1.  Show Up, Suit Up, and Engage

Alumnus and trustee Lyle Quasim ’70, Hon.’05 is the subject of a documentary about his civil rights victories and long history of service, premiering on March 30 at the Grand Cinema.

2.  Find It at the Flea

The Women's League Fieldhouse Flea Market returns for its 58th year on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for ages 5 and up. Proceeds go to support student scholarships.

3.  Beautiful Science in the Beautiful Game

Looking ahead to the World Cup this summer, Visiting Prof. of Physics John Eric Goff breaks down the physics behind the soccer ball at the center of the world's biggest game.

Connecting Alumni

Tiffany Newton became University of Puget Sound’s director of Alumni & Parent Relations in December 2025. Originally from Northern California, Newton served as the Director of Alumni and Community Engagement at Willamette University before joining Puget Sound. Newton’s unique background brought her to Puget Sound with a keen understanding of human connection and empowerment. We caught up with Newton to discuss how her rural upbringing, social work experience, and love of community engagement come together to inform her work at Puget Sound. 

Tax Season

Asst. Prof. of Finance Ania Kapalczynski was interviewed by the Tacoma News Tribune about why Washington has no income tax and how this longstanding policy impacts the state's economy.

"[Washington is] one of the few states in the country with no income tax, and it incentivizes growth and job creation across the state," Kapalczynski said.

A Stellar Finish

Last week, Logger Track and Field student-athlete Kyrstin Wilson ’26 competed at the NCAA Indoor National Championships, where she finished in 18th place. Wilson's finish concludes a stellar indoor career at Puget Sound, where she holds the second-best 60-meter time in school history. 

Dinner with Strangers

Career & Employment Services is hosting Dinner With Strangers on April 1. The event includes a free catered meal, a keynote address by alumnus Keith Blocker ’12, and a speed-networking activity to help students practice their professional communication skills. Registration is required and space is limited.

Gentle Giant

When the Flower Growers’ Club of Tacoma presented the College of Puget Sound with a giant sequoia sapling in March 1932, no one could have imagined that it would grow into an icon. At the time of its planting, “the tree was dedicated to George Washington,” noted The Trail, “and will be left where it is at present unless it becomes too large for the location.” Native to the Sierra Nevada region, the giant sequoia now stands on the lawn between Howarth Hall and Wheelock Student Center. At 120 feet tall and 107 inches in diameter, it is by far the largest of Puget Sound’s 13 giant sequoias.

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