Welcome to the Parents & Families Newsletter! During the academic year, you can expect to receive emails from us highlighting campus news and resources for Logger families. Have a suggestion for a topic we should cover? Let us know!
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Center for Student Support
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The Center for Student Support connects students to resources to help them thrive at Puget Sound. CSS houses Direct Student Services, including the Campus Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, and Lending Library; programs to support survivors of sexual violence and provide educational programming including the Peer Allies and the BRAVe programs; and our student success coaches, who help first-year and transfer students navigate life on campus. CSS also takes a lead role in supporting our first-generation college students through community-building and mentorship.
Our staff are here to discuss any ongoing challenges students are experiencing and help create action plans for coordinated support across campus, as well as the development of self-care and self-advocacy habits. Parents and families can support our work by encouraging their students to seek out support if they need it and to respond to any outreach they receive from Eric Hetland, Sonya Dauncey, or any member of the CSS team if they've been referred to our office. You can also support Loggers experiencing financial instability and/or food insecurity by making a donation of clothing, shelf-stable foods, or textbooks to our Clothing Closet, Food Pantry, or Lending Library.
Thank you for partnering with us to champion the success of our students!
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Monitoring California Wildfires
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We are watching closely as wildfires continue to devastate parts of Los Angeles and Riverside Counties. As we mourn the loss of life and the destruction of homes and livelihoods, we hope Loggers and their families in the affected areas are safe. We have reached out to students who may be affected and encourage students to contact the university if they need assistance. To learn about available counseling, academic, and housing resources, please visit the link below:
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Graduation is on the Horizon
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Grad Fair | Feb. 26 and 27
Graduates should mark their calendars for Grad Fair 2025 on Feb. 26 and 27. Students can drop by the Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up ceremony tickets, take professional graduation portraits, receive an exclusive senior gift, discover how to stay connected as an alum, and explore a variety of resources designed to ensure a smooth, stress-free Commencement experience.
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Commencement Weekend | May 9–11
Commencement Weekend, a time of pride and celebration, is quickly approaching! This is the moment to honor and acknowledge the hard-earned achievements of the Class of 2025. Visit the Commencement website for all the essential details, including a comprehensive schedule of events and activities, instructions for requesting ceremony tickets, ordering caps and gowns, submitting name pronunciations, and much more.
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The spring semester is a busy time on campus! Students can find out about upcoming events on our website and through the Logger Lookout email newsletter every Thursday. Here are some dates to mark on your calendar:
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Upcoming Events & Activities
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- Swimming vs. George Fox University | Jan. 17
- 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration | Jan. 23
- 2025 Art Students Annual Show | Jan. 27–Feb. 22
- Summer Research Information Session | Jan. 29
- Lecture: Understanding Every Day Moral Stress | Jan. 31
- Men's and Women's Basketball vs. Whitworth University | Jan. 31
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Loggers Keep Learning San Francisco | Feb. 6
- Logger Day Challenge | Mar. 4
- Summer Reunion Weekend | Jun. 6–8
- Homecoming & Family Weekend | Oct. 10–12
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See the full event calendar below:
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Academic Calendar & Deadlines
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- Residential Facilities Open | Jan. 17
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Spring Semester Classes Start | Jan. 21
- Study Abroad Application Deadline | Jan. 24
- Grad Fair | Feb. 26 and 27
- Spring Break | Mar. 17–21
- 2025 Commencement | May 11
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