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Community Wind Ensemble Seeking New Members for Fall 2013

Portland Community College Symphonic Band is recruiting new members for Fall 2013. All musicians with at least high school proficiency are welcome. Please visit the band's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PCCSymphonicBand for details and contact info.

Pharos Printing Maintenance June 2nd

On Sunday, June 2nd, UIS will be upgrading the servers that run the "Pharos" public printers beginning at 8AM. During this time the public printers will be unavailable until the upgrade is complete.

Reduced Staffing May 27 - 31 for Office of International Programs

Staff in the Office of International Programs will be attending a conference May 27 - 31st, 2013. The office will be open, but with limited staffing through the English Language Institute.

Pacific University Plans Campus Upgrades, New Programs

The Board of Trustees has approved a bond refinance that will fund improvements on the Forest Grove Campus, as well as six new programs of study.

Baseball Coach Greg Bradley To Retire Following 2014 Season

The longtime coach will end his career after next season as he battles the early onset of Parkinson's Disease.

Providence Physical Therapist to Teach Kinesiology for Dancers

Anne Huffington-Carroll, expert physical therapist and former professional dancer, specializes in dance rehabilitation and persistent pain. She will join Pacific's dance program to teach kinesiology for dancers, both fall 2013 and spring 2014.

Professional Programs Graduates Ready to Help Others

Nearly 320 students within the colleges of Education, Health Professions and Optometry earn their professional degrees.

Class of 2013 Celebrates

Nearly 300 students participate in commencement ceremony signifying the completion of their undergraduate studies.

Pacific University in the News: May 10-16, 2013

Selected news stories featuring or mentioning the university that published May 10-16.

Blaise Holden '13 Earns Fulbright Scholarship

The senior from Colorado will travel to Belgium to work with others on treatment for young people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

More Than 500 Students to Graduate on Saturday, May 18

Nearly 300 bachelor's degree candidates and an additional 250 professional programs candidates to take part in May Commencement ceremonies.

Charles Lee '09 is Semifinalists in Wild Kingdom Guide Contest

The film and video graduate has been pursuing a career in wildlife education and filmmaking. He's one of 12 semifinalists in the nation, and you can vote for your favorite until May 23.

Registrar's Office Closed on May 24

The Registrar's Office will be closed on May 24 for a Staff Retreat. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Student Counseling Center Summer Hours

Student Counseling Center summer hours

Campus Public Safety Announcement

Welcoming Bob Black, manager of environmental health and safety.

Pacific Alumnus Candidate for Wild Kingdom

Alumnus Charles Lee '09 can be the next Wild Guide for Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, but he needs your help!

Library Summer Hours

The Forest Grove Campus Library's summer hours continue through Sunday, Aug. 25. Fall 2013 hours will begin Monday, Aug. 26.

Visit the Pacific Woodburn Site

Follow events and happenings in Woodburn.

Sustainability Internship Opportunity

Paid Internship with Boxer Dining

Mathematics Server Account Expire May 22, 2013

Student accounts on the the mathematics server will expire on Wednesday May 22.

Physics Major Alec Bowcock '13 Presents Research on Capitol Hill

The soon-to-be graduate from Warren is among just 60 students nationwide selected for the Council on Undergraduate Research event in D.C. last month.

Facilities Work Order Deadline

During the summer months the Facilities Department puts its efforts into the university residential hall repairs and remodels. We are unable to accept work orders.

FY 2012-13 Year-End Closing Deadlines & Procedures

FY 2012-13 Year-End Closing Deadlines & Procedures

USTA Women's Pro Tennis Challenger Volunteer Opportunities!

The Greater Portland Tennis Council and Oregon Sports Authority are seeking volunteers for the first ever USTA Women's Pro Tennis Challenger event in Portland, July 14-21 at Tualatin Hills Tennis Center.

Bookstore Summer Hours Start Soon

Bookstore summer hours start May 20.

Pacific Named Organization of Year by Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce

Award recognizes Pacific's strong commitment to the Hillsboro community.

Community Collaboration Awards Recognize Students, Faculty, Partners

Pacific's Center for Civic Engagement and Office of Diversity honor those who help others

Mathematics faculty member earns prestigious $35,000 grant for research/travel

Dr. Christine Guenther, mathematics professor in the School of Natural Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences, receives prestigious Simons Foundation grant for research collaboration.

Rx: Take Two Videos for Pharmacy Fun

Faculty, staff in School of Pharmacy produce music videos about pharmacy topics on YouTube

Coral Scholarship

2013-2014 Coral Scholarship applications are available

Arthur E. Schauermann Memorial Scholarship

2013-2014 Arthur E. Schauermann Memorial Scholarship applications are available

Family Needs Student Volunteer for Elderly Parent

A local family is seeking a student volunteer for about 3 hours a week as a companion for their elderly parent. He lives in Hillsboro at Cornell Estates, so the right student will have his or her own transportation. volunteer this summer-next fall

Students Present Culminating Work on Senior Projects Day

More than 250 presentations demonstrate breadth of undergraduate research and study

Why Wait | The Importance of Networking

With only a month left to go here at Pacific University, I have found there are an infinite amount of life lessons people will tell you throughout your college years, and even your high school career, that you find to be all too true.

Interprofessional Course Work Yields Student Experience, Service

Students from the College of Health Professions and the speech-language pathology program collaborate to build interprofessional relationships while serving community groups

New Course: Crime and Mystery in FIlm and Lit

New Course: Crime and Mystery in Film and Lit. Offered Winter 2014 and Summer 2013.

Division III Week: Pacific Athletes Make The Most Of Overseas Experiences

Pacific student-athletes take advantage of Winter II Term overseas opportunities, including an eye-opening trip to learn about globalization in Kenya.

Division III Week: Colin Resch '98 Brings Boxer Flavor To The Super Bowl

Former Pacific men's basketball player Colin Resch lived every sportscaster's dream as he covered the Super Bowl in January.

Internet Strategy Update: Provide Feedback on Top Navigation

Provide Feedback on Proposed Top Tier Navigation

University Lauded for Commitment to Civic Engagement

The Forest Grove Leader applauds the university for its community service efforts.

Seventh Annual In Your Face Lecture Set for Tuesday, April 23

Political economist and author Kristen Sheeran to present "Climate Clarity before Climate Chaos: Economic Justice Now. Sponsored by the Politics & Government Department.

Charlotte Basch '14, Anthropology-Sociology, Earns Udall Scholarship

The junior from Seaside earns the prestigious honor for the second straight year.

Join Gamma Alumni for a Celebration of 150 Years in 2013

Mark your calendars for exciting events over the next few months celebrating 150 years of the Gamma Sigma fraternity.

Volunteer to Make the Alpha Zeta Celebration a Success

All Alpha Zeta alumni are invited to attend a reunion gathering during Homecoming 2013.

Audiology Faculty Member Named to National Board

Shilpi Banerjee to serve on American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors beginning July 1.

University Named to President's Community Service Honor Roll

Pacific earns the distinction for the third consecutive year.

Men's Wrestling Earns All-Academic Team, Individual Honors

Caleb Malychewski and Bruce Balcita are named NWCA Division III Scholar All-Americans.

Berglund Faculty Fellowship Deadline is April 1

April 1 is the deadline to submit Berglund Center for Internet Studies' Faculty Research Fellowship proposals for the 2013-2014 academic year. The award has been raised from $3,500 to $5,000.

Pacific University Internet Strategy Update

Phase One Complete and Phase Two Underway

New Campus Tour Video Available

Tour the Forest Grove Campus in this new video

Handball Team Captures National Championship

Boxer Handball adds national championship to its illustrious success that spans nearly four decades.

Pacific Faculty Among Nation's Best

The Center for College Affordability & Productivity includes Pacific in its annual list of institutions with the best professors.

A Perfect Story

"And that's it," said Melanie humbly as she stood up, eager to meet her business partner at the wholesale flower market.

Pacific University Partners with Zipcar to Offer Car Sharing in Forest Grove

Students, faculty and staff receive a discounted membership rate. Memberships also available to the general public.

Digital Strategy Update

New University Website Planning Progresses

University Opens Location in Hawai'i to Serve Its Growing Ohana

Pacific has been Hawai'i residents' mainland university for more than 70 years

Safety from Campus Violence

In light of the recent shooting events in our region, it is important that we all take the time to review the university's response to the possibility of violence on campus.

Murdock Trust funds Faculty Research Start-up Grant

The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust out of Vancouver, Wash., has granted Pacific University a $30,000 grant to help fund a new position in the Biology 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.

Latina Poets to Read their Poetry

Join us in congratulating the achievement of students from the CGE/Adelante Mujeres Bridge Program. Date: December 5, 2012, Wednesday. Time: 9:30 to 11:00. Place: Taylor Auditorium. Sponsors: Center for Gender Equity & Pacific Spanish Program

Pacific University Internet Strategy Development

Phase 1 | Discovery, Strategy and Planning

Pacific Physics Professor Juliet Brosing is 2012 Oregon Professor of the Year

Brosing is the first Pacific University faculty member to earn the distinction

Endowed Scholarship Created in Krebs' Memory

Give to support students who reflect Krebs' social consciousness and desire to make the world a better place.

Nicaragua Service Project Receives Physician Assistant Foundation Grant

The grant will fund student travel and necessary supplies for the Nicaragua Project

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.

Pharmacy faculty member earns $40,000 grant for research

Dr. Sigrid Roberts, assistant professor in Pacific University's School of Pharmacy, receives Medical Research Foundation of Oregon award supporting new investigators.

Office of Diversity brings people together to discuss Hispanic Heritage

University and Centro Cultural of Washington County provide arena for those of all backgrounds to learn about Latino contributions to America.

Healthcare Compliance Graduate Certificate program receives accreditation

The new offering within the College of Health Professions has been accredited by the Compliance Certification Board.

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

French department, students honored for 'Live from USA' radio broadcasts

"Live from USA" among a select group of radio programs broadcasted on commercial stations in Canada.

Political Science and Economics major Sean Mills earns Fulbright Scholarship

The senior from Seattle will graduate May 19 and teach in India this fall.

Pacific's Phone-a-Thon Picks Up

Pacific's phone-a-thon is picking up after a slow start with the new calling system.

Pacific Forensics Team Continues Success

Speech, debate team earns second place team sweepstakes award

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