Pacific University staff are invited to Boxer Field Day 2026, on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, on the Forest Grove Campus.
Staff Senate truly appreciates all that you invest in our students and we want to take this day to thank you for your service, intentionality, and care. Boxer Field Day is a day filled with motivational, team-oriented activities, chances to make new connections and get to know colleagues better, and opportunities to refresh! All while having lots of fun along the way.

The University Diversity Committee (UDC) is a collaborative of staff, faculty, administrators, and students that advise the University Council on matters related to equity and diversity to advance the university’s mission and vision.

A rapid-fire format provides the opportunity for each resident to deliver a 30-minute discussion on topics that may include cornea and contact lenses, geriatric optometry, ocular disease, pediatric optometry, primary eye care, refractive and ocular surgery, refractive and surgical co-management or vision therapy and rehabilitation.

The Staff Senate invites staff members to its monthly meetings. The Staff Senate maintains an open-door policy and all staff members are welcome to attend.

All University offices are closed and no classes will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

The June Commencement ceremony is the culmination of years of academic work for Pacific University graduate programs. We are proud to celebrate in-person the achievement of our graduating students.

All University offices are closed and no classes will be held on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.

Join Pacific University College of Optometry in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, for our annual summer continuing education conference, July 15–19, 2026. Now in its third decade, this long-standing tradition brings together leading optometric experts and practitioners for up to 20 hours of COPE-accredited continuing education. Attend in person or join virtually

All are welcome to join the Alumni Association for this meaningful time of reflection. Held quarterly, the Remembrance Ceremony memorializes individuals who have died in the previous three months.

The August Commencement ceremony is the culmination of years of academic and clinical work for Pacific University graduate and professional programs. We are proud to celebrate in-person the achievements of our graduating students.