Sex toys is not commonly thought of as a topic for table talk, but during the lunch hour Nov. 19, the Center for Gender Equity once again pushed the envelope to bring the discussion “Let’s Talk About Sex…Toys” to students. … Continued
There are many fun holi- day activities in the Portland area this December. Many students and professors have events that they go to every year and would like to discover even more fun, festive things to do during winter break. … Continued
The versatility, growth and new opportunities that have been present- ed to Pacific’s music program is some- thing that leaves professor Michael Burch-Pesses with a hopeful outlook for the future. “When I arrived at Pacific in 1995 I had 17 … Continued
A new class has been started at Pacific University and it’s creating a lot of buzz. Presented by the gender and sexuality studies department, GSS 355, or using multimedia for sexual health promotion, the goal is to educate students about … Continued
A high number of students experience burnout, long-term exhaustion and diminished interest in work at some point in their college careers. Psychology professor Dawn Salgado is now offering a positive psychology course that not only teaches students how to manage … Continued
Professor Amanda Stead received the 2013 Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching by the Oregon Speech-Language-Hearing Association. “I was always drawn to work with people,” said Stead when asked about her work. “So language and communication seemed like a … Continued
Some students come to Pacific with a love for cooking and the Cooking at College program would like to help facilitate that passion. By collecting cooking supplies and hosting cooking events, the founders of the Cooking at College program are … Continued
A free workshop offering tools and tips to save 50 percent on energy bills and cut people’s carbon footprint in half without sacrificing comfort or convenience will be held Nov. 16. Junior Marcia Wilcox will be teaching inexpensive energy saving … Continued
The 11th annual Choreographer’s Concert, put on by the dance company and other student choreographers, will be very diverse this year. Director of the dance department, Jennifer Camp, said each year, the shows are new and exciting. The dance department … Continued
Coming to Pacific Thursday Oct. 31 will be a coordinator from the JET program, or the Japan Exchange and Teaching program. Representative Matthew Turner, will be on campus to explain the application process and what the program is about. The … Continued
Established installation artist Horatio Hung-Yan Law was chosen as the featured artist for October to conduct a workshop and produce a collaboration piece with selected art students. Yan Law collaborated with students from four art classes to create an art … Continued
“Wise conduct is the key to happiness.” These words echoed throughout Tom Miles Theater during the weekend of October 25-October 27, bringing “The Burial at Thebes,” to a sorrowful, insightful ending at each performance. The play’s cast and director agreed … Continued