Recruiting with a startup twist
The UW Startup Job Fair gets underway with tables labeled with 32 company names you’ve probably never heard of: FlyHomes, AnswerDash, Saltbox. But that’s the point – these are early-stage companies poised for the next phase of growth. The Seattle entrepreneurs who’ve come to recruit are dressed casually, a hub of T-shirts and jeans in... Read More
New Health Innovation Challenge launches
Eighteen teams of excited students clustered together in the University of Washington’s Dempsey Hall. The students put up posters and perfectly curated prototype displays as the start time of the inaugural Health Innovation Challenge on March 3, 2016 approached. They were joined by nearly 120 health professionals, CEOs and technology experts, who were on hand... Read More
The next summit: Foster School undergrads explore business growth opportunities for REI
It is a bluebird day in the mountains…..the trail winds its way through towering cedars, mirroring the curve of a small brook. The trail climbs, rewarding hikers with sweeping views of saw-tooth peaks and a full palette of early summer wildflowers. Finally, reaching the summit, the hikers can breathe in a sense of accomplishment and... Read More
What to expect, best attractions in Singapore, must eat local food
By: Jo Yee Yap, Foster Undergraduate and GBC Study Abroad Scholarship Recipient who participated in an exchange with the National University of Singapore This year, I had the opportunity to study abroad at the National University of Singapore and it was by far one of the best experiences of my undergraduate years. In this post... Read More
Undergraduate Student Ambassador: Katy Mounsey
Name: Katy Mounsey Major: Accounting Hometown: Sammamish Activities: Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority (Vice President of Finance), UW Women’s Club Volleyball Team (Co-President), Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi Why Foster?: When I decided to transfer schools I wanted an environment that was encouraging and where the students and faculty built meaningful relationships- and that’s exactly what... Read More
2016 YEOC Case Competition and Annual Celebration
On Saturday May 7th over 170 students divided into 25 small teams to compete in the Annual YEOC Case Competition. YEOC welcomed over 30 judges from local business and 15 EY team advisors who served as coaches for the student teams. The goal of the case competition was for students to tackle a problem the... Read More
Undergraduate Student Ambassador: Brian Minard
Name: Brian Minard Major: Entrepreneurship, Finance Hometown: Seattle Activities: Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Peer Coach- Foster Undergraduate Career Services, Study Abroad- Rotterdam School of Management, Spring ’16, Dawg Pack Advisory Committee, Foster Global Student Ambassador, Case Competitions, CFA Society of Seattle, and Intramural Sports Why Foster?: I chose Foster because of my love for not only the state... Read More
Undergraduate Student Ambassador: Sunshine Arcilla
Name: Accounting, Finance Major: Marketing Hometown: Seattle Activities: Filipino American Student Association Treasurer, Lavin Entrepreneurship Program Why Foster?: I chose the Foster School of Business because I believe it truly sets its students up for success. Whether it is through its connections, clubs, resources, and events, there is something for everyone. Not only that, I appreciate Foster’s... Read More
Tracy Gallagher – Russell Investments
Last March, I was hired as an intern for the Private Markets Research team within the Alternative Investments Division at Russell Investments. My primary purpose was to provide research support on private real estate fund managers. When you intern at Russell, you are a full member of the team. Your coworkers will have high expectations,... Read More
Undergraduate Student Ambassador: Vincent Pangelinan
Name: Vincent Pangelinan Major: Marketing Hometown: Bremerton Activities: American Marketing Association, Case Competitions Why Foster?: I transferred to the Foster School of Business from Olympic College because of its reputation. Foster attracts a lot of brilliant students, and it’s amazing to be able to be inspired by your own peers. I really enjoy the culture of constant learning... Read More