Events

University of Oregon — Eugene

OJEA's signature event, Fall Media Day, regularly hosts 800+ scholastic journalists from around the state at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Co-sponsored by the UO School of Journalism and Communication, this event offers a keynote speaker, multiple learning sessions, a catered lunch for advisers, on-site contests and tours led by SOJC students.

Advisers must be a member of OJEA to bring students. Registration typically opens in September, and the event is hosted in November-December. 

If you would like to know more or are interested in volunteering to help coordinate the event, please contact the current OJEA president for more information.

University of Oregon — Portland

Held in February-March, Spring Media Day is co-hosted with the UO School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon, Portland campus in Northeast Portland's Concordia neighborhood. A smaller event than the fall conference, this one-day conference offers students four session blocks featuring media professional, faculty and adviser speakers.

Advisers must be members of OJEA to bring students, and attendance is limited to 20 students per school.

Registration opens in January, and attendance is limited to 450 students. Advisers are encouraged to register students early.

If you would like to know more or are interested in volunteering to help coordinate the event, please contact the current OJEA president for more information.