News, events, and stories from the University of Puget Sound
T o p F i v e T h i n g s
1. Earth Week
Environmental sustainability is on point all week with panel discussions, workshops, an ice cream social, garden club potluck, and Box Castle, a cardboard waste installation.
Buy, sell, and trade bikes and accessories at the annual Tacoma Bike Swap on April 27. While you’re there, chat up an expert about maintenance tips, insider routes, and more.
This year’s alternative spring break entailed a trip to Neah Bay, where students learned about the traditions of the Makah Nation and emerged with a fresh perspective.
Library Planet is a “crowdsourced travel guide for libraries,” and it featured Collins Memorial Library as a prime destination for bibliotourism. (Yes, that’s a thing!)
Ryan Gustafson ’08 has been named president of Seattle’s new XFL franchise, part of an eight-team league that will offer fast-paced games with simpler rules than the NFL.
Angela Hill has joined Puget Sound as human resources coordinator. She, her husband, and their four teenage daughters—including triplets—recently relocated from Chicago. She and her family are loving the beauty of the Pacific Northwest!
DID YOU KNOW? Batik—the artisan practice of using wax and dye to create intricate designs on textiles—is most prevalent in Indonesia, though some experts believe the technique originated in Egypt, as similar patterns have been discovered on the cloths used to wrap mummies.
Personal Statement Workshop Get help creating a smashing personal statement for fellowship and scholarship applications. Hosted by the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching on April 24.
Vashon Thriller The film Point Defiance, a new thriller shot entirely on Vashon Island, was a homecoming of sorts for producer Mark Sayre ’06. The film was shot on locations that included his parents’ waterfront home and Old Mill Road, and held its Pacific Northwest premiere at the Vashon Center for the Arts in March. It is now making rounds on the film festival circuit.
