Welcome to the Parents & Families Newsletter! Once a month, you can expect to receive an email from us highlighting campus news and resources for Logger families. Have a suggestion for a topic we should cover? Let us know!
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Experiential learning helps students bridge the gap between knowing and doing. Through experiences like internships, summer research, volunteering and more, students expand their network, develop valuable skills, and take a step toward future goals.
The Experiential Learning team is committed to meeting students where they are in their journey. Signature programs like the Summer Fellowship Internship Program, Summer Research Program, Community Engagement Initiative, and Puget Sound Internship Grant offer supportive cohort models and grant-funded opportunities. Experiential Learning courses in the Career Development Sequence help students explore their interests, utilize career-related resources, and take their best next step.
Program applications are due soon, so now is a great time to plan for summer experiences. Encourage your student to stop by Howarth 005, browse our webpage, or schedule a meeting with a member of our team.
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Associate Dean of Experiential Learning
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Nick Kontogeorgopoulos likes to stay busy. When he isn’t researching the complexities of ethical international tourism, or teaching courses in international political economy, he’s traveling to Thailand to study sustainable tourism practices. Since 2021, the distinguished professor of international political economy has served as associate dean of experiential learning.
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What to Know About the FAFSA Delay
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On Jan. 30, the U.S. Department of Education announced that data from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) would be delayed until mid-March. What does this delay mean for your family and for your student's aid offer? We've got answers to some of your most pressing questions on our website.
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Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 5, for Logger Day Challenge, a day of pride and philanthropy. It is an opportunity to come together to support each other, our community, and the university we love. Here’s how you can participate:
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- Head to the Logger Day Challenge webpage, print out the Grizz cut-out, and share your Logger spirit on social media to inspire others.
- Follow Puget Sound on social media to share stories and pride with your network.
- Wear your Logger gear for Maroon Tuesday.
- Make a gift to the area you are most passionate about.
- Become a Logger Day Challenge Advocate on GiveCampus.
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Spiritual & Religious Life Scholarships
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Puget Sound offers several scholarships for students who are involved in spiritual or religious leadership on-campus, off-campus, or in their home communities. These awards are open to students of all spiritual backgrounds. Applications are available through Student Financial Services starting Feb. 15 and are due by Mar. 31. Awards range from $3,000–$15,000 and include:
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- Religious Leadership Awards: For any student involved in spiritual or religious leadership
- Spiritual Life Leaders Mentorship: For students wanting to participate in an on-campus mentorship program developing skills for inclusive spiritual leadership in higher education (and beyond)
- Cyrus Ames Wright Scholarship: For students considering professional or life-long spiritual or religious leadership
- Chaplain's Award for Spirituality & Justice: For rising juniors and seniors who demonstrate engagement with both spirituality and social justice
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Please encourage your student to explore these and other scholarship opportunities for returning students! Questions? Email University Chaplain Dave Wright ’96.
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Spring is a busy time at Puget Sound—and there are plenty of events and activities to keep your student busy and engaged, along with several important deadlines. Here are some reminders and dates to mark on your calendar:
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Summer Fellowship Internship (SFI) Program applications for 2024 are due Feb. 27. SFI supports students interning for nonprofit or public sector organizations through cultivated, grant-funded internship positions in Tacoma. Students can learn more and start their application on the SFI webpage.
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Summer Research applications for 2024 are due Mar. 1. Working with a faculty mentor, summer research students receive grants to conduct high-level, independent work and expand their understanding of their field while honing professional skills. Students can learn more and start their application on the Summer Research webpage.
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The Community Engagement Initiative grant application is now open for the spring term. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis until funding has been expended. Learn more on the Community Engagement Initiative webpage.
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Grief Awareness Week is Mar. 3–8. Student Affairs offers many ways for students to connect with peer and professional support, including a weekly grief support group, evening programs, clinical support through CHWS and community partners, and self-service resources like TAO Online or free grief journals. For more information, contact University Chaplain Dave Wright ’96.
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Grad Fair will be hosted in Rasmussen Rotunda on Mar. 6 and 19. Soon-to-be graduates will be able to pick up their Commencement Ceremony tickets and a senior gift, order their cap and gown, have professional portraits taken, and learn about opportunities to remain connected to Puget Sound through the many activities the university offers to its alumni community.
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Upcoming major religious observances. Students who observe Ramadan, Easter, or Passover have options for finding support and resources on campus, including receiving meals after regular Diner hours and participating in an Interfaith Iftar on Mar. 24, attending an ecumenical Easter service on Mar. 31 in the chapel, or joining the Campus Passover Seder on April 22. For more information, contact University Chaplain Dave Wright ’96.
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See Events Calendar link below for more information
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- Black Studies, New Futures Alumni Panel | Feb. 16
- Comedy Show: Aaron Kominos-Smith | Feb. 16
- 25th Annual Drag Show | Feb. 17
- M3: Martin, Malcolm, and Muhammad | Feb. 20
- Pierce Lecture: U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer | Feb. 21
- Campus Band Showcase | Feb. 23
- Lecture: Alexis Devine and Bunny the “Talking” Dog | Feb. 28
- Grizzbones Senior Class Event | Feb. 29
- Grad Fair | Mar. 6 and 19
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Academic Calendar & Deadlines
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- Last Day to Withdraw with 50% Tuition Adjustment | Feb. 9
- Last Day to Withdraw with 25% Tuition Adjustment | Feb. 23
- Last Day to Withdraw with 10% Tuition Adjustment | Mar. 8
- Mid-Term | Mar. 8
- Spring Break | Mar. 11–15
- Returning & Graduate Students FAFSA Preference Deadline | Mar. 31
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