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Esther Kurtz '69 died Aug. 28, 2021, at age 74.
Jay Kovtun ’51, OD ’52, died Dec. 5, 2021, at age 90.
Senior Projects Day
Faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Pacific are invited to return to campus and volunteer to introduce student presenters on Senior Projects Day, Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Matt Brink (left) of the Hillsboro Lions Club presents Pacific School of Audiology Director Wendy Hanks (center) and Assistant Professor of Audiology Marcin Wróblewski (right) with a check for the School of Audiology Legacy Scholarship
The Hillsboro Lions Club presented a check to the School of Audiology for the School of Audiology Legacy Scholarship Fund.
John Duong '22 and Logan Jepson '22
Three Pacific University computer science students combine computer vision, robotics and AI skills to build a robot that solves a famous puzzle. All three are headed to industry careers following graduation.
Marc Williams and Mathew Knowles
Mathew Knowles and Marc Williams, two leaders in the worlds of marketing, esports, entertainment and health advocacy, are coming to Pacific University’s Forest Grove Campus on Friday, April 1, for a public discussion at Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center. The discussion, called Knowledge is Power, is free and open to the general public and begins at 2:30 p.m.
A student's hand grabs onto a handhold at an indoor rock gym.
Embrace the sunny spring and enjoy all of the opportunities that Outdoor Pursuits has for students and staff this semester! Participate in an indoor rock climbing trip, a SUP trip at Hagg Lake, or even learn about taking a month-long trip to Patagonia during our information session! Explore these opportunities and more on the OP website, or view the calendar here. 
Kevin Carr
Pacific University College of Education Professor Kevin Carr and College of Arts & Sciences Professor Kevin Johnson were awarded funding for their research into the effectiveness and retention of K-12 science and mathematics teachers in Oregon.
Julie Layshock
Pacific University Chemistry Professor Julie Layshock has been named a Fulbright Scholar for 2022-2023.
Staff pose for a photo at a Staff Senate event
Follow your passions and make a difference by joining a Staff Senate committee this year! We are looking for fresh faces and new ideas. All staff, faculty and students are welcome to join. Email staffsenate@pacificu.edu or contact the chair of your preferred committee to learn more and get involved!

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