Ian Parkman is an Assistant Professor of Marketing with teaching and research interests focusing on knowledge-based product innovation, the Creative Industries, marketing intelligence, and design thinking. He has been published and presented to the Journal of Brand Management, Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, INFORMS Marketing Science Conference, Product Development Management Association Conference, and the European Academy of Design Conference, among others. He holds an MBA from the University of New Mexico and a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon.  

Ian just returned from a study tour of Ireland with the MBA BUS 522 Marketing Research class. They visited Guinness (of course!), a craft knitwear manufacturer, a traditional Irish music brand, and University College Dublin to hear from an academic on the implications of Brexit. 

Ian also recently presented a paper entitled, “Design Briefs as Artifacts of Cross-Functional Collaboration in New Product Development” at the 2017 International Association of Societies of Design Research (IASDR) Conference, hosted by the DAAP (Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning) School of Design at the University of Cincinnati, written with Brigitte Borja de Mozota (Université Paris-Dauphine). 

Read Ian's full story on the Pamplin Faculty blog >>

The Pamplin School of Business’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools 2018. One of 267 on-campus MBA programs included nationally, the business school was selected based on academic excellence and additional institutional data. The Pamplin School of Business was also one of four Oregon university business schools named to the Princeton Review’s list of Best Business Schools (West) 2018. Full rankings are available online. 

The Operations and Technology Management department at the Pamplin School of Business has been in full swing managing professional development and networking oppotunities for students and professionals. Coming off the second OTM Symposium and annual OTM Meet & Greet, the department invites the community to stay connected via the OTM Forum (OTMF). View short video posted there now! >>

Grad school is in your reach! Learn how to get accepted and receive finanical assistance to further your STEM education or other options.

Hosted by UP's STEM Outreach center, panelists include: Thomas Dick; Oregon State University, Heather Dillon; UP Engineering, Erik Sanchez; Portland State University, Steve Wojcikiewicz; UP PACE program and Lilia Grundy, UP Business. Refreshments will be served. More info >>

Partner organization, APICS Portland, a premier professional association for supply chain and operations management, is hosting a World Café on Thursday, November 16.

A World Café is a process through which an issue or topic is explored through various conversations and incorporate ideas through a round-table discussion. There will be networking tables and short introductions followed by discussion on a topic for 20 minutes.  Attendees will shuffle to new tables, mix it up and start again with new intros and discussions. Guests are ancouraged to bring a copy of their resume as professional resume reviewers will be on hand. 

UP student volunteers needed and attend for FREE!
Interested in participating? Email us here >>

The online, on-demand, continuing education certificate, "Crafting A Strategy" offered at the Pamplin School of Business now offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE). Oregon State Bar accredited, the program offers a one hour CLE with a focus on Distribution and Franchise Laws. Learn more >>

"I was looking for a school that provided a strong program in the business side of craft beer" says Philip Hogg, Certified Cicerone. Read his story >>

It's not too late! Submissions still being accepted for the Graduate Mentor Program.

The Graduate Mentor program is a way for current Pamplin School of Business graduate students to connect with alumni who were once in their shoes to receive the support and guidance that can only be offered beyond the classroom. 

BE A MENTOR! GET A MENTOR!
Submit your quick form here>>

We wanted to check in with Eloise and get a glimpse of how her graduate program is coming along!

Why did you choose the MBA Nonprofit (NP) Management program at UP?
I chose the Nonprofit MBA program at UP to enhance my knowledge and experience with cutting edge topics related to the business aspects of nonprofits. UP's cohort model for the NP track is something that distinguishes this program and caught my attention when considering different programs. After a year in the program, I am even more appreciative of the cohort model as I learn just as much from my classmates as I do from the professors.

How is your experiece going so far?
My experience in this program  has exposed me to a number of classmates and topics which challenge me to analyze familiar work scenarios in a new way. The OTM and Market Research classes have been my favorite as they are taught by great professors who focus on the application and synthesis of information. This approach to teaching allows me to easily transfer what I learned in class to real business problems.

The event will include professionals working in the nonprofit sector who will answer questions about transitioning into a nonprofit career and resources available for individuals looking to get a job with a nonprofit organzation. Sarah is currently the Expansion Fund and Grants Manager for Friends of the Children and Ted is a Practice Manager at LifeWorks NW. Hear their stories and make new connections! Networking reception included, to be held in Bauccio Commons. To register, click here>>

Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony

The University will host its annual Veterans Day commemoration ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 11am at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial. The ceremony is sponsored by UP's Air Force and Army ROTC programs. It will recognize campus members who have served during times of war, including World War I, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and Gulf War veterans. Faculty, staff, students, and members of the public are welcome to attend. For more event info, click here >>

Life is a Rubik's Cube - Shruti Chatterjee

My passion for strategic planning and brand building drew me towards an MBA in marketing and entrepreneurship. I became fascinated towards the rapidly growing tech landscape and the business surrounding it. With an eye on rapidly adaptive industries and a taste for organizing and executing events. I sought my MBA to gain additional business expertise.

Shruti was feaured in Oregon Business' MBA Report, May 2017 issue: "Life is like a Rubik’s cube and your school is the algorithm that enables you to identify and align the colors of your life.The University of Portland challenged me to explore new perspectives of business and it opened doors to multiple industries through project opportunities. It also welcomed me as a family member and developed a deep-rooted hunger in me for learning and exploring unknown waters for life."