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T h r e e T h i n g s

1. See the Sphinx

The spring Jacobsen Series opens with a residency by Sphinx Virtuosi, a chamber orchestra made up of 18 top Black and Latinx classical soloists—plus a free concert.

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2. Top Placement

Course Advisor ranked Puget Sound first among Washington colleges for studies in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology.

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3. Ready for the Future

Director for Intercultural Engagement Vivie Nguyen leads a workshop for campus members on implicit bias and belonging, Feb. 2.

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P e o p l e o f P u g e t S o u n d

Optimistic Politics
Despite working in a field that relies on criticism of society and humanity—her current research is exploring what the phrase “rape culture” means—Alisa Kessel believes political theory can be a source of hope and optimism. “If you can look at all that’s wrong in the world and still imagine that justice is possible—that’s the calling of political theory,” she says. “I think that’s pretty powerful.” As a professor of politics and government, she encourages her students to apply concepts they’ve learned in the hopes of creating a better world for themselves and others.

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH PROF. ALISA KESSEL

HACKS & CHOPS “Gone are the days of gatekeeping; instead we must function as both counselor and concierge, educating and eliminating barriers for those who have been traditionally underserved, while facilitating a smooth enrollment process for those students in high demand,” say admission team members Torri Henson and Brittney Jackson in an article they co-wrote with Megan Grady for The Journal of College Admission.

Read "Intersections of Special Populations."

I n s i d e S c o o p

Check It Out
The Campus Lending Library loans course materials to Puget Sound students, free of charge. Spring 2021 materials are available to students whether or not they are on campus. To browse the catalog of available books and learn more about requesting course materials, visit the lending library website.

CAMPUS LENDING LIBRARY

W e a r Y o u r M a s k + G e t T e s t e d + K n o w T h i s

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Students, remember to schedule your COVID-19 testing time slots each week at pugetsound.edu/scheduletest. This helps reduce congestion in the testing pavilion and ensure that testing goes smoothly.

SPRING 2021 COVID-19 TESTING INFO

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U p c o m i n g E v e n t s

Feb. 3—campus only
Virtual Brown Bag: “Summer Internships, Research Opportunities, and International Travel Study,” Alisa Kessel and Patrick O’Neil, politics and government

Feb. 3—campus only
Green Dot Bystander Workshop

Feb. 3
Deconstructing Passion, Healthy Relationships, Stalking Awareness Month

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P u g e t S o u n d i n P i c t u r e s

RING OUT On Jan. 19, Puget Sound joined a national tribute of acknowledgment and remembrance for people who have lost their lives to COVID-19 by ringing the bells in Kilworth Memorial Chapel, thanks to arrangements made by Rev. Dave Wright ’96 and the chapel team.

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