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GivingTuesday logo against a black background
GivingTuesday is a global day of generosity, and last year, 34 million people across the United States joined in to support their favorite causes and charities. As part of the Pacific community, we hope that you’ll show your Boxer Pride by making Pacific University your charity of choice to celebrate GivingTuesday this year.
Enjoy a festive turkey dinner in the UC on 11/26/24.
Space on the Forest Grove campus that is likely needed to support C&E over the summer will be offline in EMS. If you don't see space that you need in EMS, please e-mail events@pacificu.edu, so we can assist you.
Students present posters at the 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference
Last month, we celebrated 30 years of undergraduate research at Pacific University. During the annual Undergraduate Research Conference, students gave a sneak peek at research they’d done on the way to completing their senior projects, and alumni returned to campus to reconnect and reminisce with the faculty members who supported their own research experiences as students. 
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. 

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