The Swope Endowed Lectures invite members of the campus and local community to join us for an evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the author of Braiding Sweetgrass. Kimmerer will deliver a lecture related to themes in Braiding Sweetgrass and more recent work entitled "Restoration and Reciprocity: Healing Relationships with the Natural World." In describing this work, Kimmerer writes:

Join the 2024 PacRimmers as they present their cross-cultural research and share stories from Asia.

All students, faculty, staff, and friends are welcome to attend! Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Students and the public are invited to hear about and celebrate Dr. Wellington's new book, "Who Is A Worthy Mother?-An Intimate History of Adoption. Cake and refreshments will be provided, as well as an opportunity to get a book signed.

Join us for a Capstone presentation by Sadie Stone and Deniz Kelemet. 

Join University of Puget Sound for an engaging panel discussion about the ever-changing business landscape of the Greater Seattle Area. Discover how the pandemic has influenced the way companies operate, explore best practices for implementing diversity and inclusion programs, hear from industry leaders from diverse sectors, and gain valuable insights into the trends that will shape the region’s economic recovery.

Join us today for two compelling lectures about environmental justice!

The first speaker is Ebony Welborn, Co-Founder of Sea Potential, who will present a lecture entitled: "Ocean Justice and Innovation."

Josh Mason, Master Weaver and Squaxin Island Tribal Member, will follow with his presentation: "Coast Salish Basket Weaving: Teaching and Preserving Traditional Practices."

Josh Mason was originally scheduled for 3/25. His lecture was cancelled and moved to next Monday*
 

This event is part of Japan Week 2024, sponsored by the Japanese Language & Culture and Asian Studies Programs.

African American Studies, the School of Education, and the Race & Pedagogy Institute are co-sponsoring "An Evening with Education Journalist

Madison Zack-Wu is a stripper, political community organizer, and researcher- focusing on increasing adult dancer labor protections and rights using an intersectional lens. Her recent article “Undue Harms Against Adult Dancers: Regulation of Strip Club Labor Based on Spurious Claims, Research, and Stigma” was recently published in Wiley’s Sexuality, Gender & Policy journal. Additionally, Madison guest lectures at local universities and community colleges regarding intersectional social justice, grassroots organizing, and sex work.

From personal loss to polarizing elections to geopolitical crises, all of us face moments when it feels like the world is falling apart. This event will feature a panel of student, faculty, staff, and community voices who will reflect on their own journeys and practices. There will also be interactive opportunities before and after the panel to do some arts and crafts, explore finger labyrinths, develop your own breath prayer, and more.

The panel features: