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T o p F i v e T h i n g s
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| 1. Shared Culture, Shared Curriculum
Sara Freeman ’95, chair and assoc. prof. of theatre arts, presents the Phi Beta Kappa Magee Address, “The Dream of a Shared Curriculum,” on Oct. 17.
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| 2. Startup Friendly South Sound Business reported that Tacoma is one of the top 10 best college towns for starting a business, according to a new study. City of Destiny, indeed.
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| 3. A Unanimous and Enthusiastic Choice
Recognized for her “determination to stand up for ... the values of global cooperation,” Elizabeth Cousens ’87, Hon.’07 was named president and CEO of the UN Foundation.
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| 4. Educating the Community
Altynai Watson ’21 uses an internship with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help local families make their homes safer and healthier.
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| 5. From the Mountains to the Sea
The Jacobsen Series continues with a special guest performance by The Aspen Trio, joining faculty musicians Maria Sampen, Timothy Christie, and Alistair MacRae on Oct. 18.
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P e o p l e o f P u g e t S o u n d
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The Great Outdoors
Kevin Buchanan, assistant director of student involvement, uses outdoor recreation and the Puget Sound Outdoors (PSO) program to support the personal development of student leaders. This semester, PSO, the Center for Intercultural and Civic Engagement, and Sound Policy Institute partnered to create the Reframing Outdoor Culture lecture series, which featured guest speakers who shared their perspectives on breaking down barriers to outdoor recreation.
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HACKS & CHOPS Mongol Court and Chinese Literati From South of Yangtze River: An Anthology of the Studies of Calligraphy and Painting of Yuan China, the latest book by Professor of Art History Zaixin Hong, was published by China Art Academy Press and earned second place in the 28th Chinese Art Book Awards.
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Get Outside
The Expeditionary (The Expy) is a student-run outdoor trip and equipment rental center where you can find everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors, from cross-country skis and wetsuits to topographical maps, ice axes, head lamps, and more.
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Team Beaver
Discovered in 2007, the world’s largest beaver dam is more than twice the length of the Hoover Dam, and is believed to be the handiwork of generations of beavers over the course of more than 30 years. These industrious creatures may now be our allies in fighting the effects of climate change, according to student and professor researchers on Team Beaver.
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Illustrations by Stacy Milrany
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| U p c o m i n g E v e n t s
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Oct. 14
Guest Lecture: “Tacoma Tales,” Richard Wiley, novelist
Oct. 16
Presentation: “Wandering Book Artists,” Peter and Donna Thomas, artists
Oct. 16
Guest Lecture: “From My Lens: Everyday Black Excellence Is the Heartbeat of New Orleans,” Jamell Tate, photographer
Oct. 17
Performance: Wind Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra
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P u g e t S o u n d i n P i c t u r e s
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ART AND SCIENCE Over several days last week, visiting artist-in-residence Alix Henry, an architect and environmentalist, helped Professor of Art and Art History Michael Johnson, members of the Puget Sound Garden club, and student, staff, and faculty volunteers construct a new compost bin for the campus garden.
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