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Restructuring across the institution is well underway. Academic Affairs created seven committees composed of administrators, faculty, and staff to lead some of this work. The groups have been working hard since April. We are extremely grateful for the dedicated work of these committees and the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and creativity they have demonstrated to develop proposals based on the charge and principles that have guided their work. Here are some next steps in the process...

Join us October 29, from 5-6 pm, 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 E-Verify website is currently offline and employers are unable to access or process E-Verify cases while the system is down. If you are responsible for completing I-9 verifications in your department, please keep record of the employees that you are needing to run the E-Verify for. Once the system is available, you will need to go back into the Pacific I-9 checklist to run the E-Verify for your employee. Employers must still complete Form I-9 no later than the third business day after an employee starts work for pay.

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.

Do you work with community partners? The Boxer Journey Restructure Workgroup is considering changes that would support sustainable, high-impact community partnerships. We're hosting a "Community Partner Insight Reception" on October 30th and hope you will share with any community contacts who might be interested in giving their feedback!

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ is committed to the safety, security, health, and well-being of our community. In compliance with federal regulations, the university publishes annual reports and notifications with important information for students, faculty, and staff.

If you have received an email from Human Resources asking to complete the required Universal Pass Program, please do so this week. Date extended to help us meet the required 75% minimum response rate. We only need two more percentage points for Hillsboro campus!

Please join us for a retirement party honoring Cindy Schuppert!

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.

Get you new 25-26 sticker for parking permits soon or risk receiving a citation.