Boxer Briefs

News for the students of Pacific University

How "Green" Is Your Dorm Life?

Test your knowledge of how to live sustainably in the dorms with this short quiz, courtesy of the Sierra Club.

Bike Thefts

Bicycle thefts from outside racks.

Food Stamp Sign-Up on Forest Grove Campus

Department of Health Services staff will be on the Forest Grove Campus in the Multi-purpose Room (MPR) in the lower level of the University Center to sign up students for food stamps. First-come, first-served.

Have Pacific Sports Scores Sent To Your Cell Phone

Sign up for Pacific Athletic's new Boxer E-Scores service and be the first to receive scores after most Pacific athletic events

Reduce Your Impact

Drinking filtered water helps the environment

Early Music

Interested in making music of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance? Contact Bernie at kuehnb@upwardaccess.com.

Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook

Pacific waits until after the Labor Day weekend to open competition and look primed for a pair of meetings with Corban and Warner Pacific

Women's Soccer Weekly Notebook

Pacific will have a week to regroup after a weekend of two losses against a pair of tough opponents in UC Santa Cruz and Cal State East Bay

Volleyball Weekly Notebook

Pacific will aim to even their record with their first road trip under Lena Chan, traveling to Southern California for the Pacific Coast Classic

Natural Sciences and Mathematics Tutorial Center Opens Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 7:00 pm

The Center is located in Price 203. Hours of operation are Sunday-Thursday, 7:00pm- 10:00pm. Help offered in Mathematics (up to Calculus 2), General and Organic Chemistry, Intro and Workshop Physics, and Statistics.

Industry Certification for Mike Weinman in UIS

Please join UIS in congratulating Mike Weinman for successfully completing and passing the Audio Visual Associate Final Exam with Extron Corporation. Mike is now an Extron Certified A/V Associate.

Last Day to Add or Drop Classes in College of Arts and Sciences

The last day to add or drop courses in the College of Arts and Sciences is September 8. Add/drop forms must be submitted to the Registrar's Office no later than 5 PM on that day. Students must be certain that they are registered for at least 12 credits.

ACE Presents: Noon Tunes

Starting Thursday September 4th and running every Thursday through the month, ACE Board will offer live music on Trombley Square over the noon hour. Please bring your lunch and enjoy a free ice cream cone on us. This Thursday Outpost, with PU alums!

New Coach Aims To Build On Landmark Season

First year head coach Lena Chan hopes that she can build on the success that left the Pacific volleyball team just shy of a NCAA playoff berth

Will The Momentum Carry Over To 2008?

The Pacific women's soccer team closed 2007 with a landmark victory, but will that winning momentum translate to greater success in 2008

Young Men's Soccer Team Aims To Climb Ladder

Last year's young roster yielded a strong finish, but the Pacific men's soccer team expects ever more in 2008 with a year of experience under their belts

Visiting Writers Series Kicks Off

Peter Rock, author of three novels with a fourth, My Abandonment forthcoming (Harcourt) and a story collection, The Unsettling, will read in Taylor Auditorium on Monday, September 22nd at 7pm.

Two Students Represent Pacific at National/International Conferences

AUSTYN MCPHERSON and KAYLA JOHNSTON represented Pacific's Center for Gender Equity this summer at conferences in Washington, DC and Prague, Czech Republic

New Intramural Website

Pacific University Intramural Sports has launched its new website at www.pacificu.edu/intramurals
Students, faculty and staff can go to the site for event information and to enter a team on-line.

Musicians Wanted

The Pacific University musical ensembles are looking for new instrumentalists and vocalists. String players are especially needed for the orchestra, and clarinetists and percussionists would be welcome in both the band and the orchestra.

Drawing in Hawaii

There is still some space in the Artst 210/310 drawing class for winter III

2008 Bike Commute Challenge

All Faculty, Staff and Students are invited to participate in this year's Challenge, presented by Portland's Bicycle Transportation Alliance.

2008 Willard Kniep Lecture in History

Elliott Young will present "The Chinese Diaspora in the Americas: The First 'Illegal Aliens'" as the 2008 Willard Kniep Lecture in History at 4:00pm, September 29 in Taylor Auditorium (Marsh 216).

Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline for the 2008-2009 Coral Scholarship has been extended to September 30.

MENSCH Festival: Music and Art Festival

Center for Gender Equity and ACE Board sponsor music and art festival promoting gender equality and global awareness. 9/12 to 13, Marsh East Lawn and Trombley Square. Reserve a square for your organization.

Student Life Office has Work Study positions open

Student Life Office looking for Work Study students

Fall Student Welcome Packages now available for order

Welcome Packages are available for order.

Book Club to Read Into the Wild

The current Alumni Book Club selection is Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer.

An Evening with Dancing People on November 22, 2008

Mark the date on your calendars! Dancing People, a professional modern dance company from Ashland, Oregon, will present a full evening of dance in the Tom Miles Theatre on November 22nd at 7:30 pm.

Pacific Media Guides Honored By CoSIDA, USA Volleyball

Pacific's athletic media guides are honored as among the best in the nation this year in competitions conducted by both the College Sports Information Directors of America and USA Volleyball

Severin Walsh Named Head Wrestling Coach

The Northwest native comes to Pacific after two seasons helping to lead the successful NCAA Division II program at St. Cloud State in Minnesota

Boxer Women Finish 18th At NCAA Championships

Pacific turns in their third consecutive strong round to secure 18th place in their first trip to the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championships

Bonk Finishes In Top-30 At NCAA Championships

The freshman wraps up the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships in a tie for 28th place, putting the icing on the cake of a tremendous first year of college golf

Bonk Survives To Make Cut At Men's Golf Nationals

Despite shooting 10-over-par on the Woodlands Course, Max Bonk plays well enough to make the cut at the NCAA Division III Men's Golf Championships

Boxers Improve Scores At NCAA Women's Nationals

Four of Pacific's five players drop their scores on day two of the NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championships, moving up into sole possession of 18th place in the team race

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Upcoming Events

Aug 26-Sep 19, 2008

Peeke / Pfleghaar exhibition

Sep 9, 2008

Food Stamp Sign-Up on Forest Grove Campus

The Future of Science

Gilbert Hall Dedication and Open House

Darcelle XV & Company

Sep 11, 2008

Senior Tailgate: Class of 2009

Professional Development: FERPA Training

Sep 12-13, 2008

MENSCH Festival: Art and Music Festival

Sep 13, 2008

careerfair Oregon: State Gvt. Careers Showcase

Sep 15-19, 2008

Float your vote

Sep 19, 2008

Free Movie Under the Oaks: Herbie Fully Loaded

Sep 20, 2008

Run & Walk for Sight

Sep 23-Oct 17, 2008

D. Edgar Exhibition

Sep 26, 2008

D. Edgar reception

Boxer Bash

Sep 26-27, 2008

DISCO Career Forum 2008

Sep 29, 2008

2008 Willard Kniep Lecture in History

Oct 14, 2008

Professional Development: FERPA Training

Oct 15, 2008

Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair

Oct 16, 2008

Peace Corps Recruiter

Oct 18, 2008

Athletic Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Oct 20, 2008

Dave Zirin Lecture: Politics & Sports in the U.S.

Oct 21-Nov 14, 2008

J. Chavez Exhibition

Oct 23, 2008

Health Profession EXPO

Oct 24, 2008

J. Chavez Reception

Nov 6, 2008

Freshman Major Fair: Exploring Pathways