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Ceramics students begin fundraiser for youth homeless charity.
Pacific University ceramics students have created a fundraiser to support a local charity, HomePlate Youth. Please consider supporting this event by Nov. 17.
Students gathering in tents and on lawns at Pacific
On Friday, Oregon announced an upcoming two-week “pause” on social activities for several counties experiencing high rates of COVID-19 infection. Though the Pacific University community has done an excellent job of controlling the spread of COVID-19 among our students and employees, the high rates in our surrounding communities and the upcoming holiday season make diligence all the more important. Starting this week, Pacific will make proactive adjustments to follow the guidance associated with the “pause.” Because our procedures are already stringent, these adjustments should not have significant impact on campus activities.
Red gift box on top of holiday lights
As the 2020 calendar year comes to an end, we hope you will consider supporting Pacific University and our students with a year-end gift. Every gift, of any amount, makes an impact, and there are many different ways to support Pacific and our students.
Bernard Brown
From 1941 to 1945, Bernard Brown '49, OD '50 wrote 246 letters from the front lines of World War II to Selma, the woman who would become his wife. Now, those letters are a new book, Dear Selma: A World War II Love Letter Romance, compiled by Brown and his daughter.
Trisha Haskins '99 Son
Trisha Haskins '99 welcomed her son Miles David Ross Haskins on Sept. 11, 2020. 
Female dancer jumping in air
The Pacific University Theatre and Dance Department presents the Autumn Choreographers Concert in an exclusive online event, streaming Nov. 12-14. 
Hugh Alexander '79 brings art to the Cawein Gallery
Hugh Alexander '79 has been illustrating for more than 24 years, and is delighted to be bringing his art to Cawein Gallery until November 30. 
Suzanne (Urban) Zamberlan ‘04, clinical adjunct professor of optometry, was named as the OD of the Year by the Optometric Physicians of Washington.
Breanne (McLain) McGhee, MED ‘16, OD ‘16, assistant professor of optometry, was honored with a 2020 Theia Award.
Molly Salamunovich OT '20 started a position as a full-time occupational therapist at Summerfield Healthcare in Santa Rosa, Calif., in August 2020.

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