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Election Day is fast approaching, and there are a wide variety of resources, events, and campus plans prepared for students, faculty, and staff. Here is what you should know: Pacific Votes programs don’t stop on election day because election night is for “counting” not “results”. Read on for full details about the 10+ ways to find post-election support and information on campus next week.
Pacific University Political Science Professor Jim Moore
"The Most Quoted Political Analyst In Oregon" looks back and ahead as he prepares for his final presidential election as a professor and pundit.
Ballots and voter pamphlets begin arriving in mailboxes this week! With less than 3 weeks to go before the 2024 election, now is time to make a plan to vote. Here are the steps Pacific Votes recommends to research and return your ballot on time.
Healthcare professionals having a discussion.
Are you a health professional (certified/licensed), advanced practice clinician, health professions educator, healthcare administrator or public health professional interested in advancing your career in healthcare leadership? If so, please join us for our Pacific University Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) Program Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 23. 
October 7-11 is National Voter Education Week & we've got a full schedule of events. We'll culminate on Friday with a UC Patio Party featuring a DJ, t-shirt screen printing, and stencil graffiti art, but there is something for everyone along the way!
Did you know that Boxers vote at a higher rate than the average American or even your peers at other universities? Join your friends and pledge to vote this election day.
Cynthia Brown, Assistant Professor of Graduate Psychology
Thanks to a $22,000 American Psychological Foundation grant, Cynthia Brown will investigate the benefits of multisystemic therapy for autistic youth.
Vote Sign In Trombley Square
The McCall Center for Civic Engagement's "Pacific Votes" initiative continues to receive accolades from the All In Campus Democracy Challenge, encouraging students to vote in local and national elections.
Tuesday, September 17 is National Voter Registration Day and Constitution Day!  
Rebecca Chown '98, OD '03
Thanks to winning an inaugural $50,000 AOA Foundation Golden Opportunity Award, Rebecca Chown '98, OD '03, is increasing eyecare accessibility to underserved communities in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge.

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