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Stop by the UC this fall to meet Pacific’s new Dining Management Team — your chance to connect, ask questions, and get to know the people behind your dining experience!

Join the Staff Professional Development Committee in celebrating Halloween with the annual costume contest and reception!

Significant research and work have already been conducted by a Freedom of Expression Task Force, approved by the University Council in October of 2022. In May 2025, the University Council agreed to reestablish a new task force during the 2025-26 academic year to continue this work. The Provost, as chair of the University Council, is seeking nominations of faculty and staff to fill two faculty member positions and two staff member positions. Given the scope of this project, the time commitment is estimated to be between 3-5 hours per month, but may vary depending on the progress of the work. We anticipate that the completion of this work will be spring of 2026.

Students planning to graduate by spring 2026 can apply to graduate in BoxerOnline.pacificu.edu today! Priority Deadline is January 15th. When meeting with your advisor to plan winter/spring courses confirm your boxeronline progress tab looks completed or fully planned.

Pacific's Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast at the All-Staff Meeting on Wed, October 22. Arrive any time after 8:30 a.m. for breakfast; the meeting starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. The meeting will be held on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses and on Zoom. Staff are welcome to get a professional headshot taken following the meeting by MarCom staff on the Forest Grove campus. Registration for breakfast is required.

Winter and Spring Registration, starts November 3rd. Academic advisors, please invite your advisees to their advising cycle meetings in Oct.

Join us Wednesday, October 29 from 5-6 pm in the Tran Library for an inspiring and interactive conversation with School of Learning and Teaching professor, Mark Szymanski. Mark will share simple strategies for incorporating mindfulness practices for you and your students in your classroom, even if you don't consider yourself a mindfulness "expert". Register here:

The °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ Choral Area will present a vibrant and exciting Collage Concert on Friday, October 17 in McCready Hall. The Chamber Singers and Concert Choir will perform a diverse program featuring works by Tracy Wong, Heinrich Herzogenberg, Ruthie Foster, Johann Michael Haydn, Sarah Quartel and many more!

Tickets are FREE for Faculty/Staff and Pacific Students!

NHOH Kanikapila Workshop: Musical Jam Session

As part of Pacific Athletics' partnership with Nike and BSN Sports, all Pacific "Friends and Family" are able to participate in the VIP Appreciation Event through October 17th.