Why should Prefontaine be the only Oregon track star for little girls to look up to? This is the simple question that inspired the creation of We Grew Wings, a forthcoming documentary on the history and achievements of the UO women's track and field team.
In a world that grows more connected every day, sport has the potential to be a truly international language. For women in the world of sports--whether athletes or business people--going global brings unique challenges. These challenges--and the opportunities they hold--were the topic of the sixteenth annual Women in Sports Business Symposium.
As we work to deliver and enhance the exceptional education in our undergraduate and Oregon MBA programs, we will have our eye on rankings but cannot afford to let them dictate our vision.
"It feels like yesterday that I was sitting in their seats. It's fun and energizing to sit with young, creative, optimistic minds," said Stacey Allaster, Women's Tennis Association (WTA) chairman and CEO, describing a recent stint as executive-in-residence at the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center.
To make the most of their nation's Sports Hub--a vast, state-of-the-art complex scheduled for completion in 2014--and to help position their nation as Asia's top destination for professional sports, the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) will tap the expertise of Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the UO Lundquist College of Business.
What's the dress code for an interview at Nike World Headquarters? What percentage of Nike interns land jobs at the company? Members of the Warsaw Sports Business Club (WSBC) learned the answers to these questions—and many more—during the group's recent visit to the company's Beaverton campus. Events kicked off with a presentation on the company's history and brand, followed by a question and answer session with four UO alums currently working there.
