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Jamilah Lemieux inspires 800 middle and high school journalists at Fall Press Day

Story by Polly Irungu

Video and photo by Ryan Lund

Nearly 800 aspiring student journalists from middle schools and high schools around Oregon gathered at the University of Oregon campus for the 31st annual Fall Press Day on Nov. 2. The Northwest Scholastic Press Association and the UO School of Journalism and Communication sponsored the day-long event.

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SOJC Centennial Hall of Achievement dinner honors communication's past and future

Story by Carleigh Oeth

Video by Ryan Lund

The Lee Barlow Giustina Ballroom in the Ford Alumni Center was elegantly adorned in hues of black and green. At tables scattered around the room, flowers and candles set the mood for a gala event.  But each centerpiece also featured a surprise: an old-fashioned piece of camera equipment. These vintage contraptions were clues to the historic legacy that over 150 students, faculty, alumni and staff of the UO School of Journalism and Communication had gathered to celebrate.

SOJC welcomes Pat Curtin as its new associate dean for undergraduate affairs

Story by Andra Brichacek

Photo by Emma Oravecz

The UO School of Journalism and Communication’s search for a new associate dean for undergraduate affairs came to a successful conclusion last week. Pat Curtin, the SOJC’s Endowed Chair for Public Relations, has accepted the position and will take on her new role at the beginning of winter term.

Strategic Communication Master’s program convenes top professionals in Portland

Story, photos and video by Schaeffer Bonner

What happens when you gather the world’s leading strategic communication experts around one table? They talk. And UO students are listening.

Communications professionals from leading organizations across the Pacific Northwest, including Microsoft, Intel, Columbia Sportswear and The Port of Portland, came together on Oct. 14 at the SOJC’s George S. Turnbull Portland Center.