News and Stories

PAC ballet students workshopped with Oregon Ballet Theatre 2 dancer and choreographer Dominic Walsh on April 30, in a collaboration with PRAx at the Women's Building Ballet Studio.

Faculty Staff Fitness instructor Carolyn Hudson-Harris won first place in the IFBB Pro Women's Figure Masters 50+ division at the Linear Emerald Cup in Olympia, Washington.

PAC instructor Bob Janes coordinated a $5,000 golf ball donation from Trysting Tree Golf Club, adding valuable equipment to OSU's physical activity golf classes.

Three OSU Dance Sport couples were named national champions at USA Dance's Collegiate Nationals, with many competitors getting their start in PAC courses.

Four OSU PAC ballet students performed a piece choreographed by instructor Megan Skinner at the Terpsichore Dance Concert at Corvallis' Majestic Theatre in April.

Lila Reid facilitated the Winter 2026 PAC Dance Showcase, drawing hundreds of OSU students to an evening of dance and community celebration.

Dancers took the spotlight at the Dec. 4 PAC Artistic and Social Dance Showcase, celebrating the talents of OSU students and instructors.

Penny Fentiman wins her sixth Oregon USBC Queens Tournament title and earns a spot at the national tournament in Las Vegas.

Thank you to the Physical Activity Course (PAC) program for your enthusiastic participation in Learn By Doing, part of the new student onboarding experience at OSU. From Friday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 21, PAC hosted a variety of engaging activities, including line dancing, salsa and Latin dance, pickleball, yoga and scuba.

Family photo time! Physical Activity Course and Faculty Staff Fitness teams for continued the tradition of welcoming everyone back with energy and connection. Here's to another great year!

Selected by OSU Counseling & Psychological Services staff, student workers and volunteers, Erica was recognized as a mental health champion at OSU for her outstanding commitment to student well-being.

A special shout-out to Faculty Staff Fitness Coordinator Nikki Kurth for her outstanding leadership and organization of the event. Thank you for making it a success!