Boxer Briefs

News for the students of Pacific University

My American Grandmother

Tue. 10/14, noon, Milky Way A film by Aysha Ghazoul reveals the layers of cultural and political discord between an Iraqi filmmaker and her Texan grandmother and the emotional challenge of making a film about family. FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE

Pacific University Table Tennis Club

The Pacific University Table Tennis Club encourages anyone who is interested to come out and join the club!

Are you concerned about the public schools in Oregon?

Students, faculty, and members of the community are invited to join State Representative Chuck Riley, and other panelists, on Wednesday, October 15th from 4pm to 5:15 pm to discuss the state of the public school system in Oregon.

The Women's Vote: Life After Hillary

Now with Hillary out of the race, how have women voters reacted? What role is Sarah Palin playing in the elections?

Student Health Center Expands Services To CHP--New Hours

The Student Health Center is pleased to announce they will begin offering services, by appointment, to CHP students at the Hillsboro Campus. Please call the Health Center at 503-352-2269 for information or to make an appointment.

Beyond The Baselines With Adrian Shipley

The latest Pacific Athletics "Beyond The Baselines" Podcast features an interview with men's cross country runner Adrian Shipley

Scholarship Opportunity!!

Please read on for an important scholarship opportunity. Deadline is October 22nd.

In Dramatic Fashion, Iacolucci Quickly Makes History

A turnaround season for Michael Iacolucci gets even better when he scores one of the fastest goals in NCAA Division III men's soccer history

Winter III Theatre in London Class

There is still room in the Winter III Theatre in London class if you are interested in a fantastic exposure to London and it's plays. Contact Helen Bair at 503-352-2216 for further information.

Announcing the Red Sweatshirt Contest Winner

Congratulations to Kristy Robertson the winner of the Red Sweatshirt Contest! Thanks to all who submitted their part-time job information to enter the Career Development Center drawing. Keep up the good work!

Visiting Writers Series Features Local Talent

Lara Florez, John Walker, Brent Johnson, and Darlene Pagan will be reading their own creative writing, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry at 7pm on Wednesday, October 15th in Taylor Auditorium.

Cross Country Weekly Notebook

A strong showing at the Charles Bowles Invitational primes the Boxers as they begin the stretch run towards the Northwest Conference Championships

NEEDED: Boxer Radio Web Designer

Boxer Radio needs a web designer.

Visiting Writers Series Features Local Talent

Local talent featured for the month of October: Brent Johnson, Lara Florez, Darlene Pagan, and John Walker will read their latest work, including fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The reading will take place in Taylor Auditorium at 7pm on October 15th.

Theatre at Pacific: THE INDEPENDENT FEMALE!

The Department of Theatre & Dance presents a funny, fast-moving comedy about second-wave feminism, corporate greed, and other distantly remembered movements of the 20th century.

Volleyball Weekly Notebook

The Boxers look to remain in contention for the conference's top spot as they close the first hald of the conference season against Lewis & Clark and Pacific Lutheran

Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook

After losses to a pair of tough teams on the road, Pacific aims to return to thier winning ways with three matches that close the first half of the NWC schedule

Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook

After dropping their first NWC contest of the season, the Boxers return home with a chance to return to the win column against the "Whits"

Flu Shot Clinics Are Coming!

The Student Health Center will offer flu shots to students, staff and faculty for $20 at the following times: Oct. 28 in the UC Fireside Lounge from 11-1 and Nov 4th at CHP/Hillsboro, room 302, from 12-2. First come, first served while supplies last.

Physiologist Jason Podrabsky to speak in biology seminar series

On Thursday, October 16, Dr. Jason Podrabsky will present, "Metabolic dormancy and diapause in the annual killifish Austrofundulus limnaeus" in the first biology seminar of the year. The talk begins at 4:30 p.m. in Strain 121.

GET YOUR ADVENT CALENDAR

Support the French Club: Advent Calendars are $5. Filled with fine chocolate (Imported from Europe)

Winter & Spring 2009 Advising & Registration Schedule for Arts & Sciences College

Important Winter & Spring 2009 registration information for the College of Arts & Sciences.

Boxer Basics

The PUCC has 100 extra 2008-2009 Boxer Basics (the student planner/handbook) available. The handbook includes a student planner, campus calendar, information about Pacific and a directory. If you would like a copy, they are available at the PIC.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Delta Chi Delta Sorority will be tabling in the UC every weekday from 11-1 for the entire month of October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

UIS HPC Office Has New Extended Hours Of Operation

The UIS Health Professions Campus office in Hillsboro has extended its hours of operation into the evening.

"LOVE, LOVING AND IN LOVE"

Small group discussions facilitated by Kim Chadwick and Dick Kroll on various aspects of "Love." Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 in the Dog House (McCormick) 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Sponsored by CGE

Iacolucci Named NWC Men's Soccer Player Of Week

The sophomore forward is honored by the league after scoring two goals, including the game-winner, in the Boxers' 3-2 overtime victory over Linfield

Thinking of Becoming a Teacher?

Join College of Education faculty and staff on Nov. 18th from 4-5:30 p.m. in Berglund 147 to learn more about Pacific's teacher education programs. Please RSVP to teach@pacificu.edu.

Pacific Athletics Launches New Multimedia Content

The Boxer Sports Network promises to give Boxer sports fans unprecedented access to the Pacific Athletics program through Webcasts, Podcasts, photo galleries and more

Discussions of "Love, Loving and In Love"

Small group discussions facilitated by Kim Chadwick and Dick Kroll on various aspects of "Love." Oct. 8, 15, 22 in the Dog House (McCormick) 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Sponsored by CGE

Spirit Fridays in Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate Admissions will be hosting Spirit Friday visit days between September 26th and November 21st. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to show their Boxer Pride by wearing Pacific attire.

Johnson Named Associate Head XC & Track Coach

The former Division II All-American in the heptathlon becomes the second full-time member of the Pacific cross country and track and field coaching staff

$10 for Research Participants

Looking for Hispanic individuals to participate in a research study evaluating eye pressure.

Program Assistant Needed

English professor needs a hand with organization and preparation of classroom materials. This is a work study position; you must have a work study award to apply. Please direct queries to humanities@pacificu.edu.

Looking for a work study job?

The Department of World Languages & Literature needs general office help. Contact Victor Rodriguez at rodriguv@pacificu.edu for more information.

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Upcoming Events

Sep 23-Oct 17, 2008

Dave Tinman Edgar Exhibition

Oct 14, 2008

My American Grandmother

One Laptop Per Child

Noon Brown Bag Filmmaker Event

Professional Development: FERPA Training

The Forgotten Eagles Documentary Film

Oct 15, 2008

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair

Media Arts Field Trip to Portland!

Discussions of "Love, Loving and In Love"

Visiting Writers Series Features Local Talent

Oct 16, 2008

Peace Corps Recruiter

The Women's Vote: Life After Hillary

RHA Open Forum

RHA Open Forum

Mathematics Colloquium

Dr. Phil Forum

Teach English in Japan (JET Recruiter)

Oct 18, 2008

Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Oct 20, 2008

Dave Zirin Lecture: Politics & Sports in the U.S.

Oct 21-Nov 14, 2008

Jedidiah Chavez Exhibition

Oct 22, 2008

Discussions of "Love, Loving and In Love"

Oct 23, 2008

Health Profession EXPO

RHA Open Forum

Oct 24, 2008

J. Chavez Reception

Pacific Men's Lacrosse vs Willamette

Oct 25, 2008

Common Market Performs on Campus!

Oct 25-26, 2008

Fall Rake Up

Oct 30, 2008

RHA Open Forum

Career Conversations: Teach English in China

Oct 31, 2008

Hall-O-Safe

Nov 6, 2008

Freshman Majorfair: Exploring Pathways

Nov 18-Dec 12, 2008

Robert Schlegel Exhibition

Jan 5-Feb 6, 2009

Robert Akotia Exhibit