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!

Please join us for a retirement party honoring Cindy Schuppert!

If you have received an email from Human Resources asking to complete the required Universal Pass Program, please do so this week. Date extended to help us meet the required 75% minimum response rate. We only need two more percentage points for Hillsboro campus!

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.

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.

Get you new 25-26 sticker for parking permits soon or risk receiving a citation.

Each week you’ll get a new fun fact about audiology and hearing-related disorders, tips for protecting your hearing, and more.

Fun Fact: Did you know that the ringing or buzzing in your ears has a name? Tinnitus! Read more about it!

The seven restructuring committees continue to provide a summary of their work every other week. These documents can be accessed from the Transforming Our Pacific webpage and here as well.