Freshmen returned to campus for an in-person orientation Aug. 26-30 after a year of online and hybrid learning. At the orientation, there were various required activities, as well as more informational and getting-to-know-you events.
Club fair took place on Friday, Sep. 10 and gave students the opportunity to connect with other peers outside of their regular classes. There was a more palpable feeling of community this year versus the virtual club fair last year.
With COVID mandates fluctuating throughout the year and the rise in vaccinations all over the country, universities are starting to open up again and Pacific University is no exception. With schools returning back to “normal”, in-person classes, orientation, and other campus events have opened for students, namely freshmen, to finally gain their college experience
Pacific University Outdoor Pursuits is planning several upcoming trips for students. Staff Development Coordinator and Outdoor Pursuits Instructor Alex Hays encourages students of all experience levels to come out and sign up for different activities.
Since the return of mask mandates in Oregon, many Pacific University students have wondered whether more restrictions will be implemented. Pacific plans to require vaccinations for guests on campus during events or visits. However, Sarah Phillips, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, assures that guest policies have been loosened since last year.
Pacific University Drama Club presented the Sera Delle Arti display on Friday, April 30 at 7 pm. The showcase displayed art from various genres created by members of the Pacific community.
Pacific is offering summer classes for students who want to get ahead of their credit requirements or want to graduate earlier.
Sophomore Makenna Sawyer joined the Stand-Up Paddleboard Series, hosted by Outdoor Pursuits on April 18 at Hagg Lake, which allowed her to embrace the warm weather, test her balance, and get away from the stress of the semester.
On this week’s Index Staff Playlist, the Index staff share songs from artists that explore gender, sexuality, and what it means to be part of the LGBT+ community.
April is sexual assault awareness month. For many, this is an emotional rollercoaster of rage, sadness, hopelessness, fear, happiness, strength, and pride. For me, it is a time of numbness and regret, a time of reflection and self-assurance.
On Friday, April 17, the Cooking with a Boxer series partnered with Pacific’s Filipino Culture Club to host their second monthly cooking competition over Zoom.
On Friday, April 10, Pacific’s Center for Gender Equity hosted a socially distanced version of their annual drag show starring Portland-based drag queen group Poison Waters and Friends in Taylor-Meade Auditorium. The show was organized by Pacific’s Center for Gender … Continued