News, Media and Stories | Fall 2012

Carnegie Hall historic photo
Pacific University’s original library, Carnegie Hall celebrates 100 years as a stalwart of the Forest Grove campus. Mark the centennial during a ceremony at Homecoming 2012.
Old man seated at a table eating dinner.
Pacific University students and alumni look "upstream" to find solutions to endemic hunger and malnutrition among Oregon's bounty.
Francis Fletcher pictured on his farm
For Mike Wilhoit ’77, food is business. Wilhoit’s family has been farming hazelnuts in Oregon for more than 70 years, and today, he is a leader in agricultural development in the state.
Female Smiling holding an apple.
From alternative diets to intramural athletics, Pacific University students embrace healthy lifestyles in new ways, on and off campus.
Strange Brew Bottling Distribution Center
Home-brewing has become a renowned hobby in Oregon and creating the perfect recipe is an art in itself.
Beautiful sunset on Pacific University Campus
The new Center for a Sustainable Society will provide a collaborative framework for sustainability efforts on all of Pacific’s campuses.
Hand Drawn illustrations of salt and pepper shaker
Food is more than what appears on the table. What we eat is an element of who we are, where we come from and how we relate to our world. To the social scientist, food is a symbol of culture, identity, gender, family and power.