Duck In and Connect - Portland

Expand your flock over brunch in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.


Saturday, June 6, 2026
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT)
* Registration open until 6/6/26 at 11:45 AM (PDT)
* Registration open until 6/6/26 at 11:45 AM (PDT)

Your next connection could be sitting across the brunch table!

Register now for Duck In & Connect, a networking event designed for all UO alumni across the Portland area. Whether you’re climbing the ladder, changing careers, hiring, job searching, or simply looking for Duck community, you belong in this room. 
 
Join us for a delicious brunch and a fresh take on networking. We’ll start with guided small-group conversations to make breaking the ice effortless, then transition into open mingling with fellow Ducks across industries, roles, and experiences.

No awkward small talk. No pressure to work the room. Just real conversations and genuine connection among fellow Ducks.  
 
This opportunity is brought to you as a partnership between the Duck Career Network and the PDX Ducks alumni chapter.  

Learn more about becoming involved with the PDX Ducks on their webpage. 

 Registration

$10 for UOAA members 
$15 for nonmembers 
Free for current UO students with 95 number  

Registration includes brunch fair and two drink tickets.

Menu

  • Chef's selection of fresh fruits and berries
  • Bread pudding French toast, maple syrup
  • Farm-fresh scrambled eggs
  • Applewood smoked bacon
  • Crispy Yukon gold potatoes
  • Fresh-squeezed orange juice and a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails 

 Questions?

For questions or to request accommodations, email Megan McKinney at memck@uoregon.edu.  

Agenda

June 6
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Check-In and Welcome
Arrive, check in, and grab your name tag. Enjoy brunch and drinks while mingling casually with fellow Ducks. 
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM Opening Remarks
Hear a warm welcome from the Duck Career Network staff and PDX Ducks alumni chapter leaders. Learn about the importance of networking, the spirit of Ducks helping Ducks, and how this event fosters career connections.   .  
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM Guided Connections
Engage in small group, roundtable networking designed to break the ice, spark meaningful conversations, and help you make connections with purpose. 
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM Open Networking
Mingle with alumni, exchange stories, and build connections. Don’t forget to pick up your gift for attending!
12:20 PM - 12:30 PM Closing Remarks
Hear closing remarks celebrating the connections made and encouraging ongoing engagement. 

Attendees (73)

Jake Agard

Program Manager

Laura Andersen

Riley Behm

Chris Blomquist

Principal

Gail Boger

Gail Boger Household

Ryan D. Bruce

Business Analyst

Jessi Renee Campbell

Maya E. L. Cansdale

James Chang

Director-Career Networking, Membership, and Biz Dev

University of Oregon Alumni Association

Noelyne L. Clark

Student Worker

Jadine Delfin-Watanabe

Rudy Diatezua

Nick Drew

Ellia Evans

Michael Freudenthal

Patrick J. Glang

Evan Golden

Luci Gutierrez Frausto

Deborah L. Healey

Senior Instructor, AEI

Jason S. Kragerud

Erik Leon

ORI

Meghan Loy

Nick Lumley

Ivette Madrigal

Megan McKinney, Associate Director, Duck Career Network

University of Oregon Alumni Association

Jason J. Miller

Jojoe Nujoy

Communications Coordinator

Tristan Oakes

Olivia E. Ong

Investment Advisor Representative

Daniel Reeder

Maureen Royer

Samuel Rugi

Annabeth A. Seydel

Events Assistant

Riley D. Sickler

Becky Sprecher

Lindsey E. Stier

Kazuki Tanaka

Adrian D. Trumbo

Leadership Coach

Dylan Q. Truong

Julissa Vasquez

Operations Director

Jacob Watson

Erica A. Wood

Director, Alumni Communications

Sam Woodward

30 Other Registered Attendees
* Registration open until 6/6/26 at 11:45 AM (PDT)
* Registration open until 6/6/26 at 11:45 AM (PDT)

This event is open to all UO alumni, UOAA members, faculty, staff, students, families, and their guests.

For More Information:

Megan McKinney, Associate Director, Duck Career Network

Megan McKinney, Associate Director, Duck Career Network