The five non-divisional restructuring committees are seeking final feedback on what was presented at yesterday's Town Hall meetings. Committees shared their ideas and data collected thus as they prepare to submit their proposals to the President's Council in early December. Feedback is requested by the end of business on Wednesday, November 12.
Announcements
Employees
As the days grow shorter, many of us are heading to and from work in the dark. Combined with fallen leaves and wet conditions, walkways and parking lots can become unexpectedly slippery.
All new fall students are invited (required for students in PACU 101) to attend student success week - featuring sessions around battling procrastination/burnout, creating community, building your career path, creating your experience as a learner (using AI effectively, building writing skills, and creating a study life), understanding financial aid, and more!
Last week, we sent out a call to our wider Pacific community, asking folks to join together and extend a safety net of support for those impacted by the federal food assistance crisis. There's still time to be part of this effort. Your generosity sends a message to every Pacific student: "You belong here. Your dreams matter. We've got your back." See how you can support students facing food insecurity today.
The four-semester Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc) Program here at Pacific University will begin its next cohort on January 5, 2026. This fully asynchronous, online program focuses on developing leadership and management skills for addressing challenges in healthcare and creating meaningful change in systems.
Faculty and staff at Pacific are invited to say hello to little baby goats at two upcoming events! The Student Counseling Center, in collaboration with a number of campus partners, is hosting recharge events featuring goats, therapy dogs, activities, giveaways, and treats.
The Jazz Band will perform under the direction of Dr. Abbie Brown on Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. in McCready Hall, Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center.
Sign up for an open enrollment webinar by Nonstop, or sign up for a one-on-one information session with one of our carriers: Nonstop, Regence, Kaiser or The Standard
Hey Boxers! Gear up for the final stretch of the semester by joining Outdoor Pursuits on the last trip of the year. Join us for some indoor climbing before the semester comes to a close.
The latest iteration of the university’s strategic plan, “Our Pacific: A University for Opportunity,” is now available for faculty and staff review. The current version adds key goals and tactics to the established themes and objectives. Feedback from this version, along with recommendations from our seven reorganization committees, will be incorporated over the coming weeks before the plan is shared with the Board of Trustees in December.