Hall of Achievement

SOJC names three new Hall of Achievement inductees

Story by Andra Brichacek

The UO School of Journalism and Communication named three new inductees to its Hall of Achievement:

  • Eric Allen Jr., Class of '55
  • Lauren Kessler, MS '75
  • Tracy Wong, BA '81

All three will be formally inducted into the SOJC HoA at the annual Hall of Achievement Scholarship Gala on Oct. 5.

The school has also selected Tricia Duryee, BA '00, as the 2017 recipient of the Eric Allen Outstanding Young Alumnus Award.

Six tips for landing a PR job from Hall of Achievement member Rich Jernstedt

Story by Rich Jernstedt and Nikki Kesaris

Photos courtesy of Rich Jernstedt

No matter what field you are studying, looking for a job after graduation can be challenging and stressful. But, as many public relations majors know, PR can be particularly challenging, since there are many different areas of focus, from fashion to health to foods and beverages — the list goes on and on.