Events only open to the campus community

Night at the Museum: Haunted Habitats

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.

WashU McKelvey Engineering

Want to know more about our Dual Degree partner? Washington University from St. Louis will be visiting and giving a brief talk about the second half of the dual degree experience. They will also be available for questions with snacks provided. If you have dietary restrictions, please reach out to Soph Kobernusz (skobernuszgibbs@pugetsound.edu) before hand to make sure we have something available for everyone. 

STEM Faculty Research Poster Session

If you are interested in doing scientific research, then come to this poster session to learn about research opportunites in STEM!

The following departments will have faculty reps: Chemistry and Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Studies, Math and Computer Science, Physics and Excercise Science. 

We will be in the Harned Atrium under the whale!

Movie Night in the Archives

Lights, Camera, History!

Step back in time with the Archives for a special Movie Night! We’ll be showing rare footage of Loggers, traditions, and unforgettable events from Puget Sound’s vibrant past. Refreshments will be served. Come for the history, stay for the community!

Forensic Files: Science and Criminal Law in the Archives

Join us for an exciting interactive presentation that showcases recent acquisitions in the Archives and Special Collections, including: a British pamphlet on Murders (1795); an Autobiography of a French Detective (1862); a study of the Microchemistry of Poisons (1867), an exposé of the Professional Criminals of America (1886), and more!