Thursday, February 08, 2018
QUICK QUACK: PORTLAND STUDENT EDITION
PORTLAND EVENTS
  • The Elevating Impact Summit celebrates social innovation with people of diverse backgrounds and industries—Feb. 9 from 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. at PSU. Open to all MBA students.
  • The UO Sports Product Management Program will host HR Panel and Networking Event where professionals will discuss how to get noticed in the sports product industry, Feb. 15 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. RSVP online.
  • The UO Alumni Consulting Panel will bring in professionals to share their business models and goals on Feb. 23 from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Register online, lunch provided.
  • Laura McGoodwin, BS '09, will speak at the 9th Annual Women's Roundtable on March 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Learn to define your edge in a competitive work environment.
  • Urbanism Next brings in experts to evaluate how autonomous vehicles, e-commerce, and the sharing economy impact cities, March 5–7. Volunteer for discount admission.
  • Network with sports product industry professionals from Nike, Adidas, and more at the Diversity in the Sports and Outdoor Industry panel, Feb. 21, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Please RSVP.
IMPORTANT PORTLAND INFO
  • You can meet with Hilary Gerdes, Director for the Accessible Education Center, in Portland on Feb. 23. She specializes in resources to create an inclusive, equitable environment.
  • The Agora Journalism Center is looking to hire a graduate student researcher to evaluate project outcomes of how face-to-face dialogue can bridge social divides. Contact Andrew DeVigal.
  • The Agora Journalism Center is offering seven mini-grants to fund public engagement projects at news organizations as a part of "Finding Common Ground," an initiative promoting cross-collaboration among diverse populations. Apply by Feb. 23 at 5:00 p.m.
  • Graduate students are encouraged to submit a proposal to present their work for the 9th Annual Graduate Research Forum. Submit by March 15 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Sign up for a career advising appointment with Linda Favero, Assistant Dean of Students and Career Services. 
  • Know your cold and flu symptoms. Head to the PSU Health and Counseling Center for health and counseling services.
PORTLAND TALKS AND LECTURES
NOTEWORTHY IN PORTLAND
  • Read Kodi Whitfield's article about his shift from an athlete to a sports product design student.
  • Gloria Morazan Salgado, Fulbright scholar, moved to Portland to pursue graduate work in sustainable design. Read her story.
  • Watch our student and faculty represent our programs in our UO Portland video!
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FUN FACT
Since its installation in 1940, the "Portland Oregon" sign has carried various messages—the longest-lasting was "White Stag Sportswear" from 1957–1997.
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PIC OF THE MONTH
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