As it is one of the oldest institutions in the Pacific Northwest, President Lesley Hallick admits Pacific University, is “a bit behind the times.” With that in mind, there are multiple changes to be made to Pacific campuses within the … Continued
When students move back to campus they see polished new rooms, freshly painted walls in their lecture halls, neatly cut grass, comfortable furniture and living conditions on the bright, clean campus they have become so familiar with. What students don’t … Continued
Imagine being placed in the shoes of the faculty member who teaches in your largest class; lecturing nearly 60 students at a time in most cases, while still allowing the time to answer a question here and there. For many … Continued
The incoming class isn’t the only fresh faces to join Pacific. Bob Black was hired May 13 as the Environmental Health and Public Safety Manager, replacing Rob Dahl who resigned Jan. 16, 2013. “Higher education offered a different level of … Continued
When she first began her career at Pacific University, Professor Kazuko Ikeda never expected to stay for as long as she has. “I survived,” laughed Ikeda. “Despite the low salary.” At the completion of her 30th year as a Japanese … Continued
To many Pacific students, sun and slack are synonymous. When the sun is out there are sure to be anywhere from two to 20 people balancing and tricking on the polyester webbing strung across the trees in front of Clark … Continued
Every student on campus has had a significant interaction in some way with him but very few know who the man upstairs making the decisions is. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, John Miller, has a hand in every … Continued
Instead of returning to Pacific next fall, English professor Pauline Beard will be starting her retirement on a five week trip traveling throughout Europe. Beard was born in Johannesburg, South Africa and was raised in England in an industrial town … Continued
“I crawled out of bed to be with you Spartans,” said actor Ed Asner to his audience in the Tom Miles Theater Monday afternoon. Imitating his often-curmudgeonly roles, he sardonically added that it was the “biggest mistake I’ve ever … Continued
The largest collaborative effort towards Earth Week ended April 23, with the seventh annual “In Your Face Lecture.” President of the Environmental and Civic Action Core Max Sieler, said the 2013 Earth Week was a collaboration from multiple clubs … Continued
Men’s mental health and self-harm is not a common discussion topic but one that was addressed all the same. This was the message of the Center for Gender Equity during the discussion, “Societal Pressures: Men and Self Harm,” in the … Continued
As of Wednesday, March 3, the Student Health Center and the Counseling Center reopened to the public in their new building. Construction has been underway for a new home for both of the centers due to a need for greater … Continued