Connecting with fellow students and supporting each other--that's what the CEO Network is all about. The network is a new college diversity initiative that welcomed it's first cohort of students this fall, and it's off to a great start. The students' upcoming dinner with UO President Richard Lariviere and outreach to businesses and alumni on Facebook and LinkedIn are just a few items keeping them busy.
Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship students pilled into vans October 14-15 to attend the Bend Venture Conference with more than 300 of the region's top entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. Students observed, asked questions, and participated in the startup process as new ventures competed for $200,000 in prize money. "Most students are energized by the action and almost always leave with an 'I didn't realize. . .' observation," said Terry Sebastian, the managing director of.
Cornelis "Kees" de Kluyver officially assumed leadership of the University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business on September 1, but he has already been hard at work getting to know students and faculty while outlining his vision for the college. Watch this video to get to know Kees (he owns 150 suspenders and plays the Banjo), and you'll see why the college is thrilled to welcome him as our new dean.
Four high school valedictorians, one national merit scholar, three Clark Honors College students, and three members of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars--all were incoming students to the college's Honors Program this fall. Program director Ron Bramhall said he had the most applicants ever--65 (39 selected)--with an average GPA of 3.8 (3.9 in pre-business courses).
A testament to the generosity of the university’s alumni and connections, Forbes 100 Most Trustworthy Companies recipient Columbia Sportswear Company invited sports business club students to visit its Portland headquarters.
As Dean Howard said, “The path to knowledge and personal growth that you have now concluded is one that I hope will remain with you and serve you well throughout the rest of your life.
“My time with UOIG has been one of the most influential and rewarding experiences in my college career," noted Tyler Stone, the group's director of operations. UOIG drove positive returns on two of the three funds it managed during the past year and outperformed the benchmark on the third. Ironically, one of the key challenges it faced was adjusting to flourish in the strong financial recovery. Read report.
Lundquist Center for Entrepreneurship students identified and solicited companies of interest and cold-called inspiring entrepreneurs to request and arrange visits during last month’s trip to Seattle.
The latest BusinessWeek rankings confirm that for those looking for a top-tier undergraduate business education at a great value, the Lundquist College of Business is a major contender.
Business community representatives were in attendance, presenting a panel discussion on professional interactions, then participating in a networking session with the students.
Michele Henney receives the James E. Reinmuth MBA Teaching Excellence Award, UO MAcc program graduates ranked fourth best in the country for CPA exam results, and more.
