Computer assistance for Faculty

 If you need to check out a computer or receive help with a laptop please visit the Tech Desk in 124 Lawrence Hall.

 If you need assistance with a desktop computer issue please use the links below to contact the UO Techdesk or submit a help ticket.

UO Techdesk

Phone: 541-346-4357 (6-HELP)
6am – 12am daily

Chat: livehelp.uoregon.edu/
6am – 12am daily

Submit General Help Ticket

Get one-on-one help with production equipment and editing software from a Creative Central peer coach! Offering coaching with SOJC cage prodcution equipment and editing software.

Located at Allen 319. Fall 2023 hours are: M-F, 3 – 5 pm. If you would to email a question, please email creativecentral@uoregon.edu. 

Students can schedule a 1-1 consultation to get in-depth training with production or editing related questions, no matter how simple or complex. 1-1 consultations can be scheduled with professional staff videographer, photographer, and editor Lucas Castillo Delgado.

You can schedule an appointment with him on Calendly: https://calendly.com/lucascd/30min or via email: lucascd@uoregon.edu. If writing an email, please include a few available times you can meet, and the description of what you would like to learn.

If you or your students would like to put on a workshop or presentation in the IML or with VR equipment we can assist you with reservations and planning.  Please reach out to the SOJC Immersive Lab Manager Tessa Freeland at tessanf@uoregon.edu. 

To book an introduction to VR demo or book time in the lab to work on homework/projects use this link.

On Wednesday nights during the term drop by the Immersive Media Lab in Allen Hall 115 for Open Lab from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Anyone is free to try out VR experiences and chat about games!

If you have more questions or need personalized help on using the IML or any VR equipment follow the below steps to book time with our specialists!

Some examples of situations that might require a one-on-one consultation are:

• Setting up a VR headset
• Connecting to networks or peripherals
• Troubleshooting problems with the IML gear
• Learning how to use different apps/games

To schedule a one-on-one consultation with out specialists please use the below instructions to schedule a meeting through Navigate:

• Visit http://uo.campus.eab.com
• Log in with your Duck ID
• Go to “Appointments — Schedule an Appointment“
• Select “Academic and Career Advising“
• Select “School of Journalism and Communication“
• Select the location of “SOJC Tech Services“
• Choose “Immersive Technology (VR/AR/MR/XR) Consultation and Support“
• Select a day and time that works for you and choose to receive email and text reminders
• Confirm you appointment!

If you have questions or need help booking an appointment please email: sojciml01@uoregon.edu.

You can find basic information and policies for student travel here in the SOJC Student Group Guide section on Travel.

If you need more personalized help please use the below instructions to book one-on-one time with our specialist through Navigate:

1. Visit http://uo.campus.eab.com
2. Log in with your Duck ID
3. Go to “Appointments — Schedule an Appointment“
4. Select “Academic and Career Advising“
5. Select “School of Journalism and Communication“
6. Select the location “SOJC Tech Services“
7. Choose “SOJC Student Travel Consultation/Support“
8. Select a day and time that works for you and choose to receive email and text reminders
9. Confirm your appointment!

If you have questions or need help booking your appointment please email sojcstudenttravel@uoregon.edu.

Basic information, guidance and policies for SOJC Student Groups can be found here in the SOJC Student Group Guide.

If you need more personalized help please use the below instructions to book one-on-one time with our specialist through Navigate:

1. Visit http://uo.campus.eab.com
2. Log in with your Duck ID
3. Go to “Appointments — Schedule an Appointment“
4. Select “Academic and Career Advising“
5. Select “School of Journalism and Communication“
6. Select the location “SOJC Tech Services“
7. Choose “SOJC Student Group Consultation/Support“
8. Select a day and time that works for you and choose to receive email and text reminders
9. Confirm your appointment!

If you have questions or need help booking your appointment please email sojcstudentgroups@uoregon.edu.

Exhibit Work in Allen Hall

Creative Central can help you print and display photographs, artwork, publications, and 3D objects.

Exhibit Support Services:

• Curation best practices, including DEI considerations
• Space recommendations and reservations
• Materials recommendations
• Vendor vetting and order placement
• Submitting CPFM work orders
• Coordinating installation with CPFM and vendors
• Exhibit event planning
• Communication and promotion
• Exhibit maintenance and removal

Work With Us:

Complete this short form: https://rb.gy/l8rzz. Our Exhibits Coordinator will follow up within two business days.

Get Your Students Recognized

Creative Central will help you enter student work into national media competitions.

Is a student you teach or advise produced award-worthy work and you intend to enter that work into one or more media competitions, come talk to us.

Creative Central maintains a database of regional and national media competitions in the fields of journalism, advertising, public relations, and media research.

We take care of submitting student work for you.

For competitions support, please fill out this form: https://rb.gy/9s9pj or book time with Maya Lazaro.

Why Care About Media Competitions?

• If your student wins, they’ll have the knowledge that their work was ranked among the best.
• Some competitions offer prize money or scholarship funding.
• Awards look good to employers, as they indicate outstanding work. Students can include awards they’ve won on their resume, cover letter, portfolio, and LinkedIn profile.
• Competition judges are usually industry professionals, creating an opportunity to network and get your students’ name out there.
• Many competitions share judges’ feedback and critique, allowing students to learn from experts.
• Students may be invited to attend an awards ceremony or conference if they win, which is another opportunity to network with industry pros and emergivng talent from other universities.

Recent major wins: Wesley LaPointe (Journalism, ’22) placed first in the Hearst 2023 National Photojournalism Competition. LaPointe took home $10,000 in prize money, and the SOJC received a matching grant from Hearst.

Plan Ahead

Media Competition Deadlines At-A-Glance

• Hearst – New competition each month
• CSPA Crown+Gold Circle (Digital/Hybrid) – October
• BEA Festival of Media Arts – December
• NBS/AERho – December
• SPJ Mark of Excellence – January
• SPJ Northwest Excellence – February
• RTDNA Student Murrow Awards – February
• Bateman – March
• D&AD – March
• Addy’s – March
• ONPA – March
• One Show – March
• NSAC – April
• ACP Individual Awards – May
• ONA – May
• CBI National Student Production Awards – May
• CSPA Crown+Gold Circle (Print) – June
• AEJMC Magazine Contest – June
• ACP Pacemaker – June
• Comm Arts – June

This list is not exhaustive. Deadlines change each calendar year. Please contact SOJC Competitions Coordinator Maya Lazaro at mlazaro@uoregon.edu for a full list of competitions and specific deadlines.

Plan Your Next Academic Event with Creative Central

Creative Central supports internal and academic events at SOJC.

Events we support:

• Student group events
• Class events and celebrations
• Publication launches and releases
• Research symposiums
• Academic gatherings
• Welcome lunches and dinners
• If we don’t handle it, we’ll direct you to the person who does

Event Services we offer:

• Room reservations
• Catering
• Event technology
• Swag/prize orders
• Decorations
• Event signage
• Presentations and displays
• Event promotion
• Event staffing

How to work with us:

• Fill out this short form: https://rb.gy/ozrwb. Or email Creative Central with your request: creativecentral@uoregon.edu

The sooner you contact us, the more we can help you. For better support, please contact us at least eight weeks before your scheduled event.

Portfolio Advising for Students

At Creative Central, your students can learn how to build a professional website that commands attention. Creative Central offers portfolio advising to SOJC majors and pre-majors.

Share this link with your students: https://sojcstudent.uoregon.edu/creative-central/services/

Your students can also make an appointment online: Book time with Maya Lazaro

Creative Central provides user experience-focused feedback and advising. We look at things like flow, navigability, readability, color choice, and use of negative space.

Your students will be reminded to contact their instructors and/or industry professionals for specific career and content-focused advising.

Creative Central provides publishing support to SOJC students and faculty.

Services we provide:

• Printing support for SOJC Digital Commons release station
• Print shop recommendations – We’ll help you find the right printer on- or off-campus if the computer lab stations won’t cut it
• Digital publishing support for static and interactive newspapers, magazines, and zines
• Preflight Support – We’ll help you prep your project for printing to reduce costly errors
• Paper cutting, stapling, and lamination tools
• Fabrication shop recommendations

How to work with us:

Complete this short intake form: https://rb.gy/6gti3

Or email Creative Central with your request: creativecentral@uoregon.edu