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:
Celebrate Women's History Month with a panel of Puget Sound alumni! They will be discussing navigating the workplace, overcoming barriers, and breaking the glass ceiling.
Sponsored by the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity.
Hear about what people in different fields of science, math, and relating fields are researching. Please join us for refreshments at 3:45 p.m. Presentations begin at 4 p.m.
Talk Title: Simultaneous Strain and Gate Tunability of Moiré Heterostructure Devices
Speaker: Jordan Fonseca, Graduate Student, University of Washington
Decorated Vietnam Nurse, Mother of Four, Highest-Ranking Officer to challenge the military's anti-gay policy, winning her lawsuit and sparking a national dialogue which led to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Portrayed by Glenn Close in the movie "Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story". Presented by ASUPS Lectures in support of Women's History Month.
Alumna Helen Shears will give a talk in Wyatt-109, discussing the topic of her PhD dissertation.
Members of the Black Collective will speak on the work that their organization has been doing to improve life for the black community in Tacoma for the past 55 years. There will be a question and answer period following, and desserts will be provided.