Anderson Family Student Development Fund

The fund aims to support the journalism area by providing paid internships, funding student publications, and covering travel costs for student experiential learning and faculty professional development.

The Anderson Family Student Development Fund empowers journalism students by supporting their experiential learning journeys. This vital fund provides the flexibility to cover a wide range of opportunities, from internships and externships to professional development workshops, conferences, and unique class projects.

Jon and Terri Anderson, longtime supporters of UO and the SOJC, established this fund because they understand the transformative power of hands-on experience. Classroom learning provides a strong foundation, but real-world application through these experiences helps students gain practical skills, build their portfolios, and discover their passions.

The SOJC is incredibly grateful for the Anderson family's generosity. This fund directly impacts student success and strengthens our commitment to providing high-quality, experiential education opportunities to our students.

Alton F. Baker Journalism Trust

This fund supports research activities by SOJC faculty and students in the investigation and presentation of newspaper journalism topics.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the establishment of an experiential learning fund in honor of Alton F. Baker. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities. Students benefit from this fund every year, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience.

Scott Bedbury Endowment Fund

This fund supports student experiential learning at the SOJC.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the establishment of this experiential learning fund by Scott Bedbury '80. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities. Students benefit annually from this fund, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience. Thank you to alum Scott Bedbury, also a current SOJC Journalism Advancement Council member.

The Boiler Family Fund for Experiential Learning

This fund supports experiential learning for advertising students by funding travel and related expenses for student programs like industry immersion trips and bringing industry experts to campus.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the Boiler Family for the establishment of this experiential learning fund. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities. Students benefit annually from this fund, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience.

The Everette E. Dennis & Emily T. Smith Student Travel & Research Fund

This fund supports SOJC students' participation in off-campus academic and professional opportunities, including conferences, research, and experiential learning, by providing financial assistance for travel and other related expenses.

The Dennis-Smith Student Travel & Research Fund provides financial support to SOJC students for academic or professional-related off-campus opportunities.

This fund was established by a couple with deep ties to the SOJC. Everette E. Dennis ’64, a renowned media expert, author, and former dean of the UO SOJC, along with his wife, Emily T. Smith, a distinguished science and environmental journalist, established this fund to empower SOJC students. The fund assists undergraduate and graduate students with expenses related to research projects, experiential learning, and networking opportunities via grants of $1,000-$2,500 per student awardee. By supporting student travel and research, this fund fosters growth, expands horizons, and enables students to make significant contributions to the field of journalism and communication.

Anonymous Fund

This fund will provide financial support for SOJC activities, including student travel, software purchases, and other student experiential learning support.

Experiential learning is paramount at the UO SOJC, as it bridges the gap between theory and practice. It allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop critical skills, and build professional networks. Through internships, fieldwork, and other hands-on opportunities, students gain valuable experience, confidence, and a competitive edge as they launch their careers in journalism and communication. This fund has provided many donors the opportunity to make a gift, large or small, for experiential learning support of SOJC students.

Experiential Learning Fund

This fund supports student success in journalism and communication by funding expenses related to experiential learning opportunities, such as travel, research, and creative projects.

"We support experiential learning because we believe it can be life-changing for students. People learn in multiple ways, but learning through doing can be the most impactful. The School of Journalism and Communication has terrific opportunities for journalism, marketing, and PR students to have real-life experiences in their fields." —Ron Timmerman '61 and Gayle Timmerman '69

Experiential learning is paramount at the UO SOJC, as it bridges the gap between theory and practice. It allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop critical skills, and build professional networks. Through internships, fieldwork, and other hands-on opportunities, students gain valuable experience, confidence, and a competitive edge as they launch their careers in journalism and communication. This fund has provided many donors the opportunity to make a gift, large or small, for experiential learning support of SOJC students.

Harry Glickman Student Support Fund

This fund supports journalism and communication students through travel assistance, professional development resources, and portfolio development expenses.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the establishment of this experiential learning fund in honor of Harry Glickman '48. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities, aligning with Harry Glickman's legacy of excellence. Students benefit annually from this fund, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience.

SOJC "Go to Gotham" Travel Fund

This fund supports SOJC students' participation in off-campus academic programs, including, when possible, those participating in the New York City program.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the establishment of this experiential learning fund by David B. Stern. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities, aligning with David's legacy of excellence. Students benefit annually from this fund, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience.

Doris L. Gutch Memorial Fund for Experiential Learning

 

The Doris L. Gutch Memorial Fund for Experiential Learning was created by Colleen McCloud '67 and Joel McCloud '67. The McClouds' unwavering support of the UO SOJC has had a profound impact on countless students' lives. Their generosity has enabled students to embark on incredible journeys, from international travel experiences to participation in groundbreaking projects. These opportunities have not only honed students' skills, but have also provided them with invaluable real-world experience, making them more confident and well-prepared for their careers. The McClouds' vision, with its strong emphasis on experiential learning, has been instrumental in inspiring the SOJC to prioritize and enhance its commitment to providing students with transformative learning opportunities.

The Robert and Patricia Heffernan Endowment for Creative Impact

This fund aims to foster creativity and innovation among University of Oregon Journalism and Communication students by supporting experiential learning, diverse voices, and research on professional creativity and entrepreneurial networks.

The UO SOJC is deeply grateful for the Boiler Family for the establishment of an experiential learning fund in honor of Robert and Patricia Heffernan. This generous gift empowers future generations of students to pursue impactful opportunities. Students benefit annually from this fund, using it to achieve their experiential learning goals and gain valuable real-world experience.

The SOJC Internship Support Fund

This fund provides stipends to SOJC students for professional internships, covering expenses like wages, travel, and living costs.

Since its inception in 2021, the SOJC Internship Support Fund has provided funding for almost 100 students to support their first internship in college. According to a study from NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) in 2021, students from historically underrepresented populations are disproportionately underrepresented in internship experiences (Inequity in Internships, NACA, 2021). The SOJC Internship Support Fund is designed to address these gaps by increasing student accessibility to internship opportunities that will cultivate skills, build connections, and further their career readiness upon graduation. Additionally, internship fund recipients will meet with an SOJC Career & Academic Advisor to reflect on their internship experience and strategize how to articulate their experiences in their resume.

Anonymous Fund

This program aims to fund career development initiatives for journalism and communication students by providing support for travel, professional development resources, and career preparation expenses to enhance their employability.

Experiential learning is paramount at the UO SOJC, as it bridges the gap between theory and practice. It allows students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings, develop critical skills, and build professional networks. Through internships, fieldwork, and other hands-on opportunities, students gain valuable experience, confidence, and a competitive edge as they launch their careers in journalism and communication. This fund has provided many donors the opportunity to make a gift, large or small, for experiential learning support of SOJC students.

The Colleen and Joel McCloud Faculty/Student Experiential Learning Fund

This fund aims to foster creativity and innovation among University of Oregon Journalism and Communication students by supporting experiential learning, diverse voices, and research on professional creativity and entrepreneurial networks.

Colleen McCloud '67 and Joel McCloud '67 have provided unwavering support of the UO SOJC. They have had a profound impact on countless students' lives. Their generosity has enabled students to embark on incredible journeys, from international travel experiences to participation in groundbreaking projects. These opportunities have not only honed students' skills, but have also provided them with invaluable real-world experience, making them more confident and well-prepared for their careers. The McClouds' vision, with its strong emphasis on experiential learning, has been instrumental in inspiring the SOJC to prioritize and enhance its commitment to providing students with transformative learning opportunities.

F. James Pensiero and Karen Miller Pensiero Journalism Experiential Learning Fund

This fund assists SOJC undergraduate journalism students with expenses related to off-campus study opportunities, prioritizing those in New York City.

"We learned that for years advertising students had been making an annual trip to visit major New York-based advertising agencies as part of their SOJC education. When we asked if journalism students were making the same trip to see New York-based titans such as The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, the answer came back: No. That seemed like the wrong answer, so we created a fund that would help finance the trip for students who lacked the resources to afford it." 

The Bob and Anne Thompson Internship Support Fund

This fund provides stipends to SOJC students, prioritizing those participating in sports-related internships, to support their internship experiences.

The Bob and Anne Thompson Internship Support Fund provides crucial financial support to SOJC students pursuing professional internships, with a preference for those focused on sports-related fields. These stipends enable students to focus on their valuable internship experiences, which are often unpaid or offer low compensation, without the burden of financial constraints.

Many students are unable to accept unpaid internships due to financial limitations or the time commitment required. The Bob and Anne Thompson Internship Support Fund addresses this critical need, allowing students to gain valuable real-world experience and build their professional portfolios while pursuing their academic goals.

We are deeply grateful to the Thompsons for their generous support of SOJC students. This fund directly impacts student success, providing invaluable opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

From Bob Thompson: “Annie and I are pleased to be able to support SOJC students in attaining the relevant real word experience that internships provide.”