On May 1st at 7:30 pm on the stage of McCready Hall at the Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center at Pacific University, the Pacific University Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Dijana Ihas, will present an exciting program of works by Béla Bartók, Maurice Ravel, Joseph Haydn, and Franz Schubert.
On April 18th at 7:30pm the Pacific Choirs unite for their Spring Concert to present Elaine Hagenberg’s large work Illuminare with chamber orchestra.
The 2026 Grey Gowns have been selected!
The Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast along with donuts at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed, April 15. Join your colleagues and arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast, coffee, and donuts. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held in person on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and on Zoom. Registration for breakfast is required.
We recognize that our staff community is navigating a time of significant transition at the university. We want every employee interested in joining the Staff Senate to be able to run for office while knowing that some of our colleagues need time and space right now to focus on next steps.. For that reason, we are extending our timeline for Staff Senate elections until Friday, April 17. If you are interested in serving on the Staff Senate, please nominate yourself or a peer.
Over 40 staff have signed up to work at the May 16 Commencement Ceremonies, but 10 more are needed. Consider joining the event staff team to celebrate our graduates by greeting guests, assisting with student line-up, driving golf carts, and performing countless other tasks at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Learn more and sign up today.
Join us for Spring Recharge, a special event just for Pacific students designed to help you relax, refresh, and find some joy. Come cuddle with adorable baby goats. It's the perfect opportunity to clear your mind and enjoy some wholesome animal interaction.
Friday, 4/3 from 11-1 at the UC!
The bands will each perform a concert in April. The Symphonic Band will present their spring concert titled "The Suite Life" on Friday April 3rd while the Jazz Band will present Jazz Nite on Friday, April 17th.
The Student Counseling Center, Mental Health Promotion Working Group, and Assistant Director of Student Wellbeing are excited to share about a new training resource for the Pacific campus community.
Pacific University Merchandise is now available at the Hillsboro Market
