This started out as a letter to our students, and it still (mostly) is, but in truth I also mean it as a message to everyone in the Pacific community. As we look ahead to Thanksgiving weekend, I want to let you know how much I care about each and every one of you, and how thankful I am for the genuine compassion you show one another every day.
News, Media and Stories
CCE director Stephanie Stokamer appeared on Portland NBC affiliate KGW 8 with some tips for how to talk to loved ones with different perspectives this holiday season.
The Forest Grove News-Times reported on last week's post-election forum on the Forest Grove Campus, as well as the Washington County Public Affairs Forum featuring analysis by psephologist Jim Moore.
Taylor Baker ’17 is a dance student at Pacific University, pursuing a career in her art. “If I hadn’t have come here, I don’t think I would have had the courage to pursue a career in dance,” she said. “No one had told me that I was talented enough to be a professional dancer. I heard from my advisor that I was talented enough and I had the ability to pursue my dreams. To have a support system here that pushes people to be the best they can be is really awesome.
Dr. Johnson plans study in Cerebral Palsy with Shriners Hospital for Children.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Michael Bridges, PT, DPT '08.
Forrest Barnes, Class of 2014, works in growing the Palm Harbor Homes business and market share. Read this interview to learn how he overcame certain challenges and keeps on strong despite the hardships.
For Robin Johnson, Class of 2009, knowing what he liked was no problem – but knowing what career he would like was a different question entirely. Find out here what resources he got help from to find a job that was both enjoyable and suitable to his skill set.
Shannon Stahl, Class of 2015, is a technician who repairs photo-masks. Read this interview to learn more about her job and also how priceless a resource professors and Alumni can be when it comes to helping Pacific students land a career in companies as big as Intel.
Dr. Moore provided insight on the recent general election - what happened nationally and here in Oregon - at the Washington County Public Affairs Forum held Nov. 14.