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Isaiah Pitre and Rob Wood
Balancing the workloads of a varsity sport and graduate school can be tough. Rob Wood '22 MBA '23 and Isaiah Pitre '22 MSW '24 took on graduate programs to continue their dream of playing football for the Boxers.
Join us in welcoming critically-acclaimed author Yashica Dutt, who'll be speaking about her journey of coming to terms with her identity growing up as Dalit, as told in her non-fiction book debut, 'Coming Out as Dalit.' Monday, March 11, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, in Taylor Auditorium (Marsh 216). Attendance by Zoom also available.
Join us in welcoming critically-acclaimed author Yashica Dutt, who'll be speaking about her journey of coming to terms with her identity growing up as Dalit, as told in her non-fiction book debut, 'Coming Out as Dalit.' Monday, March 11, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, in Taylor Auditorium (Marsh 216). Attendance by Zoom also available.
Pacific University's Old College Hall
Pacific Priority allows students to apply for and receive conditional admission to select Pacific graduate programs before they even start college, providing a clear pathway to graduation and the next step in their education & career journey.
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The university's Master of Social Work and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology programs will split a two-year, $1.8 million grant from the Oregon Health Authority aimed to increase the capacity and diversity in the state's mental health workforce.
Daisy Rizo '17, MSW '18 in a clinical setting with a patient
The Master of Social Work degree prepares students for advanced practice in the social work field, with a focus on values and ethics, theory, and field skills. Launched in 2014, the program is based at Pacific’s Eugene Campus but will expand in Fall 2022 to be available on the Forest Grove Campus as well.
Sara Summers
Summers joined the Pacific University Graduate & Professional Admissions team in 2007, supporting the School of Learning & Teaching and Master of Social Work programs on the Eugene Campus.
Lalit Khandare
Khandare is in his fourth year as a faculty member in the Master of Social Work program, where he uses his expertise in caste studies, homelessness and domestic violence to inform coursework and inspire student research.
Del Quest
Aisling “Del” Quest has been promoted to associate professor of social work and granted indefinite tenure by Pacific University
Pacific University students, instructors, and practitioners in healthcare profession programs are invited to take part in Toward a Health Presence — a free eight-week online training designed to support stress reduction and resilience.

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