Jessica Laux

Admissions Counselor and Outreach Coordinator, UO Portland Center
E-mail: jlaux@uoregon.edu
Phone: (503) 412-3752
Recruiting Territories: Greater Portland East and West, North Dakota

Your hometown: Grand Forks, North Dakota
Your alma mater: University of Oregon, B.A. '07—International Studies and Spanish; minor in Latin American Studies
Family members who attended the UO: One—my Aunt Jeanie, all the way from Wisconsin!
Favorite thing to do in Eugene: Go to a concert
Tips for college success: Take advantage of professors’ office hours, internships, resource centers like the Career Center, and don’t forget to balance hard work with relaxation
Best part of your job's Portland location: Being a direct resource for Portland-area students. Oh, and living here isn't half bad either—in fact, it's awesome!
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you bring: The Register Guard’s crossword puzzles, water, and brown rice
Most memorable college class: International Studies—Comparative Tribalisms, taught by Associate Professor Dennis Galvan
Quote you live by: “Whatever you do, do it well!”
Favorite duck: The Duck mascot. Watching him cracks me up, his mannerisms are hilarious!