![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_9641.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBuilt when the school first opened in 1851 in Santa Clara, the iconic Pacific gate was moved to its current location at the corner of Pacific Avenue and Dave Brubeck Way in 1963 to coincide with the construction of Burns Tower. The relocation project cost $30,000 (over $300,000 today) and turned the gates into the signature vista point that they are today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faye Spanos Concert Hall<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_2317.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Conservatory of Music\u2019s famous Faye Spanos Concert Hall is a historic location on campus. Not only is it a year-round venue for live music, but the exterior of the building has also been featured in several films including \u201cRaiders of the Lost Ark\u201d (1981). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burns Tower <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/thumbnail_IMG_2326.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurns Tower has dominated the Stockton skyline since 1963 when it was built and named for Robert E. Burns, widely regarded as the most transformative president in Pacific\u2019s history. The tower has a lot of interesting history behind it, including its previous use as a radio station and even a water tower. Read more facts about Burns Tower.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nRose Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_4189-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe beautiful rose garden in front of Burns Tower is dedicated to Marjorie Webster Williams, a beloved conservationist of the region. The garden also contains a mosaic of the seal of the university created by Elaine Brink Stanley in 1950, who made it as part of her thesis for her MA in art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Library Columns<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_2423.jpeg?resize=1024%2C764&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe columns that you\u2019ll find in front of the William Knox Holt Memorial Library didn\u2019t always sit at Pacific. They were first erected in the 1890s as part of the Hazelton Free Public Library in downtown Stockton. In 1965, Stockton\u2019s city council voted to give the columns to Pacific before that building was demolished. The columns were reassembled here at Pacific in 1967. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morris Chapel <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_2273.jpeg?resize=600%2C450&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMorris Chapel was first envisioned by President Tully Knoles in 1937. It was eventually built in 1942 as a place of worship for students of all faiths. Today, the chapel hosts weddings, baptisms, quincea\u00f1eras and other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pam Eibeck and Bill Jeffery Muir Grove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_2272.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe majestic Muir Grove is located just west of the McCaffery center, across from the DeRosa University Center. It is a wonderful place for a quiet picnic. The grove also features the art sculpture \u201cMobius\u201d sculpture that was created in 2002 by Marin County sculptor Dennis Patton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ted and Chris Robb Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5822.jpeg?resize=1024%2C867&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Ted and Chris Robb Garden has provided fresh produce throughout fall, spring and summer each year. What you might not know is that the garden was created by the former Whole Foods Market CEO and Pacific Regent Walter Robb. He named the garden after his sons who are Pacific alumni. The garden is on the south side of campus near the psychology\/communication building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atchley Clock Tower\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/fixedcrop.png?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Atchley clock tower stands near the Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House along the beautiful brick path that stretches across the south campus. The clock tower was built in honor of William Atchley who was president of the university from 1987-1995. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Olson Hall Sundial <\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pacific.edu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_2277.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPacific has a unique sundial built onto the outer wall of Olson Hall on Mendocino Avenue. The sun casts a shadow on the middle hand that will tell you what hour of the day it is. It’s a cool spot that’s tucked away from the rest of campus and fun to discover. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Conservatory of Music\u2019s famous Faye Spanos Concert Hall is a historic location on campus. Not only is it a year-round venue for live music, but the exterior of the building has also been featured in several films including \u201cRaiders of the Lost Ark\u201d (1981). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Burns Tower <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurns Tower has dominated the Stockton skyline since 1963 when it was built and named for Robert E. Burns, widely regarded as the most transformative president in Pacific\u2019s history. The tower has a lot of interesting history behind it, including its previous use as a radio station and even a water tower. Read more facts about Burns Tower.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\nRose Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe beautiful rose garden in front of Burns Tower is dedicated to Marjorie Webster Williams, a beloved conservationist of the region. The garden also contains a mosaic of the seal of the university created by Elaine Brink Stanley in 1950, who made it as part of her thesis for her MA in art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Library Columns<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe columns that you\u2019ll find in front of the William Knox Holt Memorial Library didn\u2019t always sit at Pacific. They were first erected in the 1890s as part of the Hazelton Free Public Library in downtown Stockton. In 1965, Stockton\u2019s city council voted to give the columns to Pacific before that building was demolished. The columns were reassembled here at Pacific in 1967. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Morris Chapel <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMorris Chapel was first envisioned by President Tully Knoles in 1937. It was eventually built in 1942 as a place of worship for students of all faiths. Today, the chapel hosts weddings, baptisms, quincea\u00f1eras and other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pam Eibeck and Bill Jeffery Muir Grove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe majestic Muir Grove is located just west of the McCaffery center, across from the DeRosa University Center. It is a wonderful place for a quiet picnic. The grove also features the art sculpture \u201cMobius\u201d sculpture that was created in 2002 by Marin County sculptor Dennis Patton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ted and Chris Robb Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Ted and Chris Robb Garden has provided fresh produce throughout fall, spring and summer each year. What you might not know is that the garden was created by the former Whole Foods Market CEO and Pacific Regent Walter Robb. He named the garden after his sons who are Pacific alumni. The garden is on the south side of campus near the psychology\/communication building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Atchley Clock Tower\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Atchley clock tower stands near the Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House along the beautiful brick path that stretches across the south campus. The clock tower was built in honor of William Atchley who was president of the university from 1987-1995. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Olson Hall Sundial <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPacific has a unique sundial built onto the outer wall of Olson Hall on Mendocino Avenue. The sun casts a shadow on the middle hand that will tell you what hour of the day it is. It’s a cool spot that’s tucked away from the rest of campus and fun to discover. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBurns Tower has dominated the Stockton skyline since 1963 when it was built and named for Robert E. Burns, widely regarded as the most transformative president in Pacific\u2019s history. The tower has a lot of interesting history behind it, including its previous use as a radio station and even a water tower. Read more facts about Burns Tower.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The beautiful rose garden in front of Burns Tower is dedicated to Marjorie Webster Williams, a beloved conservationist of the region. The garden also contains a mosaic of the seal of the university created by Elaine Brink Stanley in 1950, who made it as part of her thesis for her MA in art. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The columns that you\u2019ll find in front of the William Knox Holt Memorial Library didn\u2019t always sit at Pacific. They were first erected in the 1890s as part of the Hazelton Free Public Library in downtown Stockton. In 1965, Stockton\u2019s city council voted to give the columns to Pacific before that building was demolished. The columns were reassembled here at Pacific in 1967. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Morris Chapel was first envisioned by President Tully Knoles in 1937. It was eventually built in 1942 as a place of worship for students of all faiths. Today, the chapel hosts weddings, baptisms, quincea\u00f1eras and other events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The majestic Muir Grove is located just west of the McCaffery center, across from the DeRosa University Center. It is a wonderful place for a quiet picnic. The grove also features the art sculpture \u201cMobius\u201d sculpture that was created in 2002 by Marin County sculptor Dennis Patton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Ted and Chris Robb Garden has provided fresh produce throughout fall, spring and summer each year. What you might not know is that the garden was created by the former Whole Foods Market CEO and Pacific Regent Walter Robb. He named the garden after his sons who are Pacific alumni. The garden is on the south side of campus near the psychology\/communication building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Atchley clock tower stands near the Alex and Jeri Vereschagin Alumni House along the beautiful brick path that stretches across the south campus. The clock tower was built in honor of William Atchley who was president of the university from 1987-1995. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pacific has a unique sundial built onto the outer wall of Olson Hall on Mendocino Avenue. The sun casts a shadow on the middle hand that will tell you what hour of the day it is. It’s a cool spot that’s tucked away from the rest of campus and fun to discover. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rose Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Library Columns<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMorris Chapel <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPam Eibeck and Bill Jeffery Muir Grove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTed and Chris Robb Garden <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAtchley Clock Tower\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOlson Hall Sundial <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n