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Dijana Ihas playing viola
Dijana Ihas, an associate professor in the Pacific University Music Department, was honored as Oregon Music Educator of the Year by the Oregon Music Education Association at its annual meeting in January. 
Pacific University welcomes Nikol Roubidoux as its new registrar, effective Jan. 25.
Hello 2021! title in gold balloons
The 54-member Pacific University Symphonic Band has created a seven-work concert to celebrate the new year. "Hello 2021!" features performances by various small ensembles from Pacific, as well as one by the full band.
Welcome to Spring 2021! Outdoor Pursuits is getting prepped for another busy season of gear rentals and trips, so take a look at our webpage and see if anything interests you and register today! 
Marvin Bell image and quote "Art is the Big Yes"
Poet Marvin Bell was one of the first faculty members in the Pacific University Master of Fine Arts in Writing Program. From the very beginning, he was dedicated to lifting up students. In the wake of his death in December, friends of the program are carrying on Bell’s legacy with a scholarship in his name.
Pearl Motkoski OD '20 joined Londonderry Eye Care in Edmonton, Alberta, in January 2021. 
John Lowrey '05 was promoted to chief of the civil division of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in January 2021. 
Colin Fitzgerald '97
Colin Fitzgerald '97 stepped into the role of leading Washington County's Developmental Disabilities program.
Emily Herrmann PA '20 joined Nova Health's team of healthcare professionals in January 2021. 
In Memoriam: Inez (Bondurant) Griffels '66

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