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In order for Conferences & Events to meet established revenue goals, most of the space in EMS will be blocked for the summer months. Please e-mail events@pacificu.edu so we can assist you with finding space to meet your needs.
There is a sobering yet hopeful documentary showing in select theaters right now, and coming to Pacific University on November 21st!
We’re in the home stretch in preparing to launch the new pacificu.edu website! Get details on the anticipated preview and launch timeline and what it means for website edits.
Oliver McCoy '95
The 2024 Pacific University Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award winner has dedicated his career to improving life in some of the world's most war-torn regions.
Benefits Open Enrollment for 2025 is open and runs through Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system.
Canopy, our Employee Assistance Program provider, will be presenting their fourth and final live, online seminar for our Pacific University supervisors and managers. Save the date to attend November 21. 
All faculty and staff are invited to join us this December as we step into a Winter Wonderland and celebrate the holiday season! Come and enjoy the festive spirit with your colleagues over a cozy breakfast before we head off for winter break on Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. or Friday, Dec. 13, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Savor a winter-inspired twist on the classic breakfast buffet and don your most festive, quirky, or downright outrageous holiday sweater in the Best "Ugly" Sweater Contest. You don’t want to miss out on the chance to add some extra laughs to our Winter Wonderland celebration! 
The Staff Senate invites university employees and departments to deck the halls with holiday cheer by decorating your office door by Dec. 6. Please note that doors do not need to be holiday-themed. We just ask that you get creative and have some fun with this annual tradition! 
Head out to Hanson Stadium this Saturday to enjoy the final football game of the year! Send the seniors off and enjoy some great local eats! Game starts at 1 p.m.
Children sitting together in a garden talking to each other.
Looking for a different school experience for your child — one filled with curiosity, discovery and tons of time outside exploring the world in a small class supported by a master teacher? The Early Learning Community (ELC) might be just the place for you and your little one! While we’re only a few months into the current school year, we are already looking ahead to next year. The start of enrollment season always makes us so excited for folks to visit our school and learn more about our Preschool to 4th Grade programs. We anticipate openings in each grade for the 2025-2026 school year!

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