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Subscribe to FeedAnnual Awards Recognize Faculty, Staff
Mark Bailey, Education, named Distinguished University Professor. Shesna Calkins, Communication Sciences and Disorders, receives Outstanding Contribution to the University Award.
Rx: Take Two Videos for Pharmacy Fun
Faculty, staff in School of Pharmacy produce music videos about pharmacy topics on YouTube
May Issue of "Pacific News" Now Online
The May issue of Pacific News, the staff and faculty newsletter of Pacific University, is now available online.
Finance & Admin Welcomes Patti Islip
Patti replaces Betty Schmidlin, who retires May 31. Stop by to meet Patti and say farewell to Betty.
Audiology Faculty Member Named to National Board
Shilpi Banerjee to serve on American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors beginning July 1.
Chad Toomey's Next Adventure
Many of you have heard, Chad Toomey is leaving Pacific effective Jan. 4, as he has accepted a position with the Forest Grove Fire Department.
HPC2 Atrium Named for Sara Hopkins-Powell
Dedication recognizes former vice provost and executive dean's contributions to Pacific
Pacific Joins Universities in Climate Commitment
University reaffirms commitment to sustainability as President Hallick signs the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment.
Brosing named Professor of Year
Physics professor, known for potato guns, fudge and summer camps, is first at Pacific to receive statewide distinction.
State of the University presentation slides now available
The presentation slides from President Hallick's 2012 State of the University address are now available at the link below.
Origins, Mission and Vision Statements Celebrate Pacific Values
Pacific community created a statement that honors the past while looking to the future of the University
University community lends helping hands in western Washington County
First annual Day of Service brings more than 160 students, faculty, staff and alumni together for community engagement
National Science Foundation awards grant to Andrew Dawes, Physics
Dawes will work with undergraduate students to study the quantum state of light, which could lead to advances in computing. The first year of the grant is valued at $91,885, with additional funding expected.
School of Professional Psychology's Robin Shallcross receives Fulbright Specialist Award
The associate professor, who founded the University's Latino Bilingual clinical psychology track, will teach in Mexico next month on the psychological effects of transnational (circular or back and forth) migration.
School of Physician Assistant Studies to offer program designed to help rural communities, military veterans
The Health & Human Services Department has awarded the school with a five-year grant of nearly $1 million to begin a rural healthcare track in which students will provide needed care to underserved communities.
Associate Professor Jules Boykoff receiving international attention for his research on the Olympic Games
Politics & Government faculty member and 2012 recipient of a Graves Award in the Humanities undertakes research on activism and the Olympics. His commentary has recently appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian (UK) and The Nation.
Dignitaries from China visit B Street Farm
Professor Terry O'Day, in partnership with the World Affairs Council of Oregon, gives Chinese delegates a look at the thriving permaculture project.
University empowers Latina girls through educational camps
In partnership with Adelante Mujeres, Pacific's colleges of Arts & Sciences and Education host between 60 and 80 Latina girls to learn about STEM education and good nutrition through summer camps.
Optometry faculty identifies causes, remedies for visual and physical problems when viewing 3D video
A study led by professors Shun-nan Yang, Scott Cooper (O.D. '90, M.Ed. '93) and Jim Sheedy, and supported by Intel, appears in the American Academy of Optometry's journal, Optometry and Vision Science.
MFA in Writing instructors Kwame Dawes and Joseph Millar named 2012 Guggenheim Fellows
The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has bestowed fellowships on the renowned poets, who will take part in the MFA in Writing program's spring residency June 14-23.
Tenure and promotions
Promotion and tenure approvals
Sabbatical leaves for 2012-13 announced
2012-13 Sabbaticals