Join us Wednesday, October 29 from 5-6 pm in the Tran Library for an inspiring and interactive conversation with School of Learning and Teaching professor, Mark Szymanski. Mark will share simple strategies for incorporating mindfulness practices for you and your students in your classroom, even if you don't consider yourself a mindfulness "expert". Register here: https://pacificu.libcal.com/event/15369013
NHOH Kanikapila Workshop: Musical Jam Session
The Pacific University Choral Area will present a vibrant and exciting Collage Concert on Friday, October 17 in McCready Hall. The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a diverse program featuring works by Tracy Wong, Heinrich Herzogenberg, Ruthie Foster, Johann Michael Haydn, Sarah Quartel and many more!
Tickets are FREE for Faculty/Staff and Pacific Students!
Did you know that you can brand your Zoom waiting room? Zoom now allows you to upload a video or image that people will see while in your waiting room before a meeting! Show off your Pacific pride with new branded resources for Zoom!
Did you know that Pacific's Finders Keepers Free Store isn't just for students? We welcome faculty and staff to stop by anytime - and we guarantee you'll find something you love when you do. We stock everything from clothing (including Pacific branded items) to school supplies, kitchen supplies, books, crafts, office decor, and more. Come check us out!
Staff Senate is excited to launch Staff Senate Highlights! A Staff Senator or a Staff Pet will get highlighted frequently in the e-news! Want to be included?? Keep reading!
The E-Verify website is currently offline and employers are unable to access or process E-Verify cases while the system is down. If you are responsible for completing I-9 verifications in your department, please keep record of the employees that you are needing to run the E-Verify for. Once the system is available, you will need to go back into the Pacific I-9 checklist to run the E-Verify for your employee. Employers must still complete Form I-9 no later than the third business day after an employee starts work for pay.
Did you know that there is a system in your inner ear that helps maintain your sense of balance? Learn more about the vestibular system!
Restructuring across the institution is well underway. Academic Affairs created seven committees composed of administrators, faculty, and staff to lead some of this work. The groups have been working hard since April. We are extremely grateful for the dedicated work of these committees and the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and creativity they have demonstrated to develop proposals based on the charge and principles that have guided their work. Here are some next steps in the process...
Pacific University is launching a new registration process for all university-affiliated social media accounts to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts must be registered here by Oct. 31.
