“Grove” Summer
A “grove” summer is marked with blackberry stains. Empty streets. Fresh farmer’s market strawberries. The hum of worn bike tires. The sound of neighbor kids playing soccer just beyond the backyard, arguing in Spanish. When I tell people I spent … Continued
Let’s Talk About… the Student Counseling Center
Welcome (back) to Pacific! The Student Counseling Center (SCC) is committed to supporting Pacific students in reaching their academic potential by focusing on intellectual, emotional, social, and cultural development. We offer a variety of support services for students including crisis … Continued
Men and Women’s soccer early check in
A young Pacific University men’s soccer team looks to improve after a disappointing 2018 season. The Boxers finished last year with a 3-11-4 overall record and a 2-9-3 conference record, putting them ahead of only George Fox University. With seven … Continued
Boxer Football 2019-20
The Pacific University Football team was predicted to finish fourth in the Northwest Conference preseason poll behind Whitworth University, Linfield College and George Fox University. These predictions place the top four teams in the exact spots they finished last season. … Continued
Volleyball team prepares to meet high expectations
After a historic season last year, the Pacific University Volleyball team is ready to take it even further. The Boxers have been predicted to finish first in the Northwest Conference by a regional sports site that specializes in Division III … Continued
University prepares for administration changes to come
University President, Lesley Hallick, announced the future retirement of two university administrators on July 12. President Hallick congratulated Dr. Mark Ankeny, Pacific’s Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs and Dr. Anna Barr-Gillespie, as they “prepare to take the … Continued
Pharmacy grads tackle language barriers with app
Some Pacific University pharmacy students have been developing a project named “LitKit.” It is a mobile app that will have multiple uses for patients, pharmacists and healthcare providers alike. The task of creating this app was spearheaded by new graduate … Continued
Dear class of 2023, Here’s a little advice… With love, Pacific Upperclassmen
For those living on campus, everyone experiences that first night of dorm life. The clothes are hung and put away, the bed made, and photos of loved ones and home are tacked to walls. All belongings from a pre-college life … Continued
Hawaiian student shares thoughts on TMT & sacred land
Hawaiʻi has been dealing with a critical issue for several years now that deeply affects native Hawaiians and our culture. Sacred is not just some word we throw around. If something is sacred it means it must be protected and … Continued
New dining service makes debut
New pizza ovens. Seasonal menus. Fresh foods. Bon Appetit has brought in a whirlwind of change to Pacific University’s dining services. From completely renovating the cafeteria, to bringing in new cooking technologies, the staff for Pacific’s new dining service have … Continued
Campus Wellness leader transitions to new CGE role
Moving from one office to another on Pacific University’s campus often means a shift in the work one does. But for Kathleen Converse, moving from Pacific’s former Campus Wellness office to the head of its Center for Gender Equity (CGE) … Continued
#NeverAgain falls upon deaf ears across nation
On March 14, 2018, Pacific University participated in a national school walkout against gun violence. The walkout was also intended to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen students were … Continued