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GivingTuesday is Dec. 2, and marks the beginning of Pacific's biggest — and most important — giving season. This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you give goes directly to students through scholarships, emergency aid, wellness resources, and athletics. These programs provide support systems, community, and experiences that shape confident leaders. Mark your calendar for GivingTuesday and be a champion for student success!

The Pacific Philharmonic will perform under the baton of guest conductor Kevin Lafohn on Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.

The Pacific Symphonic Band will perform "Light and Song" with Dr. Abbie Brown conducting, on Saturday November 22 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.

Benefits Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 is open and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system.

It’s that time of year again for NHOH to host its annual Holiday Giving Tree project for members of the Western Farm Workers Association.

Pacific University Dance students in the Building Community Through Dance course are hosting a donation drive for Abby’s Closet, an organization that provides free formal wear to high school students.

The five non-divisional restructuring committees are seeking final feedback on what was presented at yesterday's Town Hall meetings. Committees shared their ideas and data collected thus as they prepare to submit their proposals to the President's Council in early December. Feedback is requested by the end of business on Wednesday, November 12.

A new Credit Hour policy has been approved by the Provost and Faculty Senate and posted on our website for use by the Pacific University community. The policy codifies the definition of “credit hour” and is based on the historic Carnegie Unit and the Northwest Commission on College and Universities Credit Hour Policy.

Last week, we sent out a call to our wider Pacific community, asking folks to join together and extend a safety net of support for those impacted by the federal food assistance crisis. There's still time to be part of this effort. Your generosity sends a message to every Pacific student: "You belong here. Your dreams matter. We've got your back." See how you can support students facing food insecurity today.