Calling all Graduate & Professional Division staff & faculty: you're invited!

Are you ready to build connections & make a difference in our community? The Pacific University Work & Service Board connects students with impactful opportunities (both paid and volunteer). Spring semester events are starting to post now. Recent highlights include a paid opportunity with Metro, a summer fellowship, and multiple on- and off-campus volunteer opportunities!

Nominate your colleagues and community members for their service to Pacific University and our students. Awards recognizing faculty, staff, and community members will be presented during the annual University Honors & Awards Ceremony this May.

All students are invited to attend upcoming student forums to learn more about a potential merger between Pacific University and Willamette University. A graduated student forum will be held Feb. 10, and an undergraduate forum will be held Feb. 12.

Pacific's annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit is back! The 2026 event will take place on Saturday, March 7 and attendees will be able to choose a track (Collective Imagination, Practical Peace, Radical Empathy) or mix-and-match sessions. The event takes place on the Forest Grove campus and includes both breakfast and lunch. Learn more and nominate yourself or someone else today!

The Student Counseling Center and Pacific University Psychology Society (PUPS) are excited to offer a QPR suicide prevention training for the campus community. Come learn important skills and connect with other students who are interested in psychology!

Tatiana Piatanova has been at Pacific for over 10 years. Her work as a Sr. Instructional Designer involves working with both staff and faculty, which creates a well-rounded perspective. This is her 3rd term with Staff Senate. When you don't see her working, she is probably on the trails exploring the Pacific Northwest with her furry companion.

Last chance! Pacific University staff, faculty, and students don’t miss your exclusive early access to Nā Haumāna O Hawai‘i Lū‘au & Hō‘ike tickets. Submit the pre-sale request form now to purchase show tickets, with dinner options, before public sales open.

Opee is a 10-year-old acting like a puppy. You can find us often hiking and going to the beach to frolic. I could not wish for more for such a loyal, sweet, and gentle companion.

Need articles, books, DVDs, or something else for research or fun? Interlibrary Loan, through Pacific University Libraries, can help for free!