“We’ve got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn’t matter to me now, because I’ve been to the mountaintop … I’ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land” (Martin Luther King Jr., speech at the Masonic Temple, Memphis, TN, April 3, 1968). Less than 24 hours after these prophetic words, King was tragically assassinated.
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Faculty and staff are invited to a series of informational sessions on the state of higher education, presented by members of the President’s Council. The series begins with a focus on enrollment trends on Jan. 21 in Forest Grove and Jan. 30 in Hillsboro.
With the upcoming holiday, we wanted to share some important dining information with you. Please click Read More for in-depth information about dining services on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
The College of Business is collecting professional clothing donations to support students. These items will be part of our College of Business professional wardrobe available to students across all majors for interviews, presentations, and events. Donations are accepted until February 6th at Knight Hall.
Denise Price-Giesbers '00 has been honored by both the American Legion and the U.S. Field Artillery Association for her service to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and veterans, both on Pacific's campuses and in the larger community.
As you gear up for Spring semester, please consider nominating your colleagues and community members who have gone the extra mile for Pacific University and our students.
Following data from the compensation and benefits survey, the university has identified changes to three tuition remission and assistance benefit programs. These changes are in line with the values expressed by employees in the compensation and benefits survey. On the whole, faculty and staff rated healthcare coverage (including the Nonstop Wellness coverage that offsets deductible costs), the university’s 9% contribution to retirement accounts, and tuition remission for children of employees as high priorities. No changes to those top priorities have been proposed in the developing 2025-2026 budget.
A beloved coach during his seven years at Pacific University, George Tall Chief MSEd '58 found his ultimate calling in a return to his native Oklahoma, where he became the elected chief of the Osage Nation.
We remember our Pacific University family members who have passed away. Read their stories and celebrate their lives at the next Alumni Remembrance Ceremony.
The Staff Senate Professional Development Committee is pleased to announce a partnership with the School of Communications and Sciences Disorders Professor Kerry Mandulak to host a three-hour workshop for employees to renew, reflect, and recharge as you enter the new year. Focus on your values and lean into your strengths with a community of others at this planning retreat on Tuesday, January 28, from 4 - 7 p.m., on the Forest Grove Campus in Boxer Pause and on Zoom. Advanced registration is required.