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Boxer's head
No full textA photograph of the head of the original "Boxer" statue taken on February 25, 2024. This image shows: the left side of Boxer's head; the remains of the original hinge under the neck; numerous welding scars and the broken edges of where the whisker, ear and/or horn were attached; and many etched names and initials of students who formerly possessed the statue.Boxer is a bronze statue of a qilin which was the inspiration for Pacific University's mascot. There was a tradition of students stealing, hiding and fighting over the original Boxer statue from the early 1900s through the 1960s. This image is one of a series of photographs that documented the physical appearance of the statue when it was returned to the university in 2024, after being hidden for the previous 55 years
Boxer's face, close-up of right side
No full textA close-up photograph of the right side of the face of the original "Boxer" statue, taken on February 25, 2024. This image shows cracks and welding scars, as well as many etched names and initials of students who formerly possessed the statue, including members of Phi Beta Tau (left, including H. Butzloff); Horner; Fisher; and others.Boxer is a bronze statue in the form of a qilin, which was the inspiration for Pacific University's mascot. There was a tradition of students stealing, hiding and fighting over the original Boxer statue from the early 1900s through the 1960s. This image is one of a series of photographs that documented the physical appearance of the statue when it was returned to the university in 2024, after being hidden for the previous 55 years
Boxer underside with repair patch etched by Gamma Sigma members
No full textA close-up photograph of a metal patch on the underside of the original "Boxer" statue, taken on Feb. 25, 2024. The patch was welded onto a missing section of the statue after it was damaged. The patch is etched with the note: "2-1967, L. Jennings [Lance Jennings, Class of 1966]; J. Inmon [Jack Inmon, Class of 1969]; and G. Suchy [Gary Suchy, Class of 1969]." All three men were members of the Gamma Sigma fraternity, which is known to have had possession of the statue at about that time.Boxer is a bronze statue in the form of a qilin, which was the inspiration for Pacific University's mascot. There was a tradition of students stealing, hiding and fighting over the original Boxer statue from the early 1900s through the 1960s. This image is one of a series of photographs that documented the physical appearance of the statue when it was returned to the university in 2024, after being hidden for the previous 55 years
Bruce Bishop oral history recording
Full text linkAn audio recording of an oral history of Bruce Bishop, Pacific University Class of 1968, recounting memories of his time at Pacific as a college student. The main topic of the recording is Bruce's memories of Pacific University's mascot, Boxer, including: the Boxer "Toss" and "Flash" events; the original Boxer statue's disappearance in 1969 and Bruce's involvement in its recovery over 50 years later in 2024; his involvement in commissioning the Boxer III replica in 2018; and the theft and recovery of Boxer III from Tran Library in 2019. Bruce also discusses: being at Pacific during the political events of the late 1960s; meeting his wife at Pacific; Pacific's dining hall being moved from McCormick Hall to Washburne Hall; connections with fraternities including his own, Gamma Sigma; and his opinions on what "Boxer Spirit" means for Pacific students.This is one of a group of recordings made during a reunion in October, 2024. The recording is accompanied by a transcript
2023 Music in May recording
No full textAn audio recording of the 2023 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
A Call to Hina
No full textA very large mural-like painting on canvas, depicting the Goddess Hina of Moloka'i, a red and orange sky and swirling grey smoke, green taro leaves and water. Many handprints in a rainbow of colors appear in the sky, as well as arrow-shaped symbols. This piece was created on October 5, 2023 as a collaboration between the artist Kalae Tangonan and the staff of her visiting Molokai clothing business named Kupu A’e Molokai, along with students from Pacific University. They created the mural in response to the wildfires of 2023 that destroyed most of the historic town of Lahaina, Maui in Hawai'i. The medium appears to be spray paint and/or latex paint; it is applied to a plastic-backed canvas drop-cloth.
An article titled "An Ode to Home" (Avari Schumacher, Oct. 12, 2023) in the Pacific University Index newspaper describes its creation: "At first, it was just the members of the group Kupu A’e Molokai working on the mural. But soon others joined. 'I didn’t expect anybody to really show up because at the beginning, no one was really around,' said Tangonan. 'Then as the day went on, we had around 30 students show up.' With so many students wanting to join, Tongonan had them use their hand prints as the background of the mural. 'The handprints in the mural represent something we call Manamana Lima,' Tangonan passionately explained. 'This represents your fingers and then it connects to your hand which is transferring up with your energy. We call it mana or spirit.'
Morgan Grove OD '16 Earns Leadership Certificate
No full textMorgan Grove OD '16 earned a leadership certificate at the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association's annual meeting in July.Morgan Grove OD '16 earned a leadership certificate at the Oregon Optometric Physicians Association's annual meeting in Julyafter completing the OOPA 2022 Leadership YOU program, which assists to develop leaders in organized optometry
William "Bill" Romley '76 Inducted into High School Hall of Fame
No full textWilliam "Bill" Romley '76 was inducted into the East Bakersfield High School Hall of Fame in Bakersfield, Calif., in March 2022.William "Bill" Romley '76 was inducted into the East Bakersfield High School Hall of Fame in Bakersfield, Calif., in March 2022.
Romley was an educator and coach for the Kern High School District for 38 years during which time he was instrumental in developing several special education programs
COVID-19 Updates for Fall 2022
No full textLearn more about what to expect this fall at Pacific.We are just days away from the beginning of the new academic year for many of our students and employees!
As more people return to Pacific's campuses in the coming days, we are encouraged to see that COVID-19 community spread levels have returned to "low" in most of Pacific's home counties.
If you experience symptoms, please take steps to protect your community, take care of yourself, and seek care.
If you are experiencing symptoms of an airborne illness, including COVID-19, stay home until you are well. The CDC recommends five days of isolation (within your household, which includes residence hall rooms) for individuals who test positive for COVID-19.
Employees: Datos, Pacific's symptom monitoring system, remains available for all employees but is not required for daily symptom monitoring. Employees may use Datos to report an illness and receive specific instructions for when to stay home or return to work. Employees also may contact the Student & Employee Health Center or their primary care provider for guidance.
Students: Students who are experiencing symptoms are encouraged to contact the Student & Employee Health Center for care. Some graduate and professional programs may instead continue to require Datos use for students to report illnesses. Please check with your individual program for expectations. The Symptom & Exposure Reporting Form is no longer required for undergraduate students.
We continue to ask that all students and employees monitor local community conditions, as well as their own health. For more details on Pacific's Fall 2022 protocols, please review the COVID-19 webpages
Amanda Pays '21 Accepted into PhD Program
No full textAmanda Pays '21 was accepted into the Criminology, Law, and Justice Ph.D. program at the University of Illinois at Chicago and will begin her doctoral studies in fall 2022.Amanda Pays '21 was accepted into the Criminology, Law, and Justice Ph.D. program at the University of Illinois at Chicago and will begin her doctoral studies in Fall 2022. Pays graduated from Pacific with degrees in criminal Justice, law, and society and Spanish