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).
“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.
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.
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.
Celebrating the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center's fifteenth anniversary, remembering Jim Warsaw, taking on the business plan for a unique new startup, and more.
How Dennis Howard became dean of the Lundquist College; introducing a brand new MBA curriculum, John Chalmers conducts the "study of the decade," and more.
