1.  Moral Leadership in an Immoral Empire

Puget Sound will host the 39th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. in Kilworth Memorial Chapel, featuring a keynote by Rev. Dr. Leslie Braxton.

2.  Cost of Living

Prof. of Economics Andrew Monaco was interviewed by The News Tribune about the local economy, why the cost of living continues to rise, and the potential impact of new tariffs. 

3.  Always Learning

Alumni and parents are invited to join President Isiaah Crawford for Loggers Keep Learning San Francisco on Feb. 6, featuring a presentation by Assoc. Prof. Chris Kendall.

The Virtue of Envy

The American Philosophical Association awarded Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy Sara Protasi the 2024 Joseph B. Gittler Award for her book, The Philosophy of Envy (Cambridge University Press, 2021). The Joseph B. Gittler Award is given for an outstanding scholarly contribution to the philosophy of one or more of the social sciences.

Invest in Your Professional Development

From Jan. 13–17, 2025, Puget Sound will host its annual Professional Development & Enrichment Conference, a tradition that brings faculty and staff together for a week of growth and learning. 

Developed to offer faculty and staff members the chance to connect, learn, and be inspired, this year’s conference is packed with events designed to support Goal III of the Leadership for a Changing World strategic plan.

Also back this January is the Day of Learning. Megan Gerhardt, professor of management and leadership at the Farmer School of Business at Miami University, will deliver a keynote address, "Fostering Belonging on Intergenerational Teams," on Jan. 15 from 9–10:30 a.m. in Upper Marshall Hall. Watch this 3-minute video from Prof. Gerhardt to learn how her journey as a curious faculty member led her to reimagine generational dynamics—transforming potential frustration into collaborative growth.

Breakout Sessions:

Questions? Contact Human Resources at hr@pugetsound.edu.

Getting His Feet Wet

Logger swimmer Jaden Francis ’25 was in Budapest last week to represent Guam in the 2024 Swimming World Championships. Francis previously swam for Guam in the 2023 Pacific Games.

"As long as I give 100% effort and execute my job to the best of my ability, I'll be happy with my performance," Francis said.

Toward a Just & Equitable Future

Students in Puget Sound's Master of Public Health program presented at the Second Annual Public Health Practicum Symposium, sharing their internship experiences with Washington State Association of Local Public Health Officials (WSALPHO); Good Samaritan Hospital; Blue Zones; the University of Washington Autism Center; and Counseling, Health, & Wellness Services (CHWS).

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