First Iteration
Chris Porter ’19 created the Entrepreneurial Summit to connect students with alumni
The Power of Zines
Take a deeper look at our zine collection with humanities librarian Katy Curtis
Building Musical Bridges
Rhiannon Guevin ’12 makes connections through music, from Sitka to Puget Sound
Bird Nerd
Seeing campus through the binoculars of resident birder Will Brooks ’20
Dear Graduates of Color
Part love letter, part rallying cry, an anthem for the Class of 2018
Loggers, Take Up Your Axes
How the Forestry Club got into competitive timbersports
Andy Rex: Information is Physical
Get a glimpse of how a physics professor sees the world
How to Bottle a Coconut
Ben Minges ’11 gets real with business students about the entrepreneur's life
Justice Is Not Easy
Two Washington Supreme Court justices visit an ethics class
Preserving the Present
Adriana Flores ’13 on contemporizing the Puget Sound archives
Finding Magic at the Moon Festival
Jane Marie ’18, Gabe ’18, and Zoe ’20 share their insights and experiences
Field School Remix
How Professor Gareth Barkin created a study abroad program that blew his students' minds
Creatures You Can Only Find in WA
Fact or fiction, our list of seven legendary creatures just might keep you up at night
Making It in the Makerspace
Students and faculty members try out the new dedicated space to create, invent, and explore
Staying Out of Hot Water
Student researchers investigate what motivates their classmates to take shorter, cooler showers
You Become a Different Person
Stories of challenge + transformation from Arches' special edition on 50 years of the Watson Fellowship
Connections: Good Alchemy
Taylor Woodruff ’12 is reaching Tacoma's youth through skateboarding
Moss Goggles
Summer research gives biology students a close-up view of the field
Common Ground
Mushawn Knowles ’20 traces his journey from McCarver Park to Puget Sound
My Friend, the Algorithm
Research by Jessica Chan Ugalde ’18 combines philosophy and computer science
Reflections on the Watson Fellowship
Puget Sound Watson Fellows reflect on their experiences as part of an Arches special edition
Weekend Warrior
Arshia Gill ’21 bridges campus life, Sikh, culture, and her work with the National Guard
Molding More Than Clay
Ceramics instructor Jonathan Steele ’14 takes a hands-on approach to figurative portraits
Artscapes
Sophia Munic's soft sculptures help build community through art
All the Exciting Things
Associate Professor Siddharth Ramakrishnan explores the intersection of art and science
If Monkeys Could Talk
The Bioethics Club explores the ethics of animal consciousness
Summer Elevated
New program for second-year students focuses on self-discovery through internships
Breaking Down the Walls
Lessons from the prison study halls of Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
A Wider Perspective
Students spend spring break immersed in indigenous views
Talking History
Andrew Gomez's Whiting Fellowship helps collect and preserve oral histories about race in Tacoma
The Orchard
A tribute to trailblazers and community leaders Mary Louise Curran ’36 and Charles Curran ’35
Take Five
Students turn spring break into a social justice master class
A Rare Window of Time
Stories of adventure + moments of truth from Arches' special edition on the Watson Fellowship
Good Advice
Logger alumni share their experiences mentoring the next generation
McCarver Day
What a fish brain can teach local fifth-graders about college
A Long and Storied History
Mayor Victoria Woodards and Prof. Dexter Gordon preserve Tacoma's civil rights narratives
Summer in the Wet Lab
How Caleb Van Boven ’19 is making a scientific contribution through summer research
Saving the Symphony
Entrepreneurial students tackle the "thorny problem" of declining audiences at the symphony
Fully Immersed
Evan Eurs ’18 puts compassion into action as an intern with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Eco Warriors
Students from the Cascade Climate Network join forces to fight climate change
This Is the Place
Connecting the work of a university with the lives of people in its community
All It Takes is a Handshake
Alumni and students network at Alumni Sharing Knowledge Night
The Future Belongs to All of Us
Campus and community celebrate Tacoma's Human Rights Commission
Going Polar
A new curriculum module allows students to analyze + explore climate change data in real time
Still Dreaming of Equality
Eddie Moore Jr. captivates the audience at 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
The Creatures of Commencement Bay
A night of hands-on learning at Slater Museum of Natural History
Spreading the Aloha Spirit
Students share Hawaiian history and culture at annual spring lu`au
Setting Mother Goose Loose
Dive into "Old World" literature through a digital humanist's obsession with nursery rhymes
Reflections From the Pacific Rim
Claire ’19 and Indigo ’19 check in to share moments of discovery from PacRim 2017–18
Up, Up, and Away
Edward Horne ’70 on his 44-year career as a pilot and role model to kids
From Fleece to Fleek
Anna Bugge ’03 discusses her unexpected career as a stylist
Beyond Theory
Exploring the intersection of music history and social justice
That’s a Wrap
Logger student-athletes come together to make the holidays brighter for local families in need
The Science of Coffee
Hannah Johnson ’12 on the science of coffee
Slaying the Monster of Social Anxiety
Adam Davis ’06 helps young people build social skills through gaming
Scientist on a Mission
Science educator and YouTuber Kurtis Baute spent 30 hours straight beneath Harned Hall's pendulum
In Pursuit of Peace
From Nigeria to Puget Sound, and back again, George Obiozor ’69 reflects on a life of diplomacy
Why Stories Matter
Assistant Professor Regina Duthely reflects on personal narrative as a means of resistance
We Are Many
Posse Scholars at Puget Sound are changing the face of leadership
Grit
Endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox ’08 builds a culture of adventure + perseverance among girls in Alaska
Rethinking Take Back the Night
Students take the lead against sexual violence prevention and education on campus
Point of Pride
How a few courageous students led a Tacoma Pride movement on campus that spread across the city
The Yellow House
Meet three staff members helping to build a culture of equity and inclusion on campus
Getting a Beer With Voldemort
Visiting philosophy professor Neal Tognazzini on the ethics of being judgmental
Diving Into the Deep
Kelly Danielson M.O.T.'12 tackles open water with the first all-women team to win the Race to Alaska
Get Oriented
View our photo gallery to see how first-year students make lasting connections
Raising the Roof
Students build a tiny house to help reduce homelessness
Reacting to the Past
During class students become ancient Athenians and Spartans, reliving—and rewriting—history
The Accidental Architect
Jeff Strong ’76, P’11, P’13 on decades of innovation at Puget Sound
The Cherry Trees
Campus rededicates beloved cherry trees to honor and remember a painful moment in university history
Fifty Years of the Watson Fellowship
An introduction to the autumn 2018 Arches special edition from the editor
Inside the Brain of Scott Bateman ’86
Julianne Bell ’13 talks to Scott Bateman about his new film
Diversity in the Tech Industry
Maxine Williams joins campus members for a discussion on access, relatability, and aspiration
All Together Now
Jess K. Smith ’05 brings the ARTBARN theater residency to campus
Bird by Bird
Seabirds have taken Andrew Titmus ’06 to the ends of the Earth and back
Donn Marshall
Longtime campus psychologist reflects on 30 years of listening, one student at a time
The Art of the Lemon Tart
Puget Sound Women's League revives beloved tradition to celebrate 50th Fieldhouse Flea Market
Field Trip in a Box
How the Slater Museum of Natural History is bringing science to kids
Summer Reunion Weekend 2018
Experience reunion through the photos and posts of Loggers who were there
The Beta Coders
Tech-savvy students are on a mission to diversify computer science through tutoring
Beyond Evita
Students and their professors discover modern Argentina
First Iteration
Chris Porter ’19 created the Entrepreneurial Summit to connect students with alumni
Breaking Down the Walls
Lessons from the prison study halls of Freedom Education Project Puget Sound
Slaying the Monster of Social Anxiety
Adam Davis ’06 helps young people build social skills through gaming
The Power of Zines
Take a deeper look at our zine collection with humanities librarian Katy Curtis
A Wider Perspective
Students spend spring break immersed in indigenous views
Scientist on a Mission
Science educator and YouTuber Kurtis Baute spent 30 hours straight beneath Harned Hall's pendulum
Building Musical Bridges
Rhiannon Guevin ’12 makes connections through music, from Sitka to Puget Sound
Talking History
Andrew Gomez's Whiting Fellowship helps collect and preserve oral histories about race in Tacoma
In Pursuit of Peace
From Nigeria to Puget Sound, and back again, George Obiozor ’69 reflects on a life of diplomacy
Bird Nerd
Seeing campus through the binoculars of resident birder Will Brooks ’20
The Orchard
A tribute to trailblazers and community leaders Mary Louise Curran ’36 and Charles Curran ’35
Why Stories Matter
Assistant Professor Regina Duthely reflects on personal narrative as a means of resistance
Dear Graduates of Color
Part love letter, part rallying cry, an anthem for the Class of 2018
Take Five
Students turn spring break into a social justice master class
We Are Many
Posse Scholars at Puget Sound are changing the face of leadership
Loggers, Take Up Your Axes
How the Forestry Club got into competitive timbersports
A Rare Window of Time
Stories of adventure + moments of truth from Arches' special edition on the Watson Fellowship
Grit
Endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox ’08 builds a culture of adventure + perseverance among girls in Alaska
Andy Rex: Information is Physical
Get a glimpse of how a physics professor sees the world
Good Advice
Logger alumni share their experiences mentoring the next generation
Rethinking Take Back the Night
Students take the lead against sexual violence prevention and education on campus
How to Bottle a Coconut
Ben Minges ’11 gets real with business students about the entrepreneur's life
McCarver Day
What a fish brain can teach local fifth-graders about college
Point of Pride
How a few courageous students led a Tacoma Pride movement on campus that spread across the city
Justice Is Not Easy
Two Washington Supreme Court justices visit an ethics class
A Long and Storied History
Mayor Victoria Woodards and Prof. Dexter Gordon preserve Tacoma's civil rights narratives
The Yellow House
Meet three staff members helping to build a culture of equity and inclusion on campus
Preserving the Present
Adriana Flores ’13 on contemporizing the Puget Sound archives
Summer in the Wet Lab
How Caleb Van Boven ’19 is making a scientific contribution through summer research
Getting a Beer With Voldemort
Visiting philosophy professor Neal Tognazzini on the ethics of being judgmental
Finding Magic at the Moon Festival
Jane Marie ’18, Gabe ’18, and Zoe ’20 share their insights and experiences
Saving the Symphony
Entrepreneurial students tackle the "thorny problem" of declining audiences at the symphony
Diving Into the Deep
Kelly Danielson M.O.T.'12 tackles open water with the first all-women team to win the Race to Alaska
Field School Remix
How Professor Gareth Barkin created a study abroad program that blew his students' minds
Fully Immersed
Evan Eurs ’18 puts compassion into action as an intern with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project
Get Oriented
View our photo gallery to see how first-year students make lasting connections
Creatures You Can Only Find in WA
Fact or fiction, our list of seven legendary creatures just might keep you up at night
Eco Warriors
Students from the Cascade Climate Network join forces to fight climate change
Raising the Roof
Students build a tiny house to help reduce homelessness
Making It in the Makerspace
Students and faculty members try out the new dedicated space to create, invent, and explore
This Is the Place
Connecting the work of a university with the lives of people in its community
Reacting to the Past
During class students become ancient Athenians and Spartans, reliving—and rewriting—history
Staying Out of Hot Water
Student researchers investigate what motivates their classmates to take shorter, cooler showers
All It Takes is a Handshake
Alumni and students network at Alumni Sharing Knowledge Night
The Accidental Architect
Jeff Strong ’76, P’11, P’13 on decades of innovation at Puget Sound
You Become a Different Person
Stories of challenge + transformation from Arches' special edition on 50 years of the Watson Fellowship
The Future Belongs to All of Us
Campus and community celebrate Tacoma's Human Rights Commission
The Cherry Trees
Campus rededicates beloved cherry trees to honor and remember a painful moment in university history
Connections: Good Alchemy
Taylor Woodruff ’12 is reaching Tacoma's youth through skateboarding
Going Polar
A new curriculum module allows students to analyze + explore climate change data in real time
Fifty Years of the Watson Fellowship
An introduction to the autumn 2018 Arches special edition from the editor
Moss Goggles
Summer research gives biology students a close-up view of the field
Still Dreaming of Equality
Eddie Moore Jr. captivates the audience at 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Inside the Brain of Scott Bateman ’86
Julianne Bell ’13 talks to Scott Bateman about his new film
Common Ground
Mushawn Knowles ’20 traces his journey from McCarver Park to Puget Sound
The Creatures of Commencement Bay
A night of hands-on learning at Slater Museum of Natural History
Diversity in the Tech Industry
Maxine Williams joins campus members for a discussion on access, relatability, and aspiration
My Friend, the Algorithm
Research by Jessica Chan Ugalde ’18 combines philosophy and computer science
Spreading the Aloha Spirit
Students share Hawaiian history and culture at annual spring lu`au
All Together Now
Jess K. Smith ’05 brings the ARTBARN theater residency to campus
Reflections on the Watson Fellowship
Puget Sound Watson Fellows reflect on their experiences as part of an Arches special edition
Setting Mother Goose Loose
Dive into "Old World" literature through a digital humanist's obsession with nursery rhymes
Bird by Bird
Seabirds have taken Andrew Titmus ’06 to the ends of the Earth and back
Weekend Warrior
Arshia Gill ’21 bridges campus life, Sikh, culture, and her work with the National Guard
Reflections From the Pacific Rim
Claire ’19 and Indigo ’19 check in to share moments of discovery from PacRim 2017–18
Donn Marshall
Longtime campus psychologist reflects on 30 years of listening, one student at a time
Molding More Than Clay
Ceramics instructor Jonathan Steele ’14 takes a hands-on approach to figurative portraits
Up, Up, and Away
Edward Horne ’70 on his 44-year career as a pilot and role model to kids
The Art of the Lemon Tart
Puget Sound Women's League revives beloved tradition to celebrate 50th Fieldhouse Flea Market
Artscapes
Sophia Munic's soft sculptures help build community through art
From Fleece to Fleek
Anna Bugge ’03 discusses her unexpected career as a stylist
Field Trip in a Box
How the Slater Museum of Natural History is bringing science to kids
All the Exciting Things
Associate Professor Siddharth Ramakrishnan explores the intersection of art and science
Beyond Theory
Exploring the intersection of music history and social justice
Summer Reunion Weekend 2018
Experience reunion through the photos and posts of Loggers who were there
If Monkeys Could Talk
The Bioethics Club explores the ethics of animal consciousness
That’s a Wrap
Logger student-athletes come together to make the holidays brighter for local families in need
The Beta Coders
Tech-savvy students are on a mission to diversify computer science through tutoring
Summer Elevated
New program for second-year students focuses on self-discovery through internships
The Science of Coffee
Hannah Johnson ’12 on the science of coffee
Beyond Evita
Students and their professors discover modern Argentina