Pacific University Outback: Program seeks student participation
Dramatic staff changes have left student leaders at Pacific Outback with a chance to switch up the norms. While at first the resignation of Chad Toomey was hard, staff at Outback have adjusted quickly to the increase in responsibility. “As … Continued
The Vagina Monologues: Performance enlightens audience
The Center for Gender Equality kicked off the semester by putting on “The Vagina Monologues,” an episodic play written by Eve Ensler that celebrates female sexuality in all of its complexity and mystery. The cast members performed real women’s stories … Continued
Gandhi’s “Lessons From My Grandfather”: University welcomes world activist
Pacific University’s Center for Peace and Spirituality will be hosting Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and world-renowned social activist, at 7 p.m. in the Stoller Centern on Feb. 28. In his “Lessons From My Grandfather” speech, Gandhi will chronicle … Continued
Upcoming years concern financial aid
On January 20, 2013, President Barack Obama was sworn in for another four-year term as the president of the United States. Being on a small, rural campus, it is hard to imagine how the next four years will affect college … Continued
Renovation plans center around sustainability
If you can picture a modern university with a new multiple story University Center, extended theatre for the performing arts and science buildings equipped with all the latest technology, you may see what the university is aiming for. With facilities … Continued
Student life revamps conduct policies
It’s late on a Saturday night, you return to your room and your roommate is passed out on a couch, head nearly inside a trashcan. They have obviously had too much to drink, but you figure they’re fine and head … Continued
Committee expresses goals to show compassion for staff
It can be difficult to chose the right birthday or thinking of you card for someone, well try doing that 502 times. T is how many cards the Staff Senate Caring Committee sent out last year. The Caring Committee does … Continued
Zipcars available on Pacific campus
One downside of attending college that many Pacific students can relate to: not having access to a car. Thanks to the recent debut of Zipcar on the Forest Grove campus, lack of transportation may no longer be an issue … Continued
Admissions seeks Pacesetters hosts
Pacesetters is unique to Pacific. It is the first opportunity that many prospective students have to step on campus and therefore, is crucial that these visitors “feel like Pacific is a place they belong” said assistant director of admissions … Continued
Outback looks to fill Toomey’s role
Not many universities have destinations within a reasonable distance of campus where students can hike, ski, snowboard, raft, kayak, mountain bike and more. But the very diverse Pacific Northwest is an ideal area for the Pacific Outback to exist, … Continued