting root cause analysis, and optimizing processes to improve efficiency.  
• Pitch a real process improvement: Practice how to communicate value and ROI to drive organizational buy-in as you work through an authentic business scenario, interview stakeholders, build a case for change, and deliver a pitch to a C-suite panel.  

Schedule

• Friday, October 9, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)
• Friday, October 16, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)

The Lundquist College of Business Student Involvement Fair is a fantastic opportunity for students of all majors to explore business-affiliated clubs, organizations, and exciting opportunities. Hosted by the Lundquist Student Organizations Council (LSOC), this event is designed to help you connect, engage, and get involved. Network with business clubs, learn about professional development opportunities, and grab a free snack while you're at it! Whether you're looking to meet new people, join a club, or simply enjoy a fun atmosphere, this is the perfect event to kickstart your fall term. 

Are we measuring what actually matters, or just what’s easy to count?

Join Data Services for a sharp, no-nonsense discussion of Jerry Z. Muller’s The Tyranny of Metrics. We’re taking a hard look at "metric fixation", the dangerous belief that everything can and should be quantified.

From higher education to healthcare to corporate management, Muller argues that our obsession with performance indicators, dashboards, and standardized data is actively making our institutions worse. Instead of improving efficiency, it encourages people to game the system rather than do their actual jobs.

What’s on the table:

• The Trap of Quantification: Why throwing data at a problem often creates a worse one.
• The Reality Check: A skeptical look at when metrics actually work, and when they fail spectacularly.
• The Discussion: Bring your frustrations, your insights, and your critiques. Expect an honest, unfiltered conversation about the very real limits of data-driven decision-making.

Open to all students, faculty, and staff. e-book editions are available through the library.

Ready to take your professional and personal skills to the next level? Whether you're preparing for an internship, starting your first job, or looking to enhance your current role, this four-hour Professional Edge training will equip you with the skills to amplify your influence, distinguish yourself from your peers, and strengthen your organization. You'll analyze real-world scenarios to understand the behaviors that build or diminish credibility, effectively solicit and implement feedback, and develop actionable steps to enhance your reputation among colleagues, stakeholders, and managers.  

What You'll Learn

• Amplify impact and influence: Learn strategies to make meaningful contributions in your team and organization that set you apart from your peers.  
• Stretch goal planning: Identify a significant stretch goal and create a plan to achieve it, driving success for you and your organization.  
• Feedback implementation: Gain experience soliciting, acknowledging, and implementing feedback to continuously improve your performance.  
• Credibility building: Understand and practice actions that build credibility, thereby enhancing your reputation with colleagues, stakeholders, and managers.  
• Credibility awareness: Recognize behaviors that can diminish credibility and learn how to avoid them.  
• Practical application: Participate in interactive discussions, scenario analyses, and practice that provide real-world context and application of the skills learned.  

Schedule

• Friday, October 9, 1:30–3:30 p.m. (in person)
• Friday, October 16, 1:30–3:30 p.m. (in person)

See if the Oregon Executive MBA is right for you, at an in-person info session on the UO Portland campus.

If you're like most people, you're wondering what it will be like to get back in the classroom. This in-person session is your opportunity to see for yourself—by joining current students for a class session.

During your time on the UO Portland campus, you'll:

• Hear from recent graduates.
• See how the program's twice-a-month schedule works for busy people.
• Get more program details.
• Sit in on a class.
• Meet other experienced professionals—who are earning their MBAs right now. 

SIGN UP: https://uobiz.co/oemba-info-100926

The Lundquist College of Business undergraduate advising office is looking for enthusiastic undergraduate business administration and accounting students to become Lundquist College peer academic advisors.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, problem solving, and communication skills while assisting fellow students as they pursue their educational goals.

View the full position description and application on Handshake. Applications are due Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Are you interested in completing an internship abroad? If so, a GlobalWorks International Internship might be for you! Stop by this information session to learn more about the application process, program curriculum, and student experience abroad.

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This eight-session workshop series will introduce the fundamentals of working with R. It’s designed for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics.

Each session is one hour, and will cover the following topics:

Intro to R and RStudio  Getting Started with R, Part 1  Getting Started with R, Part 2  Data Visualization with R & ggplot2  Functions Explained  Working with Data in R, Part 1  Working with Data in R, Part 2  Reproducible Reports with R & R Markdown 

This series follows the Carpentries workshop curriculum.

Curious about what sets the Oregon MBA apart? Join the Lundquist admissions team to learn about the unique features and benefits of the two-year program. Get insights into the curriculum, faculty, and opportunities that make the Oregon MBA a standout choice. Don’t miss this chance to explore how the Oregon MBA can transform your career! 

The next Oregon MBA application deadline is November 15, 2026.

The American Marketing Association (AMA) at the University of Oregon helps students explore the world of marketing, build their professional brand, and gain hands-on experience. We host workshops, networking opportunities, guest speakers, career events, and social activities designed to help students grow their skills; like expanding their portfolios, and connecting with industry professionals. All UO students are welcome—no marketing experience required! Come connect, learn, and grow with us. We hope to see you at our next event!

Stephen Caldwell tasted a Swiss cheese-filled potato snack in Brazil but couldn't find it anywhere back home, so he built his own company around the idea. Today Rösti is a first-to-market snack that went from his Portland kitchen to hundreds of stores. The brand was developed in partnership with the Oregon State University Food Innovation Center and powered by a mission to fight hunger alongside the Oregon Food Bank.

Besides founding Rösti, Caldwell was also a touring rock musician at 16, a real estate investor at 17, and a Ford sales manager. Bring your questions and ask him anything!

Did you know you can have someone review your resume before the Fall Career & Internship Expo on 10/22? 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 Fall Career Readiness Week sponsored by Enterprise Mobility. To learn more about all of the week's events visit http://career.uoregon.edu/events  

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

What does it look like to take your master's degree education into the sport and outdoor product industry?

Each summer, students in the University of Oregon's Sports Product Management (SPM) program take what they've learned in the classroom and apply it during real-world industry internships. This summer, students gained experience across product management, merchandising, marketing, product design, footwear manufacturing, and more. Others pursued industry projects, independent product projects, and retail experiences.

Join us for a conversation with second-year SPM students as they share firsthand perspectives from their summer internships. You'll hear from students who worked with brands in the U.S. as well as students who traveled overseas to gain firsthand experience in global manufacturing.

They'll share:

• The projects and responsibilities they took on
• How their SPM coursework prepared them for the experience
• What they learned about the sport and outdoor product industry
• The challenges, surprises, and lessons they encountered along the way
• How their summer experiences are shaping their career goals

You'll also have the opportunity to ask students questions about their internships and what it's like to be part of the UO Sports Product Management program.

Register today.

Enhance and accelerate the professional knowledge and skills foundational to your accounting career with a Master of Accounting degree.

Why apply early? The School of Accounting offers a separate application for merit- and need-based scholarships as well as Graduate Employment positions. Prospective students will need to apply by March 15 to be eligible to apply for additional School of Accounting funding opportunities.  

Application Deadlines

• Early Decision - October 15, 2026
• Priority Scholarship - January 15, 2027
• Final Scholarship Consideration - March 15, 2027 (Final international candidate deadline)
• Late Decision - May 15, 2027
• Final - July 23, 2027

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This eight-session workshop series will introduce the fundamentals of working with R. It’s designed for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics.

Each session is one hour, and will cover the following topics:

Intro to R and RStudio  Getting Started with R, Part 1  Getting Started with R, Part 2  Data Visualization with R & ggplot2  Functions Explained  Working with Data in R, Part 1  Working with Data in R, Part 2  Reproducible Reports with R & R Markdown 

This series follows the Carpentries workshop curriculum.

Meet multiple employers eager to hire interns and college grads in one evening. Ask direct questions, learn tips and insights on how to improve your application and stand out, and make an in-person impression for your next steps or the near future! Spots are limited so early registration is encouraged.

BizCareers in Finance and Real Estate is a unique recruiting event facilitated by the Lundquist College of Business, not a career fair, but focused industry hiring and insights. If you are ready to apply and land your summer internship or post-grad role—or to make an impression and learn what it will take in the following year—be sure to attend!

This is a recruiting event. Use this as a chance to explore how your interests align with each company's roles, culture, and career paths. Come prepared with research on each company, an updated resume, and clear talking points about your interests and skills. Attend a preparatory session, meet with an advisor, or visit drop-in advising in Lillis 155.

Attending companies are limited to 8 to 10 who are actively hiring for internships or college grad roles for the 2026–2027 cycle. Many companies are offering multiple openings or cohort-style hiring, meaning strong chances for placement. Round robin format rotations through up to 8 sessions with small groups of 20 to 25 students will allow for focused time with hiring teams. Each session may also include an informative talk, meet and greet, or question and answer session depending on the company.

Be sure to attend the follow-up opportunity the next morning (October 16) at BizCareers Breakfast, an open networking session from 9:00–10:00 a.m. in the atrium of the Lillis Business Complex to continue building relationships with recruiters from the event. Demonstrate your interest, commitment, and initiative!

Companies in attendance to be announced—check back in September!

The International Business and Economics Club (IBEC) connects globally minded students with the people, knowledge, and opportunities needed to explore international careers. Our meetings are open to all UO students - free of charge, no applications, open to all majors!

Curious about how business can create positive change? Join the undergraduate chapter of Net Impact to explore the intersection of business, sustainability, and social impact. Meet fellow students and find ways to get involved through networking trips, committee projects, and our annual conference.

Creativity and technology can go hand-in-hand! Let's meet some Oregon companies that are innovating across industries (tech, video game design, web/graphic design, UX, government, & more! ) AND explore Eugene all at the same time! Hop on the bus and let’s go explore!

Students will have the opportunity to tour local companies passionate about creating innovative solutions for complex problems, and helping YOU learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming. They are excited to introduce you to careers and internships at their companies, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action! This event is FREE, open to all majors, faculty/staff, and bring a friend! Register on Handshake to save your spot & get updates! Our last tour had a waitlist, so sign up today!

OUTLINE OF TOUR:

Meet at Ford Alumni Center Lobby (near Matt Knight Arena Duck Statue) NO LATER THAN 9am; We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EMX to downtown Eugene. All our sites are within walking distance of one another, so be prepared to get some exercise! While at the stops, you'll get an opportunity to tour their facilities as well as meet with leaders in the field. At 1 we'll be done with the tour and you can stick around downtown to keep exploring and grab lunch OR a group will be getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join.

ABOUT OUR TOUR STOPS: 

Pipeworks Studios Video Game Developers of awesome apps and well-known video games like Madden 24 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Learn about creative careers, project management, and see behind the scenes at one of the coolest workspaces in Eugene.

Avant Assessment builds and delivers ever more effective assessments of real-world proficiency. They’ve expanded their offerings to support all areas of language acquisition with professional learning for world language and dual language educators in addition to Mira, the newly released AI-based language learning app.

Lane County Government Technology Services: featuring Mark Davis for an inside scoop on the Eugene Tech community Open Eugene: community connectors providing access and opportunities to create, collaborate and innovate to solve problems and invest back into the community.

NOTE: make sure you have your FREE LTD bus pass loaded on your phone https://transportation.uoregon.edu/bus

questions, email htate@uoregon.edu for more info or if you don't have a Handshake account and want to join us! 

Join the Lundquist admissions team to learn about the 10-month 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. Leave prepared for the early decision deadline on November 15, 2026.

Are we measuring what actually matters, or just what’s easy to count?

Join Data Services for a sharp, no-nonsense discussion of Jerry Z. Muller’s The Tyranny of Metrics. We’re taking a hard look at "metric fixation", the dangerous belief that everything can and should be quantified.

From higher education to healthcare to corporate management, Muller argues that our obsession with performance indicators, dashboards, and standardized data is actively making our institutions worse. Instead of improving efficiency, it encourages people to game the system rather than do their actual jobs.

What’s on the table:

• The Trap of Quantification: Why throwing data at a problem often creates a worse one.
• The Reality Check: A skeptical look at when metrics actually work, and when they fail spectacularly.
• The Discussion: Bring your frustrations, your insights, and your critiques. Expect an honest, unfiltered conversation about the very real limits of data-driven decision-making.

Open to all students, faculty, and staff. e-book editions are available through the library.

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This eight-session workshop series will introduce the fundamentals of working with R. It’s designed for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics.

Each session is one hour, and will cover the following topics:

Intro to R and RStudio  Getting Started with R, Part 1  Getting Started with R, Part 2  Data Visualization with R & ggplot2  Functions Explained  Working with Data in R, Part 1  Working with Data in R, Part 2  Reproducible Reports with R & R Markdown 

This series follows the Carpentries workshop curriculum.

Curious about careers in sustainability, the environment, or climate solutions? Join us for Your Future in Sustainability, a FREE career exploration and networking event designed to help you connect with professionals working across the environmental and sustainability field.

Whether you’re interested in conservation, climate solutions, environmental science, policy, consulting, GIS, communications, or other sustainability-related career paths, this event is a chance to learn what careers in the field actually look like and how you can get there.

Come for either or both events! All are welcome!

Industry Insights Panel | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Hear from professionals and alumni about their career journeys, industry trends, the skills employers are looking for, and how they got started in the field.

Small-Group Networking | 5:00–6:30 p.m.

Connect directly with professionals in a casual setting. Rotate between conversations, ask questions, learn about different career paths, and get advice about internships, jobs, fellowships, and other opportunities. FREE FOOD!

Employers include:

• Lane County Government
• BRING Recycling
• Peace Corps
• City of Eugene
• University of Oregon
• Nearby Nature
• Walama Restoration
• Ameri Corps
• Cascades Raptor Center
• and more to come!

You don’t need to have a specific career path figured out to attend. Whether you’re exploring sustainability for the first time, looking for an internship or job, or already planning a career in the environmental field, you’ll have the opportunity to make connections and learn from people working in the industry.

Come with questions, curiosity, and your future in mind.

Panelists:

Jack Bentivoglio: Jack is a Materials Recovery Assistant at BRING, a Eugene-based nonprofit dedicated to waste prevention, reuse, and sustainable materials management. Jack works with contractors and subcontractors to recover reusable building materials and connect them with opportunities for a second life rather than disposal. During the events season, he coordinates Sustainable Event Services for Lane County Public Works, managing a reusable dishware program and impact reporting for public events. As a University of Oregon Environmental Studies and Sustainable Business graduate with hands-on experience in material recovery and zero waste event operations, Jack is building a career at the intersection of sustainability, materials management, and entertainment.

Maddy Broedel: Maddy grew up in Washington and New York, hiking the Olympic and Adirondack mountains, searching the coastline for tidepools, and exploring old growth forests. After a stint living in a Midwest community with few environmental education opportunities, she discovered a passion for connecting youth and families with nature and advocating for habitat preservation and restoration. She received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Oregon, where she studied Public Relations and Nonprofit Administration with an emphasis in environmental conservation.

Maddy joined Cascades Raptor Center’s team in 2023, where she enjoys meeting visitors, engaging the public, and creating meaningful community connections. In addition to her work with the birds, she has served on the Advancement Committee for the Oregon Coast Aquarium and as the Board Vice President for the Emerald Valley Development Professionals. When she’s not at the Center you can find her shopping at farmer’s markets, hanging out at coffee shops, hiking the Oregon coast, and spending time with her fiancé and cat.

Danielle Klinkebiel: Danielle is a climate policy professional in Lane County with more than a decade of experience advancing sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community-focused initiatives. She currently serves as a Climate Policy Analyst with the City of Eugene, where she works on climate policy and programs designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build a more sustainable community

Moderator:

Dr. Taylor McHolm is the Director of the Student Sustainability Center at the University of Oregon. In this role, Taylor develops student leaders, helps facilitate student sustainability projects, and develops programming to meet student needs on campus. He received his PhD from the University of Oregon’s interdisciplinary Environmental Science, Studies, and Policy program, with a focal department of English. His published research addresses representations of environmental justice and the racial components of the Anthropocene. In all areas, his work and research prioritize the intersections of sustainability, environmental justice, social equity, and cultural production

The American Marketing Association (AMA) at the University of Oregon helps students explore the world of marketing, build their professional brand, and gain hands-on experience. We host workshops, networking opportunities, guest speakers, career events, and social activities designed to help students grow their skills; like expanding their portfolios, and connecting with industry professionals. All UO students are welcome—no marketing experience required! Come connect, learn, and grow with us. We hope to see you at our next event!

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.