The College of Design is hosting its annual Career Week. Come practice your career skills and strategies. Join us for a rousing week of professional activities! You will learn about application processes, internships, interviews, resume building, and more. In Lawrence Hall and UO Portland.

The Craft Center Visiting Artist for Winter Term is glassblowing artist, Dan Friday. 

Dan Friday is a Skagit Valley–based artist and member of the Lummi Nation who has spent over 30 years working primarily in glass. His work draws heavily on Coast Salish imagery and cultural traditions, expressed through contemporary glass art. Friday has taught at numerous institutions and craft schools, founded the Native Youth Outreach Program at Pilchuck Glass School in 2017, and completed residencies at major museums and cultural centers worldwide. His work has earned multiple prestigious awards, appeared on Netflix’s Blown Away, and is held in museum and private collections internationally.

Exhibition On View: January 5-March 20 The Craft Center gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the Erb Memorial Union by the Adell Mcmillan gallery. Artist Talk & Reception: February 6, 12pm-1pm Join us at the Craft Center for an inspiring artist talk with Dan Friday. This event is free. Registration is required. Please register by visiting myemu.uoregon.edu. Glassblowing Demonstration: February 6, 1pm-4pm & February 7, 1pm-4pm Dan will demonstrate the techniques behind his glass sculptures, offering insight into the creative processes that shape his work, with two demo offerings available. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in discussion about his art and studio practices. Free. Registration required at myemu.uoregon.edu.

Effective project management is about more than hitting deadlines. It's about delivering results that align with stakeholder needs, managing risk, and driving team accountability. This hands-on, Professional Edge training introduces foundational project management tools and mindsets through a dynamic, scenario-based learning experience.

Whether you're aiming for a career in consulting, operations, marketing, tech, or entrepreneurship, learning to analyze a project and develop an actionable plan is a standout skill that employers value across industries.  

Schedule

• Friday, January 30, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)
• Friday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (in-person)  

What to Expect

• Live scenario walkthrough: Analyze a real-world inspired case study and contract to uncover the key milestones, stakeholders, and risks.  
• Interactive mock interviews: Step into the role of a project team member and engage with a simulated Project Executive Sponsor to practice stakeholder engagement and requirement gathering.  
• Team-based planning: Collaborate with your peers to synthesize documentation and interviews into a complete high-level project plan.  
• Presentation and peer feedback: Present your project plan, justify your decisions, reflect on your approach, and receive instructor feedback.  

What You'll Gain

• Analytical skills: Learn how to extract key deliverables, timelines, and risks from contracts and documentation.  
• Stakeholder mapping: Build a visual stakeholder map that identifies priorities, influence, and communication needs.  
• Project structuring: Translate ambiguous information into high-level project goals, tasks, and dependencies.  
• Risk management: Anticipate potential challenges and design mitigation strategies before they derail progress.  
• Team presentation experience: Practice articulating your plan with confidence—just like you would with a client or project sponsor.  
• Portfolio-ready output: Leave with a professional-quality high-level project plan and reflection you can reference in interviews or future projects. No matter what field you intend to go into, the ability to plan and execute effectively will help you lead with impact and credibility.  

Participants who attend both days of this program and fulfill all requirements are eligible to earn a Project Management Essentials microcredential. This credential is perfect for showcasing your skills on LinkedIn and other platforms, offering tangible proof of your newly acquired competencies.  

About the Instructor

Brian Ikei is a seasoned technology executive and digital transformation strategist with a track record of leading complex, high-impact initiatives across higher education and global enterprise. From managing a CRM modernization at the University of Oregon Foundation to driving large-scale tech programs for The Walt Disney Company at Accenture, Brian is known for building high-performing, resilient teams that thrive in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.