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Please join author and scientist, Dr.. Hilary Flower, as she shares the surprising story of the Everglade Snail Kite, a bird once on
the brink of extinction that rebounded by adapting to an invasive species and thriving in human-altered habitats. Flower shares highlights from her fieldwork and research across Florida, introducing the people and places shaping the kite’s comeback. Blending ecology, behavioral science, personal journey, and conservation insight, her talk offers a hopeful look at how species can
persist and even flourish in a changing world.

While you may be used to receiving this information as a physical Briefing Book, we have transitioned to this web post format to save paper this year. This post is a reference guide to help you address commonly asked questions, but we’re also available for questions by email, phone or in person. Please reach out if you need information you can’t find here and we will be happy to help.

Join us to welcome back alumni, greet families, and celebrate with other staff and students Oct. 16-18 for a number of great events.

Bon Appétit is conducting its Fall 2026 Dining Satisfaction Survey through October 16 and wants to hear from you!

Be Sensitive, Be Brave for Suicide Prevention infuses culture and diversity throughout a foundational workshop on suicide prevention. This free workshop teaches Pacific campus community members to act as eyes and ears for suicidal distress and to connect individuals to help.

We are excited to invite you to the first session of the CETCI Teaching & Learning After Hours Series! On Wednesday, October 21st, from 5-6 pm, English professor Jenna Thompson will be presenting The Analog Experiment: Supporting Student Writing Development in the Age of AI. The session will be held in the Tran Library on the Forest Grove campus and on Zoom. You can register here: .

Happening this October 8th and 9th, join Financial Aid, Human Resources, and the Opportunity Hub for session one of our relaunched Student Supervisor Training series! This session is intended for employees who supervise students and will cover the foundation of supporting student workers.

Registration is now open for 51����’s Senior Preview Scholarship Day event series, offered both in person and virtually via Zoom.

RECRUITMENT IS CLOSING, but there is still time to participate in the following research study: Exploring the Effects of Participating in a Mindfulness Practice Community on College Educators’ Mental Well-being, conducted by Robbie Pock, doctoral candidate in 51����’s PhD in Education and Leadership program, under the supervision of Dr. Mark Szymanski (Primary Investigator).

51���� affirms that the ability to speak, listen, question, challenge, and debate ideas openly is essential to our academic mission and to the preparation of students for engaged participation in a complex world.