Announcements

You are invited to participate in the following research study: Exploring the Effects of Participating in a Mindfulness Practice Community on College Educators’ Mental Well-being, conducted by Robbie Pock, doctoral candidate in Pacific University’s PhD in Education and Leadership program, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Szymanski (Primary Investigator). If you are interested in participating, you can follow this link [https://tinyurl.com/3hxx7769] to learn more about the study. If you have any questions, please contact Robbie Pock (pockr@pacificu.edu) or Mark Szymanski (marks@pacificu.edu). Note: this study has been approved by Pacific University Human Research Ethics Committee.

Pacific University has partnered with Adventure Without Limits, a local non-profit that facilitates programs designed to be accessible and inclusive for all experience and ability levels! During the Fall 2026 semester we have a wide variety of events available for FREE for Pacific Students, Faculty, and Staff. Register today!

Explore Pacific University with the Student Engagement and Inclusion Pacific University Passport! Attend a program or stop by each of the 10 highlighted Forest Grove Campus Resources to find the lockbox, solve the puzzle, and stamp your passport! If you turn in your passport to AuCoin 126 by December 4th at 12pm, you’ll receive Boxer Swag.

This is a friendly reminder from Payroll to regularly review your pay stub to ensure that all information, including earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings, is accurate.

Are you a current Pacific student looking for part-time roles? Come to the annual Fall Work & Service Fair on September 22nd, 2026! The fair will take place at the UC from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Opportunities will range from part-time on campus roles to local non-profit organizations openings, or fully remote positions.

Don't forget to turn in your bingo card to receive cool buttons and the chance to win prizes!

Join President Jenny Coyle for this year's State of the University for an employee-focused university update on Friday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. in McCready Hall or via Zoom. This year’s update will focus on Pacific’s strategic plan, along with updates on the planned merger with Willamette University. Following the presentation, employees are invited to stay for a reception featuring snacks, selfies with Boxer and opportunities to get some Pacific swag!

The Center for Educational Technology and Curricular Innovation (CETCI) invites you to the Teaching & Learning Lightning Rounds event on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00 - 6:15 pm in the Tran Library on the Forest Grove campus. The Teaching & Learning Lightning Rounds will be a fun and fast-paced event where faculty innovators share micro-presentations of techniques and strategies they have used in their teaching. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2uaj7wek

You are invited to join us as we kick off our week celebrating Pacific’s 177th anniversary of its charter! Stop by on either campus to enjoy cookies with President Jenny Coyle, pick up some Pacific swag, and snap a selfie with Boxer.

You are invited to join us as we kick off our week celebrating Pacific’s 177th anniversary of its charter! Stop by on either campus to enjoy cookies with President Jenny Coyle, pick up some Pacific swag, and snap a selfie with Boxer.