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T o p F i v e T h i n g s

1. Hello From the Other Side

Ariana Reines’ poignant and hilarious experimental play poem Telephone opens in Norton Clapp Theatre Feb. 28, with performances through March 7.

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2. A Major Development

To celebrate the launch of the gender and queer studies major, GQS is hosting a special event marking the program’s evolution, historical milestones, and more.

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3. Character Study

In Seattle after striking out in the major leagues, Casey Sander ’79 got a call from Puget Sound that changed the trajectory of his life—and started him on the road to Hollywood.

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4. College Myth Busting

Campus welcomes The Council of Independent Colleges for the workshop “Talking About Private Colleges: Busting the Myths,” featuring a panel with President Crawford.

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5. The Beat Goes On

Grammy winner, percussionist, and UCLA ethnomusicologist Abhiman Kaushal visits campus for a short residency and public performance of the music of India.

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

Master of Disguise
Mishka Navarre spends her days designing and making costumes for Puget Sound’s Department of Theatre Arts. As the department’s costumer, she enjoys seeing her designs come to life onstage every semester. “Don’t be afraid to follow your passion,” she says. “Working in the arts is worth it.”

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HACKS & CHOPS “True love. Everybody wants it and nobody really knows what it is.” So begins an article by Assistant Professor of Philosophy Sara Protasi, published by The Institute of Art and Ideas, which explores the components of true love and how seeking “happily ever after” may, ultimately, be unhealthy.

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I n s i d e S c o o p

Speak Easy
Take your public speaking skills and class assignments to the next level at the Center for Speech and Effective Advocacy. Students, meet with a peer speech consultant to improve your delivery and presentation organization. Faculty, access teaching guides and sample speech assignments and class activities. There's something for everyone!

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D i d Y o u K n o w ?

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An Exercise in Innovation
The Copra Coconut Water production facility in Thailand processes 40,000 coconuts a day. That adds up to a lot of husks and shell waste. So, when founder and CEO Ben Minges ’11 wanted a cost-effective and sustainable solution for dealing with the waste, he called on Puget Sound students.

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Illustrations by Stacy Milrany

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

Feb. 24
Department of Art and Art History Open House

Feb. 26
Archives Open House: Black History Month

Feb. 28
Performance: Symphony Orchestra

SAVE THE DATE
March 10: Logger Day Challenge

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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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WELCOME [FRONT AND] CENTER Students, alumni, faculty, staff, neighbors, and friends gathered to celebrate the dedication of the new Welcome Center last week. Here, President Isiaah Crawford performs the ceremonial ribbon cutting as board chair Bob Pohlad P’07; trustees Kathleen Duncan '82 and Erin Shagren ’88, P’17; and Monica Names-King look on.

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