Hands-On Learning
It’s not enough to be trained in your field. You need real experience.
Immerse yourself in real-world challenges.
At the Lundquist College of Business, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing real dollars, collaborate with companies on meaningful projects, and develop practical skills that prepare you for what's next. From internships to class projects, study abroad, and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore career paths and build your resume.
At the heart of the Lundquist College of Business's vision and mission are our four centers of excellence. Immersed in the college's "learning by doing" approach to business education, the centers set us apart and help advance the work of our talented research-productive faculty members.
Meet Stella
Stella Rabb is an executive leader for the UO Real Estate Investment Group and Oregon Entrepreneurship Club, and a participant in the Oregon Innovation Challenge (OIC). Her creative spark ignited through OIC, leading to her startup project, Staro, a college game-day onesie brand designed for school spirit and style. “The opportunities at the Lundquist College of Business have been life-changing. My future is in entrepreneurship, and the University of Oregon has been pivotal in shaping this trajectory.”
Learn more about what it's like to be a student at the Lundquist College of Business by attending an info session or connecting with a current student.
The Lundquist College offers several programs, groups, and projects for students to strengthen their career and professional development. Manage live money across several portfolios. Choose from a collection of short courses to develop cutting-edge essential skills. Participate in a student team that provides strategic recommendations to real companies. We have the opportunities to expand your career and professional skills.
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Looking for a part-time job this summer in Eugene? Looking ahead for fall job opportunities on campus? 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, May 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Tykeson Hall 1st Floor Commons area 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!
Special thanks to Chick-Fil-A
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1-Day Workshop: Wednesday, May 13th: 12-1pm, CoLAB
Master Your Inbox: Outlook Tools for Total Control
Is your inbox running you—or are you running your inbox? In this fast-paced, interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to take full control of Microsoft Outlook and transform it into a productivity powerhouse. From smarter email management to calendar mastery and task integration, this session will introduce you to the tools that make Outlook more than just an email app.
This isn’t about sending messages—it’s about streamlining your day, organizing your priorities, and making Outlook work for you.
What You'll Gain
- Inbox Management Essentials: Learn how to declutter and organize your inbox using Focused Inbox, flags, follow-ups, and categories.
- Automation with Rules & Quick Steps: Discover how to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your workflow with custom rules and Quick Steps.
- Calendar Mastery: Get hands-on with scheduling tools, recurring events, time zone management, and calendar sharing to make planning effortless.
- Search & Organization: Use advanced search techniques, folders, and archiving to find what you need fast and keep your Outlook tidy.
- Productivity Boosters: Explore features like delayed delivery, email templates, voting buttons, and polls to communicate more effectively.
- Tasks & To Do Integration: Turn emails into actionable tasks, use My Day and Priority views, and sync with Microsoft To Do for seamless task management.
This workshop is perfect for anyone who uses Outlook daily and wants to move beyond basic email and calendar functions. Whether you're managing a busy schedule, coordinating with teams, or just trying to stay organized, these tools will help you reclaim your time and boost your productivity.
Come discover what you’ve been missing!
Meet Alex
The college actively supports and encourages student participation in clubs as a vital component of the college experience. Not only do clubs give students an opportunity to interact and learn from peers, but they also provide the opportunity to bring together and apply lessons learned from various courses in a hands-on setting. Club activities include everything from organizing events, seminars, fundraising for local nonprofits, guest speakers, field trips, site visits, and career development workshops to networking and managing real stock portfolios.
Learning Spaces
Students at the Lundquist College have access to two on-site innovation labs, each providing students with hands-on experience using specialized equipment to develop business ideas, and design and test prototypes. The college is also home to several labs that bring people together from across campus and the greater community to advance business knowledge.
Eugene
- Business Academic Residential Community (BizARC) Innovation Lab
- Insights Research Lab (IRL)
- Intelligent Futures Lab (IF Lab)
Portland
- Sports Product Management (SPM) Innovation Lab
Academic Learning Experiences
At the Lundquist College of Business, we offer students a range of academic experiences to help make connections, gain skills for a diverse world of business, and build a lifelong community so they can go on to do great things in the world.