Schedule of Events
Please RSVP by October 3rd. Call 1.877.PAC.UNIV for more information.
All family members and Pacific University students are invited to participate in the Family Weekend events. For details, see the schedule below.
Friday, October 10, 2008
| 2:30-4:30 pm | Registration in Fireside Lounge Please pick up your registration packet and schedule at the Fireside Lounge in the University Center. |
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| 3:30-4:30 pm | Study Abroad Presentation, Taylor Auditorium, Marsh Hall Join Steve Prag, Director of International Studies, and Pacific students as they present recent study abroad experiences. Learn what to expect when participating in study abroad. |
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| 4:30-5:30 pm | Faculty Hosted Reception Come meet with John Hayes, Dean of Arts & Sciences, and Faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences in the Cawein Gallery. Join our faculty for hosted wine, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks. This event is free. |
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| 7:00 pm | Women's Volleyball, Pacific Athletic Center Gym Come cheer on our Women's Volleyball team as they play Lewis & Clark College in the Pacific University Gym. |
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| 7:30pm-8:30 pm | Noise Parade Float Decoration, Abbott Center Parking Lot Family members are encouraged to participate in the Noise Parade, an important Pacific tradition. Please wear your best Boxer attire and join us to assemble the float. Don't miss this fun and spirited event! For more information email parents@pacificu.edu. This event is sponsored by the Pacific Parent Association. |
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| 7:30-8:30 pm | Pacific University Theater One Act Production The Independent Female is a smart, funny look at feminism in the style of a melodrama spoof. John's fiancée Gloria is perfection... except for her occasional itch to think for herself and fight for justice. The Independent Female is a brisk, smart comedy for the whole family. Reception immediately following in the Tom Miles Theater Lobby. Call for tickets or purchase at the door. 503.352.2918 |
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| 9:00-9:30 pm | Noise Parade Join
our student organizations in the annual Noise Parade around the perimeter of
campus. See student-built floats, costumes, and even an appearance of Boxer
himself. This event is organized by the Inter-Greek Council and co-sponsored
with the Pacific Undergraduate Community Council. Prizes will be announced after
the parade.
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| 10:00-12:00 pm | Dance in the University Center Come hear the great band NIYAH, "Now Is All You Have", a hip hop infused soul rock, rhythm and blues band, sponsored by the ACE Board. Free event. |
Saturday, October 11, 2008
| 9:00-11:30 am | Registration in Fireside Lounge Please pick up your registration packet and schedule at the Fireside Lounge in the University Center. |
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| 9:30-10:00 am | Pacific Parent Association, Alumni Room, University Center Please join us for this brief meeting before brunch. We will overview what the Pacific Parent Association has done since last April and what we'll be doing until next April. Learn more and get involved! |
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| 10:00-11:00 am | President's Brunch, University Center Dining Commons President Creighton and Mrs. Creighton welcome family members to join them in this annual tradition. Tickets required. Program starts at 10:30 am. |
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| 11:00-11:30 am | President's Q&A in the Fireside Lounge President Creighton welcomes all family members to join him to answer any and all questions. |
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| 11:30-1:00 pm | Walking Tour of Forest Grove Join our local Forest Grove history expert, Jo Morelli, in a walking tour of Old Forest Grove. We will start at Old College Hall and plan to walk for an hour and a half around Old Town. Bring comfortable walking shoes. |
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| 12:00 pm | Women's Soccer Team vs Whitworth, Lincoln Park Athletic Field The Boxer women will take on Whitworth at the Lincoln Park Athletic Field. Enjoy free cide and hot chocolate compliments of the Student Alumni Relations Council. Wear your nametag and get in free. |
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| 1:30-3:00 pm | Tour & Beer Tasting at the Grand Lodge in Forest Grove Eclectic, historic, impressive: all describe McMenamin's Grand Lodge, an innovatively renovated 1922 Masonic sanctuary. Enjoy a tour of the unique folk art and peek in to the past. Sample McMenamin's famous microbrews, non-alcoholic specialty drinks, and hearty appetizers. Meet promptly in front of Knight Hall at 1:30 pm by the yellow school bus. Sponsored by Pacific Parent Association. |
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| 2:30 pm | Men's Soccer vs Whitworth, Lincoln Park Stadium Experience a lively soccer game on our new Lincoln Park Athletic Field. Enjoy hot cider and hot chocolate compliments of the Student Alumni Relations Council (SARC). Wear your name tag to get in for free. |
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| 4:00-5:00 pm | Tour of Gilbert Hall Join our student guides as they show you our newest residence hall on campus. |
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| 5:30 pm | Dinner On your own or join your student in the dining commons buffet. |
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| 8:30-10:00 pm | Casino Night Join us in the University Center for an evening of gaming with Wild Bills' providing all you need to play poker, blackjack, roulette, and more. Free for the whole family. We will also have Bingo in the Fireside Lounge. |
Sunday, October 12, 2008
| 12:00 pm | Women's Soccer vs Whitman, Lincoln Park Athletic Field Join us as our Women's Soccer Team takes on Whiteman. |
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| 2:30 pm | Men's Soccer vs Whitman, Lincoln Park Stadium Join us as our Men's Soccer Team takes on Whiteman. |
