The campus community gathered after the September 11 tragedy to grieve and show unity.
Lowry Wyatt Hall, completed summer 2000
Some of the university's many houses.
Trimble Hall was completed and dedicated September 2002.
Peyton Field, 2003
Former President Susan Resneck Pierce with current President Ronald R. Thomas at his inauguration, 2004.
Brass Camp, a program of the Civic Scholarship Initiative
Harned Hall, part of the Science Center at Puget Sound. For more photos, see www.ups.edu/sciencecenter.xml.
President Thomas signs the Talloires Declaration, 2005.
Puget Sound receives a City of Destiny award from the City of Tacoma in 2005.
Puget Sound finally beats long-time rivals PLU on October 8, 2005, after a 17-game losing streak.
Peace Corps Director Ronald Tschetter with Jess Martin '07, who entered the Peace Corps after graduation, and President Thomas.
2007 Watson Fellows
Professor Nancy Bristow named Carnegie Foundation professor of the year, Puget Sound's fourth professor so honored, 2007.
Lower Baker Field improvements completed in 2007.
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Lowry Wyatt Hall, the long-anticipated humanities building, completed. Located at the southern end of the Todd Quadrangle, the "L" shaped building is home to 17 state-of-the-art classrooms along with 70 faculty and nine academic offices. This $14.7 million, 51,000-square-foot building, completed and dedicated during the summer of 2000, is named after Lowry Wyatt, who served as a trustee for 26 years. A $1 million grant helps allow for renovation of Collins Memorial Library, completed at the end of August 2000. The Murdock Trust of Vancouver, Washington, awarded $1 million to the $7.5 million project. Updates to the library include an electronic commons, a multimedia center, upgrading the building systems, and new equipment for students, faculty, and staff. Additional house purchases brings the total of houses the university owns to 79. University-owned houses can be found on theme row, as well as scattered outside campus grounds. 2001
Campaign for Puget Sound fundraising concludes, raising a record $68.5 million, 27 percent above the intended goal. 231 faculty and staff helped out in the fundraising, generously donating a total of $335,580 to the campaign. University of Puget Sound, with the recommendation of the president, faculty and Board of Trustees, establishes a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program in August. 2002
Trimble Hall, the university's 11th residence hall, was completed and dedicated September 2002. Alumnus Robert A. Trimble '37 donated $2 million to help with the construction of the university's new 56,000-square-foot hall. Because of his generous donation, Trimble Hall was named after his father, Charles Garnet Trimble, who was the physician for Puget Sound's athletic teams after World War II. Trimble Hall comprises 184 single rooms, arranged in suites with three, five, or six rooms that share a living area, semi-private bath, and kitchenette. This residence is the latest step to increase on-campus student living. Schneebeck Concert Hall, the university's main music performance venue, named in recognition of long-time university supporters, Bethel and Ed Schneebeck. 2003
Improvements made to Baker Stadium, including widening and resurfacing the track, widening the playing field, and adding restrooms and concession stands. The field was named Peyton Field, after former faculty member and head track and field coach Joe Peyton B.A. '67, M.E.D. '71. Ronald R. Thomas elected president of the University of Puget Sound in July. 2004
Ronald R. Thomas inaugurated as the 13th president of the University of Puget Sound on April 23. The Civic Scholarship Initiative begun later this year. Projects in this initiative align faculty and student research with issues of regional and national strategic interest. Initial projects include Nearshore Habitat Restoration in Puget Sound; Race and Pedagogy Initiative; The Road Home: Homeless Policy for Pierce County; Educational Achievement & Assessment; Summer Brass Music Camp; and the Pierce County Economic Index. President Thomas initiated the vision process that will become Defining Moments. 2005
The Tapestry of Learning Master Plan for the physical campus unveiled. Harned Hall groundbreaking February 18, 2005, marked the start of the most ambitious capital project in the university's history. With key funding provided by H.C. "Joe" Harned '51, this new facility features new labs, links the north and south wings of venerable Thompson Hall, and quite literally puts "science on display." President Thomas signed the Talloires Declaration, an international university commitment to sustainability. Puget Sound students honored by the city of Tacoma with a 2005 City of Destiny Award. Football's 17-game losing streak to cross-town rival Pacific Lutheran University was broken on October 8, as the Loggers defeated the Lutes 23-13. 2006
The board of trustees endorsed Defining Moments: the Strategic Plan for Puget Sound and its four pillars: Innovate, Inspire, Engage, Invest. President Thomas elected to the Board of the American Council on Education. University of Puget Sound named the top producer of Peace Corps volunteers among institutions of our size. Record-breaking number of student national academic honors, including seven Fulbright Scholarships, placing Puget Sound among the top 10 Fulbright-producing schools in the country this year, two Watson Fellowships, a National Science Foundation postgraduate fellowship, and two national debate championships. Harned Hall was dedicated September 29, 2006. Two new interdisciplinary majors were approved, in biochemistry and molecular biology, and a new interdisciplinary emphasis in neuroscience was established. Race and Pedagogy National Conference drew more than 600 participants from around the county and overseas. Puget Sound was awarded the Northwest Conference's McIlroy-Lewis Trophy for overall athletic achievement. 2007
No college in the nation received more Watson Fellowships than did Puget Sound this year. Trustees endorsed capital campaign in support of the Strategic Plan for Puget Sound on May 11, 2007. Incoming freshman class boasted the highest-ever average SAT. Mellon Foundation awarded Puget Sound $747,000 for junior faculty sabbaticals. Professor Nancy Bristow was named Carnegie Foundation professor of the year, Puget Sound's fourth professor so honored. Women's basketball advanced to the NCAA III Elite Eight round in postseason play. Lower Baker Field improvements completed for student recreation, soccer, lacrosse, and football. |
