News, Media and Stories

Staff Senate is the voice for Pacific University staff across all of our campuses and nominations for new senators are being accepted. Attend an open house on March 15 and learn more. 
Pacific women's basketball team
Join the viewing party and cheer on the Pacific women's basketball team as they take on Puget Sound in the semi finals this Friday at 3 p.m. The team is traveling up to Walla Walla for the Northwest Conference Tournament, but you can catch the action via live stream in the UC.
The Intramural 5v5 Basketball League begins in March! Be sure to register your team on imleagues.com by this Friday to participate. This league is open to all students, staff and faculty.
The Staff Senate's Idea Committee had a successful bowling night on Feb. 8! Who won the traveling trophy for the highest team score? And the winner is...
The Student and Employee Health Center is collecting unused COVID-19 self-tests kits in an effort to centralize distribution. If you have tests that are showing recent expiration dates, check the brand and determine if an extension has been granted by the FDA from their General Information page.
Dr. Jenny Coyle
It’s not too late! Register now to join us as we celebrate the inauguration of Pacific University’s 18th president, Dr. Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’03, MS ’00, on March 9. 
Be prepared for parking interruptions starting on March 6 in preparation for Dr. Coyle's inauguration.
Voyages team
Outdoor Pursuits is seeking faculty and staff to participate in Voyages 2023 — Pacific's five-day pre-orientation experience for incoming students.
Maria Gundmundsdottir Toney
Maria Gudmundsdottir Toney ’23, an Icelandic champion skier, died Sept. 2, 2022 at the age of 29.
Marilyn Martin Underdahl, age 86, of Beaverton, Ore., passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

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