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 perform countless other tasks at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. 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.

We’re excited to introduce Scott Holt, Pacific Dining’s new General Manager.

Check out the upcoming workshops, events, and trainings being offered by the Student Counseling Center in February!

Please join us in welcoming Molly Cooper, our new Assistant General Manager for Pacific Dining.

Please remember to register your Pacific University-affiliated social accounts if you have not done so already. Thank you to everyone who has registered their university-affiliated social media accounts so far, including those that registered in 2025! If you have not responded to the additional questions via email, please do so to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts — including platforms like TikTok — must be registered.

The 90-minute January 28 All-Staff Meeting resources are now available, including the agenda, PowerPoint slides, and recording.

Register by March 6 for the annual Staff & Faculty Bowling Night happening Friday, March 13, 2026!

Boxer Giving Day is coming March 18–19 and marks one of Pacific’s most meaningful moments to come together in support of students. Pacific students are known for showing up with determination, purpose, and a commitment to lifting others up — even as higher education faces real and growing challenges. Boxer Giving Day is our opportunity to rally around them and show what Boxer Spirit looks like in action. During this 36-hour celebration, gifts support scholarships, emergency aid, wellness resources, athletics, and programs across all pathways. Together, these funds help students stay enrolled, pursue their purpose, and prepare to become the educators, caregivers, innovators, and leaders our communities need. Save the date for Boxer Giving Day and be part of a Pacific community that shows up for students and helps make their success possible!

The Pacific University community is made up of extraordinary faculty and staff. Please nominate your colleagues and community members for their service to Pacific University and our students.

Professor Doug Anderson's art exhibition BLIGHT will be on display at the Cawein Gallery on campus opening February 2nd through 27th Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. His reception will be Saturday February 7th from 4-6 pm with an artist talk at 4:30. Poetry by Kevin Cahill and Music by John Mckinnon.