Under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown, the fall Jazz Nite will feature standards from prominent composers in jazz, including Gordon Goodwin, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Sammy Nestico.
Upcoming Events
Forest Grove, Les AuCoin Hall, Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art
The Cawein Gallery is excited to announce mia ide's art show: Boxed Woman. The opening reception is October 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The show runs from October 16 to November 16, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Forest Grove, Creamery (Milky Way)
Drop-In Yoga is open to all Pacific University students, staff, and faculty. There is no requirement to sign up, or to attend each week. Yoga meets you where you are, and will be here on those days when you are really needing to come to your mat!
Online
We welcome back June 2026 residency emcee Donna Denizé (MFA '25) for the next in our Kwame Dawes Mapmakers Alumni Institute series, joined in conversation with faculty poet Safia Elhillo. Donna's lines of inquiry will engage with what Safia has called the "Poetics of the Third Space." Brought together by the MFA Alumni Council's Pacific Basin committee, the event is free and open to the public, and will be hosted on Zoom November 17 beginning at 5:30pm Pacific Time. Join us for this fascinating conversation.
Online, Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room (Room 200)
The Staff Senate invites staff members to its monthly meetings
Forest Grove
The Pacific University Dance Department presents the annual Fall Choreographers Concert, a full-length dance concert performed by Pacific’s pre-professional Pacific Dance Ensemble.
Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Boxer Pause (Room 216)
Join USS in their weekly meetings hosted in the Boxer Pause!
Online, Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Room 109
The Faculty Senate invites faculty members to its Senate meetings.
Forest Grove
Join us for an interactive presentation exploring the collision of music, sound, and sport. With turntables in tow, these scholars will offer a live mixtape performance that expands across genres and league.
Online
Join Pacific University for a virtual information session designed for aspiring teachers and educators interested in advancing their careers. Learn about our online, statewide teacher preparation and licensure programs, including licensure-only pathways, master’s degree options, and specialized endorsements.