Welcome Back Returning Students!
The following information is provided to update you regarding changes
that occurred since the end of May. For more information
or questions please contact the Student Life Office at 503-352-2200
or email studentlife@pacificu.edu.
Pacific Welcome’s New President – Dr. Lesley Hallick
Dr. Lesley Hallick, Pacific’s 17th President, began her work at Pacific on August 1. She was welcomed by staff and faculty at a “Sign, Shake & Ring” ceremony, much the same as when you first entered Pacific, but with a twist. Faculty and staff lined the sidewalk from Old College Hall all the way to Marsh Hall and after shaking the hand of each person in line, she rang the bell to officially announce her arrival at Pacific. Some of you met Dr. Hallick in April when she visited campus during the selection process and know that she is very interested in engaging with students. She looks forward to getting acquainted with each of you over the next year. |
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NEW AND RETURNING STUDENT LIFE STAFF
In Student Life, we are pleased to welcome new and returning staff members for a great year.
Sheleen Quisquirin ‘99, returns to her home state of Hawai‘i to serve as Assistant Registrar at Kamehameha Schools - Maui Campus. Sheleen herself is an alumna of Kamehameha Schools, which focuses on Hawaiian values and is also the largest independent K-12 school in the U.S. Sheleen has served faithfully as Learning Support Assistant since September 2006. Sheleen looks forward to returning home while maintaining strong ties with Pacific University’s community of students and alumni from Hawai‘i.
Pete Erschen will become Assistant Director of LSS at the end of August. Pete currently serves as Internship Coordinator in the Career Development Center and previously served as Learning Support Assistant. In addition to his six years of student services experience at Pacific University, Pete earned his master’s degree in student personnel services from Kansas State University and worked at University of Oregon. Pete looks forward to continual collaboration between the Career Development Center and LSS and Multicultural Services in support of students’ needs. Both Sheleen and Pete co-advise Nā Haumāna O Hawai‘i, Pacific University’s renowned Hawai‘i Club.
NEW FACULTY
We have been very fortunate to attract some new topnotch scholars and professors to Pacific. Please welcome the following new professors to campus:
Sheila Griffie
Sheila Griffie, MBA - Visiting Professor of Business
Sheila earned her MBA in Marketing and Finance from Northwestern University, J. L. Kellogg School of Management, Executive Program, in Evanston, IL. She received her RN from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing in CT and began work in Intensive Care, Medical Surgical, and Patient Care and as a Supervisor. She accepted a position as Manager in Planning, Administration & Marketing with Motorola Corporate in Schaumburg IL. Then she moved into Project Management within Motorola before moving to California as VP in Sales for Wynd Communications where Wynd successfully completed a merger. Next she directed marketing and promotional activities with Paso Robles Vintners & Growers Assoc as Executive Director before becoming Executive Director of ‘Uniting to Understand Racism’ in Portland.
Junko Iijima
Junko Iijima, MFA - Assistant Professor of Art
Junko received her MFA in Metalsmithing from the University of Oregon and her BFA in Metalsmithing with an Art History minor from S.U.N.Y. College at New Paltz, NY. She serves on the Trimet Public Art Advisory Committee and is a Metalsmith instructor at numerous institutions in the metropolitan area. Her work has been featured in solo exhibitions and shown in group exhibits. She focuses on Hybridization. In her artist’s statement she says,” I am attracted to the objects which retain their cultural identities. I observe and investigate the mixing of cultures through their commodities; how the objects from different cultures influence one another. In particular, I focus on the intertwining of the contemporary cultures of Japan, where I'm from, and America, where I live.”
Dining Services Changes
Dining Services Manager Bethany Bigelow and staff have been working diligently this summer preparing additional menus items and options for the coming academic year.
The Boxer Bistro has been given a fresh look with new fixtures and colors and the menu has been expanded. The space next to the Bistro is also being remodeled for additional seating space and lounge areas for students to relax and visit with friends or study.
Our Residential Restaurant has taken on an updated look. We have added staffing at all meals to aid with traffic flow and customer service. We are partnering with AFC Sushi who will offer items during lunch as well as items in the Bistro.
Our Campus Dish web site has been updated and is now easier to navigate.
Dining Services continues to expand our Green Thread sustainability practices with more local and organic products, energy saving equipment, and recycling practices.
Be sure to look at the declining balance dollar countdown in your new 2008-09 Boxer Basics, available in the PIC, that corresponds to the Block Meal Plan. Keep in mind that with the Block Plan, you have the following number of board meals (all-you-care-to-eat meals) per week:
Plan A 5 per week
Plan B 7 per week
Plan C 8 per week
NEW ATHLETIC STAFF & COACHES
(Please see complete information at http:.//goboxers.com)
Men's Soccer vs. Alumni (exhibition)
Join us as Men's Soccer takes on Alumni (exhibition) on Aug 29, 2009 at 1pm at the Lincoln Park Stadium in Forest Grove.
Football
Pacific University took the first step in the construction of its new football program Friday, announcing the hiring of Keith Buckley as the Boxers' head coach. Buckley arrives at Pacific after four seasons as part of the staff at UC Davis, including the last two years as the assistant head coach. The hiring comes two months after Pacific's Board of Trustees voted in favor of addition of the program to the University's current offering of 20 intercollegiate athletics programs. The Boxers are scheduled to take the field for a full varsity schedule in the fall of 2010. With the addition of football, Pacific University will offer 21 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA Division III level. The team will play as part of the Northwest Conference, which has yielded two NCAA Division III national football champions within its first 10 years of membership. Other football-playing members of the conference include Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Menlo College, Pacific Lutheran University, the University of Puget Sound, Whitworth University and Willamette University. |
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New Tennis Courts
After a two-year wait, Pacific University students, faculty and staff once again have a place to get in a few games of tennis.
The University's Holce Tennis Courts opened at the end of June. The facility, located on the northeast corner of campus at University Ave. and Cedar St., was completed in early June and opened for play soon after. The courts will not only serve as a recreational facility for Pacific faculty, students and staff, but also as the home of Pacific's varsity men's and women's tennis programs.
The new version of the Holce Courts is bigger and rivals the quality of many local club facilities. The $1 million complex features a total of six Plexipave courts, three of which are covered by a steel structure. All six courts are lighted, allowing players to compete early in the morning and into the evening.
Each set of three courts are surrounded by a 10-foot chain link fence with "California corners" between the courts, helping to keep runaway balls in their individual courts.
The Holce Tennis Courts are open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The courts will be closed at times during the fall and spring for varsity team practice. Use of the courts is free to Pacific students, faculty and staff.
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Vandervelden Court Facelift
We are very pleased to report that the Vandervelden Court complex got a facelift this summer by our own Facilities crew. The exterior buildings have been painted with designer colors, giving it a townhouse feel.
In addition to improvements made to the external building, Facilities is also working on remodeling the inside of the units. Internal renovations will be completed over a four-year cycle. The upgrades to the units include, new flooring, countertops, appliances, lighting and interior designer paint. The living room furniture will also be re-upholstered, giving it a fresh new look.
If we have a vacant unit during the academic year, we will remodel it and ask for roommates to volunteer to move into the new unit. This will help keep Facilities on schedule rotating through the units, so they can all be remodeled during our four-year plan. If we have more than one group interested in moving, we will default to the group who has the individual with the lowest lottery number.
We believe you will be very pleased to see Vandervelden’s new look! When you see Cindy Schuppert, Facilities Engineering Supervisor, be sure to thank her and her staff. They have been working very hard to make some real improvements for you over the summer.
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Dining Services Changes
Dining Services Manager Bethany Bigelow and staff have been working diligently this summer preparing additional menu items and options for the coming academic year.
Dining Services welcomes new head chef, Bill Jung. An Oregon native returning to the Northwest, Bill is an international chef, cooking professionally in many countries and learning each country’s unique cuisine. He is has expertise in resort and high-end dining. Plan to see updated and exciting additions to your favorite meals!
The Campus Dish web site has been updated and is now easier to navigate.
Dining Services continues to expand Green Thread sustainability practices with more local and organic products, energy saving equipment, reusable “to-go” boxes, and recycling practices.
Be sure to look at the declining balance dollar countdown in your new 2009-10 Boxer Basics, available in the PIC, that corresponds to the Block Meal Plan. An automatic e-mail alert will come from Campus Dining every Monday if your balance drops below the weekly amount.
Keep in mind that with the Block Plan, you have the following number of board meals (all-you-care-to-eat meals) per week:
Plan A 5 per week
Plan B 7 per week
Plan C 8 per week
If you have not yet secured a Work-Study position for this year, go to www.careercenterjobs.org to see what positions are available.
Questions about your Work-Study? Career Center staff will be on hand Aug 31, 2009 - Sep 3, 2009, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the University Center to answer questions about finding work-study jobs (on and off campus), completing work authorization forms, and professional development opportunities.
Also, be sure to check out the Work & Service Fair which will be Thursday, September 3 in the UC from 11-1. Go to www.pacificu.edu/career to learn more about this and other career opportunities and resources.
All students who have received Work-Study in their financial aid package should look in their UC box for their Work-Study packet that will include all the necessary forms to secure their Work-Study job. Don’t miss out!
Student Activities
The Greek Lounge in Vandervelden is looking good – it has been painted and new carpeting has been installed.
This fall, a new student government model will be implemented, increasing student representation from 12 students to 26 students. Contact Kathryn Watson at wats6307@pacificu.edu if interested in learning about how to run for a position. Elections will be the third week of September – get involved!
There will be a concert for all students at 9pm on Saturday night, August 29, on the Marsh East Lawn featuring The Breakfast Club, playing all your 80’s favorites. Don’t miss the fun!
Outback
Chad Toomey has planned an exceptional fall for Pacific Outback -- lots of white water rafting, sea kayaking, and jaunts to the city. Check out the latest information at http://www.pacificu.edu/outback/
RESIDENCE HALLS/VANDERVELDEN OPENING
Just a reminder that the halls open on Saturday, August 29 at 10:00am – check-in is from 10am-4pm or by appointment with your RD, so please make plans accordingly.
If you are not required by the University to arrive early, but wish to do so for personal reasons, please check the Early Arrival page for more information.
Returning students may begin using their meal card at brunch on Saturday, August 29.