Are you a UP student majoring in a humanities field and unsure about your future? Or are you a student who’s always been interested in participating in an internship or undergraduate research project, but haven’t been able to fit it in? UP’s Engaged Humanities program is seeking to learn more about accessibility and barriers around internships and other high-impact experiences for UP students, and we want your input!
We are seeking students of all years and majors (humanities, social sciences, and sciences preferred) to join us for an evening focus group on Thursday, 2/5 from 7:00-8:15pm. No prep required, and free pizza dinner (including dietary alternatives) will be provided! Interested? Space is limited. Fill out this form asap to hold your spot!
Reach out to Molly Hiro (hiro@up.edu) for more info.
The StockUP food pantry will have new walk-in hours for the Spring Semester:
Dates and hours are subject to change and are in accordance with all University closures and holidays. Please visit the website for further information on utilizing the pantry. For additional questions, please email stockup@up.edu.
Unsure what to expect at the career fair? Whether you're a first-time attendee or returning from last year, we've got tips to help you feel prepared. Attend this workshop to learn how to research companies, craft an introduction, and follow up with companies after the fair. If you’re exploring career paths, looking for internships or jobs, or building your professional network, this workshop will help you navigate the fair with confidence. Register for the workshop on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1887605
· Monday, February 16: 12-12:30pm in Franz 110
· Tuesday, February 17: 4-4:30pm in Franz 110
· Wednesday, February 18: 4-4:30pm in Franz 110
· Thursday, February 19: 1-1:30pm in Franz 110
For ADA accommodations, please contact career@up.edu
Below is a current list of the employers planning to be at the fair (this will be updated over the next 2 months as more employers are added) – sites where PSY students have completed internships are noted with *
4D Recovery
AIRSHIP Technologies Group
AKS Engineering & Forestry LLC
Albertina Kerr Centers*
All Classical Radio
BMWC Constructors, Inc.
Cambia Health Solutions
City of Hillsboro
City of Portland Bureau of Parks & Recreation*
CODA Inc
Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
Fighting Pretty
Gales Creek Camp
Good Shepherd Health Care System
Harder Mechanical Contractors
HDR, Inc.
Hillsboro Medical Center
IRCO - IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION*
Kaiser Permanente
Legacy Health
Marquis Companies*
Mary's Woods at Marylhurst
Multnomah County - Department of County Human Services*
Northwest Community Alliance
Northwest Human Services
OnPoint Community Credit Union
Oregon Sea Grant
Oregon Secretary of State
Otak, Inc.
PACE - University of Portland
PACE Engineers, Inc.
Pacific Refugee Support Group (PRSG)
Pacific Seafood Group
Port of Portland
Portland Police Bureau
Portland VA Health Care System*
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
The Portland Timbers
Truebeck Construction
Turner Construction Company
Underdog Sports Leagues Portland
United States Tennis Association: Pacific Northwest
Vanda Health | Elite Care
Vista Capital Partners
VLMK Engineering + Design
Volunteers of America Oregon
Washington County, Oregon
Washington State Department of Transportation
Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Job Search for Seniors is a 3-part workshop series to help soon-to-be graduates prepare for life after graduation. In this workshop you will learn multiple strategies to search for a job, the tools and resources for creating an effective job search plan, and how to tell your professional story through resume writing, interviewing, and networking.
The series will take place on Fridays from 3:00-4:00 pm on March 13, March 20, and March 27.
Please note attendance is expected at all three workshops. Register on Handshake: https://app.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1896102
For ADA accommodations, please contact career@up.edu.
A Celebration of Student Scholarship, will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. We pause on this day to celebrate the academic work of students in presentations, panel discussion, posters, and performances. No classes are held before 4pm on this day; student attendance is strongly encouraged. Come out and support your friends/peers presenting their work! For more information: https://ww1.up.edu/scholarshipday/index.html
During Drop-In Hours you can meet with a staff member for 15 minutes. No appointment is needed and they are first-come, first-served. This is a great place to get feedback on resumes and cover letters, get started on an internship or job search, learn how to use Handshake and LinkedIn, and answer any other career-related questions you may have.
Note: The CEC does not have Drop-In Hours during Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, or during the summer. Please schedule an appointment if you'd like to meet then. Alumni cannot attend Drop-In Hours but can make appointments with our office.
Is Federal Work Study part of your financial aid package? If it is, did you know you can get a job off-campus right here in our local community under the Community Service Work Study (CSWS) program (click for current job openings)? With a CSWS position, you will gain valuable skills to enhance your resume, and you will make important connections with Portland employers who can show you the ‘networking ropes’ that can potentially further your career opportunities, now and in the future.
Questions? Feel free to contact Clare Kennedy at csws@up.edu. *** Not sure if you have Federal Work Study? Email the Financial Aid Office or phone them at 503.943.7311.
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