Filtration systems to improve taste
The main purposes of the water filters installed with filling stations around campus last semester are sustainability and flavor, according to Director of University Relations Joe Lang. In the fall semester of 2011, Biology Professor Deke Gundersen and his Introduction … Continued
Student insurance raises questions
Former student Ranee Solmonsson left Pacific University after a billing statement with a $115 health insurance charge was mailed to her in December. Being a non-degree-seeking student, Solomonsson felt there was no need for the charge. After contacting the Business … Continued
Mathematics alum lands teaching job
Alumni Dale Blem is an example of how Pacific’s education program along with campus opportunities allow students to find fulfilling careers after graduation. Blem graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s in mathematics. He was a substitute teacher for a year … Continued
NOOKs come to Pacific’s Barnes & Noble store
The NOOK is now available for purchase at the Pacific University Bookstore. This is the first time any type of e-reader has been for sale at the university’s Barnes & Noble store. “Many members of the campus and Forest Grove … Continued
Pacific buys property: land will be future home of facilities
Pacific University recently expanded its land ownership by purchasing three properties on Sunset Drive. These properties, located at address 2342, 2352 and 2410, were short-sale homes acquired by the university at reduced cost. According to Vice President of Finance Mike … Continued
Forbes ranks Pacific profs as 14th best nationwide
Pacific was ranked among the top 25 schools for best professors by Forbes magazine. Out of 650 schools represented, Pacific placed 14 by statistics compiled for the national magazine’s 2011 rankings by RateMyProfessors.com The website gathered voluntary reviews from students, … Continued
HPC to hold conference about elderly care today
The 2nd annual Caring for Frail Elders conference is coming soon to the Pacific Health Professions campus March 3. Two speakers with first-hand knowledge are set to speak at the conference. Professor of the Department of Human Development at Washington … Continued
Silk Road adds new literary section: new edition of magazine available later this month
Pacific University’s literary magazine “Silk Road” will release a new issue this month with the usual inclusions of fiction, creative nonfiction and poetry, but with the addition of the first chapters of several books. This is the first issue the … Continued
Boxer Docs Column
It was a dark and stormy night…followed by a dark and stormy morning, a dark and stormy afternoon and another dark and stormy evening. Hey everyone, it’s late winter in Western Oregon! If you’re like me, your alarm goes off … Continued
Opportunities outside class create careers
Opportunities abound at Pacific for students to explore issues, ideas and meet people from a wide variety of fields. There are presentations, movies, conferences, community discussions, guest speakers and more taking place every week on campus. So why should you … Continued
From the 808 to the 503
Last Wednesday, the College of Arts and Sciences Student Senate hosted an open forum that was well-attended by those interested in discussing the topic at hand: tobacco usage on campus. It was quite the heated affair and although great points … Continued
Students’ career preparation starts now
As a Pacific graduate and Director of the Career Development Center, I know the pressures students feel to engage in academics, extra-curricular, athletics, community building and so forth, while also taking steps to launch a successful career and life after … Continued