You can expect to learn about foundational mindful practices, practice new exercises with support, and explore a variety of different coping strategies. You'll leave with actionable tips of coping, getting you ready to navigate this semester!
Announcements
Graduate Students
Have a friend who might like some time in front of a light therapy lamp? Feeling some winter blues?
The Student Counseling Center is offering two opportunities to visit the brand new Vanders Nook, get cozy, and explore coping with winter weather. Changes in the weather and light can have a notable impact on mental health, so the SCC in encouraging you to visit this comfy cave to explore Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) and learn about ways to manage its impacts.
We are excited to invite you to the next session of the CETCI After-Hours Pedagogy Series. On Wednesday, February 18th, from 5-6 pm, Criminal Justice, Law, & Society professor Aimee Wodda will be speaking about how she combines technology and community to create authentic, engaging learning experiences for her students. The session will be held in the Tran Library on the Forest Grove campus, and you can register here: .
The Student Accounts office is happy to announce we are going paperless. Starting Fall 2026 all refunds and statements will be issued electronically. Make sure you are signed up for Direct Deposit and know how to view your statements online!
From February 9–27, load up on Boxer Bucks and receive a 10% bonus! It’s an easy way to stretch your dining dollars this spring!
Youth aged 6-13 are invited to learn and play with female student-athletes at this FREE event in the Stoller Center. Come learn a new skill or play what you already love! All participants will receive a free t-shirt and tickets to the women's basketball game at 3:00pm. Pacific JV softball will also be playing at noon and 2:00pm.
Don’t forget to register your social accounts! If you have already registered a university-affiliated social media account this academic year, but have not responded to the additional questions via email, please do so to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts — including platforms like TikTok — must be registered.
Are you ready to build connections & make a difference in our community? The °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Work & Service Board connects students with impactful opportunities (both paid and volunteer). Spring semester events are starting to post now. Recent highlights include a paid opportunity with Metro, a summer fellowship, and multiple on- and off-campus volunteer opportunities!
Pacific's annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit is back! The 2026 event will take place on Saturday, March 7 and attendees will be able to choose a track (Collective Imagination, Practical Peace, Radical Empathy) or mix-and-match sessions. The event takes place on the Forest Grove campus and includes both breakfast and lunch. Learn more and nominate yourself or someone else today!
All students are invited to attend upcoming student forums to learn more about a potential merger between °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ and Willamette University. A graduated student forum will be held Feb. 10, and an undergraduate forum will be held Feb. 12.