Speaker Spotlight: Raelyn Martin

Speaker Spotlight: Raelyn Martin

Written by Claire Sigler, professional development director for Allen Hall Public Relations.  At our Jan. 30th meeting we were joined by Raelyn Martin, former Allen Hall Public Relations Firm Director. Following graduation, Raelyn was selected to be a part of the...
U.S. Hockey, Olympics and Public Relations

U.S. Hockey, Olympics and Public Relations

One of the most vivid Winter Olympic memories for many Americans is the United States’ “Miracle On Ice” win against the Soviet Union in 1980. The U.S. men’s hockey team has not won a gold medal since that game 38 years ago, but hockey still remains one of the most...
7 Portfolio Review Tips from PR Instructor Dean Mundy

7 Portfolio Review Tips from PR Instructor Dean Mundy

Written by Sustainable Cities Initiative account team members Katie Thomson, Mollie Markey, Daniella Espino, Rita Herbstman and Michael Mason. The University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication requires students to put together a collection of work...
Responding to Privacy Concerns in the Tech Age

Responding to Privacy Concerns in the Tech Age

Written by Lola’s Fruit Shrubs account team members Aly Brandt, Devyn Kehlenbeck, Lily Newman and Nina Yanez. On Jan. 29 in Seattle, Amazon opened the doors to its first convenience outlet: a high-tech retail store called “Amazon Go.” The store’s slogan states:...
Speaker Spotlight: Jesse Davis

Speaker Spotlight: Jesse Davis

Written by Lilian Morrill, account executive and social media director for Allen Hall Public Relations.  On Jan. 16 we had the privilege of hearing from SOJC alumnus Jesse Davis. Jesse graduated from the University of Oregon in 2011 with a Journalism major and a...