Events open to the local community
Join us for a day of connection, creativity, and professional growth at the University of Puget Sound School of Music In-Service Day. This event provides opportunities for music educators to share ideas, sharpen skills, deepen knowledge and celebrate the power of music education. Whether you’re a veteran teacher, a new educator, an administrator, or a student preparing for your career, this Music Education event is for you. Clock hours are available.
Featuring:
Anna Brown, Cas Unruh, and Taylor Rees will be presenting their research on the use of forensic genetic genealogy in cold-case investigations, the investigative role, and ethics of true crime media, and the history of the arrest and conviction of alleged Tacoma Ax Murderer Jake Bird.
Everyone is welcome!
Volunteer Opportunity!
Learn about the history of Chinese Reconciliation Park and the Tacoma Method, and discover ways to connect with the community while volunteering at this outdoor waterfront festival with upsChinese students and faculty. All are welcome.
To find out more info and sign up to volunteer, click here, or go to https://forms.gle/33XDiTk344qeXWzf6.
Join us for a guest lecture with Dr. Florian Wobser, Lecturer in Philosophy at University of Passau, Germany. Everyone is welcome!
As part of his residency at Puget Sound, Dr. Florian Wobser will deliver a lecture titled "Philosophical Education in the Anthropocene - Nature Ethics and Eco-Phenomenology". His talk is free and open to the campus community.
Kick Off LogJam with Identity Day on the Slab!
Join ASUPS for an exciting start to LogJam with Identity Day: a celebration of community and connection!
Meet and mingle with our amazing identity-based clubs, discover new communities, and find your people.
Enjoy free Bliss Ice Cream while you explore!
Stick around after the festivities for a movie also on the slab. Bring a blanket, grab some snacks, and wind down with a great film.
Join us for Puget Sound's Symphony Orchestra conducted by Anna Jensen featuring the 2025-26 Concerto-Aria winners Ethan Chythlook '26, violin, and Levin Kapur '28, flute. The program, titled Finding New Breath in Sound, will include works by Joseph Bologne, Otar Gordeli, Florence Price, Pyotr IIyich Tychaikovsky, and more.
The Chamber’s 2025 Candidates Forum features the finalists for Tacoma Mayor and Tacoma City Council positions 2, 4, 5, and 6. Join this exclusive event and gain the opportunity to speak directly to your potential elected officials and hear them answer pointed questions about Tacoma's business environment and economic development strategy. You’ll also enjoy quality networking time with fellow business leaders.
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