President Coyle and Provost May have approved the following members of the faculty for scheduled sabbaticals during the 2026-2027 academic year. The proposals were recommended by the respective personnel committee and by the Dean of their College/Unit. We congratulate these colleagues and wish them success in their research.
Join staff from the Student Counseling Center and be trained in Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a nationally recognized suicide prevention training. This empirically-validated training will equip you to recognize the warning signs, clues, and suicidal communication of people at risk as well as gain the skills to act and help save a life.
Stop by the Café for the new deli bar, now available Monday–Friday during lunch.
Over 40 staff have signed up to work at the May 16 Commencement Ceremonies, but 10 more are needed. Consider joining the event staff team to celebrate our graduates by greeting guests, assisting with student line-up, driving golf carts, and performing countless other tasks at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Learn more and sign up today.
On May 1st at 7:30 pm on the stage of McCready Hall at the Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center at Pacific University, the Pacific University Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Dijana Ihas, will present an exciting program of works by Béla Bartók, Maurice Ravel, Joseph Haydn, and Franz Schubert.
The Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast along with donuts at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed, April 15. Join your colleagues and arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, coffee, and donuts. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in person on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and on Zoom. Registration for breakfast is required.
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.
On April 18th at 7:30pm the Pacific Choirs unite for their Spring Concert to present Elaine Hagenberg’s large work Illuminare with chamber orchestra.
Pacific University Merchandise is now available at the Hillsboro Market
Join us for Spring Recharge, a special event just for Pacific students designed to help you relax, refresh, and find some joy. Come cuddle with adorable baby goats. It's the perfect opportunity to clear your mind and enjoy some wholesome animal interaction.
Friday, 4/3 from 11-1 at the UC!
