This Week in Business

Dean's Distinguished Lecture, Trey Winthrop, Bob's Red Mill

We welcome Trey Winthrop, chief financial officer Bob’s Red Mill, as part of the Dean's Distinguished Lecture series on April 14. Bob’s Red Mill is known to have one of the best employee cultures in the Northwest, and as CFO, Winthrop will share a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to work for the company and talk about his role in leading the financial strategy of the 400-person company. Read his bio or RSVP.
Dean's Distinguished Lecture: Trey Winthrop  |  Fri., April 14  |  10 am  |  Stirek Auditorium

Fridays in Austin: Family Business Day

At Family Business Day, you'll hear from some of Oregon's best family-owned and family-inspired businesses along with accomplished financial and legal advisors to discover insights that will help your career. Refreshments in each session.

Advise a Family Business | AH 100 | 12 pm
A panel of business advisors discuss how their expertise in advising privately held business owners helps firms succeed for generations. Speakers: Kathleen Kee: Partner - Confluence Wealth Management, Elaine Harvey: Vice President, Relationship Manager – KeyBank, Mary Dougherty: Attorney – Brownstein Rask LLP.
 
Lead a Family Business | Stirek Auditorium | 1 pm
Executives from retail, distribution and construction discuss the challenges and rewards of leading companies started by their parents and grandparents. Speakers: Andrew Crouse: Vice President, Quality Management Systems – David H. Sutherland & Co., Ashley Duncan: Project Manager – General Sheet Metal, Jeff Kelly: Kelly’s Home Center
 
Start a Family Business | Stirek Auditorium | 2- pm
A founder tells his story of being inspired by three generations of entrepreneurs before launching an iconic Oregon beverage company with his brother.
Speaker: Travis Boersma: President & Co-Founder – Dutch Bros. Coffee
Family Business Day  |  Fri., April 14  |  12 - 3 pm  |  Austin Hall

Also:
--Interviewing Skills | AH 222 | 1 pm
Join American International Forestry Products President John Vranizan to get tips on interviewing. Ace your next interview with insight from someone who has interviewed thousands of candidates.
--How to Find a Job as an International Student (OPT) | AH 222 | 11 am

Pro-School Info Session

Students who are applying to pro-school this year should join our advisors in this informational session to get the most up-to-date information about the application process. RSVP. For any additional questions or accommodations, please contact the Advising Office at Student.Services@oregonstate.edu
Pro-School Info Session  |  Fri., April 14  |  11 am  |  Austin  216
Spring term Pro School application is open. Apply by April 16.

OSU Design Network, Senior Mentoring Event: Apply by April 10!

Don't miss this opportunity! The Senior Mentoring Event will pair a senior in Apparel Design, Interior Design, Graphic Design, and/or Merchandising Management with a professional in the student’s field for a morning of conversation, input, and professional networking advice. Continental breakfast and beverages will be provided; however, students must arrange transportation to Portland for the event. Apply with your resume.

Jobs and Internships

• E. & J. Gallo - Modesto offers a coastal winemaking internship. Apply by May 5.
• Merkle is hiring a search engine optimization (SEO) specialist. Apply by May 26.  
• CBT Nuggets seeks an HR Intern; apply through Beaver Careers, Post 17595.

• Adidas has 24-month traineeship program in Apparel, Footwear, Colour and Materials, or Graphics. Apply by April 15.

Grad School Tips: The MBA Option

Please attend the upcoming information session, Grad School Tips: Is an MBA Program a Good Option for Me? In this session you will learn what it means to earn an MBA, as well as how to prepare to apply for graduate business school, including tips on taking the GMAT exam. RSVP here.
Grad School Tips  |  Fri., April 14  |  10 am  |  Austin 388
 

Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Info Session

This "How to be Successful in Accounting" informational session hosted by international honor society Beta Alpha Psi covers topics including how to navigate the pro-school application for accounting students, course requirements for the degree, the professional process, and accounting activities.
Accounting Pro-School Session  |   Wed., April 19  |   6 pm  |   183 Austin

SMILE High School Challenge

SMILE (Science and Math Investigative Learning Experiences) is preparing for their High School Challenge and College Connection in April, and volunteer mentors are needed! This High School Challenge brings together about 120 high school students from all around Oregon to visit OSU and Western Oregon University (WOU) The event takes place on Thursday, April 27 and Friday April 28 at WOU. For information, call the SMILE Program at 541-737-0534 or go to their website.