Sustainability committees works to track Pacific’s green status
Sustainability is one of the five values included in Pacific’s Vision 2020, a set of priorities for the university determined by President Lesley Hallick and the Board of Trustees. However, translating a broad vision like sustainability into realistic goals requires … Continued
UIS works wonders behind the scenes
“Why isn’t BoxerSecure working?” “How do I connect to the network printers?” “What does this button on my laptop do?” I hear these questions and countless others on a daily basis. We live in an era where technology evolves faster … Continued
The Petri Dish: DNA to the future
Since its inception in the early 1990s, the National DNA Index System, more commonly known in law enforcement as the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), has drawn praise and criticism from many in the United States. Op/Ed contributor Michael Seringhaus … Continued
Career Center helps with grad school applications
Graduate school application deadlines are becoming stress inducers for seniors but the Career Development Center offers a variety of services to help students with the process. According to the Associate Director of the Career Development Center June Dressler, it is … Continued
Index receives commendation from ‘Oregonian’ before administration
For those that didn’t catch the link on Facebook or the News at Pacific story on the university website, The Pacific Index was recognized by The Oregonian for our new website, www.pacindex.com. The new website was designed to represent the … Continued
Gossip, trash-talking too juvenile for college; take the initiative instead
A recent acquaintance of mine came up to me and asked out of the blue, “Is it true that you’re dating that guy on the first floor of Clark?” Okay, first, a bit taken back. Why is this pretty much … Continued
McCall center set to open spring 2011
After a four year absence from Pacific, the political engagement once fostered by the Tom McCall forum will return in the form of a Tom McCall Center. The Center is planning its first event for spring of 2011. Politics and … Continued
Diabetes clinic streamlines treatment
Most people already know that diabetes forces people to adjust their eating habits. But how many know that on top of the high blood pressure and possible symptoms of increased hunger and thirst, diabetes can also lead to blindness? According … Continued
Transition to 4 credits leaves some students overloaded
With the transition from a three credit system to a four credit system complete, some students have been forced to overload their credit hours in order to satisfy their required courses. Students who entered Pacific under the three credit system … Continued
Homecoming a success, faculty and staff prepare for next year
More than 1,000 Pacific alumni, friends, faculty, staff, students and parents came out to make the first Homecoming since 2000 and Family weekend a success. A year of planning, dedicated staff and many volunteers helped the weekend’s events run smoothly. … Continued
“Savage” columnist to talk relationships
Dan Savage, author, activist, creator and writer of the internationally syndicated column “Savage Love” will be visiting the Pacific University Forest Grove campus on Tuesday, Nov. 4. During his visit he will be presenting “Savage Love Live,” a program sponsored … Continued
Student walk-ins taken for counseling center
With the end of the semester approaching fast, it means exams, papers and presentations are soon to come. Sometimes it can feel like it’s just too much to handle. The Student Counseling Center in Forest Grove and in Hillsboro, located … Continued