Events open to the local community

SoAn Social Pre-Reg Event

Join us for a sweet start to your Spring '25 planning! We're serving up delicious Top Pot donuts while you get the inside scoop on all the exciting SOAN (Sociology & Anthropology) courses coming your way. Come chat with faculty, get your questions answered, and plan out your perfect spring schedule. Don't miss out!

See you there! 🍩📚

Culture & Society: Election Discussion

Join students and SoAn faculty to discuss key issues of the 2024 election, including candidate policies, political party evolution, and potential impacts on students. We’ll also explore cultural views on American politics, the role of money, and current political divides. Bring your questions and engage in the conversation!

Exercise is Medicine on Campus Fitness Walk (10/30/2024)

Join Professor of Exercise Science Gary McCall for a 30-40 minute campus walk and learn some factoids about how movement promotes health and well-being. This activity is part of the Exercise is Medicine on Campus project to promote a campus culture of physical activity. Grab a friend and enjoy an invigorating break to energize your day!

Exercise is Medicine on Campus Fitness Walk (10/23/2024)

Join Professor of Exercise Science Gary McCall for a 30-40 minute campus walk and learn some factoids about how movement promotes health and well-being. This activity is part of the Exercise is Medicine on Campus project to promote a campus culture of physical activity. Grab a friend and enjoy an invigorating break to energize your day!

Exercise is Medicine on Campus Fitness Walk (10/16/2024)

Join Professor of Exercise Science Gary McCall for a 30-40 minute campus walk and learn some factoids about how movement promotes health and well-being. This activity is part of the Exercise is Medicine on Campus project to promote a campus culture of physical activity. Grab a friend and enjoy an invigorating break to energize your day!

Trunk or Treat

Come enjoy some spooky community fun at the first University of Puget Sound Trunk or Treat! Puget Sound students will be handing out candy and Faculty, Staff & Tacoma community members are encouraged to bring their special little ones to Trunk or Treat! There will be a Welcome Table to check in at before you begin - kids under the age of 18 please be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or trusted adult.

Fall Break Backpacking

Enjoy a your fall break by backpacking in the beautiful landscapes that Washington has to offer! Join us as we trek through Olympic National Park to see and experience the Enchanted Valley or visit the Alpine Lakes Wilderness with us in the Cascades as we hike the Necklace Valley Trail. Whichever option you choose, be ready for some challenge, but also a rewarding hike with great views and fun times with your fellow Loggers!

Backpack Enchanted Valley

Trail Run Iron Horse Trail

Run on down to the Expy to sign up for a beautiful 10k jaunt in the Snoqualmie Pass area in the changing fall color forest on an old railroad grade trail. Our leaders are stoked to lead this awesome (and new!) adventure. Participants please have your own adequate running shoes (you do not need trail running specific shoes). We will maintain a moderate pace (9-11 minute miles), previous running experience and ability to run 6 miles is necessary.

Mountain Bike Duthie Hill

Zoom down to the expy if you want to sign up for an awesome mountain biking trip! Come along with us on this beginner-friendly, super sick trip to Duthie Hill. Rental bikes and helmets are included in the price of this trip, so get stoked to hit the trails with us!

Mountain Bike Swan Creek

Ready to cruise through the trees, and flow through nature? Join this beginner-friendly mountain biking trip with us. Rental bikes and helmets are included in the price of the trip! Sign up at the Expy and hit the trails with us!