Announcements

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!

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!

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!

Parking enforcement on 21st.

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

The E-Verify website is currently offline and employers are unable to access or process E-Verify cases while the system is down. If you are responsible for completing I-9 verifications in your department, please keep record of the employees that you are needing to run the E-Verify for. Once the system is available, you will need to go back into the Pacific I-9 checklist to run the E-Verify for your employee. Employers must still complete Form I-9 no later than the third business day after an employee starts work for pay.

As part of Pacific Athletics' partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, all Pacific "Friends and Family" are able to participate in the VIP Appreciation Event through October 17th.

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!

Pacific University is committed to the safety, security, health, and well-being of our community. In compliance with federal regulations, the university publishes annual reports and notifications with important information for students, faculty, and staff.