We encourage you to take a moment to confirm that your federal and state tax withholdings reflect your current personal and financial situation. If you have experienced any recent changes—such as a change in marital status, dependents, additional income, leave of absence or sabbatical—you may want to update your withholding elections.
Announcements
Please join us in honoring the work of Pacific University employees at the annual Faculty and Staff Honors and Awards Ceremony 2026. Save the date for May 6.
Kahlua, age 5, is a husky who loves the water and hiking. Rascoe is age 4, a pitbull lab mix, and loves eating and sleeping.
As part of the current restructure and change to a position description, one position has been reposted for internal candidates only for one week.
Make a special day even more special! Pacific University employees can bestow a family member's diploma on stage during May's Commencement ceremony. Contact Rebeka Andrade in the President's Office today for details. | ¡Haga que un día especial sea aún más especial! Los empleados de Pacific University pueden otorgarles el diploma a un miembro de su familia durante la ceremonia de graduación. Comuníquese con Rebeka Andrade en la Oficina de la Presidenta hoy.
As we celebrate Arab American Heritage month, we want to encourage you to engage with weekly activities!
The 50-minute Aug 6 All-Staff Meeting resources are available on this webpage and provided here, as well: agenda, PowerPoint slides, and recording.
We recognize that our staff community is navigating a time of significant transition at the university. We want every employee interested in joining the Staff Senate to be able to run for office while knowing that some of our colleagues need time and space right now to focus on next steps. For that reason, we are extending our timeline for Staff Senate elections until Friday, April 17. If you are interested in serving on the Staff Senate, please nominate yourself or a peer.
Try our featured Honey Cinnamon Oatmilk Shaken Espresso now at the Boxer Brew. This bold, espresso-forward drink features an extra shot, shaken over ice, and finished with a splash of milk. Plus new spring offerings like Strawberry Matcha and Raspberry Soft Top.
University staff are invited to Boxer Field Day scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, on the Forest Grove Campus. Details and registration will be available in May, but for now, please mark your calendar to join the day's festivities. Boxer Field Day is a day filled with motivational, team-oriented activities, chances to make new connections and get to know colleagues better, and opportunities to refresh!