Events

The Global Opportunities Fair is a collaborative initiative hosted by the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages and the Lundquist College of Business (LCB). The event connects students with academic and co-curricular global experiences through partnerships with the Center for Academic Advising, Global Education Oregon (GEO), the Career Center, and other campus partners.

Bringing together academic programs, advisors, student organizations, career services, study abroad providers, and faculty, the fair highlights how international experiences and language proficiency can enrich students’ education and contribute to professional success across industries and sectors.

Whether you’re a Lundquist College student exploring global markets or a Schnitzer School student looking to apply your language and cultural skills in international business contexts, the Global Opportunities Fair is an opportunity to discover new connections, explore global experiences, and uncover pathways that bridge academics, culture, and career development.

Prepare yourself for a future in business and economics by spending a summer in London, one of the world's leading financial centers. In this info session, we'll talk about Summer Business in London and Transforming Organizations in London, two GEO study abroad programs that each offer their own unique experience. Together we'll dive into courses, excursions, finances, and how to get started on your study abroad journey. Plus, hear from Transforming Organizations in London faculty leader, John Davis!

This event is part of International Education Month (IEM) programming. View the full calendar of IEM events here: https://international.uoregon.edu/IEM.

"You Don't Need a Unicorn to Be Your Own Boss!"

Forget the pitch decks, the Series A, and the pressure to build the next billion-dollar app. Most successful businesses in America never take a dime of venture capital. They're bootstrapped, bought, inherited, or built one customer at a time.

In partnership with Oregon Founders Club, Mohr Career Services, and the Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship, come hear from founders and small business owners who took the other road: buying an existing business, growing through revenue, franchising, or turning a side hustle into a real living. Bring your questions. Leave with a clearer picture of what building something of your own actually looks like.

Panelists:

• Anne Marie Levis, President - Creative Director, Funk & Levis, Advertising/PR
• Justin Freeman, Owner, Bagel Sphere, Retail - Food
• Melissa Koke, President, QSL Printing, Business Services
• Malia Schultheis, CEO and Lead Designer, TruForm Tiny Homes, Home Manufacturing
• Jen Carroll, COO and Co-Owner, TruForm Tiny Homes, Home Manufacturing
• Dylan Sagahon Smith (Moderator), Director of Recruitment, Oregon Founders Club, Expected to graduate in 2028

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!

Join our 45-minute webinar for insider tips on applying to the Oregon MBA before the first application deadline for fall 2027 on 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!

Join a panel of Master of Accounting (MAcc) alumni to hear about their experiences in the program and how the program has benefited them post-graduation. This is your chance to ask questions about the program and its real-world applications ahead of the early decision application deadline of October 15, 2026.

You'll also have an opportunity to ask the team questions. The next MAcc application deadline is October 15, 2026. This is the final deadline to start the MAcc in winter or spring 2027, and the early decision deadline to start the MAcc in fall 2027.

Want an opportunity to hear from someone once in your shoes working at one of the largest and most prolific sports brands in the world? Now’s your chance. On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 PM, Lillis 282, Warsaw, is excited to host our third guest speaker of the year: Michael D’Oliva. With 10+ years of experience at Adidas, Michael knows the ins and outs of sports partnerships and brand communications. What’s more? Michael graduated from the University of Oregon as a Warsaw member. He knows what it’s like to be in your position. Bring your best questions and hear insight from a leader in sports partnerships!Want an opportunity to hear from someone once in your shoes working at one of the largest and most prolific sports brands in the world? Now’s your chance. On Wednesday, November 4th at 6 PM, Lillis 282, Warsaw, is excited to host our third guest speaker of the year: Michael D’Oliva. With 10+ years of experience at Adidas, Michael knows the ins and outs of sports partnerships and brand communications. What’s more? Michael graduated from the University of Oregon as a Warsaw member. He knows what it’s like to be in your position. Bring your best questions and hear insight from a leader in sports partnerships!

Join a panel of Master of Science in Finance (MSF) alumni to hear about their experiences in the program and how the program has benefited them post-graduation. This is your chance to ask questions about the program and its real-world applications ahead of the early decision application deadline on November 15, 2026.

Join us every Thursday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in Lillis 211 for our weekly Beta Alpha Psi meetings! Build your professional skills, connect with recruiters, explore career opportunities, and make friends with fellow students. Meetings are open to everyone during weeks 1–9, and free dinner and Celsius are provided every week. Everyone is welcome!

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.

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.

Interested in participating in a case competition this year? Case competitions are one of the best ways to build real business skills, stand out to employers, and earn recognition along the way, but participating in your first one can feel intimidating.

This hands-on event breaks down exactly how case competitions work and gives you a repeatable approach you can use to tackle any case with confidence. During this interactive two-hour session, you'll:

• Work through a real mock case as a team — Move from a messy business problem to a clear, persuasive recommendation.
• Learn the case competition playbook – Understand the common formats, the loose team roles (team lead, researcher, strategist, quant), and what judges are actually looking for.
• Work a realistic mock case – Team up to tackle an authentic UO business challenge, scaffolding your approach from understanding the problem to presenting your solution.
• Practice the full process – Move through the five step process great teams use; understand the problem, research and analyze, develop a hypothesis, build a recommendation, and present clearly.
• Discover the right tools – Get introduced to the research and analysis tools (from UO Libraries databases to AI tools) that give competitive teams an edge.

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-110726

Applications to join Professional Edge Immersions for winter term 2027 are now open!

Looking for a way to gain hands-on experience, explore a potential career path, and connect with professionals in the industry? Professional Edge Immersions are short-term, hands-on experiences that give you the opportunity to work directly with an organization on an applied business challenge. You'll build practical skills, learn more about a particular industry or career area, and make connections with professionals, all while earning a microcredential and gaining experience you can take with you into your future career.

Whether you already have a career path in mind or are still exploring your options, immersions are an opportunity to try something new, build your skills, and see what a career in a particular field could look like.

Offered through the Lundquist College of Business, Professional Edge Immersions are open and FREE to all University of Oregon students, regardless of major. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and share it with anyone who may be interested.

Applications to join these immersions close on Sunday, November 22 at 11:59 p.m.

Winter 2027 immersion offerings include:

• Sports Analytics with Two Sides Consulting – Leverage data for strategic business insights in the sports industry.  
• Commercial Banking with Oregon Pacific Bank – Develop a practical understanding of commercial banking and strengthen your financial analysis skills.

Browse all upcoming Professional Edge Immersion opportunities on our website

Questions? Please reach out to Sieglind Gatewood at sieglind@uoregon.edu.

We hope to see you in an immersion this winter!

Join our 45-minute webinar for insider tips on applying to the University of Oregon's Master of Science in Management (MSM) before the first application deadline for fall 2027 on November 15!

Our admissions team will guide you through the application process, covering requirements, statement of purpose, and recommendations, answering any questions you may have along the way.

Discover how to showcase your strengths and stand out as a competitive applicant and take the first step towards your MS in Management journey!

Join us for an info session about the 2027 Global Sports Business Strategy study abroad program. The program will run between August 23, 2027 to September 11, 2027 in London. During this info session, we'll discuss planned activities for the program and answer questions.

This three-week Global Sports Business Strategy program at the GEO London Centre exposes you to international sports businesses and highlights business strategies and priorities for both U.S.-based sports businesses operating in international markets and global companies that engage with U.S. consumers. This program is an excellent way for a student interested in an international career to experience the possibilities of international markets in a firsthand and intensive immersion. It is important to understand how the cultural, social, and political context affects business strategies across core functions.

You will engage in a comparative exploration of sports business industries and markets throughout London and the U.K., engage with executives and staff from a myriad of international sport business organizations, participate in sporting activities and to experience other sporting events as spectators, and enhance your cultural understanding of the role that sport plays in countries around the world. You will gain perspective on your own native sport culture in comparison to others around the world, which will help you become a more informed and insightful professional.

For more information, visit the GEO webpage.

In honor of Veterans Day, join the Lundquist College of Business Graduate Admissions Team for a special event highlighting the experiences of our veteran community.

Hear from current students, University of Oregon VA representatives, and Lundquist alumni who have served in the military.

This event is designed to provide valuable information and support to veterans admitted to, applying to, or interested in our programs. Connect with our veteran network and discover the unique opportunities available to you in our Lundquist Graduate Programs!

This info session covers the following programs:

• The Oregon MBA
• Oregon Executive MBA
• Master of Accounting
• Master of Science in Finance
• Master of Science in Management
• Master of Science in Sports Product Management

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!

Join admission representatives to learn more about the 10-month Master of Science in Finance  (MSF) program.

This session offers a unique opportunity to learn about the MSF program, admission requirements, and the application process prior to the November 15 early decision deadline.

The Lundquist admissions team will be at GMAC's virtual event for future graduate students from North America. Join us learn about our MBA and masters programs.

This free event enables you to:

• Meet admissions decision-makers from top business schools.
• Receive valuable application advice.
• Get access to exclusive offers such as application fee waivers and discounts on test prep.

Join us every Thursday from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in Lillis 211 for our weekly Beta Alpha Psi meetings! Build your professional skills, connect with recruiters, explore career opportunities, and make friends with fellow students. Meetings are open to everyone during weeks 1–9, and free dinner and Celsius are provided every week. Everyone is welcome!

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.

What if you could turn an innovative idea into a powerful AI-driven product that solves real business challenges? Explore the possibilities of generative AI during this hands-on Professional Edge training. You'll learn to design impactful, ethical AI solutions and communicate their value in business contexts. Whether you're familiar with AI basics or new to the field, this training will guide you through each step, from understanding core AI principles to creating your own AI-driven product that meets real-world needs.  

What You'll Gain

• Earn a marketable skills microcredential: Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the AI-Driven Business Value microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business.  
• Real-world product development: Leave with experience in taking an AI product from concept to design.  
• Technical and strategic skills: Gain knowledge in AI fundamentals and practical applications that will be valuable across business functions.  
• Ethical frameworks: Understand responsible AI practices that align with business values and societal impact.  

Schedule

• Friday, November 13, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (in-person)

In today's complex business environment, the ability to analyze problems and develop strategic solutions is crucial. Learn what it takes to be a strategic consultant during this Professional Edge training—approach business challenges systematically, conduct thorough analyses, and present compelling recommendations—and set yourself apart in any professional setting.

Whether you're preparing for a consulting internship or a career after graduation, this training will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to excel in problem-solving and analysis.  

What You'll Gain

• Earn a marketable skills microcredential: Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile when you earn the Consulting Essentials microcredential from the Lundquist College of Business.  
• Research skills: Learn to leverage various resources and techniques for conducting comprehensive market research and competitive analysis.  
• Problem-solving approaches: Develop a structured approach to breaking down and analyzing complex business cases.  
• Analytical frameworks: Master key analytical tools like SWOT, Porter's Five Forces, and PESTEL to evaluate real-world business scenarios.  
• Professional presentations: Create and deliver impactful consulting presentations.  

Schedule

• Friday, November 13, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)
• Friday, November 20, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in person)

Curious what a summer internship in accounting actually looks like? Join us for a candid conversation with current Master of Accounting (MAcc) students about their experiences this summer. They'll share when they applied, where they interned, what their day-to-day looked like, and what's next now that it's wrapped up.

You'll also have an opportunity to ask the admissions team questions before the next MAcc deadline on January 15, 2027.

With a focus on valuation and asset management, Master of Science in Finance program is ideal for those targeting a coveted career as a financial analyst.

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

Designed for those with non-business undergraduate degrees, the University of Oregon’s MS in Management program builds on students’ undergraduate education to equip them with marketable skills and applied experiences that accelerate professional growth. 

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

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