Board of Trustee member Patrick Clark has been highly involved with Pacific University since he was a freshman undergraduate student in 1988 and has been a member of the Board of Trustees for 10 years. Originally from Astoria, Ore., Clark … Continued
Head athletic trainer Eric Pitkanen was named a Newsmaker of the Year by KATU television and the Royal Rosarians in honor of his heroic efforts as a first responder during a Las Vegas crash in December. Pitkanen was in Las … Continued
After several months of considering where to cut costs and different ways to increase revenue, budget the university’s for the 2016-17 academic year has been set at $118 million. Tuition, fees, salaries and everything else that goes into the budget have also been fixed. President … Continued
The third annual ceremony of arts and celebration, Sera delle Arti, will take place Friday, April 22 in the Multipurpose Room. The event is being hosted by the Drama club and will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sera … Continued
~Gabrielle Glaser Members of Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) lined the University Center March 15 in honor of Boxer Giving Day. STAT members and University Advancement decorated the UC with balloons and gave students doughnuts and a chance to participate … Continued
In 2015 the Faculty Assessment Committee did an in depth assessment of focal studies which involved faculty, students and a focus group of students wrote essays about the connections they make between their focal study courses to exemplify the proficiency … Continued
Three students have been invited to travel to Boston this summer to attend the American Society of Microbiology Microbe Conference, which will take place June 16 to June 20, and present on their senior project research. Seniors Ben Weeder, Kaela … Continued
Professor of Social Work Jessica Ritter has testified on behalf of organizations at the Oregon State Senate, written her own textbooks and has inspired her students for the past ten years of being a professor at Pacific University. Ritter recently … Continued
Although Pandora does not offer “Songwriter Jangle Folk Rock” as a music genre, that is just how the Pacific-born band, The Tara Novellas, describes itself. They are a unique band with a unique sound that merits its own unique genre. … Continued
A reimagined studio art program with a focus on versatility and relevancy to liberal arts students has been officially approved and will start in the fall of 2016. Art Department Chair Doug Anderson and professor Terry O’Day, along with the … Continued
Pacific University and the Athletic Department are currently discussing a renovation and add-on to the Stoller Center. Although the discussion is in the beginning stages, the university has reached out to architects to get estimates and ideas on how to … Continued
There are two common perceptions of the police force in this country. One idea paints police officers as heroes, always there to watch out for the people and protect them from harm. The other perception, the one growing more and … Continued