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Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit 2024
The McCall Center for Civic Engagement at Pacific University is looking for workshop facilitators to participate in our annual Spirit of Civic Engagement Summit, scheduled for Saturday March 15, 2025. The theme is Civic Engagement in Polarizing Times and the audience will be a select group of students, faculty/staff, and community partners engaged in service and activism in our community.
Your generous donations will make the holidays extra special for over 80 children in the Western Farm Workers Association.
We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for the kindness and support you have all shown to the HR team over the past two weeks. The loss of Lucy has been a deeply emotional and challenging time for all of us, and we are incredibly thankful for the compassion, empathy, and strength you have all provided during this difficult period.
As travel begins during the winter break, your safety is our utmost concern. The university wants to remind those who do not carry a valid U.S. passport to be cognizant of potential changes to the immigration landscape in the United States. We want every member of our community to be informed and feel safe this winter break season. Please find additional information in your email, dated Dec. 11, 2024.
We are working toward ambitious fundraising goals to support Pacific University students through the Boxer Spirit Fund and Student Emergency Fund, and we could use your help! By adding a simple, customizable P.S. to your email signature or out-of-office message, you can effortlessly raise awareness and encourage others to join in supporting our students!
Time Cards for the pay period from 12/15/2024 to 12/28/2024 must be updated and approved by 10 a.m. on 12/30/2024. Holiday hours should be submitted in Paycom using the Time Off Request feature at least through 12/28/2024 to be paid on 1/3/2025.
The Finders Keepers Free Store remains open for members of the Pacific community (Boxer ID required to open the door) during the Winter break. If you cleaning house before or after the holidays, donations are also accepted 24/7. 
With the upcoming holiday break, we wanted to share some important dining information with you. Learn more about dining services during the break. 
Wise Inbox Poster Presentation
Experience developing an email security app for his senior capstone project not only provided a taste of how to help mobile apps, but also helped Cayden Wagner '24 land his first job in the tech sector.
Payroll will implement a new process to strengthen compliance with the Bureau of Labor and Industries and enhance our timekeeping system's accuracy and efficiency for all hourly, non-exempt employees. 

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