It may be November, but there's no better time to look back on and celebrate Halloween with our fluffy friends! Check out these cuties in costumes!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We understand that reduced or delayed SNAP benefits impact a significant number of our Pacific community members and we want you to know that your University is here for you and that we are committed to helping you bridge this gap.

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.

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.