Events

Wondering if ChatGPT can help with your research? Concerned about AI in student work? Curious how AI might change your field?

Join UO Libraries Data Services for our fall 2025 Data Book Club and connect with colleagues across disciplines who are navigating the same AI questions. We're reading Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick, a thoughtful look at how AI is increasingly becoming a collaborator, not just a tool. We'll explore how this shifts our work, learning, creativity, ethics, and futures. No technical background required, just bring curiosity and critical thinking. Register online to recieve Zoom link.

Coffee, tea, and snacks provided!

Schedule

Knight DREAM Lab sofa area and online via Zoom Every other Friday, 1:00–2:00 p.m.

• October 10 – "Introduction: Three Sleepless Nights" and "Creating Alien Minds"
• October 24 – "Aligning the Alien" and "Four Rules for Co-Intelligence"
• November 7 – "AI as a Person" and "AI as a Creative"
• November 21 – "AI as a Coworker" and "AI as a Tutor" and "AI as a Coach"
• December 5 – "AI as Our Future" and "Epilogue: AI as Us"

Drop-ins welcome! Can't make every session? No problem! Each discussion stands alone while building on previous themes.

How to Participate

• Register via LibCal to get meeting reminders and updates.
• Get the book through UO Libraries, or via usual print or e-book vendors.
• Come ready to discuss what stands out, what surprises you, what ethical or practical questions arise, and how these ideas relate to your work or values.

Facilitated by Cameron Mulder, a Data Services statistical consultant exploring how AI is transforming data analysis and research methods.

If you have any questions please feel free to email Cameron at cmulder7@uoregon.edu.

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.

Lundquist LinQ is an in-person drop-in advising opportunity geared towards LGBTQIA+ students with business majors or minors to meet with an advisor that is a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join us for a special "Meet the Director" session featuring Paul Allen, the director of the Oregon Executive MBA program. This is a unique opportunity to connect with the driving force behind our program, learn about his vision for the future, and gain insights into what makes the Oregon Executive MBA experience stand out.

Paul Allen will share his perspectives on leadership, the value of an MBA in today's business environment, and how our program is designed to empower professionals to reach their full potential. Whether you have specific questions about the curriculum, admissions, or what to expect as a student, this session provides a welcoming environment to get your questions answered directly from the program's leader.

Don't miss this chance to engage with Paul Allen and discover how the Oregon Executive MBA can help you achieve your career goals.

Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.

The Lundquist College of Business welcomes Brian Blank, Associate Professor of Finance at Mississippi State University, during a seminar presented by the Department of Finance.

Contact Jane Danyu-Zhang or Calvin Zhang for additional information.

In the Lundquist PhD program, students work closely with dedicated faculty members who provide collaborative apprenticeship opportunities and mentoring for years to come. Our PhD graduates go on to rewarding and meaningful careers in academia, both in the United States and abroad.

All students admitted to our PhD program receive a tuition waiver in the form of graduate employment for five years.

PhD students at the Lundquist College of Business receive the following benefits:

• A full tuition waiver
• Waiver of most fees
• Health insurance
• Generous stipend
• Summer support
• Office space and use of a computer
• Research and travel support for qualifying PhD students

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.

Get ready to be inspired. Join us for an engaging fireside chat-style info session featuring alumni from the University of Oregon's Sports Product Management Master's program, who will share how they turned their passion for sports into careers at top brands in the industry.

Meet the panel:

• Drew Burns – Senior Product Developer, New Balance
• Vida Komer – Footwear Sustainability, Under Armour

During this virtual event, Drew and Vida will open up about:

• Their journeys in the SPM program
• anding roles at powerhouse brands
• Insights on product development, sustainability, and leadership
• Advice for prospective students and future changemakers in the industry

Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your career, this is your chance to connect with real graduates, ask real questions, and get real answers.

Secure your spot today!

Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.

Net Impact is a sustainable business club empowering students to leverage business as a force for social and environmental good.

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.

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!

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.

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! 

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.

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!

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

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!

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  

Beta Alpha Psi's Meet the Professionals event provides students with the opportunity to explore the world of accounting with professionals from more t han 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.

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.

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.