Location
The UO School of Journalism and Communication in downtown Portland is housed at the George S. Turnbull Portland Center, providing an exciting urban environment within the media capital of the state. Located in the White Stag Block of Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown district, the center is within convenient walking distance of the train station, local hotels and restaurants, and downtown Portland.
Downtown Portland boasts an amazing array of attractions, including an outstanding collection of cast iron and terra cotta architecture, the largest new-and-used bookstore in the world, a nationally acclaimed art museum, and a vibrant culinary community.
Outstanding public art, dozens of urban parks and greenspaces, a lively downtown, and a world-class transportation system are just a few of the many reasons to visit this jewel of the Pacific Northwest.
Turnbull Center Address: 70 NW Couch St., Portland, Oregon, 97209
Phone: (503) 412-3693
- Located next to the Skidmore Fountain MAX station.
- Directions from the Portland International Airport to the White Stag Block on the TriMet Light Rail System.
- Ticket and ride information available here.
With its aged brick, light-filled spaces, industrial touches, cast iron beams, and sweeping views of the waterfront, the White Stag Block transports visitors back to an old Portland era. But modern touches, state-of-the-art technology, and sustainable renovations, make the UO’s Portland home a charming and convenient place to host academic and public events, meetings and conferences.