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ɳ University faculty & staff, this is your one-stop page for news, events and resources for you! More details? Use the site search or browse the office directory for additional information.

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ɳ University staff are invited to join their staff colleagues at the 2025 Boxer Field Day, formerly known as the All-Staff Conference, on Tuesday, June 3 on the Forest Grove Campus. The Staff Senate truly appreciates all that you invest in our students and we want to take this day to thank you for your service, intentionality, and care. More to come in the spring with registration and schedule information.

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Commencement isn't possible without a great event staff team! Over 50 individuals are needed to greet guests, assist with student line-up, drive a golf cart, and countless other ways at both the morning (approx. 7-11 a.m.) and afternoon (approx. 11:30-3:30 p.m.) ceremonies on Saturday, May 17. Sign up to work a four- or eight-hour shift and earn floating holiday hours (salary/exempt employees only) or hourly staff are paid for hours worked but please make arrangements with your supervisor first. Also, enjoy snacks, beverages, and pizza in the event staff lounge.

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The Staff Senate Welcome Committee is recruiting employee volunteers for the Boxer Buddy program. Any employee who has worked at the university for at least a year is eligible to serve. The Welcome Committee has identified a specific need for bilingual Boxer Buddy volunteers to help welcome new employees whose primary language is Spanish.

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Staff members, this is the time of year when you can self-nominate or nominate a colleague to serve on a university standing committee and Staff Senate. Consider getting involved in ɳ’s shared governance as a staff representative on either the Diversity, Finance, or Honors & Awards Committees or as a Staff Senator. The deadline to nominate yourself or a colleague for the Staff Senate is tomorrow, Friday, March 14.

Upcoming Events

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Members of the Class of 2010 and their faculty are invited to celebrate 15 years since graduation with a special family-friendly reception.

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Forest Grove, Old College Hall

All are welcome to drop in at Old College Hall to learn the history of the building and its place in ɳ University's history.

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Forest Grove, Old College Hall

All are welcome to drop in at Old College Hall to learn the history of the building and its place in ɳ University's history.

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Forest Grove

Join Outdoor Pursuits and fellow classmates for a fun evening by the UC with campfire games, music and s'mores. Stop by after class and relax with friends!

Forest Grove, Hillsboro

Sarah Cavanagh, author of Mind Over Monsters: Supporting Youth Mental Health with Compassionate Challenge, will visit campus on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. A wide variety of events will be planned on, inviting students, faculty, and staff to engage with Prof. Cavanagh and the concept of “compassionate challenge” in the college classroom. Please save the the date and learn how you can prepare for her visit.