Did you know that Pacific's Finders Keepers Free Store isn't just for students? We welcome faculty and staff to stop by anytime - and we guarantee you'll find something you love when you do. We stock everything from clothing (including Pacific branded items) to school supplies, kitchen supplies, books, crafts, office decor, and more. Come check us out!
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Pacific University is launching a new registration process for all university-affiliated social media accounts to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts must be registered here by Oct. 31.
Temporary ADA access ramp for Marsh Hall to be installed on October 13th
Did you know that there is a system in your inner ear that helps maintain your sense of balance? Learn more about the vestibular system!
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!
Parking enforcement on 21st.
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...
Join us October 29, from 5-6 pm, 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://shorturl.at/eADTv
Do you work with community partners? The Boxer Journey Restructure Workgroup is considering changes that would support sustainable, high-impact community partnerships. We're hosting a "Community Partner Insight Reception" on October 30th and hope you will share with any community contacts who might be interested in giving their feedback!