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John Anderson ’64 died June 26, 2022, at age 79.
The Business Continuity/Emergency Management (BCEM) Office has resources available to help employees start an emergency preparedness toolkit.
Jessica Brown New Title IX Coordinator
Pacific University is pleased to announce Jessica Brown as its new Title IX coordinator. Brown, who has been serving as deputy Title IX coordinator for the university since January 2022, will start her new role in August 2022.
Work & Service Fair
All student supervisors are invited to participate in the 2022 Fall Work & Service Fair on Thursday, Sept. 1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register for a spot today!
Shelley Reece MFA ’14 died Dec. 17, 2021, at age 85.
Michael “Mike” Cooley ‘65 died June 18, 2022, at age 79.
President Jenny Coyle & Janice Parks '20 at Special Commencement
“I was able to leave Pacific being able to write very prolifically and be a good scientific writer,” said Parks, now a PhD student in plant science. “And besides the research, Pacific really prepared for my graduate-level classes. Honestly, my graduate-level classes, I thought they were so easy. Pacific does a very good job of making sure the courses are rigorous.”
Recent alumni return to campus to celebrate Special Commencement for the classes of 2020 and 2021
It was a day long overdue on Sunday as members of Pacific University’s classes of 2020 and 2021 had the opportunity to cross the stage in celebration of their graduations.
College of Health Professions graduates celebrate August Commencement
The university celebrated its annual August Commencement, recognizing the accomplishments of graduation degree candidates from the College of Health Professions schools of Audiology, Dental Hygiene Studies, Graduate Psychology, Healthcare Administration & Leadership, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies, as well as in the university’s cross-curricular PhD in Education & Leadership Program.
Learn more about what to expect this fall at Pacific.

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