Pamplin School of Business: February 2012 News

Welcome

Welcome to the February 2012 Pamplin School of Business Newsletter!  As we look ahead to another dynamic year for our school, I'm sure you will find find the information below to be very informative.  As you will see, the year is already off to a busy and exciting start! 

 

Seven Questions With...Mindy Mathers

As told to Melissa McCarthy ('01, '07 MBA), MBA Program Director
Mindy is a Home Mortgage Consultant with Wells Fargo and started our Flexible MBA program this past fall.  She jumped right into the program with both Business Statistics and Corporate Finance.  Find out why she decided to return to school for her MBA and how her experience in the Pamplin School of Business so far meets her expectation.

 

Bloomberg Trading Room & Financial Resource Center

By: Jarrett Trtek ('12 Accounting and Finance)
Most of you have heard about "The Bloomberg Room" in Franz Hall, but what exactly is it and what is it used for?  Bloomberg is one of the leading global providers of 24-hour financial news and information, including real-time stock quotes.  As a finance/accounting major and president of the University of Portland Investment Association (UPIA), I use the Bloomberg terminals on a regular basis.

 

A New Era of Marketing

By: Larissa Wood, ('14 Marketing & Sustainability)
Over the past few years, the field of marketing has undergone significant changes.  After conducing market research and listening to students we determined that the subject at the top of everyone's wish list was digital marketing.  This newest course offering from the Pamplin School of Business is taught at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and includes aspects of social media marketing, web design, and online advertising, as well as search engine optimization.

 

CONNECT: Northwest MBA Consortium Career Day

By: Jordan Sehestedt ('07, '12 MBA)
The Northwest MBA Consortium Career Day is an exciting informational forum where graduate students can attend panel presentations led by industry experts, connect with their MBA peers from six other regional universities, and learn about career opportunities.

 

Pamplin Alumni Corner: Sandra Suran ('68, Accounting)

By: Peter Christmas ('11 MBA)
When asked about her involvement with her alma mater, Sandra Suran replies that in some ways, she never left: "I am very proud of the University and desired to help them achieve the higher goals and even greater prominence that is possible now."

 

The Value of a Business Education for Nonprofit Executives 

By: Andrea Rennie ('13 EMBA in Nonprofit Management)
Many managers in the arts are not fully prepared or qualified t o be running an organization, which is why I decided during my undergraduate years that I wouldn't be one of those managers. I knew I needed not only lots of relevant and meaningful experience, but also an education that provided me with business knowledge. The EMBA program at UP brings together people that represent a wide spectrum of the nonprofit community, and will give me the tools I need to be a capable manager.