The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 4 p.m. Tuesday through 4 a.m. Wednesday. Beware of hazardous conditions on campus, including downed trees and branches. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional emitió un aviso de viento a partir de las 4 p.m. De martes a miércoles a las 4 a.m. Tenga cuidado con las condiciones peligrosas en el campus, incluidos árboles y ramas caídos.
We fondly remember these former CSS team members, who each made an impact on our center and the student experience at Pacific University through their passionate dedication to sustainability:
Lacey Bishop was an art history major with minors in CJLS and sociology. She is from Chimacum, Washington where she has the Olympic National Park right next door, often spending her time there rock climbing and hiking. She is going into grad school for environmental humanities with a focus in environmental justice in hopes to become a professor in the subject. Lacey was excited to work with CSS and our many projects, but also to collaborate with her internship, Foodways at Nana Cardoon, to incorporate local and sustainable foods into the food system at Pacific and the Boxer Food Share.
Charlotte is from Beaverton, Oregon and while attending Pacific majored in Applied Sustainability and minoring in Environmental Politics. In addition to joining the CSS team, she was the treasurer for her sorority, Theta Nu Alpha. She has been interested in working in sustainability since she was in middle school and was excited to bring that passion to CSS.
Hope Ellis is a senior from Yamhill, Oregon and majored in Applied Sustainability. Hope is very passionate about the environment, animals, and protecting our planet in both her personal and professional life. She has formed diverse perspectives through her work at the fruit processing plant, Fruithill, and volunteering at a local farm sanctuary. She hoped to spread her passion for sustainability with the community of Forest Grove through her CSS position. During Hope's free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, painting, and cooking.
Ezra is from Honokaa, Hawaii and majored in Applied Sustainability. Ezra hopes that his work here at Pacific University translates to his larger goal of bettering local food systems and increasing overall food security within his community. Some of his past involvements include the Free Food Market and the Resident Hall Composting Program. He also worked for Santos Family Farm which is a certified organic operation that provides food through a CSA program as well as farmers markets. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and watching a good movie.
Caitlyn (“Cat”) Sato is from O'ahu, Hawai'i and is majoring in Psychology. Cat is not only passionate about mental health but has an increasing passion in the Earth’s health & she is very excited to be educated in the world of sustainability. During her free time, Cat enjoys fashion and reading.
Arhe is at Pacific University majoring in Psychology and Philosophy. His personal goals include bringing sustainability to his future career in Human Resources. Here at Pacific, Arhe is an RA and loves working with people. Outside of work, you can catch him with a cup of tea and hanging with friends.
Makazlynn is in her second year at Pacific, and is from Hillsboro, Oregon. She is majoring in Environmental Biology and minoring in Dance. She's a part of the Pacific Dance Ensemble, and is extremely happy to continue her love for dance in college. When she's not working all hours on homework, you'll see Makazlynn crocheting, knitting, playing and training with her dog, or watching YouTube. Being a part of the Center for a Sustainable Society was really exciting to her because she got to be with like-minded people who care for the environment and sustainable living.
Nikko is a philosophy and theater student who is interested in promoting sustainable and ethical standards through use of education, outreach, and mutual aid. She's hoping the work done with the center engages the Pacific community to practice sustainability. She currently lives in the Environmental Interest House.
Quinn is a Philosophy major and CJLS minor here at Pacific. They live in Portland and enjoy hiking, visiting the coast, and finding the best vegan restaurants downtown! Quinn plans on pursuing a masters in Philosophy and a doctorate in Law after their undergraduate education. They are passionate about animal rights and environmental advocacy; working on the CSS Sustainable Clothing and Default Veg campaigns helps to promote sustainable practices!
Katie is from Seattle, Washington. She is majoring in dance and psychology and minoring in Spanish. Katie is excited to work on the Default Veg campaign and more sustainability projects around campus. She is passionate about veganism and bringing more vegan options to our school community. Katie loves to dance, drink coffee, be outside, and travel.
Hunter Hill is a third year student from Kula, Hawaii. He is currently majoring in Political Science and minoring in Environmental Policy. At CSS, he is in multiple teams consisting of social media promotion, the composting initiative, and facilities team. He hopes to learn more about the environmental issues facing the wider community and bring attention to student-related problems with a green context. In his free time back home, he enjoys paddle boarding, snorkeling, and collecting shells.
Jack Weger (he/him) is from Newberg, Oregon and is planning to major in film/video with a minor in math. He really like cameras of all kinds and everything you can do with them & hopes that by taking this job his skills with a camera and skills behind the computer screen editing the pictures or videos will sharpen.
Isa (She/Her) is a freshman who is planning on majoring in criminal justice. Fun fact! She is obsessed with boba! Her work is mostly focused on the Finders Keepers Free Store on campus.
Jey is a fourth-year Applied Sustainability and Music major here at Pacific. They focus on habitat restoration and hope to work in the national parks after graduation! In CSS, they focus on environmental politics education and advocacy.
Liz Bradley is an environmental biology student, minoring in creative writing and philosophy. They spend their time researching algae and running through forests. They are from Foresthill, California, and are currently motivated to work in sustainability by both the sounds of red breasted blackbirds and the massive wildfires sweeping through the forest they grew up in. Despite the unbalance in the world, they believe Pacific University can play an important role in fostering sustainability.
Audrey is a first-year graduate student in Pacifc’s Master of Science Speech-Language Pathology program from Las Vegas, NV. She graduated from Pacific in Spring 2023 with a B.S. in psychology. She also plays the cello in the school’s Philharmonic Orchestra and teaches cello in Pacific’s String Project program. As part of CSS, she hopes to promote a healthier, more sustainable, and minimalistic lifestyle by reducing mass consumption. She loves spending time with family, cooking, baking, drinking coffee, and watching tennis in her free time.
Madison is a 4th-year transfer student from Portland Community College. She is majoring in Public Health with a minor in Psychology here at Pacific. Her passion for educating others on ways to be more sustainable during their menstrual cycle led her to start a Sustainable Period Product Team at CSS. During her free time, she enjoys learning about reproductive rights and justice and taking walks outside to admire nature.
