News, events, and stories from the University of Puget Sound
T o p F i v e T h i n g s
1. Mind Over Dark Matter
David Latimer, assoc. prof. of physics, will deliver the Magee Address on Oct. 9. His talk, “Weak Harbingers of New Physics,” will explore paradigm shifts in physics and cosmology.
A Tacoma Historical Society program featuring director Kim Davenport will explore the story behind the Lincoln Statue, a century-old landmark in Tacoma’s South End, on Oct. 8.
Students are taking the lead to raise awareness of sexual violence, educate their peers, and change campus culture through Peer Allies and other campus groups.
Beatrice Bridge ’22 and Hayden Borg ’22 have been awarded the university’s prestigious and competitive scholarship honoring incoming students for academic excellence.
Ginger Wodele ’22 and Zachary Herrmann ’22 have been awarded the scholarship in recognition of their outstanding potential to succeed as inspirational leaders.
Meet the new student body president, Collin Noble ’19. Collin’s an Idaho native pursuing a double major in economics and the Business Leadership Program, sitting on the Diversity Advisory Council, and repping for student interests all over campus. Shoutout to Collin!
DID YOU KNOW? Puget Sound’s history includes a rite of passage known as “the green beanie.” From 1918 to 1961, first-year students had to wear the beanie on campus, or face creative penalties, like having their hair dyed green.
Thailand Field School Interest Meeting On Oct. 10, learn about the field school that’s part of Political Economy of Southeast Asia, taught by Prof. Nick Kontogeorgopoulos. All majors are encouraged to attend!
Contemporary Tribalism Tribalism is one way that people of the Gulf region construct individual and collective identities, notes Andrew Gardner, prof. of sociology and anthropology. It’s a mode of belonging that occupies the “identity-space” between the nuclear family and nationhood.
