Events

Applications to join Professional Edge Immersions for fall 2026 are now open!

Looking for a way to gain hands-on experience, explore a potential career path, and connect with professionals in the industry? Professional Edge Immersions, offered through the Lundquist College of Business, are open to all University of Oregon students, regardless of major.

Professional Edge Immersions are short-term, hands-on experiences that give you the opportunity to work directly with an organization on an applied business challenge. You'll build practical skills, learn more about a particular industry or career area, and make connections with professionals, all while earning a microcredential and gaining experience you can take with you into your future career.

Whether you already have a career path in mind or are still exploring your options, immersions are an opportunity to try something new, build your skills, and see what a career in a particular field could look like.

Immersions are free for all University of Oregon students, so we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and share it with anyone who may be interested.

Applications close Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. Students who apply by Friday, October 2 will receive priority consideration, so don't wait to apply!

Fall 2026 Immersion Offerings

• Consumer Journey Insights with Lithia & Driveway – Explore marketing and consumer insights through hands-on consumer research, AI-driven market analysis, journey mapping, and data storytelling. Apply online  
• Project Management with Dogs for Better Lives – Build practical project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning skills while helping design the framework for a nonprofit “Puppy Raiser” initiative with lasting community impact. Apply online  
• Sports Ticket Sales and Fan Engagement with Learfield and UO Athletics – Gain hands-on experience in sports business by helping launch and execute a ticket sales campaign for men's and women's basketball. Apply online

Browse upcoming immersion opportunities on our website. Questions? Please reach out to Sieglind Gatewood at sieglind@uoregon.edu.

We hope to see you in an immersion this fall!

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Ever stare at your resume thinking, “Is this… good? Bad? Chaotic? Who even knows?” Yep, we’ve all been there.

Ever sit down to write a cover letter and think, “Wait… what am I even supposed to focus on?” You’re not alone!

Join us for just 45 minutes and turn that “uh-oh” into aha!

We’ll cover what actually matters on a resume, how to make your experience shine (even if you think you don’t have any), and what to cut so your resume doesn’t turn into a five-page novel. We’ll also show you what a cover letter really needs, how to tell your story without rambling, and how to highlight why you’re a perfect fit without sounding like a robot. Plus, we’ll dive into how AI is changing the application game and what that means for personalizing your letter.

Whether this is your first resume or cover letter or your tenth recycled template, you’ll leave with tips to make yours clear, compelling, and unmistakably you.

Come hang out with us in person. Let’s make cover letters fun (yes, really)!

Looking for a part-time job or want to learn more about work-study opportunities? Stop by the Part-Time Job and Work-Study Fair, Tuesday, October 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the EMU Ballroom to meet dozens of local and on-campus employers ready to hire today! Bring your resume and apply on the spot, or just look around and learn more about the great ways you can get work experience and build career readiness skills during your time at the UO. 

FYI: Work-Study is a specific type of part-time job available to students based on financial need. If a job says it requires Work-Study, you must have accepted an award on Duckweb. To learn more about the program and how to find your award, check out https://career.uoregon.edu/jobs-and-internships/work-study

There will still be LOTS of jobs at this event that do not require work-study in order to apply--something for everyone!

Register in Handshake to keep up to date on which employers are coming to the fair and what jobs you can be applying for!  

Special thanks to our sponsors Enterprise Mobility,  Chick-fil-A Gateway and Randy Pape Beltline, and Fastenal Company for their commitment to creating career-building opportunities for Ducks!

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This eight-session workshop series will introduce the fundamentals of working with R. It’s designed for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics.

Each session is one hour, and will cover the following topics:

Intro to R and RStudio  Getting Started with R, Part 1  Getting Started with R, Part 2  Data Visualization with R & ggplot2  Functions Explained  Working with Data in R, Part 1  Working with Data in R, Part 2  Reproducible Reports with R & R Markdown 

This series follows the Carpentries workshop curriculum.

Create an environmental justice map to learn the basics of ArcGIS Online! This two-session workshop covers the basics of manipulating geospatial data, creating maps, and sharing maps in ArcGIS Online, a GIS platform that can be accessed from a web browser. At the first session, you will learn to load data into ArcGIS Online, analyze map data through normalization and classification, and share your completed map. The optional second session introduces Instant Apps and covers a variety of tips and tricks. 

No experience with GIS is assumed. You may choose to bring your personal laptop for this workshop, but desktop computers are available for your use in the classroom.

This free workshop series introduces programming in Python, one of the world's most popular programming languages. Come find out why as you learn core programming skills and data manipulation basics through interactive exercises!

Topics covered include the following:

• installing Python
• Jupyter notebooks
• variables and data types
• mathematical functions
• visualizing data with Pandas
• functions, conditionals, and control flow

This course was designed with first-time programmers in mind. Not sure how to install Python? Our first day will focus on installing Python and setting up your coding environment for the rest of the workshop.

Our curriculum is available to read and reference any time. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

Attention UO undergraduates! 📢 Are you looking for a paid internship in 2027?

The Division of Equity and Inclusion is now accepting applications for the for the winter-spring 2027 Leadership Enrichment Internship (LEI)!

This 16-week paid internship is designed for undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and academic disciplines, offering a $3,000 stipend per intern. We have 12 internship openings in various industries and formats—in-person and hybrid! Visit Handshake to see all internship position descriptions (search “Leadership Enrichment Internship”). Apply online by October 25, 11:59pm.

Join us for an info session to learn more—RSVPs are encouraged but not required. We will offer three info sessions on Oct. 7 (in-person only), Oct. 15 (hybrid), and Oct. 19 (hybrid). If you plan to attend virtually, please RSVP in advance for the link.

Visit the LEI website for more information. Email deicace@uoregon.edu with any questions. We hope to see you at an info session!

The LEI offers:

• Real-life work experience
• Networking with industry professionals
• Direct mentorship and supervision
• Professional and leadership development
• Community building with other UO student interns
• Individual and group discussions and reflections
• Opportunities to gain clarity about your short- and long-term career goals

Meet the Firms is the biggest recruiting event of the year for accounting majors.

Prior to the networking event, a preparatory panel will be held in Chiles 125 from 5:00–6:00 p.m., featuring representatives from the Big Four, CLA, and Jones & Roth. Come network and land a role!

Are you interested in using R and RStudio but not sure where to begin? This eight-session workshop series will introduce the fundamentals of working with R. It’s designed for absolute beginners or anyone who wants to review the basics.

Each session is one hour, and will cover the following topics:

Intro to R and RStudio  Getting Started with R, Part 1  Getting Started with R, Part 2  Data Visualization with R & ggplot2  Functions Explained  Working with Data in R, Part 1  Working with Data in R, Part 2  Reproducible Reports with R & R Markdown 

This series follows the Carpentries workshop curriculum.