Duck In and Connect: Building Bridges for Career Success
The Royal Sonesta Downtown Portland
506 Southwest Washington Street Portland, OR 97204-1550 United States
Join us for Duck In and Connect, a signature networking event designed to bring University of Oregon alumni in Portland together to share stories, build connections, and advance careers. Whether you're looking to expand your professional network, explore new opportunities, or reconnect with fellow Ducks, this event offers the perfect environment to make meaningful connections.
The evening will feature guided activities for connection, open mingling, heavy appetizers, and two drink tickets—a welcoming space to relax and connect.
At the heart of this event is the spirit of "Ducks helping Ducks for career success"—a community dedicated to supporting one another's professional growth. Don't miss this chance to be part of an inspiring evening that celebrates collaboration and the power of networking.
This opportunity is brought to you in partnership by the Duck Career Network and PDX Ducks Alumni Chapter.
Registration
$10 for UOAA members
$15 for nonmembers
UO students attend free (register with 95 number)
Agenda
February 20 | |
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM |
Check-In and Welcome
Arrive, check in, and grab your name tag. Enjoy heavy appetizers and your first drink while mingling casually with fellow Ducks. |
6:15 PM - 6:25 PM |
Opening Remarks
Hear a warm welcome from the Duck Career Network staff and PDX Ducks Alumni Chapter. Learn about the importance of networking, the spirit of Ducks Helping Ducks, and how this event fosters career connections. |
6:25 PM - 7:00 PM |
Guided Connections
Engage in small group, roundtable networking designed to break the ice, spark meaningful conversations, and help you make connections with purpose. |
7:00 PM - 7:50 PM |
Open Networking and Door Prizes
Mingle freely with alumni, exchange stories, and build connections. Stick around for a chance to win a number of prizes! |
7:50 PM - 8:00 PM |
Closing Remarks
Hear closing remarks celebrating the connections made and encouraging ongoing engagement. |
Attendees (50)
Laura Andersen
Jennifer Blackwell
Nolan L. J. Bollier
Jarryd Briggs
Conrad L. Byron
James Chang
Director-Career Networking, Membership, and Biz Dev
University of Oregon Alumni Association
Randy Choy
Vice President, Philanthropy Programs
Amy M. Easton
Development Director
Michael J. Freudenthal
Consultant
Bob Hestand
Chief Information Officer & SVP, Workplace Innovation
Michael E. Jordan
Principal
Lucien H. Lasocki
Juston H. Li
Software Engineer, Chrome OS Graphics
Jessica R. Lloyd
Senior Program Manager
Jerry Makare
Patrick J. Mason-Murray
Senior Facilities Project Coordinator
Megan McKinney
University of Oregon Alumni Association
Bryan K. Mercier
Regional Director
Cara Miller
Geri L. Naumcheff
Key Account Manager
Jingte Ni
Olivia E. Ong
Investment Advisor Representative
Michael J. Parshall
Principal
Autumn Pete
Jerrica Raemer
Laylah R. N. Ricard
Preschool Teacher
Sandy D. Rice
Admin. Analyst, Technology Services, Info & Innovation Dept.
Riley D. Sickler
Grant V. Smith
Sr. Financial Analyst, Global & North America Express Lane
Madison Studer
Katrina W. Tran
Erin E. Watkinson
VP Client Success
Gibbs Won
University of Oregon Alumni Association
Sam E. Woodell
CPA
Sam and Rebecca Woodell Household
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