5:30–8:00 p.m.
You are warmly invited to the UO chapter of the American Marketing Association's end of year event. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and impact of the UO American Marketing Association throughout the year. This special evening will recognize the hard work and dedication of our members while bringing the community together to close out the year.
Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged.
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.