You are invited to an online update by the five non-divisional restructuring committees (Student Academic Achievement Committee, Boxer Journey Committee, Interprofessional/Interdisciplinary Journey Committee, Faculty Excellence, and Staff Excellence) on November 5. These committees will share their ideas and collect additional feedback from employees. There are two sessions to choose from. Please register to receive the Zoom link.
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What books get banned and why? Come find out at "Banned Book Bingo" on Thursday, October 30th. Hosted by the English Club and McCall Center for Civic Engagement, this interactive game comes with banned book prizes - hit BINGO and choose the book of your choice!
Meet our second Staff Senator of the Senator Highlight that we're featuring weekly in the employee e-news!
The annual sexual misconduct prevention training has now been launched. Look out for email reminders from Vector Solutions LMS.
Meet five beautiful Schnauzers: Fozzie, Sharky, Freal, Bliss, and Coco!
Looking for spring or summer interships or employment after graduation? Portland State University is having their Fall Career Fair next Monday, October 27th from 11am-3pm. Portland State's Employer Relations Manager welcomes our students that are looking for a spring/summer internship or employment after graduation.
Benefits Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 will begin on Monday November 3, and end on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system. Our Dental and disability plans have changed, so elections MUST be made this year in Paycom.
There are connections between democracy and every single field of study at Pacific. Your major is on the ballot, and your voice is critical. Stop by the UC from 12:00pm-1:30pm on Wednesday, November 29 to learn how your major impacts (and is impacted by) elected officials and public policy. Ballots for the November 4 election are already in the mail - now is the time to make a plan to vote, and we can help!
Join the Staff Professional Development Committee in celebrating Halloween with the annual costume contest and reception!
Registration for winter and spring courses start in November. Take care of your registration holds in October!