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Mary Ruth Christensen
Former student Mary Ruth Erdmann Christensen, who transferred from Pacific to the University of Oregon to complete her nursing degree in 1950, died June 29 in McMinnville, Ore.
Title card for episode #6
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From President Hallick
New ICE rules are not expected to affect Pacific international students, but the university also is working to join efforts to prevent the implementation of the new policy. 
Alec Lugo '16 acted as Horton in Seussical June 20, in an online production for the Northwest Children's Theater and School.
Baby Schalow
Ashley Schalow '10 and Perry Kent '10 welcomed their daughter, Juliet Zenith Kent, on June 13, 2020 at 2:34 a.m. in Seattle, Wash.
Dickens-Stutzman
Kyle Dickens '16, MHA '19, PharmD '19, and Sarah (Stutzman) Dickens MSW ‘21 were married June 14, 2020.
Annie Yu
Annie Yu, OD '20, who spent a gap year as a technician at Seattle's Broadway Vision Source, has returned to the clinic as a full-time optometrist.
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The Student Counseling Center (SCC) has expanded our services to offer around the clock mental health support to our students and consultations for our faculty, staff, and paraprofessionals who may be concerned about a student’s mental health. Access the SCC 24/7 Support and Crisis Line by calling at 503-352-2999. 
Chuck Furumasu
Charles Furumasu, a Japanese-American student at Pacific when his family was ordered to move or be interned, died June 8, 2020 at the age of 98.
James Langford
James “Jimmy” Warren Langford OD '71, of Pocatello, Idaho, died June 23, 2020, in his home from cardiac arrest. He was 78.

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