4:00–6:00 p.m.
PR Majors: Join Attila Schillinger, PR Area Director and Professor of Practice, for an open, honest, and judgment-free conversation about your experience as a PR student. Stop into Allen 307 any time between 4-6pm on May 19 during this casual, drop-in listening session. Bring your questions, ideas, or concerns – or just listen in. This is your open mic. Coffee and cookies will be provided.
5:00–7:00 p.m.
REGISTER FOR FREE Step in spring at Fashion In Bloom, a free student fashion show celebrating creativity, sustainability, and original and thrifted style. Join Align Magazine, the UO Fashion Club, and the School of Journalism and Communication for an evening of original looks designed by student designers and styled in collaboration with some of Eugene's most beloved local businesses.
The first act will showcase an array of original designs created by students. In the second half, models will take the runway in curated looks featuring vintage and thrifted pieces styled by The Racks, Fashion Club, Align, and So Much Love.
Refreshments will be served during intermission. Resellers including The Racks and So Much Love will also be selling clothing and accessories before and after the show and during intermission.
Admission is free, but registration is required. Come support student designers, shop for one-of-a-kind pieces, and see the talent our campus has to offer! Student reporters, photojournalists, videographers, and publications are invited to cover this event.
Fashion in Bloom is presented by Fashion Club at UO and Align Magazine. This event is sponsored by Align Magazine and the UO School of Journalism and Communication Experiential Learning Fund. When: Monday, May 19, 5-7pm Where: Erb Memorial Union Ballroom, University of Oregon Admission: Free
6:00 p.m.
Filmlandia Screening Series presents: Street Girls (1975). Free and open to the public.
Directed by Michael Miller | 74 min | Rated R
Synopsis: When a middle-aged father searches for his dropout daughter Angel, his quest takes him into the underworld of prostitutes, pimps, drug addicts, and thieves.
The Department of Cinema Studies and the University Film Society celebrate Oregon’s rich film heritage with a new screening series showcasing movies with a unique Oregon connection—from locally shot features to stories written or directed by Oregon filmmakers. Discover Oregon’s reel legacy on the big screen while connecting with the university film community.
Cosponsored by: Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment; Department of Art; Department of Comparative Literature; Department of English; Department of History; Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies; Folklore and Public Culture Program; School of Journalism and Communication; Art House Theater; DUX Present; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History; and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
6:00–7:00 p.m.
>>SIGN UP TO PLAY OR SPECTATE HERE!<< SOJC SOCCER MATCH - ADVERTISING vs PUBLIC RELATIONS In celebration of the FIFA World Cup and the end of the school year, we invite you to join your peers and SOJC faculty for a friendly showdown on the soccer field between our Advertising and Public Relations areas! SOJC students, faculty, and staff are invited to play or cheer from the sidelines. Everyone is welcome.
Come out to play, unwind, and show your team spirit. Pizza and soft drinks will be provided. >>SIGN UP TO PLAY OR SPECTATE HERE!<< When: Friday, May 22, 6-7pm Where: Turf Field 4, UO Rec Center Players will receive an email with more information after signing up. If you are an Ad/PR double major, you can choose which team to play for. Faculty and staff are also invited to play. Team positions will be determined the day of the event. This is a casual game intended to bring our majors together and have some fun before the term ends. Match organizers: Attila Schillinger - Public Relations Area Director Christine Wise - Advertising Area Director
7:30 p.m.
Filmlandia Screening Series presents: Sometimes a Great Notion (1971).
*Free with UO ID
Directed by Paul Newman | 114 min | Rated PG
Synopsis: A family of fiercely independent Oregon loggers struggles to keep their family business alive amid changing times.
The Department of Cinema Studies and the University Film Society celebrate Oregon’s rich film heritage with a new screening series showcasing movies with a unique Oregon connection—from locally shot features to stories written or directed by Oregon filmmakers. Discover Oregon’s reel legacy on the big screen while connecting with the university film community.
Cosponsored by: Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment; Department of Art; Department of Comparative Literature; Department of English; Department of History; Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies; Folklore and Public Culture Program; School of Journalism and Communication; Art House Theater; DUX Present; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History; and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities
4:00 p.m.
Filmlandia Masterclass Presented by University Film Society
Join Cinema Studies for a talk with Brian McWhorter, UO Professor of Music and Director of Orchestra Next. He’ll share his process for composing a score for Ed’s Coed (1929), the first feature film produced by students in the US and filmed at the UO. The musical score features early twentieth-century songs and McWhorter’s original compositions.
Cosponsored by: Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment; Department of Art; Department of Comparative Literature; Department of English; Department of History; Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies; Folklore and Public Culture Program; School of Journalism and Communication; Art House Theater; DUX Present; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History; and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
GRADUATING SOJC STUDENTS: Join us for the Senior Send-Off, a celebration for graduating seniors, master’s, and PhD students! When: Wednesday, June 3, 11am-2pm Where: Allen Hall Atrium
Get commencement-ready with food, fun, and helpful resources!
Activities Include: Sweet treats and refreshments! Commencement Q&A Table - Get your burning commencement and Tassel questions answered here! Plus, pick up a flier to get a discount on your GradImages photo order. Cap decorating – Bring your cap, we’ll provide the rest! Rubber duck memento decorating - Make a custom rubber duck or make a custom mini grad cap for your duck! Gown steaming station - Steam your gown to get those wrinkles out before June 15! Chill-out activities - Quiz yourself with SOJC trivia or play Grad Libs themed around your SOJC major! SOJC Class of 2026 Giant Grad Card - Read messages of support and encouragement left by SOJC faculty and staff for the graduating class of 2026! Faculty & Staff Shout-Outs Wall - Write a nice, short note about a faculty or staff member at the SOJC who helped you in your journey!
Let’s send you off in style — we can’t wait to celebrate you!
7:00 p.m.
Filmlandia Screening Series presents: Ed's Coed (1929) with a live musical accompaniment by Orchestra Next. Free and open to the public.
Directed by Carvel Nelson and James Raley | 74 min
Synopsis: Ed’s father wished for him to attend college, but he’s reluctant to leave the family sawmill until he sees his cousin with a pretty co-ed. The sophomores have hazing on their mind when country boy Ed matriculates, but he won’t be deterred.
The movie was filmed on the UO campus.
The Department of Cinema Studies and the University Film Society celebrate Oregon’s rich film heritage with a new screening series showcasing movies with a unique Oregon connection—from locally shot features to stories written or directed by Oregon filmmakers. Discover Oregon’s reel legacy on the big screen while connecting with the university film community.
Cosponsored by: Harlan J. Strauss Visiting Filmmaker Endowment; Department of Art; Department of Comparative Literature; Department of English; Department of History; Department of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies; Native American and Indigenous Studies; Folklore and Public Culture Program; School of Journalism and Communication; Art House Theater; DUX Present; Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; Julie and Rocky Dixon Chair of U.S. Western History; and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.
4:00–6:00 p.m.
Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026!
For questions, email sojcevents@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-2876. Guests and families are not required to RSVP or obtain a ticket to attend the SOJC Commencement ceremony. An email with instructions for graduating students will go out in April.