1.  The Strongest Person I've Ever Met

At 101, Michiko Jinguji Kiyokawa ’42, Hon.’09, reflects on her journey from Puget Sound to an internment camp during WWII.

2.  Look Who's Talking

Research conducted by Assoc. Prof. of Psychology Erin Colbert-White suggests a surprising parallel between toddlers and parrots. 

3.  Global Perspective

Julio Deloya-Garcia ’27, Hayes Freeman ’26, and Isabeau Fuller ’27 have been awarded prestigious Gilman International Scholarships by the U.S. Department of State.

Music Man

When Gerard Kern ’67 left his long career selling public safety radio systems used by police and fire departments, he planned his next act to fill his life with purpose. So in 2011 — one year after his retirement from General Electric — the longtime clarinetist founded the Seattle Wind Symphony, an all-volunteer group of mostly professional musicians whose concerts feature top musical guests from around the country. 

Remembering History is an Act of Love

Logger alum Slay Latham ’18 wrote an op-ed in The Bay Area Reporter about the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria Riot, when queer and transgender patrons of a San Francisco late-night eatery fought back against police harassment. Latham learned about this little-known chapter of LGBTQIA+ history in Visiting Asst. Prof. Heather White’s Intro to Gender, Feminist, and Queer Studies class and argues that the site should be rezoned as a community space.

Logger Legacies

Do you know an outstanding Logger who has made a lasting contribution to their profession, community, or here at Puget Sound? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The Alumni Council presents awards in four categories: Professional Achievement, Service to the Community, Service to Puget Sound, and Young Logger Service. The deadline to submit a nomination is August 1, 2025.

Let the Games Begin

Puget Sound was proud to host the 2025 Washington Special Olympics State Spring Games on campus this weekend. President Isiaah Crawford served as grand marshal for the opening ceremonies and threw out the first pitch at Cheney Stadium as athletes from across Washington gathered to compete in several events, including shot put, long jump, softball throw, soccer, and bocce. For 50 years, Special Olympics Washington has given people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to discover new strengths and abilities through the power of sports.

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