LCD vs. E-Ink and Hawthorne Effect in optometry study
The Optometry department is conducting research on the benefits of backlit and non-backlit screens, however the details of the study are being kept secret to avoid the Hawthorne effect. The Hawthorne effect is based on a previous research project at … Continued
Response: Pacific welcomes people of all backgrounds
In response to Ryan Rosback’s commentary about political diversity at Pacific (See, The Pacific Index’s Oct. 21, 2010 issue – pg 2): Mr. Rosback’s editorial is based on incomplete information. He suggests that Pacific University does not encourage as many … Continued
CGE co-chairs strive for equality
Pacific’s Center for Gender Equity is responsible for planning a large number of the seminars, public speaking and entertainment events that have visited the campus over the years including the “Brown Bag Lunch Series,” and celebrity sex and relationship columnist. … Continued
University planning advising center
Beginning in January, students will have another resource for advising questions. The university is currently in the process of hiring a director to head a new advising center. According to Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences Steve Smith, the advising … Continued
Homecoming returns to Pacific
Pacific takes a turn to bring back a traditional homecoming for students and community. With the fall of 2000 being the last homecoming for Pacific, student represenatives and staff rally to put together a weekend full of events. Starting on … Continued
Men’s Soccer #1 Northwest Conference
The men’s soccer team has been battling on the field throughout the season and that fight may take them all the way to the national tournament. They have competed and beat against and beat talented teams. This has put them … Continued
Cherry Poppin’ Daddies Bring Swing, Ska to Pacific
How often does anyone get to see a band that has been compared to both Red Hot Chili Peppers and Frank Zappa, produced a double platinum album, inadvertently fronted the rebirth of a genre, and belongs to the Oregon Music … Continued
Clinic offers free exams
The graduate optometry program is currently based on the Forest Grove campus, which benefits the faculty, staff and undergraduates of Arts and Sciences. Students of Pacific are able to receive free comprehensive eye exams with or without insurance. Students who … Continued
Letter to the Editor: Alaskans place your vote
Dear Editor: Alaskan students, I am a 1994 graduate of Pacific University, and my first opportunity for voting absentee took place while I was attending Pacific University. Please prior to your voting this year read the following. Joe Miller is … Continued
Sustainability minor proposed
A sustainability minor could be going before faculty as soon as November. Art Professor Terry O’day, who has helped develop the minor, said it will focus on issues surrounding sustainability, including civic engagement, culture, the scientific aspects of sustainability and … Continued
Pacific students devote time to tutor grade school
Pacific Students are contributing their time to a local volunteer program that helps local elementary school children with homework. A handful of Pacific students donate their time twice a week at a homework center in Forest Grove to help first … Continued
SHP students gain clinical practice, serve poor abroad
Students of the School of Health Professions, SHP, now have the opportunity to travel to Nicaragua and Mexico for international experience. During winter break, approximately 20 students and faculty travel to Nicaragua for 12 days. The program started in 2007, … Continued