A new major has been announced for those Pacific students interested in tackling issues of crime, justice and social policy. Starting in Fall 2015, the university is offering the Criminal Justice, Law and Society major. “For years now, we’ve had … Continued
After a rocky start, Food Service Director Sam Currie and the dining staff have worked their way into students’ hearts and, finally, their stomachs. When Currie and the new Aramark team inherited dining services the University Center was still inaccessible, … Continued
“In an effort to increase funding for student scholarships, Pacific revamped a campaign targeted at raising money for student scholarships,” President Lesley Hallick said at a forum on Feb. 25. The forum, “Coffee with the President,” is part of a … Continued
In Guatemala, an 80-year-old woman received cataract surgery, transforming her visual world. Her newfound sight prolonged her life and allowed her to continue living a fulfilling life. An elderly man would mistake his grandchildren playing on the ground for their … Continued
“Seniors should get comfortable with being uncomfortable,” were the words of advice for life after graduation from Career Development Center Director Brian O’Driscoll. The countdown to graduation is in full effect and he highly recommends seniors to utilize every opportunity … Continued
Those looking for a local way to help people and communities ravaged by the Ebola virus may be interested in a project started by Pacific Art Professor Doug Anderson. The Ebola Domino Project was conceived by Anderson. As the disease … Continued
Pacific University is saying goodbye to a key member of the financial aid office this semester, Director of Financial Aid Mike Johnson. Johnson has worked at Pacific for fifteen of the past nineteen years, starting his first term of employment … Continued
When talking to students with mobility issues about the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, ADA, on the Pacific Force Grove campus there was some uncertainty as to whether the mobility issue is temporary or long-standing. Students who have dealt with … Continued
In an era when many online services are given free of charge, the Tom McCall Center for Policy Innovation invites students, faculty and staff to think critically about the way in which online collection of user information impacts society. On … Continued
Adding some cultural diversity to their voices, the Pacific Chamber Singers, led by Coral and Vocal Director Scott Tuomi, went to Taiwan over Winter Break. The singers spent 10 days out of the country for a concert tour where they … Continued
“Is it time to throw the term feminism out the window?” asked junior Jennifer Casas to a panel of students and professors. The panel looked nervously to each other as history professor Martha Rampton tentatively approached the microphone and replied, … Continued
A kindergartener uses a digital microscope to reveal a spider web up close, while another focuses in on the wings of a butterfly. The wireless microscope digitally records the findings to be displayed on a tablet for everyone to see. … Continued