Professor Jon Down is a Strategy & Entrepreneurship professor at UP's Pamplin School of Business with research and consulting interests that blend strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation in technology environments.

He has led numerous curriculum development efforts including a partnership between the University of Portland and Oregon Health & Science University to develop a graduate level program aimed at commercializing science and technology research and the creation of new entrepreneurship academic programs at Oregon State University and the University of Portland.

Professor Down’s research has been published in the Academy of Management Journal, the Journal of Management Inquiry and the Journal of Applied Systems Studies among others. Read Jon's story in the Pamplin Faculty blog >>

Attendees will have the option to choose between two breakout sessions offered by Vikas Sharma and Keith Burton of Intel Corporation.  Many thanks to Zettabyte level sponsors: Bauccio Lecture series and Cambia Health. For a full list of all generous sponsors, please visit >> OTM Symposium 

Any current employees interested attending can RSVP to  McCarthy@UP.edu to reserve their spot.

To request an Info Session at your employer workplace, please email bus-grad@up.edu 

Pamplin accountants and future CPAs will have the opportunity to engage with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) on October 17, 5pm-8:30pm, during their monthly chapter meeting.

The CPE dinner meeting will include a business tax update by Michael Lortz, CPA, LEED AP, Shareholder, Geffen Mesher and an update on federal healthcare policy will be provided by Julie Barnes, VP Federal Strategy, Cambia Public Affairs & Policy Team. 

For more information or to attend, please contact grundy@up.edu 

The Pamplin School of Business is only one of two  universities nationwide to particpate in Financial Executives International's (FEI) Internship Program. 

FEI offered Pamplin students the opportunity to participate in the roll-out of the program at the begining of the fall semester. Both undergraduate and graduate level students interested in becoming an intern submitted their information and selections were announced prior to FEI's kick-off meeting on September 21: Adriana Cantu, Kathryn Wolf, Michael Walsh, Hunter Jacobsen, and Matthew Avila.

Interns will assist with all FEI Portland meetings and have the opportunity to network with FEI's executive-level members. Congratulations to the inaugural class of FEI-Portland Interns! 

We are excited to announce that the new Graduate Pamplin Professionals (GP2) site is now live - featuring a revitalized "Mentor Program."

If you have considered becoming a Mentor for our graduate students, or are looking to connect with a Mentor (become a mentee) - here's your chance!

Submit your info via a quick survey here>>
Applications DUE November 6. 

Matches will be announced week of November 13.

Thinking about graduate school? Work or play near Beaverton or Hillsboro? Then, this info session is just for you!

Join us for a business graduate school Information Session and explore your options as you look into continuing your education. No cost to attend and plenty of parking. Join us on Wednesday, October 18, 12pm - 1pm at the  Pamplin School of Business Westside Campus!

AXA Advisors is seeking driven individuals looking to work in an industry with unprecedented growth as Financial Professionals.

The Financial Professional is an independent position that provides entry level professionals the opportunity to build their own business and financial success.

To request a full job description, please contact Young Kim-Mitowski at Young.Kim-Mitowski@axa-advisors.com or (503) 243-4314.

Pamplin Student Interns at PATCH 

Cyrus Maunakea, a marketing student at the Pamplin School of Business connected with PATCH, a nonprofit based in Hawaii and was offered an internship with the organzation over the summer.

Child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agencies, like PATCH are located throughout the country. CCR&R services have evolved from grassroot efforts to help parents find child care, to well-developed systems that support parents, providers, and local communities in finding, planning for, and providing quality child care.

Cyrus currenty serves as the Vice President of Marketing for UP's Cash Flow Club, and works as a video production assistant for university athletics. Read his story on the Pamplin School of Business Nonprofit Network.  

The Oregon Community Foundation, is a nonprofit that works to improve lives for Oregonians through philanthropy. They currently have job openings.

Senior Technology Services Associate wanted and the Director of Marketing & Communications position is open.

To view full descriptions and apply, please click here >>

New and Improved ODVA

The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs is inviting the veteran community and partners to explore its new and completely redesigned website at www.oregon.gov/odva.

The revamped site puts detailed information right at users’ fingertips, covering the full range of benefits, programs and resources available to Oregon veterans and their families, as well as interactive maps and other tools to help locate needed services in your area.

Congrats Pamplin Alumni - Asia Wisecarver

I chose the UP Pamplin School of Business because I went to an info session (randomly) for the MBA in Non Profit program and I knew instantly it was the program that was right for me and my interest. It intersected well with my current experience and I felt would set me up for my future career posibilities. I applied to the program the same week because I was so excited. After having completed the program I have had many moments/reminders in my work that  point out to me the value of the program and its relevant content, networking, foundational frameworks and preparation/skill development for the work that I am currently doing and I believe will serve as a solid foundation for any future career moves.  

I am currently the Associate Director for Playworks PacNW. I started here in July 2015 as the Program Director and was promoted to AD in July 2017. I'm excited about Playworks and the work we do.  We believe in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid! Our local aim guiding this effort is to help ensure that 250,000 kids in 500 schools receive access to safe and healthy play every day by December 31st 2017. This aim is tied directly to our National aim of 3.5 million kids in 7000 schools.

We partner with schools to provide a variety of services where we input one of our service models, a caring consistent adult, and qualtity school partnerships to help meet school's recess needs. These inputs help to create a high functioning recess, a great recess climate, and ultimately result in an overall positive school climate. We leverage our curriculum based youth leadership development programs, quality facilitation, conflict resolution and group management strategies to help create a safe, healthy, inviting and inclusive recess environment. I would love to have anyone interested in learning more contact me to come see us in action at a site visit.