Effective January 1, 2026, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill 3991, which doubles the employee-paid statewide transit tax on employee wages.

As the year draws to a close, it's the perfect time to review and update your personal payroll and tax information. Taking a few minutes now will ensure you receive your Form W-2 accurately and on time in January.

Human Resources will be hosting a mandatory I-9 training for supervisors on January 29, 2026. Please sign up if you have not attended an I-9 training before. This training will be in person on the Forest Grove campus in the Tran Library conference room.

The holidays are almost here! Check out dining hours from December 11 through January 1, and stay tuned for updates for January and Winter Break.

Mahalo Nui Loa: NHOH and Western Farm Workers Association Giving Tree

Great news! Pacific University employees are invited to shop at the Nike Company Store from December 13, 2025 through January 11, 2026. Treat yourself (or finish up that holiday shopping!) with exclusive access to incredible savings.

With temperatures dropping, here are a few quick reminders of potental hazards of space heater use, and a few tips to ensure their use is as safe as possible.

Staff Senate Pet Highlight

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with food, fun, and friendly competition! You are officially invited to celebrate the winter and holiday season at Pacific’s annual Boxer Holiday Breakfast! You are not going to want to miss out on the merriment! The registration deadline was extended to Friday, December 5.

Is you door ready? The deadline to submit for judging for the Holiday Door Decorating Contest is TOMORROW! Read on for more information.