New Student Orientation Lake Day
Aug
30
1:00 PM13:00

New Student Orientation Lake Day

  • Henry Hagg Lake, Sain Creek Pavilion (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visit Henry Hagg Lake for a day of kayaking, paddleboarding, and outdoor games with new Pacific University students. No experience necessary, all gear, equipment, and transportation to/from campus provided.

This beginner-friendly, accessible program offers something for everyone! Try kayaking or paddleboarding, swimming (no lifeguard on duty), playing yard games, or simply taking in the beautiful lakeside views while connecting with fellow Boxers. 

Transportation, equipment, and instruction are provided. Shuttles depart Walter/Mac Parking Lot G at 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with groups returning to campus at 3:30 p.m. Please note that the 12-passenger vans are not equipped with wheelchair lifts/ramps. 

This trip is hosted in partnership with Adventures Without Limits (AWL), a Forest Grove nonprofit dedicated to making outdoor recreation accessible for people of all abilities through adaptive equipment, expert guides, and inclusive programming. Registration is required, scan the QR code to sign up! Wear comfortable clothing, secure footwear, and be prepared to get a little wet. Restrooms are available on-site.

FREE for Pacific University students!

Sign up at HERE to reserve your spot.

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Fall Foliage Community Kayak
Oct
3
10:00 AM10:00

Fall Foliage Community Kayak

Join local community members for a Fall Foliage Kayak Tour of Rock Islands on the Willamette River!  This event is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible for people of all abilities.

FREE for Pacific University students and faculty.

REGISTER HERE
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Silver Falls Community Hike
Oct
17
8:30 AM08:30

Silver Falls Community Hike

Grab a friend and join us for a stroll through scenic Silver Falls State Park! This park has meandering paths through dense Douglas Fir forest and offers stunning waterfall views. The trip is open to the public, inclusive, and accessible to people of all abilities.

FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.

REGISTER HERE
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Coastal Yurt Campout
Oct
24
to Oct 25

Coastal Yurt Campout

  • Nehalem Bay State Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spend a night under the stars at the Oregon Coast, from the warmth and comfort of a yurt! Build community and share meals around the campfire, take a walk on the beach, and soak up the ocean air.

FREE for Pacific University Students and Faculty.

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