Announcements

Come out and support your Pacific Boxers as they take on Linfield this Saturday at 1 pm at Hanson Stadium! Here is everything you need to know about game day, tailgate details and important parking lot closures.

Each October, National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) shines a light on the students who navigate new campuses and communities, carrying their learning and determination from one college to the next. It's a moment to recognize transfer students, as well as the faculty and staff who support them along the way. Transfer students, faculty, and staff are invited to join us for a week full of fun events October 19th-23rd!

RECRUITMENT IS CLOSING, but there is still time to participate in the following research study: Exploring the Effects of Participating in a Mindfulness Practice Community on College Educators’ Mental Well-being, conducted by Robbie Pock, doctoral candidate in Pacific University’s PhD in Education and Leadership program, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Szymanski (Primary Investigator).

Pacific University affirms that the ability to speak, listen, question, challenge, and debate ideas openly is essential to our academic mission and to the preparation of students for engaged participation in a complex world.

The updated General Workplace Grievance and Complaint Policy is now published and available on the central University Policies & Governance Directory.

This policy outlines the formal process for addressing general workplace concerns and interpersonal or operational grievances. To ensure issues are addressed at the most direct and effective level, the policy establishes a structured, step-by-step approach to resolving grievances.

The undergraduate tuition exchange application period is open from October 1 to November 30 for the upcoming academic year. Applications for the 2027-2028 academic year will be accepted starting Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Monday, November 30, 2026.

Next week, join the Pacific University Libraries for our 6th annual Libraries Week celebration! This year’s theme is…bugs?!? From Monday, October 5th through Sunday, October 11th, buzz on by the Tran or Hillsboro Campus Library for games, snacks, prizes, and plenty of useful library info! (For better or for worse, there will be no actual bugs, insects, or arachnids at the event)

Hello Boxers! Take a look at the Fall Break dining hours and offerings for the Pacific UC Café, Boxer Brew, UC Market, and Hillsboro Market.

All interested staff, faculty & students are invited to join the Pacific Votes team for our upcoming briefings on campus election readiness. These short sessions will keep campus partners updated on our voter engagement work, help coordinate key logistics, and ensure we're fully prepared to support our campus community through the Nov 3 midterm election. Add the October 5 and October 19 briefings to your calendar here.

The Faculty and Staff Senates are requesting all employees who are Regence users to comment on a potential change from Regence to Gravie. Please review the presentation slides from Nonstop Health and use the linked Google Doc to leave a comment.