1:00–2:00 p.m.
Use your experience studying or interning abroad to boost your career! In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to identify and articulate the valuable skills you gain while abroad — from cross-cultural communication to problem-solving. Discover how to effectively showcase these experiences on your resume and confidently discuss them in job interviews.
5:00–7:30 p.m.
The School of Accounting is hosting this brand-new spring event to recognize students who declared the accounting major this year. Connect with accounting professionals, participate in fun activities, and meet fellow new majors as you begin building your network within our community. If you declared the accounting major this year, we hope you'll save the date to join us.
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
This event will leverage professional insights and is designed to bridge the gap between the classroom and the business of athlete marketing and sponsorship and the creative outputs of campaigns. Learn from sport marketing and creative professionals who are driving the industry forward.
10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The Oregon Consulting Group will be hosting coffee chats with prospective members. Coffee chats are a great way to meet members and learn about their unique experiences in a more personal setting. Students of all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to stop by!
noon
Generative AI is transforming entire industries and changing what tools are standard in the modern workplace. Building a strong understanding now positions you to leverage these tools effectively, whether for academic projects, research, or future career opportunities.
During this Professional Edge training, you'll explore foundation models, prompt engineering techniques, and responsible AI practices through guided discussion and hands-on activities. Gain practical knowledge of generative AI concepts, experience applying prompt engineering strategies, and insights into ethical and secure AI implementation. You'll leave with skills that will help you navigate confidently in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Schedule
- Friday, May 15, noon–4:00 p.m. (in-person)
- Friday, May 29, noon–4:00 p.m. (in-person)
11:59 p.m.
The Oregon Consulting Group (OCG) spring term recruitment cycle will begin on Monday, April 20 at 8:00 a.m. The application window closes Friday, May 15, at 11:59 p.m. The goal of recruitment is to inform students about our offerings, client engagements, and opportunities to get involved within our group. We encourage all students interested in OCG to apply!
Since 2014, the Oregon Consulting Group has worked with a variety of clients ranging from nonprofits to F150 companies. We aim to deliver invaluable insights and solutions that make a real impact for the client and the organization.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
The University of Oregon Women in Computer Science Club, sponsored by the Department of Computer Science, will be hosting our annual Tech Together event with this year’s theme, Tech for Good. This event celebrates women in the technology industry who are dedicated to creating positive impact on the world through their work.
The event will feature a fireside chat with three inspiring women in tech driving meaningful impact, including an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers. Guests will also enjoy a catered lunch, opportunities for networking, and a raffle prize drawing at the conclusion of the program. All majors and identities are encouraged to attend.
Admission is free.
You can RSVP for the event at the following link to receive updates and reminder messages: https://forms.gle/JepnVYWh6nRSu5gP6. RSVP not required to attend.
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Experience an elegant evening during the International Business and Economics Club (IBEC) Black Tie Dinner, featuring authentic Japanese cuisine, a cultural performance, and guest speakers. Our flagship dinner offers a premier opportunity to network with industry professionals, faculty, and keynote speakers sharing insights on the global business landscape.
Learn how to use generative AI more effectively at UO Microsoft AI Days, hosted by Information Services with trainers from Microsoft.
- Free, interactive 90-minute workshops for faculty, staff, and students.
- Try out AI prompting tips at this fun UO prompt-a-thon.
- Practice in Copilot. Build skills you can use anywhere.
- Watch demos. Get coaching. Ask questions. Improve your results.
- Employees only: Get a sneak peek of Microsoft 365 Copilot, the subscription-based AI for Word, Excel, and other apps.
Registration is recommended to save your spot.
Please bring a laptop.
- Day 1: Tuesday, May 19
- 9:00–10:30 a.m.: Technology enthusiasts—such as IT staff, AI Council members, and ADAPT Initiative members.
- 10:30 a.m.–noon: Staff. Learn how to quickly draft effective emails and reports, analyze data, prepare action plans, and more.
- 1:00–2:30 p.m.: Faculty (option 1). Learn how Copilot Chat can best help you draft emails and task lists, develop syllabi and grading rubrics, analyze data, and more.
- 2:30–4:00 p.m.: Student Build-a-thon: Learn how to use Copilot to build a product or business from scratch. The session concludes with an elevator pitch-style competition, where you can share and showcase your product or business ideas. Hands-on interactive session. Please bring a fully charged laptop and charging cable. Power outlets may be limited.
- Day 2: Wednesday, May 20
- 10:30 a.m.–noon: Faculty (option 2). Learn how Copilot Chat can best help you draft emails and task lists, develop syllabi and grading rubrics, analyze data, and more.
- 2:30–4:00 p.m.: Any employees—faculty, staff, graduate employees, student employees, and others. Learn how to quickly draft effective emails and reports, develop syllabi and grading rubrics, analyze data, prepare action plans, and more.
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4:00–5:00 p.m.
Feeling stuck in your life or career? Join this short webinar to learn ways to find relief and clarity amidst work uncertainty.
With the many challenges of today’s job market and economy, it can be difficult to know what to do, or what not to do. Aubrie De Clerck, BA ’95 (sociology, Clark Honors College), a certified professional career coach, will walk you through some tools and frameworks to re-center when you’re having a hard time connecting to your own inner knowing.
Bring whatever career uncertainty you are navigating or curious about, including but not limited to:
- Unemployment
- Increasing workload
- Worries about impending layoffs
- Changing careers
We will also have time for audience Q&A!
Register for your Zoom link at https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/events/finding-your-center-in-career-uncertainty