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Gain a Professional Edge

Published on November 6, 2023

If you are interested in building career skills quickly, check out Professional Edge!

As a student, I’ve noticed that the Lundquist College of Business is home to so many clubs, resources, and events that it can be difficult to keep …

By Avery
Avery Career Peer Educator
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New Fall Events Offer a Variety of Ways to Connect

Published on October 30, 2023

It’s Week 6 and we’ve had some big opportunities this fall to connect and network! Whether it’s classroom speakers, our BizCareers event around Finance, Banking, and Real Estate or Meet the Firms for accounting, there’s been a lot of activity …

By Keith Dussell
Keith Dussell Associate Director, Administrative Services
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STUDENT TO STUDENT—Advice You Can Use

Published on October 30, 2023

What is the best way to get started on your career? Look to more advanced students for answers.

Recently I sat down with Kayim Levy, a junior accounting student, to get a student’s perspective on how best to get started …

By Pauline Thaler (she/her)
Pauline Thaler (she/her) Career Advisor
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Undecided about a career path? You are not alone!

Published on October 23, 2023

Many students struggle with finding a career direction. Here are some tips to help.

Try some quick, no cost assessments to get a clearer picture of your must-haves. At Lundquist, we recommend taking a closer look at your VIPS:

Once …

By Pauline Thaler (she/her)
Pauline Thaler (she/her) Career Advisor
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Career Curiosity Encouraged at Meet the Firms and BizCareers Events

Published on October 23, 2023

Alumni connections, an industry speaker panel presentation, and targeted networking opportunities gave Lundquist students the chance to level up their career development over the past few weeks!

Meet the Firms drew nearly 160 students on October 5th, with more than …

By Pauline Thaler (she/her)
Pauline Thaler (she/her) Career Advisor
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Gain Experience and Develop Skills, Accounting

Although you will develop many skills inside the classroom, getting involved and gaining experience will allow you to test them …

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Find Alumni

Connect with alumni in your industry via the Lundquist Connect community.

Karin Wandtke

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Owner McDonald Jacobs
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Andrew (AJ) Smith CFP®

Alumni
  • Eugene, OR
  • Financial Advisor Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
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Xiao Liang

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives First Student
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Kwesi Graves

Alumni
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Vice President - Sales Cursive
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Steve Fein

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Oregon Region Managing Partner Moss Adams LLP
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Jared Blinder

Alumni
  • Boston, MA
  • Financial Analyst Tiger Capital Group, LLC
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Mark Johnson

Alumni
  • Kalispell, MT
  • General Manager Flathead Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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David W Kohl

Alumni
  • Portland, OR
  • Managing Member DWKohl Cultural Intelligence, LLC
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Embark on a journey through advanced Excel formulas and functions. Learn how to use tables and dynamic arrays to maintain…

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15 Claude for Excel Productivity Tips

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling in Excel: Model Setup and Transaction Adjustments by Corporate Finance Institute

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are among the most complex transactions in finance, and building a reliable M&A model is a…

Leveraged Buyout (LBO) Modeling: Sources and Uses by Corporate Finance Institute

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
A leveraged buyout (LBO) model is one of the most widely used tools in investment banking and private equity. This…

Project Management Foundations for Finance

Taught by Bob McGannon
In today’s project landscape, success isn’t just about staying “under budget”—it’s about delivering measurable business value. This course, designed for…

Microsoft Excel to Power BI

Taught by Madecraft
In this course, Tom Themeles shows you how to strategically use Excel and Power BI together to clean data, build…

Building Business Acumen for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Taught by Paul Barnhurst
Enhance your influence in FP&A by increasing your business acumen. This course equips you with the skills to link financial…

Integrating AWS Cost Optimization and FinOps Principles

Taught by Mohamad Charaf
Managing cloud costs is no longer optional. It’s a core skill for every cloud professional. In this course, instructor Mohamad…

Industry Primer for Wealth Management: Technology, Innovation, and AI

Taught by Starweaver
Explore the modern wealth management landscape and the growing role of technology, innovation, and AI. Examine core systems supporting portfolio…

Industry Primer for Banking: Technology, Innovation, and AI

Taught by Starweaver
Explore the rapidly evolving world of banking technology and its impact on how banks operate and serve customers. Examine digital…

Excel for Data Analytics

Taught by Analyst Builder
Acquire comprehensive expertise in Excel, its functions, formulas, data analysis tools, and more. The course is enriched with practical exercises…

Advanced Excel for Automation

Taught by Analyst Builder
Take your Excel skills to new heights by learning how to automate workflows in Excel. Learn how to use Power…

Learning Excel: Data Analysis

Taught by Mynda Treacy
Spreadsheets are only as valuable as the insights you can pull from them. Excel gives professionals with a foundational knowledge…

The AI-Powered CFO: A Practical Strategy for Smarter Finance

Taught by Glenn Hopper
This practical, leadership-focused course designed to help CFOs and finance leaders confidently adopt artificial intelligence and turn it into a…

FinOps Certified Practitioner (FOCP) Cert Prep

Taught by KodeKloud
Cloud cost management has become essential across finance, engineering, procurement, and product teams. This course prepares you for the FinOps…

Excel Productivity Tips: Work Faster with Shortcuts, Formulas, and AI

Taught by Emma Chieppor
Unlock the full potential of Excel shortcuts, techniques, and time-saving tricks that professionals use daily to work faster and smarter.…

Industry Primer for Banking: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Banking sits at the center of the global economy, yet many professionals struggle to engage confidently in client conversations. This…

Industry Primer for Insurance: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Insurance is everywhere from health and auto policies that protect individuals to complex commercial and reinsurance contracts that stabilize global…

Industry Primer for Wealth Management: Core Foundations

Taught by Starweaver
Wealth management clients expect advisors to understand their financial lives holistically, yet consultants new to the industry often struggle to…
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