Pacific professor makes it his goal to spread knowledge and inspiration about kidney donation Everyday, 13 people die waiting for a kidney. Each one part of the 97,000 people that sit on the kidney donation waitlist; a list that grows … Continued
Sophomore Naiara Moses carries on her family’s participation in softball by playing on the El Salvador Women’s National team years after her grandmother competed on the same stage. It’s not typical for a Division III athlete to be featured on … Continued
Exploring Pacific’s Permanent Art Collection with archivist Eva Guggemos A half-century ago, Irish-British novelist and philosopher Iris Murdoch famously declared: “Art is the final cunning of the human soul, which would rather do anything than face the gods.” Indeed, centuries … Continued
Professor Emeritus Mike Steele shares Notre Dame’s Journey with Pacific Students It’s not hard to decipher that Dr. Mike Steele is a fan of Notre Dame football. Just look at his office: Shelves filled with books about the Notre Dame, … Continued
A mural painted in just a few hours was a community-building event like no other Pacific University is deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture. With an estimated 25 percent of the student body traveling from the Hawaiian islands to attend school … Continued
The Pacific choirs are preparing for their first concert, while one of their conductors is preparing for his final year with the group. Pacific University’s Concert Choir, Chamber, and Vera Voce, an acapella group, will be debuting for the first … Continued
Current Pacific swim teams takes on alumni On Saturday October 14 the Pacific University Men and Women’s Swim teams will host their annual alumni meet. The event aims to highlight the program, reunite former teammates, and shine a spotlight on … Continued
Julianna Ventura and Ethan Moss share their stories of playing sports professionally after graduating from Pacific. Julianna Ventura is a 2023 Pacific Graduate. After her time as a Boxer, Ventura is now a member of the COFUTPA Palmares, a professional … Continued
The Index sat down with three alumnus Pacific faculty members to figure out what made them return to Pacific after graduation. President Jennifer Coyle, class of 1993, Associate Dean Michael Geraci, class of 1992, and Jaye Cee Whitehead, class of … Continued
Brittany Hartmann or better known as “Coach Britt” gives insight about her ongoing journey at Pacific. Dedicated and determined, Coach Brittany Hartman has not only devoted her time here at Pacific as both Head Coach for Women’s Lacrosse and Assistant … Continued
Cassie Finley, a Boxer alum, came back to campus this year. This time it was to teach and not be taught. Even after graduation, Pacific’s Forest Grove campus remains meaningful for graduates; the crisp fall air, a quaint downtown, and … Continued
When Boxer III was unveiled in 2019, Pacific students attempted to rekindle the tradition of capturing the Boxer. The Boxer Statue has left a lasting impression on Pacific University. The first original Boxer statue was stolen in 1899 by students … Continued