News, Media and Stories

Joy Harjo
Poet Laureate Joy Harjo will be joining Pacific University's Visiting Writers Series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28. 
David James MFA '13 published his 10th volume of poetry, Mobius Trips with Dos Madres Press in Loveland, Ohio.
In Memoriam: Roger Knutson '62, OD '63
Bill (William) Romley '76 will be inducted into the East Bakersfield (Calif.) High School Hall of Fame in March 2022.
Jill White '90 retired on Sept. 30, 2020, after 30 years of service in the Guam Department of Education.
SAAC executive board members in the stands holding a "thank you" sign
The second annual Athletic Giving Days was a big success.
A student carves out a piece of wood building a Greenland paddle.
While students gorge themselves on sweet treats such as caramel apples and pumpkin pie over the spooky Halloween weekend, Outdoor Pursuits also has a few sweet treats lined up in the weeks before Thanksgiving! Indoor rock climbing, greenland paddle building, and a create-your-own day trip are just some of the activities awaiting students. 
Kaiser Permanente-sponsored flu shot clinics will be on the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses in October. Flu shot clinics are open to faculty and staff employees and their covered family members 9 years and older. Children under 18 must have parental consent.
In lieu of the annual in-person Health and Benefits Fairs, there will be a virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair for faculty and staff from Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Friday, Oct. 29!
Study Abroad
The Office of International Programs is preparing to send students abroad in the fall of 2022 or spring of 2023, and winter or summer 2022. Students need to make an appointment to review the internal application, which has a deadline of Feb.10, 2022. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to Latin America, Europe, and other exciting locations around the globe! 

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