Duck In and Connect - Portland
Expand your flock over brunch in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.
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 (26)
Jake Agard
Program Manager
Laura Andersen
Chris Blomquist
Principal
Maya E. L. Cansdale
James Chang
Director-Career Networking, Membership, and Biz Dev
University of Oregon Alumni Association
Nick Drew
Michael Freudenthal
Patrick J. Glang
Deborah L. Healey
Senior Instructor, AEI
Erik Leon
ORI
Nick Lumley
Megan McKinney, Associate Director, Duck Career Network
University of Oregon Alumni Association
Jojoe Nujoy
Communications Coordinator
Olivia E. Ong
Investment Advisor Representative
Riley D. Sickler
Becky Sprecher
Lindsey E. Stier
Adrian D. Trumbo
Leadership Coach
Julissa Vasquez
Operations Director
Jacob Watson
Erica A. Wood
Director, Alumni Communications
Sam Woodward
This event is open to all UO alumni, UOAA members, faculty, staff, students, families, and their guests.
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