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Meet our second Staff Senator of the Senator Highlight that we're featuring weekly in the employee e-news!

The annual sexual misconduct prevention training has now been launched. Look out for email reminders from Vector Solutions LMS.

Meet five beautiful Schnauzers: Fozzie, Sharky, Freal, Bliss, and Coco!

Looking for spring or summer interships or employment after graduation? Portland State University is having their Fall Career Fair next Monday, October 27th from 11am-3pm. Portland State's Employer Relations Manager welcomes our students that are looking for a spring/summer internship or employment after graduation.

Benefits Open Enrollment for plan year 2026 will begin on Monday November 3, and end on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. During this time, benefit-eligible employees will be able to make desired changes to their current benefits within the Paycom HRIS system. Our Dental and disability plans have changed, so elections MUST be made this year in Paycom.

There are connections between democracy and every single field of study at 91±¬ÁÏ. Your major is on the ballot, and your voice is critical. Stop by the UC from 12:00pm-1:30pm on Wednesday, November 29 to learn how your major impacts (and is impacted by) elected officials and public policy. Ballots for the November 4 election are already in the mail - now is the time to make a plan to vote, and we can help!

Join the Staff Professional Development Committee in celebrating Halloween with the annual costume contest and reception!

Registration for winter and spring courses start in November. Take care of your registration holds in October!

It’s that time of year again! We're starting to plan the annual Boxer Winter Holiday Social, and we need your help to make this year's event the best one yet. This is a great opportunity to help organize a fun, multi-campus event for all our staff and faculty to connect and celebrate the season (and the end of the Fall Semester).

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join a short-term planning committee. We'll be working together to organize all the exciting details, including food, games, and, of course, the popular ugly sweater judging contest. Interested in joining the planning team? Please email staffsenate@pacificu.edu.

Last week, we learned about how long-term exposure to loud noises impacts our hearing. For millions of workers, not only are they exposed to loud noises, they may also be exposed to ototoxic chemicals on the regular. Conversely, extended use of certain high dosage medications can cause the same impact- damage to the inner ear. Learn more!