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Social distancing can feel isolating, but no matter where you are, the Student Counseling Center remains open and available to any student. The SCC provides online coping tools & mental health resiliancy tips, teletherapy and referrals.
Trombley Square in Fall
Pacific University is committed to offering our rigorous and personally meaningful academic programs for students this fall. As Oregon prepares to gradually reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are implementing Gov. Brown’s plan by exploring every option to ensure that our students experience a Pacific education while staying safe and healthy.
The elections for Undergraduate Student Senate and the Hispanic Heritage Student Association are underway. Read about the deadlines and make your vote count!
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Boxer student-athletes may not be able to practice with their teams, but they're still kicking, throwing and passing. Check out these creative videos featuring Boxer Athletics teams staying connected while staying home.
Kinesiology
The exercise science major wil be renamed kinesiology, signaling the program’s strong focus in both the natural and social sciences.
Student Emergency Fund
Members of the Pacific University Student Senate, the Professional Student Senate and the Residence Hall Associate voted to reallocate $41,500 to the Student Emergency Fund, with the possibility of more contributions to follow.
Rayden Murata
Pacific University men's tennis senior Rayden Murata (Kaimuki, Hawaii) has been named one of the 10 male semifinalists for the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sport Scholar award.
Zoom for Students
Students, find tips and tricks for using Zoom and participate in an upcoming Zoom tutorial workshop.
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In response to COVID-19 and the rapid move to online learning, Spring 2020 Forest Grove undergraduate students have expanded options for “Pass/No Pass” grading. Students may elect to opt into “Pass/No Pass” grading for their Spring 2020 courses. 
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Like Rosie the Riveter 75 years ago, Pacific University faculty, staff and students are responding to a global health crisis in creative ways.

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