Vision: A word from President Jack Paduntin
This year's theme from Voices magazine shows how Pacific Oaks is looking ahead in these trying times.
Forging a Healthy Future
Alumna Norma Mtume witnessed history fighting for civil rights—then made it organizing for communitybased health care.
Devoted to Education and Service
Guided in her mission by those who sought to lessen the sting of racism, Pacific Oaks donor Pam Praeger has always sought to have an impact on the communities she served.
A Reciprocal Program Prepares Adjunct Faculty for Success
Through the principles of autonomy-supportive instruction, an instructor who pioneered adjunct faculty mentor-mentee learning through relationships has empowered her colleagues to continue the work.
In It for the Long Haul: COVID-19 and the Future of Mental Health
How will Pacific Oaks prepare the professionals as the mental health care field evolves? We spoke to three faculty members in the Marriage and Family Therapy program to learn more.
We’re Back! Commencement Brings Community Together
“I commission you to become the change you want to see in the world.” — Chanchanit Martorell
The next generation social worker
In times of critical need—and now more than ever before—social workers remain present, finding creative ways to positively impact their communities.
Ordinary magic in extraordinary times
What does history and research teach us about what we can expect for the COVID-19 generation, after enduring a crisis like no other?
Losing lifelines, keeping connections
The LGBTQIA+ population already faced a unique set of challenges that became amplified during COVID-19. The pandemic offered a time to reflect on the importance of community.
Hope: A word from President Jack Paduntin
This year's theme from Voices magazine shows how Pacific Oaks has been a light in trying times.
Vignettes
Reflections and lessons from the diverse faculty at Pacific Oaks on their lived experiences after spending a year socially distanced
Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?
Gardening and spending time in nature has many benefits for children’s development.
