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 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. The nomination deadline is tomorrow, Nov. 7.

We understand that reduced or delayed SNAP benefits impact a significant number of our Pacific community members and we want you to know that your University is here for you and that we are committed to helping you bridge this gap.

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.

As the days grow shorter, many of us are heading to and from work in the dark. Combined with fallen leaves and wet conditions, walkways and parking lots can become unexpectedly slippery.

The four-semester Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc) Program here at Pacific University will begin its next cohort on January 5, 2026. This fully asynchronous, online program focuses on developing leadership and management skills for addressing challenges in healthcare and creating meaningful change in systems.

Faculty and staff at Pacific are invited to say hello to little baby goats at two upcoming events! The Student Counseling Center, in collaboration with a number of campus partners, is hosting recharge events featuring goats, therapy dogs, activities, giveaways, and treats.

Hey Boxers! Gear up for the final stretch of the semester by joining Outdoor Pursuits on the last trip of the year. Join us for some indoor climbing before the semester comes to a close.

Sign up for an open enrollment webinar by Nonstop, or sign up for a one-on-one information session with one of our carriers: Nonstop, Regence, Kaiser or The Standard

The Jazz Band will perform under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.

The latest iteration of the university’s strategic plan, “Our Pacific: A University for Opportunity,” is now available for faculty and staff review. The current version adds key goals and tactics to the established themes and objectives. Feedback from this version, along with recommendations from our seven reorganization committees, will be incorporated over the coming weeks before the plan is shared with the Board of Trustees in December.