Get Involved
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The McCall Center for Civic Engagement encourages all Boxers to take part in improving our community. No matter your interests, skills, passions, or access to resources like time or transportation, we can help you find a way to get involved.

We host events on the Forest Grove campus, share opportunities in the broader community, and partner with a wide variety of different campus units and student groups to help you put on amazing civic engagement events of your own!

To learn about upcoming events:
 

   See our upcoming events

   Find opportunities in the community

  Check out our list of volunteer organizations close to campus

To stay in the loop:
 

  Follow us on Instagram

  Sign-up for our monthly Civic Action Update emails

  Read recent campus news posts about our work

We'd also love to hear from you!
 

  Contact us about your own idea so we can help with planning, funding, etc. 

  Tell us about an upcoming event or initiative we can help broadcast on campus

And remember you can always reach out for individual support - we are here to help and hope to see you soon!

Upcoming Events

McCall Center for Civic Engagement
Pacific Votes: Campus Briefing & Readiness Check (2 weeks out)
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All interested faculty, staff, and students are invited to join the McCall Center for Civic Engagement and the Pacific Votes team for a 45-minute drop-in briefing on campus election readiness. These short sessions will keep campus partners updated on our voter engagement work, help coordinate key logistics, and ensure we're fully prepared to support our campus community through the Nov 3 midterm election.

Candidate Conversation: A Town Hall for House District 29
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Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)

Join the Pacific Student Political Society for an on-campus town hall conversation with the candidates for Oregon House District 29 (covering Forest Grove, Cornelius, and most of Hillsboro). Candidates Susan McLain and Brian Schimmel will be joined by moderator Dr. Don Schweitzer. Bring your questions as this will be an interactive event!

President Coyle's Ballot Box Walk
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Forest Grove, Outdoor Areas, Trombley Square

Join Pacific University President Dr. Jenny Coyle in a "Ballot Box Walk" for National Vote Early Day! All students, staff and faculty are invited to gather in Trombley Square at 11:45am on Friday, October 23rd for a walk to the Drop Box on Pacific Avenue (Oregon voters) or the UC Mail Room (out-of-state voters) to return our midterm ballots in Boxer style!

Election ’26: “What Just Happened?” with Emeritus Professor Jim Moore
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Forest Grove, Price Hall, Room 202

What happened on November 3rd? How might the election results impact our campus and community? All faculty, staff, and students are invited to find out at the November 10th faculty forum featuring Dr. Jim Moore. Join us for a light lunch and insights from "the most quoted political analyst in Oregon." Bowties are optional but encouraged!