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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.

Did you know that there is a system in your inner ear that helps maintain your sense of balance? Learn more about the vestibular system!

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...

°ÅÀÖÊÓƵ is launching a new registration process for all university-affiliated social media accounts to help the university ensure legal compliance and to assess needs for training, support and infrastructure. All university-affiliated social media accounts must be registered here by Oct. 31.

Parking enforcement on 21st.

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.

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:

Temporary ADA access ramp for Marsh Hall to be installed on October 13th

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!