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Ben Dodds '22
Ben Dodds '22 was drawn to Pacific’s small class sizes and responsive professors and faculty.
Mt. Thielsen covered with snow
Even with a variety of trips offered throughout the semester, spaces are filling up fast for many of our trips! On the Outdoor Pursuits calendar, view upcoming trips and excursions in advance to reserve your space and learn about the exciting adventures Outdoor Pursuits has in store during Oct.
A group of students gather around a campfire for s'mores.
Pacific University Outdoor Pursuits staff are excitedly preparing for a full semester of awesome trips and adventures! Outdoor Pursuits is thrilled to offer a variety of trips in the coming weeks, including a Campfire Jam Session, a Kayak Indoor Pool Skill Session, a Mountain Biking Trip, and a Men of Color Beach trip.  
Corn Roast and Harvest Festival
The Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce and the Forest Grove Tourism Center are excited to announce that the 2021 Corn Roast and Harvest Festival is returning to the Pacific University Campus!
Surfers catch some waves along the Oregon coast.
As classes ramp up during fall semester, Outdoor Pursuits encourages all Pacific students to step outside, breathe the fresh air, and explore the wilderness! Outdoor Pursuits has a variety of trips to offer in September and beyond.
Boxer Food Share Moves to Drake
The Boxer Food Share is now located in the garage of Drake House.
Outdoor Pursuits is excited to welcome back all Pacific students to campus for a wonderful year! Register for Surf Series 2021, a Queer SUP Day at Hagg Lake, Men of Color Beach Day, or a Campfire Jam Session!
Public Health update
In keeping with an order from Oregon's governor, Pacific University broadens mask requirement to include outdoor settings.
B Street Farms to Become Boxer Gardens
Pacific University unveiled its new Boxer Gardens at an open house Aug. 29. The gardens sit on a compact .4-acre property on the Forest Grove Campus bordered on the west by Main Street, east by Hanson Stadium, north by the barber pole and south along the Stoller Center parking lot.
MCCE students
The Tom McCall Center for Civic Engagement is hiring new student Civic Action Team Specialists for the 2021-2022 school year. 

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