Welcome to Residence Life
Social Programs
The word is out: having fun is part of the college experience! The residence halls at Pacific offer a variety of activities including BBQ’s, intramural sports tournaments, theme dinners, movie nights, ice cream socials, and much more. Whether as organized as a trip to Portland, or as spontaneous as a Slurpee Run, Pacific University residence halls help complete the college experience.
Educational Programs
Going to college means more than just learning in the classroom.
Here at Pacific, Residence Life staff offers a variety of programs
that educate students outside of class, preparing them for
life after college. Covering topics such as sexuality, alcohol
awareness, and spirituality, Residence Life hopes to offer educational
topics in a fun, exciting way. Watch for flyers and advertisements
all year long, as new programs will be coming your way every month!
Below is a list and brief description of the educational programs
for the 2004-2005 academic year. Watch for advertising around campus
and in the residence halls as programs near their date. If you have
any questions, feel free to contact the Student Life Office at 503-352-2200.
September
Residence Life staff will sponsor informational programs detailing ways to reduce your risk and survive sexual assault. If you or someone you know is a victim of sexual assault, please do not wait for this program! Contact your Resident Assistant (R.A.), the Health Center, or the Counseling Center at 503-352-2191, or the Hillsboro Crisis Center at 503-640-531 as soon as possible.
October
Alcohol & Drug Awareness-
At College many become of drinking age and may choose to consume
adult beverages. Promoting responsible use of alcohol, Residence
Life hosts a week of programs in an effort to educate students on
its effects. Look for “Tips and Turns,” a fun program
that welcomes Forest Grove police officers to help students assess
their blood alcohol level and speak on related subjects such as underage
drinking. Among other highlights during Alcohol and Drug Awareness
week is a debate on the popular topic of legalizing marijuana. These
great programs will be advertised well in advance. We look forward
to seeing you there!
Financial Wellness/Life Skills-
Coming this October, Residence Life brings Pacific students a program featuring
skills for “real life.” Looking for ways to manage your debt?
Planning to buy a car or house someday? Want a head start on finding
a career? These questions and many more will be answered at the Financial
Wellness/Life Skills program. For information on writing a resume or
doing a job search, contact the Career Center. Watch for related programs
sponsored by Residence Life and the University’s Career Center.
November
AIDS Quilt-
Over the last several years, Residence Life has hosted a
program supporting the awareness of AIDS. Teaming up
with the local community, a special AIDS Quilt will take place this
November in the University Center. Co-sponsored by PFLAG
(Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), Residence Life
will present pre-made memorials (AIDS Quilt’s),
which travel all over the country. Countless high school
and college students throughout the United States have
described the AIDS Quilt as an incredibly powerful event. Watch
for this eye-opening program!
Spirituality Program-
Pacific University is made up of people from many different cultures,
ethnicities, and religious backgrounds. This month, Residence Life
welcomes leaders of local churches and other spiritual organizations
to present their spiritualities through a topic and question and
answer panel. Whether affiliated with a religion, church, or nothing
at all, every student is welcome to be a part of the Spirituality
Program.
January/February
Latino/a Culture Programming-
Join Residence Life in our first year of celebrating Latino/a culture.
Guest speakers, music, and food are likely to be among events for
what is sure to be a worthwhile event. Check back later for more
information.
Sexual Awareness Week-
Curious about your sexuality? Wondering what healthy relationships
are? Interested in safer sex or abstinence? The week before Valentines
Day is Healthy Sexuality week. Join Residence Life as a variety programs
take place in the residence halls and the university center for a
healthy sexuality week.
March
Health, Wellness and Body Image-
Staying healthy takes new meaning when students come to college.
Wellness not only entails staying physically fit, but mental health
becomes a dominant factor that determines the effects of university
life for students. Addressing topics such as stress, eating well, and
good study habits, the Health, Wellness and Body Image programs help
students through common college difficulties. If you or someone you
know is having any kind of health related problem, which includes mental
health, do not wait for this program! Please contact the Health Center
at 503-352-2269, or the Counseling Centers at 503-352-2191 for assistance.
April
Community Service-
Pacific has always been connected to the community of Forest
Grove, and each year Residence Life gives community service
to the home of the university. From visiting with the elderly to
painting a house, service projects are always needed in Forest Grove.
Watch for advertising related to community service opportunities
in Residence Life or the University’s Humanitarian Center,
who may be contacted at 503-352-2914.