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Students gather together for whole-school celebration.
We know it feels as if the school year has just begun, but we’re already thinking about the 2025-26 school year here at the ELC. As we prepare for enrollment season, we are excited for folks from our community – here at Pacific University and beyond – to visit our school and learn more about our Preschool to 4th Grade programs. 
To participate in this year's Halloween costume contest, individuals and groups are required to submit a participation form no later than 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28. The annual Halloween Costume Contest and Halloween Reception will be held on Thurs., October 31. Employees are invited for treats and to learn who the costume winners are from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses. 
At the next quarterly All-Staff Meeting on Wed, October 23, hear updates on the following topics and more: the Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force; employee benefits; the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility; the Healthy Minds Survey results; UIS; and the upcoming elections. The Staff Senate is sponsoring a hot breakfast of bacon, scrambled eggs, potatoes, vegan sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea. Registration is required.
Healthcare professionals having a discussion.
Are you a health professional (certified/licensed), advanced practice clinician, health professions educator, healthcare administrator or public health professional interested in advancing your career in healthcare leadership? If so, please join us for our Pacific University Doctor of Science (DHSc/DMSc) Program Virtual Open House on Wednesday, October 23. 
Staff Senate's Staff Professional Development Committee is hosting two wellness workshops led by Pacific's Mental Health Promotion and Prevention Specialist Graham Turner. The 90-minute workshops are titled Same Soup; Different Spoon: Cultivating Self-Compassionate Coping.
College of Business HEED Award
Pacific University's College of Business receives Insight In Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, recognizing the college's commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Everyone is welcome at Homecoming & Family Weekend! So take time to check out the schedule and register now for the events you would like to attend. Please also consider joining the Homecoming & Family Weekend event staff. We need excellent students and employees like you to make the weekend successful.
The Boxer Brew Coffee shop is now serving energy drinks. Mix and match up to three flavors to create your dream drink.
October 7-11 is National Voter Education Week & we've got a full schedule of events. We'll culminate on Friday with a UC Patio Party featuring a DJ, t-shirt screen printing, and stencil graffiti art, but there is something for everyone along the way!
The School of Audiology at Pacific University invites all interested parties to a public meeting during its upcoming accreditation site visit. The meeting will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

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