The Cawein Gallery is excited to announce mia ide's art show: Boxed Woman. The opening reception is October 16th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The will be a performance by a Japanese Tea Master at 5:30 pm, and an artist talk at 6:00 pm. The show runs from October 16th to November 16th Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm daily.
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Are you passionate about the Pacific University community and enjoy connecting with others? Nominate yourself (or a colleague) to join the Pacific University Staff Senate or a University Standing Committee!
Annual Campus Safety, Security, and Substance Use Notifications
Join us for an evening of connection and inspiration at the CETCI Teaching & Learning Lightning Rounds event on Wednesday, September 30, from 5:00 - 6:15 pm in the Tran Library. Four faculty innovators will share micro-presentations about techniques and strategies that have engaged their learners and invigorated their teaching practice. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/2uaj7wek
Save the date to join us to welcome back alumni, greet families, and celebrate with other staff/faculty and current students Oct. 16-18.
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We hope to see you on Friday, Sept. 25, at 3 p.m. for this year's State of the University! Join President Jenny Coyle in McCready Hall or via Zoom for an employee-focused university update. This year’s update will focus on Pacific’s strategic plan, along with updates on the planned merger with Willamette University. A reception will follow with snacks, selfies with Boxer, and an opportunity to drop off donations for our campus pantries.
Join us for the 62nd Annual Forest Grove Corn Roast on Saturday, September 19, and get involved in one of the community’s biggest events of the year! Volunteers can choose from a variety of roles and shifts between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on College Way, making it a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with the Forest Grove community, and volunteer with friends, roommates, teammates, or club members.
College Way and 21st Avenue will be closed beginning at 8 p.m. on Friday, September 18, through 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for the annual Forest Grove Corn Roast. Pacific students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra time for parking and travel around campus during this community celebration.
Faculty and staff are required to complete annual Sexual Harassment Prevention Training through Vector Solutions LMS. This training will take approximately 30 minutes and provide essential information to help our campus community understand, prevent, and appropriately respond to sexual misconduct.