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

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.

Join us Wednesday, October 29 from 5-6 pm in the Tran Library for an inspiring and interactive conversation with School of Learning and Teaching professor, Mark Szymanski. Mark will share simple strategies for incorporating mindfulness practices for you and your students in your classroom, even if you don't consider yourself a mindfulness "expert". Register here: https://pacificu.libcal.com/event/15369013

NHOH Kanikapila Workshop: Musical Jam Session

The Pacific University Choral Area will present a vibrant and exciting Collage Concert on Friday, October 17 in McCready Hall. The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a diverse program featuring works by Tracy Wong, Heinrich Herzogenberg, Ruthie Foster, Johann Michael Haydn, Sarah Quartel and many more!

Tickets are FREE for Faculty/Staff and Pacific Students!

Staff Senate is excited to launch Staff Senate Highlights! A Staff Senator or a Staff Pet will get highlighted frequently in the e-news! Want to be included?? Keep reading!

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Did you know that you can brand your Zoom waiting room? Zoom now allows you to upload a video or image that people will see while in your waiting room before a meeting! Show off your Pacific pride with new branded resources for Zoom!

Restructuring across the institution is well underway. Academic Affairs created seven committees composed of administrators, faculty, and staff to lead some of this work. The groups have been working hard since April. We are extremely grateful for the dedicated work of these committees and the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and creativity they have demonstrated to develop proposals based on the charge and principles that have guided their work. Here are some next steps in the process...