Come hear what professionals in science are currently researching!

A presentation by Christopher Burtner, Associate Professor at Roger Williams University. 

Spring is in the air — and that “what’s next?” feeling is real. 

The 2025 Spring Career & Internship Fair is your chance to explore jobs, internships, and career paths as you get closer to graduation (or start thinking ahead). Whether you’re actively job searching or just trying to figure out what options are out there, this fair is all about helping you take the next step with confidence.

People of any, all, or no particular faith background to gather to celebrate the Baha’i Holy Days at an open devotion hosted by the University Chaplaincy.  Share a writing, poem, or song from any background, or just observe and enjoy this welcoming and contemplative space.  

Wednesday, Oct. 22
12:30-1pm
Wheelock Student Center, Room 203 (The Chaplaincy’s office)

All are welcome to this gathering of different faiths hosted by the University Chaplaincy along with the Baha'i Community of Tacoma, in partnership with event sponsor Associated Ministries (www.associatedministries.org). This multifaith celebration includes readings, reflections, and sharing about gratitude from several Tacoma faith communities, including remarks by Puget Sound Chaplain Dave Wright and an Interfaith Choir conducted by our Jewish Life Coordinator, Cantor Geoff Fine.

Re-Entry Theatre of Harlem (RTH) is an independent nonprofit based in NY, developed by and for people who have lived experiences in the US criminal legal system.  The University will host Alex Anderson, founder of RTH and Rory Anderson, Assistant Art Director for one month during which they will visit students in their classrooms across Theatre Arts, Crime, Law and Justice studies and forge connections with local organizations working on arts and social justice.

Come and join us for a campus screening of Sing Sing, the 2023 American prison drama film directed by Kreg Kwedar and based on the Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) program at Sing Sing maximum security prison. The film focusses on incarcerated men and the theatrical stage shows they develop together through the program. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Alex Anderson and Rory Anderson, alumni of RTA, the theatre program at Sing Sing prison, featured in the film.

If you’re around for Fall Break, come by Kilworth Chapel at 5 p.m. for our monthly Blues Vespers event.  Blues Vespers combines great local blues artists, a couple of poems, and a little something to think about.  This month we’re welcoming the Cold 102s with special guests the Brian Feist Duo.  Vespers brings together folks of all ages from across Tacoma and Pierce County to celebrate the power of music in our lives.  For more information, email dwright@pugetsound.edu.  

17th-centrury delicacies for voice, violin, winds, and harpsichord.

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.

The Puget Sound Museum of Natural History Presents Night at the Museum: Haunted Habitats! Come celebrate spooky season with our specimens! Learn about different types of haunted habitats and all the creepy creatures that live there. Get a behind the scenes look at our natural history collection with our student docents, see live specimen prep, and enjoy fun fall crafts! 

Join us at the University of Puget Sound Campus (located at 1500 N Warner St, Tacoma, WA 98416) in Thompson Hall, Room 295. Night at the Museum is a free, family-friendly, drop-in event.