The Student Services Team is delighted to announce the launch of Student Clubs at Pacifica. This new initiative stemmed from student feedback from our annual student survey, as well as narrative feedback from other sources such as meetings, orientations, etc. Recent student survey findings show that the top-ranked item when asked what would help students find work in their chosen field was “increased opportunities for networking with faculty, alums, and students across programs.” We hope that this new initiative promotes connection between students, and possibly faculty, across programs based on shared identities, interests, and passions.
Pacifica Student Clubs
Archetypal Astrology Club
Email: ArchetypalAstrologyClub@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: A club that focuses on depth psychology and astrological themes.
The Mythic Poet’s Department
Email: MythicPoetsDept@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: The mission of The Mythic Poets Department is to immerse ourselves fully in the exploration of our creative and imaginative side. The hope is that the club will not just hold space for this exploration of creativity and imagination but will actively encourage students to take time to pursue their creative passions.
Pop-Culture & Games
ClubEmail: PopCultureGamesClub@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: The Pop-Culture & Games Club is a collaborative space for students, faculty, and staff to explore the intersection of therapeutic practices and pop culture, including fanfic, and other media, and games. We aim to harness the power of pop culture and games as a tool for engagement and healing within therapeutic environments for adolescents and adults.
The Art Club
Email: ArtClub@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: The Art Club enriches the appreciation for visual arts and enhances Pacifica community’s engagement with the art world through discussions and lectures.
The Community Club
Email: CommunityClub@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: The Community Club aims to foster and strengthen the local Pacifica community by creating opportunities for meaningful connection. Our primary mission is to organize on-campus events that bring together local students, cultivating a sense of belonging and togetherness. By listening to the needs and interests of the community, we strive to host events that resonate with students and nurture a vibrant local atmosphere focused on building community.
Cognitive Function Cult
Email: CognitiveFunctionCult@my.pacifica.edu
Club Description: This group seeks to convene in the collective analysis and intellectual advancement of Carl Jung’s Cognitive Function Theory of Psychological Types, and to more deeply understand their role in consciousness, shadow, archetypal application, and the process of individuation on an individual and collective level.
We encourage students to be in contact with the club directly if interested in joining or learning more. If you have any questions, Student Services is happy to help. You can contact us at studentservices@pacifica.edu.
Lauren Lastra, MPA, is Director of Student Services and Accreditation Deputy at Pacifica Graduate Institute who is committed to a just and mission-centered approach to organizational life. She has served as a member on several councils and committees, including Pacifica’s Diversity Task Force focused on Student Matters, the Diversity and Inclusion Council, and the President’s Task Force on Campus Climate and Employee Morale. She has worked at Pacifica since 2009 in various capacities, including as the Institute’s Sustainability Coordinator and in the Office of the President. Prior to coming to Pacifica, Lauren lived in the Valparaiso region of Chile where she worked as an Educator for the United Nations Development Program. Lauren actively serves as the current President and Founding Board Member of Santa Ynez Valley Pride and previously as a Board Director of People Helping People in Solvang, CA. She lives in Santa Ynez Valley with her wife, two children, and their rescue dog and cat.
