DeAnn Fitzgerald '81, OD '84 was promoted to president of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.
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Pacific University Optometry Professor Mari Fujimoto OD ’19 was honored with one of the 2020 Johnson & Johnson Vision Residency Awards. The George W. Mertz Contact Lens Residency Award supports post-graduate advanced training in optometric clinical care, education and research methods specific to the fields of children’s vision and contact lenses.
The Academic & Career Advising (ACA) team is excited to welcome two new staff members to Pacific University. Learn more about the new community relations coordinator and academic coach.
While Covid-19 has canceled study abroad this year, International Programs expects the program will be up and running again this time next year, barring any unforeseen setbacks. The chance to study abroad is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many students, and now is the time to start planning!
In Memoriam: Katherine "Kathy" (Lane) Records '67
Join OP staff for a day out on a trail exploring a scenic area located in our own backyard here in Oregon. Each excursion is as different, fresh and unpredictably enjoyable as the instructor leading it.
Patricia Runkles-Pearson '98, a Portland lawyer, was appointed to Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s task force for law enforcement training and de-escalation practices.
Jim Pickering '04 helped start up a new global publication, Linkage, a quarterly magazine for automotive enthusiasts.
Kaeo Lau Hee '10 returned to his alma mater after graduating from Pacific, and is now the Kamehameha Schools Maui baseball coach.
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage month observed annually Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 celebrates the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx Americans as well as the independence of eight Spanish-speaking countries. Students, faculty and staff are invited to take part in celebrating the diversity and achievements of the Latinx community and increasing awareness of how to promote social justice and support for this community locally.