Teach for America seeks help at Pacific

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The fact that you’re even reading this article is incredible. The ability to comprehend any of this comes from years of learning vocabulary and grammar; even when it became dull and repetitious, the mind spends about two decades becoming stronger … Continued

New business course travels overseas

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Pacific is offering a business administration course in spring 2013 that will give students a short-term study abroad opportunity to China.  The four-credit course is broken down into two sections, the first being 255-01: Doing Business in China, which has … Continued

Shelter reaches out for student help

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Busy class schedules and being involved in extracurricular activities keeps many students on campus from reaching out into the community and giving back. Becca McDonell is an exception. For the last three years, McDonell has worked at the local severe … Continued

CPS alerts campus of trespassers

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A suspicious trespasser, a man threatening assaults on women and a stun gun have kept Campus Public Safety busy this past month. In light of these situations, CPS’s process for sharing critical information to the Pacific community is being seriously … Continued

Mayor encourages community involvement

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The heart and soul of small communities, such as Forest Grove, resides in its local boards, committees and commissions. These groups consist of decision makers set on making life better for all ages in the community. Since so many of … Continued

Sustainability efforts apparent in ratings

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Pacific is one of only a handful of universities across the country with an official sustainability rating. Earlier this year in February, Pacific received a Bronze Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability … Continued

New dean admires diversity on Pacific campus

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The new dean for Pacific University’s School of Professional Psychology is Christiane Brems. Brems was born and raised in Germany and came to the United States when she was 19 to pursue adventure and education. Prior to living in Alaska, … Continued

New 3D vision center first of its kind

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Pacific University’s optometry program has been working hard to find ways to expand and created better environment for its students. That is why Pacific made the leap to build the first ever 3D vision-testing center. The center is a room … Continued

Student Senate meetings discuss change

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Pacific’s student body has the chance to express their opinions and concerns about changes happening within their community, but students would have to attend the Student Senate general meetings. The Student Senate host an open forum meeting at 5 p.m. … Continued

Study abroad emphasizes preparation

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Like many opportunities at Pacific, studying abroad is definitely one that should be taken advantage of. Studying abroad is a personally enriching experience, where students can gain self-confidence, international communication skills and language skills. It is also a potential way … Continued

New TLC director up for challenge

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After multiple faculty members achieved the task of bringing all Pacific tutoring institutions into one location, the next goal was to find a director that would allow the Tutoring and Learning Center to achieve its multiple goals. The new Director … Continued