2006 News
December 2006
12.21.06 MLK Day Celebration Planned for Jan. 15»
A celebration is planned in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. for Monday, Jan. 15, at Kilworth Memorial Chapel
12.21.06 Celebrated Composer Philip Glass Will Perform on Feb. 16»
Philip Glass will give multimedia performance on Feb. 16.
12.12.06 2007 Pierce County Economic Index»
Professors Douglas Goodman and Bruce Mann will present their highly-anticipated report, the Pierce County Economic Index at the annual Horizons 2007 Economic Forecast Breakfast on Dec. 14.
November 2006
11.22.06 Second Annual Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Comes to Tacoma on Dec. 5»
Hot on the heels of the wildly popular Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF), one of the largest and most prestigious mountain festivals in the world, the BMFF World Tour is on the road. And once again, University of Puget Sound Outdoor Programs and the Tacoma Mountaineers have partnered to bring the world tour and its spirit of outdoor adventure to the South Puget Sound on Dec. 5.
11.22.06 Professor Balaam Receives Fulbright Fellowship Award»
David Balaam, professor of international political economy, was awarded a Fulbright Scholar Grant to lecture in Italy .
11.21.06 University of Puget Sound is Newest Evergreen Options Customer»
University of Puget Sound is Tacoma Power’s newest green power customer
11.21.06 Kittredge Gallery Proudly Presents the 2006 Art Students Annual»
University of Puget Sound’s Kittredge Gallery hosts the Art Students Annual, on display from Nov. 28 through Dec. 13, 2006. A gala opening is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with presentation of merit awards sponsored by art vendors and local businesses.
11.16.06 Puget Sound Voted Third Most Vegetarian-Friendly Campus in Nation»
Tacoma, Wash. — In an online contest sponsored by peta2, thousands of students were asked to vote for the most vegetarian-friendly college or university in the U.S. The votes have been tallied and the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma is ranked third in the nation.
11.13.06 Theatre, Community, and Collaboration Forum Begins»
Second Annual Theatre, Community, and Collaboration Forum begins. Special events open to campus community and public on Nov. 10,11, and 17.
11.10.06 Puget Sound Tip-Off Breakfast»
Join Coach Suzy Barcomb and Coach Justin Lunt for the Puget Sound Tip-Off Breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
11.10.06 South African Author and Storyteller to Visit Campus»
South African author and storyteller Sindiwe Magona will visit the Puget Sound campus on Friday, Nov. 10. Her talk, "Ubuntu and Reconciliation: themes in Mother to Mother."
11.10.06 Loggers Sweep Northwest Conference Postseason Awards»
Loggers sweep Northwest Conference Postseason awards. Junior Adrienne Folsom was named Offensive Women's Soccer Player of the Year, Senior Katie Wullbrandt is Defensive Player of the Year, and Randy Hanson was named Coach of the Year, the sixth time he has received the award.
11.09.06 Bash Trash Event Brings Campus and Community Together to Reduce Waste»
Bash Trash brings campus and community together to reduce waste. Gifford Pinchot III, will lecture at Nov. 15 event.
11.09.06 Homeless Awareness»
Puget Sound faculty and students are participating in Homeless Awareness Week Nov. 13-18.
11.08.06 Author of The Darwin Awards Coming to Campus on Nov. 8»
Wendy Northcutt, author of the wildly popular Darwin Awards, is coming to University of Puget Sound on Nov. 8.
11.03.06 The Role of NGOs in Promoting Social Justice and Economic Development»
International Political Economy hosts a lecture by Dr. Laura Grosso of World Vision, on Monday, Nov. 6 . Her talk,The Role of NGOs in Promoting Social Justice and Economic Development will begin at 5 p.m. in the Murray Boardroom, Wheelock Student Center. It is free and open to the public.
11.03.06 Loggers Dominate Weekly Awards»
TACOMA, Wash. - Sweeping the soccer honors and adding a football player of the week and a coach of the year, the Northwest Conference dished out a handful of honors to the Puget Sound Loggers on Tuesday morning.
11.01.06 Susan Owen to deliver 34th Regester Faculty Lecture»
University of Puget Sound Distinguished Professor of Communication Studies A. Susan Owen will present "White Benevolence and Cultural Amnesia: Allegories of Race and Politics in American Popular Cinema," at the university's 34th John D. Regester Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 9, 8 p.m., in Kilworth Memorial Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
11.01.06 Professor Christophe Chagnard featured on the cover of City Arts Tacoma magazine»
Adjunct Professor and Director of Orchestras Christophe Chagnard is featured on the cover of the November/December issue of City Arts Tacoma magazine. The new magazine covers the arts community in Tacoma. Copies of the magazine are available at the Wheelock Student Center information desk.
11.01.06 UPS Nominated a Top Vegan Friendly Campus by peta2»
University of Puget Sound made the list of nominees on peta2 "Most Vegetarian-Friendly Colleges in America" List,. You can still cast your vote and make sure our campus is crowned Vegan Valedictorian!
11.01.06 Professor Hong Awarded Prestigious Fellowship to Conduct Research in China»
Associate Art Professor Zaixin Hong was awarded the prestigious American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) fellowship for American Research in the Humanities in China for 2005-06. It is one of four grants awarded to postdoctoral scholars for research in China.
October 2006
10.27.06 What Was Asked of Us:An Oral History of the Iraq War»
Trish Wood, author of What Was Asked of Us: An Oral History of the Iraq War by the Soldiers Who Fought It will moderate a panel discussion at University of Puget Sound on Nov. 6.
10.25.06 The Missing Story of Ourselves: Poverty and the Promise of Higher Education»
The Missing Story of Ourselves: Poverty and the Promise of Higher Education. Sandra (Lockner) Dahlberg, an alumna, brings her photo exhibit to University of Puget Sound Oct. 24 to Nov. 9.
10.24.06 Puget Sound Ranks among Top 10 U.S. Colleges Producing Fulbright Scholars»
Tacoma, Wash. – Seven University of Puget Sound students earned Fulbright awards for the 2006-07 academic year, securing the university’s place among the top 10 U.S. baccalaureate institutions producing Fulbright Scholars, according to a report just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
10.23.06 Loggers Record Setting Rout Over Lewis & Clark»
TACOMA, Wash. - Setting a new record for points scored in a game, the Puget Sound Loggers won big over the Lewis & Clark Pioneers, 70-14, at Baker Stadium in Tacoma, Wash.
10.20.06 Puget Sound Professors to Present Research at Geology Society of America Annual Conference»
Puget Sound Professors Jeffrey Tepper and Michael Valentine will present their research during the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America (GSA) being held Oct. 22 to 25 in Philadelphia.
10.05.06 Logger Alumna Wins Portland Marathon»
Former Puget Sound cross country and track star, and current Logger Club board member, Danita Erickson, won the Portland Marathon on October 1.
10.02.06 Puget Sound Announces Fall Theater Production»
University of Puget Sound presents William Shakespeare's classic comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream on Oct. 27 and 28 and Nov. 14.
September 2006
09.26.06 Two New Solo Shows at Kittredge Gallery: Oct. 9 - Nov. 16»
Betty Sapp Ragan presents a body of new works on paper in an exhibition titled, Fairy Tales. Also showing at Kittredge Gallery, Oct. 9 - Nov. 16, are recent paintings by Melissa Furness, assistant professor of art at Eastern Washington University.
09.22.06 Slater Museum Receives Rare Bird Specimen»
Tacoma, Wash. - The Slater Museum of Natual History recently acquired a rare bird specimen - an immature Masked Booby from the Portland Audobon Society Wildlife Care Center. This breed of seabird has never before been reported north of Northern California.
09.19.06 Homecoming 2006»
Lots of great activities are scheduled for the 2006 homecoming celebration at Puget Sound.
09.19.06 Incandescent Melodies Recital Spotlights Saxophone»
University of Puget Sound will host a faculty recital featuring pieces that combine the saxophone with other instruments in a program of expressive and emotionally charged music.
09.19.06 Faculty Recital Features Chamber Music During Homecoming Festivities»
Assistant Professor of Music (violin) Maria Sampen will be joined by her husband, university affiliate artist Timothy Christie, and others to present the Maria Sampen and Friends faculty recital at Schneebeck Concert Hall on Saturday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
09.18.06 Tacoma rowers talk about trip across Atlantic Ocean»
After a little more than two months, four Tacoma-area men rowed their way to victory across the Atlantic Ocean, winning the first rowing race across the North Atlantic.
09.12.06 Edward O. Wilson Lecture Leads Week Long Celebration for Harned Hall»
Scientist was named one of America’s “25 Most Influential People” by TIME Magazine. His lecture is part of week long celebration for university’s new Science Center at Puget Sound.
09.01.06 Performance by Artist Joyce Scott to Conclude Race and Pedagogy Conference»
Internationally acclaimed artist will perform on 9.16 at Schneebeck Concert Hall.
09.01.06 Puget Sound Ranks High Among National Colleges and Universities»
Puget Sound has been ranked as one of the nation’s top undergraduate institutions for everything from accessible professors to one of the best campuses for LGBT students.
August 2006
08.29.06 Jacobsen Concert Series Salutes Russian Composer»
The 2006-07 Jacobsen Concert Series at University of Puget Sound launches October 6 at the university’s Schneebeck Concert Hall with a salute to one of the most popular Russian composers of the 20th century, Dmitri Shostakovich.
08.21.06 Puget Sound Grads Row Across Atlantic Ocean and into History Books»
A group of Puget Sound alumni rowed across the Atlantic Ocean and into the history books this week.
08.18.06 Lucius Turner Outlaw, Jr. on Educating for Ignorance: Race and Social Ordering»
Lucius Turner Outlaw, Jr. will lecture on Educating for Ignorance: Race and Social Ordering on 9.15.
08.18.06 Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College, on Connecting the Dots: Race, Expectations, and Achievement»
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College, lectures at Puget Sound on 9.15 on Connecting the Dots: Race, Expectations, and Achievement
08.18.06 Dr. Robert Moses Speaks about Quality Public Education as a Civil Right on 9.15.»
Noted civil rights leader and long time educator, Dr. Robert P. Moses, Founder and President of The Algebra Project, Inc., is a featured speaker during Race and Pedagogy National Conference.
08.11.06 Puget Sound Ranked Top 20 Campus for LGBT Students Nationwide»
University of Puget Sound was ranked a Top 20 campus for LGBT students by PrideNet.
08.09.06 Cornel West to Deliver Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture»
Cornel West to deliver Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts on 9.14.
08.09.06 Donation of nearly $50,000 to Summer Academic Challenge Program Benefits Area Students»
Donation of nearly $50,000 from College Spark Washington Will Benefit Area Students
08.09.06 University of Puget Sound Mortar Board Chapter Receives Esteemed National Awards»
The Otlah chapter of Mortar Board at University of Puget Sound was presented with the Golden Torch Award and two Project Excellence Awards for the 2005-06 academic year at the organization’s national conference held in Columbus, Ohio from July 28-30.
08.03.06 On View at Kittredge Gallery: Works by Jacob Lawrence and Ronald Hall»
Original Works by renowned Seattle-based artists Jacob Lawrence and Ronald Hall will be on view at Kittredge Gallery August 28-October 5.
July 2006
07.18.06 Honors for Puget Sound Fraternity»
Beta Theta Pi’s Delta Epsilon chapter at University of Puget Sound won the Francis H. Sisson Award and the Virginia Tech Award for academic excellence at the Fraternity’s 167th General Convention in Toronto, Ontario last week.
07.11.06 University of Puget Sound project uses sugar to help restore native plants»
The native plant communities on the surviving prairies of South Sound are receiving a helping hand from a University of Puget Sound research team that has found a new use for sugar.
07.11.06 University of Puget Sound Announces Dedication of Harned Hall»
Dedication to include 9.26 lecture by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and scientist Edward O. Wilson, scientific research displays, building tours, and more on 9.29.
07.05.06 Mellon Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to University of Puget Sound»
The Mellon Foundation Awards $100,000 grant to University of Puget Sound.
June 2006
06.15.06 University of Puget Sound Professor Receives Technology Innovation Award»
University of Puget Sound Professor Joel Elliott Receives Technology Innovation Award from NWACC.
06.15.06 University of Puget Sound Hosts Pre College Workshop for Native American Students»
University of Puget Sound hosts a pre college workshop for Native American Students. More than 80 students from 50 tribal nations will gather on campus for College Horizons June 23-28.
06.14.06 National Race & Pedagogy Conference»
Dr. Cornel West to speak on "Democracy Matters," September 14. Lecture precedes Race and Pedagogy National Conference.
06.13.06 Competitive Grant Recognizes Important Research and Outstanding Teaching by Professor Smith»
Assistant Professor Christine Smith receives a Cottrell Scholar Award for $32,306 for cancer research.
06.07.06 H.C. "Joe" Harned to unveil sign on new $24 million science building»
H.C. “Joe” Harned to unveil sign on new $24 million science laboratory building
06.06.06 Professor Jasinski to Attend Summer Seminar on Slavery»
James Jasinski, associate professor and chair of the Communications Studies department, will attend a summer seminar on slavery.
May 2006
05.31.06 Professor Veseth's Globaloney Selected as One of '05 Best Business Books.»
Professor Mike Veseth's bookGlobaloney was selected as one of the Best Business Books of 2005 by the editors ofThe Library Journal. You can learn more about the book and see the list of winners online.
05.31.06 Students Receive Prestigious Awards for Travel and Study Abroad»
Seven Fulbrights + Two Watsons + One NSF = Banner Year for Puget Sound Scholars
05.22.06 Puget Sound Places Civic Issues on its Agenda»
Civic Scholarship Initiative engages students and faculty in local initiatives of national significance
05.19.06 Hanson Returns to Coach the Loggers»
Randy Hanson to lead the NWC Champion Women's Soccer Team after year away.
05.14.06 Congratulations Class of 2006»
Congratulations, Class of 2006!
05.11.06 Eric Bridgeland Accepts Position at Pepperdine»
Eric Bridgeland leaves Northwest Conference Championship Men's Basketball Team for Pepperdine.
05.02.06 Loggers Capture First All-Sports Trophy»
Loggers capture 2005-06 All-Sports trophy
April 2006
04.21.06 Mozart's 'Requiem' Concludes University of Puget Sound's Yearlong Tribute to Composer»
Members of the University of Puget Sound's Adelphian Concert Choir and University Symphony Orchestra will present a final tribute to the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth when they perform the composer's "Requiem."
04.21.06 Achievement Gap Summit will Engage Community in Conversation about Race and Education»
The Achievement Gap Summit will engage the community in conversation about race and education on April 29.
04.20.06 Best Selling Author Peter Hessler Will Speak at University of Puget Sound»
Best Selling Author Peter Hessler Will Speak at University of Puget Sound on May 1.
04.20.06 William Neukom, Pioneer in Field of Intellectual Property Law, to Deliver Commencement Address»
William Neukom, pioneer in field of intellectual property law, to deliver commencement address on May 14.
04.20.06 Genetics Expert Jerry Coyne to Deliver Final Lecture in "Church and the State of America" Series»
Genetics expert Jerry Coyne to deliver final lecture in "Church and the State of America" series.
04.20.06 Puget Sound One of Three Universities to Receive Grant to bring new plays to campus»
Puget Sound is one of three universities to share $10,000 grant from The Playwrights' Center's designed to bring more plays to college campuses.
04.20.06 Student Volunteers Host 11th Annual Fun Run»
Community Involvement and Action Center Hosts 11th Annual "Puget Pacer" Fun Run.
04.18.06 Graduating Art Majors' Works Exhbited at Kittredge Gallery»
Graduating Studio Art Majors' Works Exhibited at Kittredge Gallery
04.17.06 University Sponsors Brass Camp for Area Students»
University Sponsors Brass Camp for Area Students
04.17.06 Tibetan Monks Perform Traditional Music for World Peace»
The performance features multiphonic singing, characterized by simultaneous intoning of three nomes of a chord.
04.13.06 University Students will Perform with Grammy-Winning Group New York Voices»
Underground Jazz performs with Grammy-winning group New York Voices.
04.11.06 The Seattle Times is following the experiences of two Puget Sound students currently studying abroad.»
The Seattle Times is following the experiences of two Puget Sound Students currently studying abroad in Latin America and Asia.
04.07.06 Cheney Foundation Grant Provides Scholarships to 20 Pierce County Students»
Cheney Foundation has donated more than $1 million to university.
04.05.06 Noted First Nations Scholar will Discuss Native American Empowerment Movement»
Noted First Nations scholar will discuss Native American empowerment movement on April 18.
March 2006
03.30.06 Puget Sound Team Wins Largest National Debate Championship In America»
Puget Sound Team Wins Largest National Debate Championship in America.
03.22.06 Two University of Puget Sound Students Receive Fellowship for World Travel»
Two University of Puget Sound students receive prestigious fellowship for world travel.
03.21.06 Robin Hamilton Becomes Winningest Coach in Puget Sound History»
Robin Hamilton becomes winningest coach in Puget Sound history.
03.17.06 University of Puget Sound Completes Fundraising for Harned Hall»
Harned hall fundraiser complete. New science building to open in fall 2006
03.17.06 Puget Sound Forensics Team Ranked Tops in Nation»
Puget Sound forensics team ranked tops in nation. Several teams heading to three national debate tournaments.
03.10.06 University of Puget Sound Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs with Documentary Film Series»
School of Business and Leadership Film Series Celebrates Local Entrepreneurs.
03.10.06 University Honored for Supporting Staff Members on Military Active Duty»
The University of Puget Sound was recognized for its support of staff members serving on military active duty.
03.10.06 Listen Live to the Puget Sound Logger in NCAA Tournament Play»
Tacoma, Wash. - Fans of the Puget Sound Loggers basketball team can catch all the action of Friday's NCAA sectional game against Augustana (Ill.) during a live radio broadcast through an internet feed - www.ups.edu/x10805.xml
03.10.06 Puget Sound Students Travel to New Orleans for Spring Break Rebuilding Project»
Tacoma News Tribune and Tacoma Weekly: Puget Sound students spend their spring break in New Orleans helping repair damage caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
03.07.06 Food Salvage Program Receives Grant from Greater Tacoma Community Foundation»
Food Salvage program received a grant from The Greater Tacoma Community Foundation.
03.07.06 Kittredge Gallery Presents: Sculptor Cris Bruch and Photographer Sally Schuh»
Kittredge Gallery Presents: Sculptor Cris Bruch and Photographer Sally Schuh from March 20-April 20.
03.07.06 Loggers Returning to NCAA Finals for Third Consecutive Year»
Loggers returning to the NCAA D-III Sweet 16 for the third consecutive year.
03.06.06 University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra Touring Oregon and Washington»
The University of Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra is touring Oregon and Southwest Washington.
03.05.06 Renowned Economist and Author Pietra Rivoli Will Discuss Global Economy»
Renowned economist and author Pietra Rivoli will discuss global economy on April 6.
03.03.06 Professional Photographer Helps Students Explore Unique Career Opportunities»
Professional Medical Photographer Helps Students Explore Unique Career Opportunities.
03.01.06 Buchner and Modernism Lecture»
Buchner and Modernism Lecture
03.01.06 Chism Lectures Explore Slavery in America»
Chism Lectures will explore slavery in America.
03.01.06 Civil Rights, Liberation, and Music...An Evening with Bernice Johnson Reagon»
Civil Rights, Liberation, and Music...An Evening with Bernice Johnson Reagon...
February 2006
02.23.06 University of Puget Sound a Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers among Small Schools»
University of Puget Sound is a Top National Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers Among Small Schools.
02.22.06 University of Puget Sound President Thomas Appointed to American Council on Education Board»
University of Puget Sound President Appointed to American Council on Education Board
02.21.06 Senior student Ben Lee profiled for pioneering work related to ice worms on Mt. Rainier»
Senior student Ben Lee profiled in the Seattle Times for pioneering work related to ice worms on Mt. Rainier
02.20.06 2006 Seattle Business Breakfast: Inside Zumiez Corporate Culture with Richard M. Brooks, '82»
The 2006 Seattle Business Breakfast sponsored by the University of Puget Sound Alumni Association: Inside Zumiez Corporate Culture with Richard M. Brooks, '82.
02.14.06 Cornel West lecture and national Race & Pedagogy conference announced for fall 2006»
Cornel West lecture and national Race & Pedagogy conference announced for fall 2006...
02.09.06 Student Athletes Hosts First Ever Faculty Fan Fest on 2.17»
Student athletes will host first ever Faculty Fan Fest event Friday, 2.17
02.03.06 UPS Professors Kupinse and Ostrom Featured Artists at New Exhibit»
Poetry works by Hans Ostrom and William Kupinse are featured in new exhibit at Center on Contemporary Art.
02.03.06 Annual Event Gives Students a Chance to Connect with Tacoma»
Conspiracy of Hope gives students a chance to connect with Tacoma. Week of activities scheduled for Feb. 10-18.
02.03.06 Black History Month - Hip Hop Duo Brings Their Cutting Edge Sound to Puget Sound»
Black Violin, the hip hop duo, brings their cutting edge sound to University of Puget Sound on Friday, Feb. 17, 2006.
02.03.06 An Evening of Poetry and Conversation - Weaving Ourselves into History»
The public is invited to attend Weaving Ourselves into History, an evening of poetry and conversation about spirituality and social justice.
02.02.06 Middle East Scholar Shares Insights into Islamic Constitutions»
Middle East Scholar Shares Insights into Islamic Constitutions on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006.
02.01.06 The Russell Family Foundation Awards $30,000 Grant to University of Puget Sound»
The Russell Family Foundation awards $30,000 grant to University of Puget Sound. Funds will support Environmental sustainability initiatives
02.01.06 Antiques and Collectibles Aplenty at Annual Puget Sound Women's League Flea Market»
Antiques and Collectibles Aplenty at Annual Women's League Flea Market on March 18.
January 2006
01.31.06 Lectures Bring Renewed Debate Over Seperation of Church and State»
Lecture Series Brings Explores Debate Over Seperation of Church and State.
01.27.06 Jeffrey Matthews to Lecture at Library of Congress on Jan. 27»
Matthews East Coast tour includes stops at the Boston Athenaeum on Jan. 26 and the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. on Jan 27.
01.25.06 Fun and Music star in University of Puget Sound's "Kiss Me Kate"»
The University of Puget Sound's spring theater production combines the best of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew with Cole Porter's lively music and lyrics.
01.25.06 Puget Sound Recital to Salute Romance, Valentine's Day»
The mood will be undeniably romantic when University of Puget Sound Professor Duane Hulbert presents his "In the Spirit of Valentine's Day" program on Friday, Feb. 10.
01.23.06 University of Puget Sound Jacobsen Series Honors Mozart's Birthday»
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 250th birthday will be celebrated in grand style at the University of Puget Sound with a “Happy Birthday Mozart!” concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27.
01.18.06 Pulitzer Prize Winning Author to Discuss Continuing Debate Over Teaching Evolution and Intelligent Design in American Schools»
Edward Larson, professor of American history and Law at the University of Georgia.
01.10.06 Award Winning Filmmaker Will Premier Documentary at University of Puget Sound»
Puget Sound hosts Northwest premier of John de Graaf's Buyer Be Fair: The Promise of Product Certification on 1.23.
01.10.06 Award Winning Dramatist Edward Albee to Present Puget Sound Lecture»
Pulitzer Prize - winning dramatist Edward Albee will share his insights into improvisation and the creative mind on Thursday, 2.16.
01.10.06 New Exhibits Unveiled at Kittredge Gallery»
Alumna Anne Hirondelle's work featured at upcoming exhibit.
01.05.06 Cortney Kjar Named Division III National Player of the Year»
Kjar named Division III National Player of the Year.
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