Commencement isn't possible without a great event staff team! Over 50 individuals are needed to greet guests, assist with student line-up, drive a golf cart, and countless other ways at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies on Saturday, May 17. Sign up to work a four- or eight-hour shift and earn floating holiday hours (salary/exempt employees only) or hourly staff are paid for hours worked but please make arrangements with your supervisor first. Also, enjoy snacks, beverages, and pizza in the event staff lounge.
Announcements
To inform the Pacific Community about the upcoming herbicide treatment, on campus
The Pacific Community is invited to meet College of Optometry Dean candidates at open forums scheduled for March 14 and March 20.
The Finders Keepers Free Store is turning 2! We're celebrating this milestone with a party on this UC patio this Friday afternoon. Join us for vegan snacks, brownies, karaoke, mystery gifts, and more!
The following list of faculty sabbaticals have been approved for the 2025-2026 academic year. Pacific is pleased to support our colleagues in this research.
Pacific University offers congratulations to faculty members who were granted indefinite tenure in Spring 2025. The Board of Trustees approved tenure for the following faculty members, upon review and recommendation from the University Personnel Committee, the provost and the president.
Employees with high school juniors are welcome to join us to explore Pacific University during the upcoming Junior Open Houses on campus.
Effective May 1, 2025, Facilities Engineering will be implementing a new chargeback policy for work requests involving the assembly and installation of items not assembled/installed by the vendor at the time of purchase.
Summer Work Order HIATUS
Due to summer construction projects, remodels, and annual Residence Hall work, the Facilities Department will NOT be accepting NEW Work Orders from:
May 12th, 2025 through August 10th, 2025
The College of Business at Pacific University is proud to be a presenting sponsor of Women Who Dare – an event celebrating women empowerment that’s being held at Venetian Hillsboro. Taking place on March 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., this event is an opportunity to hear from inspiring women leaders, engage in meaningful conversations and connect with a community.