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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.

NHOH Oli (Hawaiian Chanting) Workshop

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:

NHOH Kanikapila Workshop: Musical Jam Session

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!

Did you know that you can brand your Zoom waiting room? Zoom now allows you to upload a video or image that people will see while in your waiting room before a meeting! Show off your Pacific pride with new branded resources for Zoom!

Did you know that Pacific's Finders Keepers Free Store isn't just for students? We welcome faculty and staff to stop by anytime - and we guarantee you'll find something you love when you do. We stock everything from clothing (including Pacific branded items) to school supplies, kitchen supplies, books, crafts, office decor, and more. Come check us out!

Staff Senate is excited to launch Staff Senate Highlights! A Staff Senator or a Staff Pet will get highlighted frequently in the e-news! Want to be included?? Keep reading!

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.