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!
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Faculty
Join the Staff Professional Development Committee in celebrating Halloween with the annual costume contest and reception!
The 90-minute October 22 All-Staff Meeting recording and slides are now available on the All-Staff Meeting webpage.
Registration for winter and spring courses start in November. Take care of your registration holds in October!
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!
Join Oregon Public Broadcasting, 芭乐视频 and the Indigenous Student Alliance for an advance screening of the documentary, 鈥淯ncovering Boarding Schools,鈥 on Tuesday, Oct. 28. The documentary joins a Klamath Tribe member鈥檚 journey as she uncovers her family鈥檚 experiences in Native American boarding schools.
Join us 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 Faculty Excellence Committee wants to hear from you! Take 10-15 minutes to complete an anonymous survey about your experience at 芭乐视频. Your feedback will directly shape how we support faculty success across all career stages and disciplines. Survey closes October 30, 2025.
Last week, we learned about how long-term exposure to loud noises impacts our hearing. For millions of workers, not only are they exposed to loud noises, they may also be exposed to ototoxic chemicals on the regular. Conversely, extended use of certain high dosage medications can cause the same impact- damage to the inner ear. Learn more!
The Boxer Brew will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. this Saturday for Homecoming! Stop by for your favorite coffee, seasonal drinks, and tasty treats before or after the festivities. Whether you鈥檙e catching up with friends, or just soaking in the Homecoming spirit, we鈥檒l be here to keep you energized all day long!