The seven restructuring committees continue to provide a summary of their work every other week. These documents can be accessed from the Transforming Our Pacific webpage and here as well.

The four-semester Doctor of Healthcare Science (DHSc) Program here at Pacific University is still accepting applications for the next cohort that will start classes on January 5, 2026. The 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 are invited to attend the annual Boxer Holiday Breakfast on December 10 in Hillsboro and December 12 in Forest Grove. Enjoy a tasty meal together, participate in themed team trivia, and don your favorite sweater or other festive wear! Don’t miss out on this end-of-year celebration! Read more for details and registration.

Your Forest Grove Campus will host this year's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 28! This wonderful community tradition, made possible through a partnership with the City of Forest Grove and the Forest Grove/Cornelius Chamber of Commerce, is a great way to bring our students, employees, and neighbors together.

The end of the semester can feel both exciting and exhausting. You may be wrapping up classes, getting ready for final exams, and looking forward to a break. However, for some even once that last exam is done, the stress may not fade away entirely. Winter break is often framed as a time for rest and recharge, but it can also bring its own stress and loneliness. Whether or not you are going home for the break, you will likely be balancing new dynamics in your family system, friendships, and relationships, and it is important that we find ways to manage stress and support meaningful connection during this time. 

The McCall Center for Civic Engagement is looking for speakers and workshop facilitators to participate in our Mach 7 Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit. The 2026 theme is "Cultivating Hope: Nurturing the Possibility of a Better We” and a $250 honorarium will be provided. If you have a workshop idea - or know someone who would be a good fit - let's talk!

Meet our next Staff Senator in this week's Senator Highlight!

There have been scam emails asking employees to set up a meeting about retirement or benefits. Please report as phishing.

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 deadline for submitting all Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) and Supplemental Pay Requests (SPRs) is Monday, December 8th.