Events open to the local community

Mini Maestros: Once Upon A String

Mini Maestros is a  music concert series designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families.

The University of Puget Sound Community Music Department partners with Symphony Tacoma to present this interactive classical music event which includes lots of learning, music, and even an instrument petting zoo*. Each concert in the series highlights a different family of instruments.

This concert features the string family! Learn about string instruments from emcee Shay Ryan and professional musicians from Symphony Tacoma.

2025 Taiwan Week: VOICES OF HERITAGE

VOICES OF HERITAGE | 台灣南澳碧候國小合唱團
Performance & Reception

Songs performed by the 12 Indigenous Children’s Choir members from the Biho Elementary School, Nan’ao, Taiwan
Introduction by Dr. Huiyu Lin, University of Washington Tacoma, Taiwan Studies, University of Washington

Hispanic Heritage Month lunch music by Mariachi Monarchs

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage month, Mariachi Monarcas will perform in Marshall Hall during lunch.  Experience the infectious rhythms and vibrant energy of Mexico with Mariachi Monarcas.As a Latin Band, Mariachi Band, Acoustic Band, World Music Band, and Wedding Band, we offer a diverse range of music for their audiences, with a strong sense of discipline and passion for Mexican music, they strive to deliver an unforgettable experience that will have audiences dancing.

Fika - Coffee Break for Study Abroad Returnees

This semester on the second Friday of each month (Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12), we invite you to join Office of International Programs staff and your fellow study abroad "Returnees" for Fika from 4-5 p.m. in Howarth 213. Drop in to say hi, or stay for the full hour of coffee, cake, and company in the Swedish tradition of Fika (pronounced fee-kuh). 

Fika - Coffee Break for Study Abroad Returnees

This semester on the second Friday of each month (Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12), we invite you to join Office of International Programs staff and your fellow study abroad "Returnees" for Fika from 4-5 p.m. in Howarth 213. Drop in to say hi, or stay for the full hour of coffee, cake, and company in the Swedish tradition of Fika (pronounced fee-kuh). 

Fika - Coffee Break for Study Abroad Returnees

This semester on the second Friday of each month (Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12), we invite you to join Office of International Programs staff and your fellow study abroad "Returnees" for Fika from 4-5 p.m. in Howarth 213. Drop in to say hi, or stay for the full hour of coffee, cake, and company in the Swedish tradition of Fika (pronounced fee-kuh). 

THSMS: Mira Schoeberlein

Mira Schoeberlein, Ph.D. Student, University of Oregon, The Impact of Biological Sex on the Maximal Metabolic Steady State and Limitations to the Oxygen Delivery – Utilization Balance.

Typically, each science department, Biology, Chemistry, ESS, EXCS, Math, CS, Physics, STHS) invites one speaker each semester.