Parents & Family Orientation 2025

Join us at Puget Sound for a special opportunity to welcome the families of our newest Loggers! Our Parent & Family Resource Sessions are designed to introduce you to the student experience and the many resources available on campus. Kick off the day with our keynote address, "Becoming a Logger," presented by Sarah Comstock, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. Then, spend the rest of the day with key offices, mingling with other parents, and exploring different parts of campus!

Swope Endowed Lecture: Dr. Vanessa Gomez Brake

The Swope Endowed Lecture supports speakers, artists, and lecturers to visit Puget Sound to deepen our engagement with issues related to faith, ethics, values, and religion in society.  For Fall 2025, we are excited to welcome Dr. Vanessa Gomez Brake, the Senior Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life at the University of Southern California. Dr. Gomez Brake's keynote address is titled "At the Intersections of Faith, Identity, and Power: Disrupting Christian Hegemony in Higher Education."   The lecture is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.

Summer Welcome Gathering - Tacoma

Welcome to the Puget Sound Family! Summer Welcome Gatherings will be held across the country this summer to welcome our newest class of students and their families to the Puget Sound community. Hosted by Puget Sound alumni, these events may include attendance by current students, parents, and area alumni.

 

Summer Welcome Gathering - Seattle/Bellevue

Welcome to the Puget Sound Family! Summer Welcome Gatherings will be held across the country this summer to welcome our newest class of students and their families to the Puget Sound community. Hosted by Puget Sound alumni, these events may include attendance by current students, parents, and area alumni.

 

Summer Welcome Gathering - Bay Area

Welcome to the Puget Sound Family! Summer Welcome Gatherings will be held across the country this summer to welcome our newest class of students and their families to the Puget Sound community. Hosted by Puget Sound alumni, these events may include attendance by current students, parents, and area alumni.

 

Summer Welcome Gathering - Minneapolis

Welcome to the Puget Sound Family! Summer Welcome Gatherings will be held across the country this summer to welcome our newest class of students and their families to the Puget Sound community. Hosted by Puget Sound alumni, these events may include attendance by current students, parents, and area alumni.

 

Summer Welcome Gathering - Hawai'i

Welcome to the Puget Sound Family! Summer Welcome Gatherings will be held across the country this summer to welcome our newest class of students and their families to the Puget Sound community. Hosted by Puget Sound alumni, these events may include attendance by current students, parents, and area alumni.

 

Campus 5K Walk/Run/Roll & Learn!

Join the Public Health Student Association for a campus wide 5K! This is a great opportunity to get outside, socialize, and de-stress during finals. The 5K course is 2.5 loops on campus, and participants can walk/run/roll through the full course or just do part! Snacks and water will be provided, and along the course, read signage to learn more about careers in public health! Start time is between 10am - 11am and all participants should plan to finish by 1pm. Friendly, leashed, and well-socialized dogs are welcome to participate as well!