Editor’s note: This is an excerpt from a special edition of Arches magazine that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Watson Fellowship, in which we explore the travels, stories, and reflections of Puget Sound’s fellows. For the best viewing experience, download the autumn Arches PDF.

Nick Kontogeorgopoulos likes to stay busy. When he isn’t researching the complexities of ethical international tourism, teaching courses in international political economy, or serving as the director of the Asian Studies and Global Development Studies programs, he’s traveling to Thailand to study sustainable tourism practices. This summer, the distinguished professor of international political economy is taking on a new role as associate dean of experiential learning.

America Chambers, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, studies how computers interpret text and teaches her students how to build algorithms that can comprehend written language. 

TACOMA, Wash. – the University of Puget Sound is pleased to announce that its new Center for Health Sciences, scheduled to open this fall, will be named Weyerhaeuser Hall in honor of Bill and Gail Weyerhaeuser.

The decision to honor the Weyerhaeuser's was made unanimously by the board of trustees to recognize the lifetime contributions of Bill and Gail Weyerhaeuser to the university and its constituents. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for Weyerhaeuser Hall will be held on October 28, 2011.

University of Puget Sound announced today that it has received a $500,000 commitment from Carl and Renee Behnke of Seattle, toward the design and construction of a new Center for Health Sciences.

TACOMA, Wash. - University of Puget Sound announced today that it has received a $1 million commitment from Holly and Eric Dillon of Mercer Island toward the design and construction of a new Center for Health Sciences.

The University of Puget Sound announced today that it has received a $3.5 million commitment from Robert and Rebecca Pohlad and the Pohlad Family Foundation of Edina, Minn., toward the design and construction of a new Center for Health Sciences.

Professor Peter Wimberger is fascinated by the complexity of the natural world, whether he’s studying the impact of birdfeeders on the evolution of hummingbird size or investigating how beaver dams can help wetland restoration efforts.