The Career Center will offer the following workshop in February, according to director Amy Cavanaugh: Career CrossFit, a three-part series on the job search including resume writing, interviewing, and making professional connections. Fridays from 3-4 p.m., beginning February 1 and ending February 15. Student registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30. Destination Declared, a four-part series […]
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Annual UP Month of Remembrance
Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints—the spiritual connection with those loved ones who have gone before us and the saints that lived as examples for us. Through the month of November we remember all of those who have gone before us in faith, especially our loved ones who have died. Campus Ministry invites the […]
Staff Updates for Career Center
There have been some recent staff changes in the Career Center, according to Amy Cavanaugh, director. Julia Mayfield has joined the Career Center as the employer relations and alumni outreach manager. She has a background in development, event planning, fundraising, and stewardship. Most recently she was an event specialist at Providence Foundations of Oregon, and […]
Baccalaureate Mass, May 5
The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Graduates and faculty will assemble at 4 p.m. in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. The academic procession will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Academic regalia will be worn. According to campus ministry, this will be the only […]
Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs
The Career Center is hosting Handshake Activation & Navigation Labs for faculty and staff on the following dates: Friday, January 19, at 4 p.m. Friday, February 16, at 4 p.m. Friday, March 16, at 4 p.m. Friday, April 20, at 4 p.m. Faculty and staff are encouraged to stop by the Career Center between 4 […]
End of Year Opportunities From the Career Center
As the fall 2017 semester wraps up and finals are almost here, the Career Center has one last workshop and new career development opportunities for students, according to Amy Cavanaugh. Please keep these in mind for your students: Tis the Season to Network: Learn How to Connect with Family, Friends and Alumni to Land a Job […]
Internships & Job Opportunities: Please Forward to Career Center
Are you contacted by employers who want to post internship and job opportunities? The Career Center launched Handshake as the centralized internship and job posting system for University of Portland students and alumni, which democratizes access and provides students and alumni with an opportunity to connect with over 200,000 employers locally and nationally. The Career Center has […]
Nominations For 2017 Staff Awards: Oct. 16-Nov. 3
The nomination period for the 2017 Staff Awards will be Monday, October 16 through Friday, November 3, according to Meg Farra, human resources. Award recipients will be announced at the Staff Christmas Luncheon on Monday, December 18. The nomination form can be found here: 2017 Staff Award Nomination Form. Departments are encouraged to submit departmental photographs for the luncheon slide […]
Farewell to Amanda Wheaton, Career Center
After five years in the Career Center, Amanda Wheaton is leaving The Bluff. During her time at UP, Amanda has worked with colleagues and schools across campus to significantly advance the understanding of the value of internships and work integrated learning on campus. In addition, she has created partnerships with employers locally and nationally to […]
Career Center Launches Handshake Platform
The Career Center has launched Handshake, an online tool which enables UP students and alumni to connect with employers, learn about career programs and events, and develop customized career plans. This dynamic platform provides an opportunity for students and alumni to find internships, part-time and full-time opportunities, and receive customized recommendations based on their interests. There […]