Hands-On Learning

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Hands-On Learning
Three students standing on the field of Autzen Stadium looking at a sponsor banner

Hands-On Learning

Endless Opportunities

It’s not enough to be trained in your field. You need real experience.

At the Lundquist College of Business, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing more than $1 million in real dollars through our UO Investment Group or by working directly with companies as a member of our student-run Oregon Consulting Group. And that’s just the beginning. From internships to class projects, study abroad, and more, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to explore career paths and build your resume.

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Centers of Excellence

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.

Explore the Centers

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Travel and Site Visits

At the Lundquist College of Business, we prepare our students to thrive in the world of global business. We offer several site visit and travel opportunities both locally and abroad to let students experience the culture, history, and politics of other economies.  

Students tour companies and factories, participate in marketing events, attend lectures given by executives at leading firms, and network with top executives.

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Join the Flock

Find out how studying business here can take you most anywhere you want to go.

Laren Sims

Lauren Sims

Class of 2023

“It opens doors that I never would have thought about. You’ll meet people in business. You’ll learn a lot.”

Read Laren's Story

Career and Professional Development

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. However you decide to expand your career and professional skills, we have the opportunities.

What's it like to be a Duck?

Find out what it's like to be a student at the Lundquist College by attending an info session or talking with a current student. Learn about our centers of excellence, study abroad opportunities, professional development offerings, and more.

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Competitions

The Lundquist College is affiliated with a number of university- and community-wide business plan, financial, and case competitions, as well as hackathons for students to participate in and gain valuable entrepreneurial experience.

Discover Competitions

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Competitions

The Lundquist College is affiliated with a number of university- and community-wide business plan, financial, and case competitions, as well as hackathons for students to participate in and gain valuable entrepreneurial experience.

Discover Competitions

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Connor Bussey ’19

“The UO gave us an opportunity to start groups and network in an environment where it’s easier to connect because people want to help you on your career journey.”

Read Connor's Success Story

Student Clubs and Organizations

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.

Explore Student Clubs

Guest Speakers and Executives

Hundreds of business leaders come to the UO campus every year to share their insights with students in workshops and lectures, via a guest speaker series, or as part of executive-in-residence programs. Students in both our Eugene and Portland programs benefit from these experiences as well as make important connections with business leaders and industry professionals.

Become a Guest Speaker

Upcoming Events

Nov 5
Mastering the Art of a STEM 3MT Slide 2:00 p.m.

Graduate students! Perfect your skills in creating captivating and concise presentation slides tailored for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. This webinar will equip you...
Mastering the Art of a STEM 3MT Slide
November 5
2:00–3:00 p.m.
This is a virtual event.

Graduate students! Perfect your skills in creating captivating and concise presentation slides tailored for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. This webinar will equip you with the essential principles of slide design, enabling you to simplify complex ideas, integrate visuals effectively, and deliver your message within the strict time constraints of the competition. Whether you're a novice or an experienced presenter, don't miss this opportunity to learn the art of creating impactful slides that reinforce your research narrative and engage your audience. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/152d60c35d724e7793f408e8d0531a90

Nov 6
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom) noon

Meet with Counseling Services Rachel Barloon at Peterson 203 or click here: https://zoom.us/j/98335445813   Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to...
Let's Talk - Wednesdays Noon-2MP (Peterson Hall/Zoom)
October 16–December 11
noon

Meet with Counseling Services Rachel Barloon at Peterson 203 or click here: https://zoom.us/j/98335445813

 

Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.

Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:

Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it. Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling. Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like. Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists. Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.

How does Let’s Talk work?

Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis.

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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 the Business Research Institute, the hub for developing relationships between customers, researchers, businesses, and agencies.

Eugene Campus

  • Business Academic Residential Community (BizARC) Innovation Lab
  • Business Research Institute (BRI)

Portland Building

  • Sports Product Management (SPM) Innovation Lab

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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.