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Pacific University, the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the Student Multicultural Center in collaboration with university partners, proudly celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May.
With Covid-19 considerations at the forefront of our minds, we may overlook other proactive measures that keep us safe and healthy. Check out this safety spotlight for a quick look at personal protective equipment and lifting techniques.
As the spring semester winds down, join Outdoor Pursuits in one of their final excursions of the season! Paddle into an all-women sea kayaking day trip at Scappoose Bay, hang ten on a surfing day trip, or earn your Wilderness First Aid certification. And don't forget to swing by the Outdoor Pursuits office any weekday to rent gear for your own individualized outdoor experience! 
Boxer Giving Day
Boxer Giving Day takes place this year on April 27 and 28.
How Many Calories
The Kathrin Cawein Gallery of Art is hosting Truths, a virtual exhibit dedicated to displaying a collection of senior capstone projects from spring 2021. The work grapples with facets of the contemporary human condition, including anxiety, isolation and threats to endangered species.   
Casas Cofradía
A double major, two campus jobs, one off-campus job and an internship that plays to his strengths: Enrique Casas Cofradia '23 is always in fifth gear.
Espinoza
Zoraida Espinoza '22 was a national semifinalist in prose, and Pacific University's forensics team finished 15th in the President's Division II and 33rd overall in the 2021 National Forensics Association National Championship Tournament.
Though classes and assignments may be winding down, Outdoor Pursuits excursions and day trips are still in full swing! Grab a friend and join OP staff for memorable, fun-filled days, out on the water, or on land! Enjoy a variety of activities with Outdoor Pursuits such as a surfing day adventure, an all-women sea kayaking trip, or a build-your-own-day trip. 
Scott Korb
Scott Korb, who directs Pacific University's low-residency MFA in Writing program, was awarded the Walt Morey Fellowship by Oregon Literary Arts.
Ellen Bass
Ellen Bass, who teaches in Pacific University's low-residency MFA in Writing program, was awarded a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship in Poetry.

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