“There’s a good variety this year,” said Center for Civic Engagement Director Stephanie Stokamer about Pacific’s annual Day of Service. According to Stokamer, that variety was thanks to student feedback about the event in years past. About 30 percent of … Continued
Spontaneity, adversity, and creativity are just three of the various words that can describe the annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival. Organized and run by volunteers at the Valley Art Association and Gallery, the festival has evolved from taking up two … Continued
The Tutoring and Learning Center focuses on implementing new programs, hiring more qualified tutors, and becoming a certified learning center to better meet the needs of students. Director of Student Academic Inclusion and Success, Yashica Island, said the center began … Continued
The Run/Walk for Sight has added many new events in response to the growing numbers of participants and supporters. A professional timing system, 10k run/walk and tot trot runs will be added to the 13th annual event. Manager of Academic … Continued
The idea of Mensch Festival was originally to have a mini Burning Man at Pacific. Students would have an assigned space and be able to do nearly whatever they wanted in that space, much like the controversial annual festival in … Continued
The Nation magazine’s Sports Editor Dave Zirin, will be coming to Pacific to talk to students about the ways in which politics shape both sports and our everyday lives. The annual “In Your Face” lecture series is hosted by Pacific … Continued
Two feet off the ground, sophomore Mitchell Gaylord presses heel to toe as he walks across the slackline. His focus is trained on the tree ahead and nothing else. Slacklining has been a norm on campus for the past few … Continued
Outback hosted the first annual Block Party on Sept. 3 to promote services offered by Outback and to encourage people to get active in the outdoors. The Block Party featured live music, rock walls, various games and activities, food and … Continued
May 7-11 Big Sky College Track Championships May 16 Northwest League Baseball Tournament May 20 Associated Oregon Loggers May 22 Rotary Steak Feed May 23-26 Music in May May 28-31 Oregon Child Dev. Meeting June 1 Slagle Wedding June 8 … Continued
Pacific University is offering a wide range of travel courses for students in the winter 2014. Students will have the chance to travel to places such as Trinidad, England and Costa Rica. Students will be able to take the study … Continued
The MPR was overflowing with the smell of yakisoba noodles, the sounds of large drums and students immersed in another culture for Pacific’s Japan Day on May 2. Those who attended were entertained with several different kinds of traditional Japanese … Continued
As Spring transitions into summer, students may be wondering what local employment and internship opportunities are available on campus. Melissa Vieira, Internship Coordinator at the Development Center, offers helpful advice for students seeking summer employment. “Getting a job is much … Continued