Opee is a 10-year-old acting like a puppy. You can find us often hiking and going to the beach to frolic. I could not wish for more for such a loyal, sweet, and gentle companion.

Commencement isn't possible without a great event staff team! Over 50 individuals are needed to greet guests, assist with student line-up, drive a golf cart, and perform 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. Sign up to work a four- or eight-hour shift and earn floating holiday hours (salary/exempt employees only) or hourly staff are paid for hours worked, but please make arrangements with your supervisor first. Also, enjoy snacks, beverages, and pizza in the event staff lounge.

We’re excited to introduce Scott Holt, Pacific Dining’s new General Manager.

The College of Health Professions (CHP) Opportunity Endowed Scholarship Fund is dedicated to supporting students in the health professions who embody the university’s mission to “think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world.” Selected recipient(s) will be awarded $2,000 with funds disbursed
through the Financial Aid Office at Pacific University.

Please join us in welcoming Molly Cooper, our new Assistant General Manager for Pacific Dining.

Check out the upcoming workshops, events, and trainings being offered by the Student Counseling Center in February!

Please remember to register your Pacific University-affiliated social accounts if you have not done so already. Thank you to everyone who has registered their university-affiliated social media accounts so far, including those that registered in 2025! If you have not responded to the additional questions via email, please do so to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts — including platforms like TikTok — must be registered.

All students are invited to attend upcoming student forums to learn more about a potential merger between Pacific University and Willamette University. A graduate student forum will be held Feb. 10, and an undergraduate forum will be held Feb. 12.

Welcome back! Keep fueled this spring with campus dining locations open across campus, plus discounted Café Meal Club options exclusively for staff and faculty.

The Pacific University community is made up of extraordinary faculty and staff. Please nominate your colleagues and community members for their service to Pacific University and our students.