About this event
Creativity and technology can go hand-in-hand! Let's meet some Oregon companies that are innovating across industries (tech, video game design, web/graphic design, UX, government, and more) AND explore Eugene all at the same time. Hop on the bus and let’s go explore! Students will have the opportunity to tour local companies passionate about creating innovative solutions for complex problems, and helping YOU learn more about all the different types of job functions needed to keep this growing industry booming. They are excited to introduce you to careers and internships at their companies, meet alumni and leaders, and show off some of their innovations in action. This event is FREE, open to all majors, faculty/staff, and bring a friend. Register on Handshake to save your spot and get updates. Our last tour had a waitlist, so sign up today. OUTLINE OF TOUR: Meet at Ford Alumni Center Lobby (near Matt Knight Arena Duck Statue) NO LATER THAN 9am. We'll walk over to the bus stop (Agate) to catch the EmX to downtown Eugene. All our sites are within walking distance of one another, so be prepared to get some exercise. While at the stops, you'll get an opportunity to tour their facilities as well as meet with leaders in the field. At 1pm we'll be done with the tour and you can stick around downtown to keep exploring and grab lunch OR a group will be getting on the bus to head back to campus you can join. ABOUT OUR TOUR STOPS: Pipeworks Studios Video Game Developers of awesome apps and well-known video games like Madden 24 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Learn about creative careers, project management, and see behind the scenes at one of the coolest workspaces in Eugene. Avant Assessment builds and delivers ever more effective assessments of real-world proficiency. They’ve expanded their offerings to support all areas of language acquisition with professional learning for world language and dual language educators in addition to Mira, the newly released AI-based language learning app. Lane County Government Technology Services: featuring Mark Davis for an inside scoop on the Eugene Tech community Open Eugene: community connectors providing access and opportunities to create, collaborate and innovate to solve problems and invest back into the community. NOTE: make sure you have your free LTD bus pass loaded on your phone https://transportation.uoregon.edu/bus Questions, email htate@uoregon.edu for more info or if you don't have a Handshake account and want to join us.
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- This Weekend
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