What a Quackin' Idea! Network, Advance, Celebrate

The Lundquist College of Business, University Career Center, and Student Alumni Association are thrilled to invite UO students and alumni to our first ever What a Quackin’ Idea day at the UO Portland campus! This event provides an opportunity for Ducks at all stages of flight to meet one another and celebrate each other’s achievements. A panel of young alumni will discuss their career journeys post-graduation, students will showcase their projects, and all are invited to mingle at a graduation reception! Get ready to celebrate each other’s Quackin’ Ideas at the UO Portland Campus.Register to secure your spot by May 20!Getting ThereFor Eugene-based students, there will be a bus available for transportation to and from the UO Portland Campus. Please indicate if you need bus transportation upon registering for the event. Nominate an alum for distinction
Student Alumni Association Leadership Team: Alumni Impact Certificate of DistinctionThe Student Alumni Association Leadership Team (SAALT) is excited to present its very first Alumni Impact Certificate of Distinction. This certificate showcases the importance of alumni volunteerism and the idea of “Ducks helping Ducks” by highlighting the positive impact student-alumni connections can make. If you know of an alum who has volunteered their time in supporting students through mentorship, engaging with students at networking events at the UO, and/or creating opportunities for students to reach their career goals, nominate them today!
Nominations close on April 19.Present a student showcase projectHave a project you’re proud of? Want to show off that project to fellow students and alumni in Portland? Or, are you looking for a place to practice for an upcoming presentation for your project? Now is your chance to do just that!
All UO students are welcome to apply to present their project showcase at the event. We accept projects from all majors and academic disciplines. We understand that your project may be a work in progress. For each of the questions on our submission form, please answer to the best of your ability. The committee will determine who will present based on the thoughtfulness and potential of each project submission.
One showcase project will be selected for an award and the award recipient will be announced during the reception portion of the event.
Submit your project here!
Applications for project presentations close on April 30.