Duck In and Connect: Building Bridges for Career Success


Thursday, February 20, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (PST)
* Registration open until 2/20/25 at 7:00 PM (PST)
Register Now
* Registration open until 2/20/25 at 7:00 PM (PST)
Category: Career

UO Alumni Duck Career Network: Duck In and Connect. Building Bridges for Career Success

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

16 Other Registered Attendees
* Registration open until 2/20/25 at 7:00 PM (PST)
Register Now
* Registration open until 2/20/25 at 7:00 PM (PST)

For More Information:

Megan McKinney

Megan McKinney

University of Oregon Alumni Association