All faculty and staff are invited to join us this December as we step into a Winter Wonderland and celebrate the holiday season! Come and enjoy the festive spirit with your colleagues over a cozy breakfast before we head off for winter break on Thursday, Dec. 12, 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. or Friday, Dec. 13, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Savor a winter-inspired twist on the classic breakfast buffet, don your most festive, quirky, or downright outrageous holiday sweater in the Best "Ugly" Sweater Contest
Staff Senate
Staff Senate exists to serve you. We care about the quality of your life relative to campus and the larger global community. We are committed to openness, collaboration and inclusiveness. Any issues or concerns you have are welcomed by the Staff Senate. Email us any time at staffsenate@pacificu.edu or submit a suggestion.
The Staff Senate typically meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m. All non-faculty members are invited to attend. Meetings are held both in-person (alternating between Forest Grove and Hillsboro campuses) and on Zoom. View the schedule here.
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The Staff Senate serves as the official representative body of the University staff community by actively participating in campus governance. The Staff Senate shall foster a spirit of unity and cooperation, providing representation of non-faculty personnel in coordination with the faculty and student governing bodies. The Staff Senate shall also provide a forum for the exchange of information between members of the staff, administration, faculty and students. — from the University Faculty & Governance Handbook
Upcoming Events
Nov
20
3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024
Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200
Dec
11
3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
Dec
12
8:30 to 10:30 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024
Hillsboro, Hillsboro Campus Building 2, Atrium Courtyard 175
Dec
13
9 to 10:30 a.m. | Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Main Dining Room
Jan
15
3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
Forest Grove, Berglund Hall, Conference Room 200, Online
Jan
22
9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025
Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132, Online
Feb
19
3 to 5 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025
Hillsboro, Baker Hall, Online
Apr
16
9 to 10:30 a.m. | Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Forest Grove, Washburne University Center, Multi-Purpose Room (MPR), Hillsboro, Intermodal Transit Facility (ITF), 132, Online
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On behalf of the Staff Senate, we want to extend a warm thank you for participating in the annual Halloween Costume Contest. Your presence at our event made it all the more special. We value your support and look forward to seeing you at future events. Please enjoy the slides of this year's participants and winners.
To participate in this year's Halloween costume contest, individuals and groups are required to submit a participation form no later than 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 28. You're invited to the annual Halloween Costume Contest and Halloween Reception on Thurs., October 31. Employees are invited for treats and to learn who the costume winners are from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on both the Hillsboro and Forest Grove campuses.