Historic White Stag building in Portland’s Old Town

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

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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.

Street-level facade of the White Stag Building, fully restored

Lobby of the University of Oregon, Portland, in the historic White Stag building

Turnbull Center conference space on the top floor of the White Stag building