The OIED will be holding a cultural appropriation seminar to educate the campus community in order to prevent harm during the Halloween season. Desserts will be provided!

The School of Education is hosting an in-person information session for the Master of Arts in Teaching program. Prospective candidates are invited to join Dean Amy Ryken for a conversation about about teacher preparation at Puget Sound.  

Join Professor Mario Zimmermann in a discussion examining community-engaged archaeology and how it contributes to the sustainability of smallholder food production in the American Neotropics.

Meeting for those interested in studying abroad in Japan.

Interest meeting hosted by Asian Studies and Office of International Programs.

Snails have long been subjects of our myths, surreal fantasies, gourmet foods and scientific musings. From the earths rotation to spinning subatomic particles, there is a lot that in the world that is driven by spin. Snails also use spin – their embryos gently rotate as they develop to get more oxygen, and rotations also determine how their shells get twisted (to the right or left). Join Siddharth Ramakrishnan as he delves into the mysterious world of spinning snails, whirling dervishes and move from science to art to mysticism.

“Twelve Songs for Twelve Poets,” an in-person workshop/performance with Dr. Anthony Geist and Spanish singer, musician and ethnomusicologist Paco Díez.

Meet artist Malini Gupta whose book, The Fortune Teller, is included in the Collins Library exhibit Changing the Conversation. As the artist states, "through this work I seek to investigate the deeply entrenched gender biases that plague the Indian society. It is comprised of 2 parts: part one is the game of Fortune Teller; part two is my personal childhood story. The Fortune Teller -- an unassuming childhood game that predicts your future based on choices you make.

Nabil Ayers, a UPS alum, is on a national book tour for his autobiography. He is an extremely successful music executive and rock drummer as well as the former owner of Sonic Boom Records in Seattle, Washington. In his book he reflects about his time at UPS, painting a very positive image of the school. This event is cosponsored by ASUPS and the BLP.

If you handle student data in any capacity, then this presentation is for you! Whether you are a new faculty/staff member or could use a refresher on the topic, hear from Michael Pastore, Registrar, as he discusses the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You will learn about student rights under the regulation, gain clarity on the definition of education record, and be aware of your role in protecting student data. 

Please register here to receive the Zoom meeting information.