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Rat in a Rat
No full textA beadwork, screenprint, and acrylic painting on paper, depicting a black rat with a round, blue "window" in its abdomen which contains another smaller, golden rat, by artist Stella Nall. Stella Nall is a Montana-based multimedia artist and poet. Her website states, "She is a First Descendant of the Úuwuutasshe (Greasy Mouth) clan of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Tribe, and her Crow name is Bisháakinnesh (Rode Buffalo) and was given to her by Ronnie Yellowmule. Her work often engages with current issues pertaining to Indigenous identity, visibility and representation; while also inviting connection from people of all backgrounds by discussing ubiquitous human experiences such as love, loss, joy and grief.
Boxer III ransom note
No full textAn anonymous handwritten note left behind by Pacific University students who took Boxer III from its display case in Tran Library on January 16, 2019. The students, who stated they were trying to "breathe new life into the tradition of the Boxer," returned the statue to the university several hours later, after it became clear that several cameras had captured footage of the removal. The students involved later told a reporter that they "penned the note while wearing gloves and using their non-dominant hand, then sealed it in a plastic bag" (See: "The Boxer Bandits," The Index, Oct. 12, 2023).Boxer III was a replica of Pacific University's original "Boxer" statue, a bronze statue that was the inspiration for its mascot. There had been a tradition of students stealing, hiding and fighting over the original Boxer statue since the early 1900s.[Transcription of front:] It is with great reverence and respect that we have made this attempt to breathe new life into the tradition of the Boxer. Let it be clear that our intentions are in alignment w/ the spirit of the Boxer. The Boxer will remain in the Pacific community and will not be harmed. There is no reason for the Boxer III to be pronounced Disappeared. w/ love, totally not the Football Team. [Transcription of back:] GO BOXER
2019 Music in May recording
No full textAn audio recording of the 2019 Music in May performance at Pacific University. Music in May is an annual festival that has been held at Pacific University since 1948. It brings outstanding high school music students together on the university campus for several days of lessons and events, culminating in the final concert that this recording preserves
Armature of Boxer III
No full textSculptor Pat Costello displays the armature (or skeleton) of "Boxer III," while holding a reference image on which he has written notes and calculations. The armature will be used to support the first form of the sculpture in clay. A diagram is visible under the armature, showing the intended dimensions of the finished sculpture.Boxer III was a recreation of Pacific University's original bronze "Boxer" mascot, which was a bronze Chinese incense burner in the form of a qilin. The original statue was missing from 1969-2024. This photograph was taken by Bruce Bishop (Pacific University Class of 1968), who was among the group of alumni who funded the creation of Boxer III
Boxer III officially unveiled
No full textPacific University students, staff and alumni presenting the "Boxer III" statue to the Pacific community. This picture was taken during its official unveiling at a pep rally held on the patio of Washburn Hall on Homecoming and Reunion weekend, October, 19, 2018. From left to right, those pictured are: Adam Louie (Class of 2021), Vicki Lee (Class of 2019), Coach Keith Buckley, President Lesley Hallick, Monica Wolf Marvin (Class of 1968), and Scott Pike (Class of 1968, OD 1970). Boxer III was a replica of the university's original "Boxer" statue, which had been missing for nearly 50 years when this event took place
Boxer III sculpture mold preparation
No full textPreparatory work on the mold of "Boxer III" in the sculptor Pat Costello's studio. A finished clay version of the sculpture is being wrapped in a rubber-like substance in preparation for the creation of a plaster cast, from which the next phase of the sculpture would be made.Boxer III was a recreation of Pacific University's original bronze "Boxer" mascot, which was a bronze Chinese incense burner in the form of a qilin. The original statue was missing from 1969-2024. This photograph was taken by Bruce Bishop (Pacific University Class of 1968), who was among the group of alumni who funded the creation of Boxer III
Pacific University Cheerleaders with Boxer III
No full textPacific University cheerleaders posing with the "Boxer III" statue, just after its official unveiling at a pep rally held on the patio of Washburn Hall on Homecoming and Reunion weekend, October 19, 2018. Boxer III was a replica of the university's original "Boxer" statue, which had been missing for nearly 50 years when this event took place
"History of the Javelin, the Infantry Anti-Tank Missile" statement
Full text linkA statement titled "History of Javelin, the Infantry Anti-Tank Missile" by Robert Sherman, the former Associate Committee Staff Member to US Congressman Les AuCoin, for the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. In his statement, written in August 2018, Sherman describes his experiences being on the staff of Congressman AuCoin in the 1980s and learning about the Army's anti-tank weapon plans.This is one of a collection of digitized objects from the Les AuCoin Papers (MS.147) at the Pacific University Archives. AuCoin served in the Oregon House of Representatives (1971-1975) and in the United States House of Representatives from Oregon's 1st District (1975-1993)
2018 Music in May recording
No full textAn audio recording of the 2018 Music in May performance at Pacific University. Music in May is an annual festival that has been held at Pacific University since 1948. It brings outstanding high school music students together on the university campus for several days of lessons and events, culminating in the final concert that this recording preserves