A rich multidisciplinary panel discussion on the topic of memory.
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Black History Month Keynote with Dr. Joy DeGruy
To close out Black History Month, African American Studies is proud to host nationally and internationally renowned researcher and educator, Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy, on the Puget Sound campus. Dr. DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW), a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and a PhD in Social Work Research. She authored the book entitled “Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing”, which addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African Descendants in the Americas.
Loggers Since 1965: A Conversation about the Black Athlete Experience at Puget Sound with Louis Smith '69
African American Studies hosts alum and founder of the Black Student Union, Louis Smith ‘69, to share insights from his experiences as one of the first Black student-athletes at Puget Sound during the Civil Rights Era of the 1960s. The conversation will be moderated by African American Studies alum Donovan Wilson '22.
Blues Vespers: 2026 Harmonica Showcase! (NEW DATE)
Blues Vespers @ Kilworth Chapel kicks off its 2026 season with a harmonica showcase. Coordinated by guitarist Tim Sherman, with Mark Dalton on bass and Conrad Ormsby on drums, the Showcase will feature harmonica performances by Stacy Jones, Joe Cook, and Jonathan Pittman.
Blues Vespers is a monthly campus/community event that combines blues artists with poetry and a little something to think about.
Thompson Hall Science & Math Seminar: Jeffrey Perala-Dewey and Wei Wang
Come hear what professionals in science are currently researching!
A presentation by Jeffrey Perala-Dewey and Wei Wang, both postdoctoral scholars at the Center for Urban Waters.
Thompson Hall Science & Math Seminar: Steven Neshyba, State of the Climate
Come hear what professionals in science are currently researching!
A presentation by Steven Neshyba, a professor in the Department of Chemistry here at Puget Sound.
Thompson Hall Science & Math Seminar: Casey Wall ’12 - Aerosol-Induced Convective Invigoration
Come hear what professionals in science are currently researching!
A presentation from alumni Casey Wall ’12, an assistant professor at the Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University.
Grace Youn '13 Master Class #2: Findable. Referable. Hirable. Personal Branding for Musicians
The School of Music is pleased to welcome Grace Youn '13 for a master class series.
Grace Youn '13 Master Class #1: Strings, But Make It Pop: A Live Arranging Lab
The School of Music is pleased to welcome Grace Youn '13 for a master class series.
Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture - Grace Youn '13
We're excited to have Grace Youn ’13 deliver the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.