The itinerary for Pacific’s 2012 homecoming celebration both welcomes the newcomers and commemorates the old on campus. One of the oldest members of Pacific University, Carnegie Hall, adds its centennial celebration to the weekend’s festivities. After spending more than half … Continued
The Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center received a grant for $100,000 for their new Cornelius Wellness Center last Tuesday, Sept. 18 from the Safeway Foundation. The check signing took place at the Forest Grove Safeway. Employees and CEO of Virginia … Continued
When walking by the hand-crafted Boxer in the middle of Vandervelden, you never think of who might have made it possible for the Boxer to even be there. Kathryn Faulk, the newest faculty member in the Exercise Science Department made … Continued
A true man of many talents, Jules Boykoff is hard at work writing a duo of books involving dissent revolving around the Olympic Games. The Politics and Government professor spent three months in Spain studying and five months in London … Continued
Transfer students from Hawaii community colleges have been given a new opportunity that brings them one step closer to completing Pacific’s core requirements after a new proposal was approved by the College of Arts and Sciences on Aug. 30. According … Continued
“College Spirit” is returning to campus piece by piece. Previously known as “College Spirit” to generations of alums, Boxer and the return of its tail sparked new interest in Pacific University’s mascot. “I think the authenticity of the Boxer and … Continued
The new Dean for the College of Arts and Sciences Lisa Carstens is hopeful to support Pacific as she settles into her new role. “In the same way a student’s education isn’t just the major you’re in, not just this … Continued
When listing several other university values on their website, Pacific states that outsiders are drawn to the campus for its “emphasis on public service.” This year, that emphasis will continue to be shown with the first ever Pacific Day of … Continued
Pacific University is putting on the 12th annual Run Walk 4 Sight, scheduled for Sept. 15. The fundraiser is sponsored by the Forest Grove Lions Club, which helps optometry students on campus as well as community members who need assistance … Continued
Delays in acquiring city permits prevented Facilities Management from moving to a new location over the summer. Pacific purchased three properties on Sunset Drive early in 2012 and two adjacent lots were slated to become the new home of facilities, … Continued
Latinos and Hispanics in Oregon, specifically Washington County, have since been viewed as minorities and immigrants. The Hispanic Heritage and Activism Forum is designed to change this viewpoint by reforming the assumptions about the Hispanic and Latino population of Washington … Continued
This year will be the first in which Pacific students can receive tutoring for all subject areas in one place on campus. The location is called the Tutoring and Learning Center and can be found in Scott Hall. The idea … Continued