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.

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.

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.

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.

We’re currently looking for more knick-knacks, warm clothing, and shoes to restock our shelves. We also have plenty of kids’ items, t-shirts, and books that we’d love to see get picked up and put to good use!

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.

The federal government shutdown is affecting funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). If the shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits will not be issued in Oregon until federal funding resumes. This is unprecedented and the impact on our community will be significant (750,000+ Oregonians and 40 million people nationwide, including 16 million children, currently rely on food assistance through SNAP). You can help.