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From President Coyle
At Pacific University, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the many students, alumni and employees in our community who identify as Native American or Indigenous.
Like many in our community, Pacific University has been following the distressing events in Iran stemming from the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. Our hearts go out to Ms. Amini’s family and loved ones, and to the peaceful protesters who continue to fight bravely in support of basic rights for Iranian citizens, especially women, to freely express their thoughts and opinions, whether in writing, speech, or the very clothing that they choose to wear. Such events remind us of the fragility of the basic freedoms we enjoy, and while we stand with our Iranian colleagues both here and abroad, we also seek to uphold these fundamental principles in our community.
Carmel Nicol
Meet Carmel Nicol, the confidential advocate of the month.
Exploring Red Cedar Die Back with Taylor Warnick '23
Taylor Warnick ’23 is an environmental biology major who has been working with faculty member Kara Lanning to study soil in search of a possible microbial culprit for Western Red Cedar die back.
Shivanee Ramlochan, Rajiv Mohabir, Rhony Bhopla
Rhony Bhopla MFA '22 to lead Mapmakers Alumni Institute
Pacific Votes! The Fall 2022 Pledge is now live. You take the pledge, we do the work!
Nancy Murakami
Nancy Murakami may spend most of her time in Oregon, but the Pacific University social work professor is never far from trauma’s front lines. 
What exactly is Federal Work-Study and how can students earn money? Students with FWS or interested in learning more about Work-Study are invited to attend an exclusive event and potentially walk away with a job!
Kate Sheeran Swed MFA ’14 has published her 4th science fiction series, The Interstellar Trials.
The Student Counseling Center is excited to announce group and workshop offerings to support students in their journey at Pacific. Check out available groups as well as new offerings and services provided by the SCC this fall.

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