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Katelyn Ker '25 on set filming her documentary.

From Dancer to Director: Student Filmmaker Captures the Challenges of a Dance Career

Even if she wasn't performing professionally, Ker always intended to stay connected to dance. Through her coursework and her experience as part of the Pacific Dance Ensemble, she discovered a passion for dance photography and videography. "A Way of Walking" effectively merges Ker's love for dance and storytelling, honoring both artistic disciplines.

Supporting Those Who Fight For Human Rights

Outstanding Alumni Award winner Jessie Lamb '07 uses the skills she learned at Pacific to support seven human rights and humanitarian organizations.

Benjamin Martin (left) and Shinia Kildall Behind Video Camera

Paws For Community: Student Video Project Impacts Local Animal Shelter

A class video project produced by students Shinia Kildall '25 and Benjamin Martin has increased attention for the Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals, drawing interest in the cause of fostering dogs and cats.

And The Emmy Goes To...

A connection between professor and student, a shared love of the outdoors and a unique two-way mentoring relationship has created an award-winning partnership between Grant McOmie '75 and Jeff Kastner '05, the team behind Grantʻs Getaways.

'Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio' Features a Pacific Flavor

In a remarkable convergence of talent, passion and academic backgrounds, seven Pacific alumni were among the scores of people who helped make the acclaimed stop-motion film in Portland. The film took about three years to create and was released Dec. 9. It won the Academy Award for best animated film.

Heidi Nielsen '96: Using Both Sides of the Brain

There’s no telling where an art degree will take you. Just ask Heidi Nielsen ’96.

Chester Carson ’04 Networking Toward a Dream

Chester Carson '04 has relied on strong networking his skills throughout his career. His network helped him realize a dream of life in Hawai'i.

Small Scholarship, Big Payoff

Financial support for internships launch student careers. For Deanté Grinner ’20, first recipient of 51�Թ�’s Arts & Sciences Endowed Internship Fund Scholarship, the $500 scholarship helped cover his expenses while working as an unpaid intern during the summer of 2019 at a Cornelius-based cinematic grip and lighting firm.

Alumna Succeeds as Journalist, Filmmaker

Christian Henry ’07 fell in love in high school — with the art of storytelling.

'I’m Doing What I Really Love To Do'

Pacific alumnus DeVon Pouncey co-hosts the "Justin & DeVon" show weekday mornings on 102.9 The Game.

Alec Lugo '16 applies makeup backstage at a theatre performance

All the World's A Stage

Alec Lugo '16 brings childhood dreams to life as he pursues his career on and off stage.

"Ask Yourself What You're Missing"

Use your social networks and ask people questions, says Mike Geraci '91. The first in his family to attend college, Geraci chose Pacific, where he went on to become an associate professor in the Department of Media Arts.