Staff Senate is launching Staff Senator hightlights! A Staff Senator will get highlighted frequently in the e-news. Keep reading to meet your first senator!

Get your Boxer gear ready! Pacific University's biggest game of the year is next weekend! Don't
miss the Homecoming Football Game kicking off NEXT Saturday, October 25th, at 1 p.m. at
Hanson Stadium.

You are invited to an online update by the five non-divisional restructuring committees (Student Academic Achievement Committee, Boxer Journey Committee, Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Journey Committee, Faculty Excellence, and Staff Excellence) on November 5. These committees will share their ideas and collect additional feedback from employees. There are two sessions to choose from. Additionally, the seven restructuring committees continue to provide a summary of their work every other week.

We hope to see you for Homecoming 2025! Invite family and friends, check out the schedule and register now for the events you would like to attend. From the Boxer Nation Celebration, Natural Consequences Art Show & Talk, Soul Food Dinner and more, there are many ways to connect with fellow Boxers and celebrate all things Pacific. Please also consider joining the Homecoming event staff. We need excellent students like you to make Homecoming a success!

NHOH Oli (Hawaiian Chanting) Workshop

Begin your child's school life in the highest quality educational setting — come and see what children need to become critical thinkers and joyous, self-directed learners at the Early Learning Community (ELC)!

We know it feels as if the school year has just begun, but we’re already thinking about the 2026-27 school year here at the ELC. As we approach enrollment season we are excited for folks from our community — here at Pacific University and beyond — to visit our school and learn more about our Preschool - 4th Grade programs.

Has someone ever told you you’re listening to your music too loudly? They might be right…. why is that?

Stop by the UC this fall to meet Pacific’s new Dining Management Team — your chance to connect, ask questions, and get to know the people behind your dining experience!

Significant research and work have already been conducted by a Freedom of Expression Task Force, approved by the University Council in October of 2022. In May 2025, the University Council agreed to reestablish a new task force during the 2025-26 academic year to continue this work. The Provost, as chair of the University Council, is seeking nominations of faculty and staff to fill two faculty member positions and two staff member positions. Given the scope of this project, the time commitment is estimated to be between 3-5 hours per month, but may vary depending on the progress of the work. We anticipate that the completion of this work will be spring of 2026.

Pacific's Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed, October 22. Arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast; the meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and on Zoom. Staff are welcome to get a professional headshot taken following the meeting by MarCom staff on the Forest Grove campus. Registration for breakfast is required.