iPods, iPads, desktops, laptops, cameras and video cameras; today’s generation is electronic. From the house, to work, to the classroom, technology surrounds people. Pacific’s College of Education is giving children a head start into today’s electronic world. The College of … Continued
Last December, President Lesley Hallick presented her plan for what changes she would like to see in the university by the year 2020 to the Board of Trustees. Hallick’s five main goals were discovery, sustainability, diversity, excellence and global community. … Continued
College of Optometry Professor Dr. Emeritus Bill Preston passed away Monday, Jan. 17 at the age of 82 years old. A memorial in his honor will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the United Church of Christ at … Continued
In 2008, Pacific’s marketing team began the rebranding of the university and initiating what would be known as the integrated marketing strategy. Now, advertisements for Pacific University can be found anywhere from Google Ads, Facebook, in publications such as The … Continued
In addition to celebrating Pacific’s 164th birthday, this year marks the tenth anniversary of the formal opening of the Berglund Center for Internet Studies. Although electronic learning, computer science and media arts all had a place in Pacific’s curriculum prior … Continued
In the past few months, Pacific’s College of Health Professions has made efforts to alleviate student transportation woes with the addition of the Intermodal Transit Facility. ITF, which is owned by the city of Hillsboro, features parking, charging stations for … Continued
Pacific University will continue its partnership with the Cornelius Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center as the center prepares for the construction of a new wellness center, scheduled to break ground in August 2011. The Virginia Garcia Foundation recently received a … Continued
At the University of Central Florida, an estimated 200 senior students out of a business class of about 600 cheated on their midterm exam this November. Those students are thought to have received an advance copy of the exam. This … Continued
On Tuesday, Nov. 16 facilities treated a room on the first floor of Walter for bed bugs. One section of the first floor has been closed off because there is at least one confirmed case of bedbugs and they don’t … Continued
Each year, students and faculty from the optometry program participate in Amigos trips to underserved towns and villages in various countries to provide much needed eye care. Recently, Amigos volunteers traveled for a week to Iscán, Guatemala in August where … Continued
Students of Pacific’s School of Occupational Therapy are taking advantage of the opportunity to intern in South Africa with the help of Volunteer Adventure Corps. The VA Corps is a professional internship program that customizes internships in Cape Town, South … Continued
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