GivingTuesday is Dec. 2, and marks the beginning of Pacific's biggest — and most important — giving season. This Giving Tuesday, every dollar you give goes directly to students through scholarships, emergency aid, wellness resources, and athletics. These programs provide support systems, community, and experiences that shape confident leaders. Mark your calendar for GivingTuesday and be a champion for student success!
The Pacific Symphonic Band will perform "Light and Song" with Dr. Abbie Brown conducting, on Saturday November 22 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.
The Pacific Philharmonic will perform under the baton of guest conductor Kevin Lafohn on Friday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.
Benefits Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 is open and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system.
It’s that time of year again for NHOH to host its annual Holiday Giving Tree project for members of the Western Farm Workers Association.
Pacific University Dance students in the Building Community Through Dance course are hosting a donation drive for Abby’s Closet, an organization that provides free formal wear to high school students.
The Standard Dental plan allows for out-of-network care. Be sure to ask your dentist if they accept The Standard Dental Insurance plan.
Benefits Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 is open and runs through Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system.
A new Credit Hour policy has been approved by the Provost and Faculty Senate and posted on our website for use by the Pacific University community. The policy codifies the definition of “credit hour” and is based on the historic Carnegie Unit and the Northwest Commission on College and Universities Credit Hour Policy.
Significant research and work have already been conducted by a Freedom of Expression Task Force, approved by the University Council in October of 2022. In May 2025, the University Council agreed to reestablish a new task force during the 2025-26 academic year to continue this work. The Provost, as chair of the University Council, is seeking nominations of faculty and staff to fill two faculty and two staff member positions. Given the scope of this project, the time commitment is estimated to be between 3-5 hours per month, but may vary depending on the progress of the work. We anticipate that the completion of this work will be spring of 2026. The nomination deadline is tomorrow, Nov. 7.
