Summer Reunion Weekend 2023 Registration

1500 North Warner Street,Tacoma WA 98416

09 June, 2023

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Welcome and Check-In 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Jones Hall Entrance Plaza Pick up your Summer Reunion name tags, registration packet, room keys (if staying in the dorms), and more!ACEC Alumni Committee Meetings 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Alumni Council Executive Committee members are invited to ACEC's June meetings.Puget Sound Through the Decades 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Collins Memorial Library, Archives and Special Collections, Second floor Join archivists Jane Connelly and Olivia Inglin at an open house showcasing the history of the university. Explore rare documents, photographs, and artifacts from the university archives documenting student life at Puget Sound.Open Classroom - "The Ideas of the Bible" with Professor John Wesley 10 a.m. -11:50 a.m. | Wyatt Hall 304 Join students in a class in session, led by Professor John Wesley, the 2020 recipient of Puget Sound’s President’s Excellence in Teaching Award. Pre-registration required by June 2nd. All about Books - Tour the Puget Sound Book Artists (PSBA) Exhibit! 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Lobby of Collins Memorial Library Join Library Director Jane Carlin and local artists for an open case tour of the PSBA Annual Member's exhibition. You will have a chance to learn about this thriving local organization, and handle some of the books, and learn from the artists. Campus Tour 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Begins at Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall Take an alumnus-led tour by Kurt Graupensperger '87 and check out the new campus changes.Legacy Society Luncheon 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Rasmussen Rotunda, WSC The Legacy Society recognizes and celebrates alumni, parents, and friends of the university who have thoughtfully provided for Puget Sound’s future through their estate plans. By invitation. Alumni Council Lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | Wyatt Hall Atrium Join President Crawford and fellow volunteers for lunch to celebrate the exciting weekend ahead. Volunteer Summit 1:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall All Alumni Council volunteers who dedicate and commit time in support of our various committees, including class programs, admissions, alumni fund, athletics, affinity groups, and more are invited to attend the Volunteer Summit.Volunteer Recognition Reception 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | President’s Residence President Crawford invites all volunteers to this special reception in recognition of their service to the university.Opening Reception 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Event Lawn Kick off the weekend with your classmates and enjoy food, drinks, and music in a festive atmosphere. After Party 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Wheelock Student Center Outdoor Patio and Rotunda Continue the celebration on the Wheelock Student Center Outdoor Patio and in the Rotunda (21+) with music, snacks, and good company. $20 per personWelcome and Check-In 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Jones Hall Entrance Plaza Pick up your Summer Reunion name tags, registration packet, room keys (if staying in the dorms), and more!Tacoma Regional Club Breakfast 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Piano Lounge Join the local chapter of Tacoma Loggers for coffee and pastries. Logger Family Zoo Trip 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Take the morning and join Puget Sound families on a trip to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Pre-registration is required by May 19th. $20 for Ages 13+$15 for Ages 3-12 Free for Ages 2 and underAlumni Council Breakfast 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.| Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall Join fellow volunteers to celebrate the Alumni Council’s many accomplishments and focus on the work ahead. By invitation. Loggers Keep Learning | Alumni College | Being Human This year’s Alumni College will grapple with the idea of Being Human from a variety of disciplines. The goal is to explore what connects humans globally and to consider how different cultures, religions, and societal traits define humans in their local and global contexts.$35 per person for all sessionsAlumni College Session 1 | “How humans have used religion to define ourselves” Jonathan Stockdale | Religion 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Wyatt 109 Alumni College Session 2 | “The Good Side of Envy” Sara Protasi | Philosophy 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 p.m. | Wyatt 101 "Envy is almost universally condemned and feared. But is its bad reputation always warranted? In this lecture, Sara Protasi argues that envy is more multifaceted than it seems, and that some kinds of envy can be productive and even virtuous." Campus Tree Tour 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.| Wheelock Student Center Sequoia Tree Take a walk through campus to learn more about Puget Sound's beautiful and expansive tree canopy! This tour will be led by Puget Sound Groundskeeper Bill Boggs and Lowell Wyse from the Tacoma Tree Foundation. Sigma Nu Meeting and Luncheon 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rasmussen Rotunda, WSC Join fellow Sigma Nu brothers for this annual lunch and meeting. By invitation. Logger BBQ 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Event Lawn Join friends for great food, music, and lawn games for the entire family.Alumni College Session 3 | Coming Soon! 1 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Wyatt Hall 109 Beta Theta Pi Happy Hour 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Trimble Forum Members, alumni, family and friends of Beta are welcome to join us as we come together to share memories on the Puget Sound campus. Alumni College Session 4 | Coming Soon! 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Wyatt Hall 101 President’s Leadership Society Summer Reunion Weekend Reception 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Thomas Hall Patio and/or Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall This special edition of the President’s Leadership Society Reception offers an opportunity to enjoy time with President Crawford and connect with fellow alumni members of the President’s Leadership Society. By invitation.Class of 1973 and 1998 50th and 25th Reunion Reception 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | President’s Residence This special recognition celebrates the members of the Class of 1973 on their 50th reunion and Class of 1998 on their 25th reunion. After the reception, the 50th and 25th class will gather at Kilworth Chapel for class photos, and then travel by foot or shuttle to Memorial Fieldhouse for the Reunion Dinner and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Complimentary for members of the Class of 1973 and 1998, $10 per additional guestClass of 1998 25th Reunion Photo 5 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Kilworth Chapel After the reception, attendees will gather at Kilworth Chapel for class photos, and then travel by foot or shuttle to Memorial Fieldhouse for the Reunion Dinner and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Class of 1973 50th Reunion Photo 5:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Kilworth Chapel After the reception, attendees will gather at Kilworth Chapel for class photos, and then travel by foot or shuttle to Memorial Fieldhouse for the Reunion Dinner and Distinguished Alumni Awards. Distinguished Dinner and Alumni Awards 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Fieldhouse Join us as we celebrate and honor this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients!Open to all registered reunion weekend attendees and guests. All are invited to celebrate reunion milestones for our classes ending in 3 and 8.$40 per person, complimentary to class of 1973 After Party 8 - 10 p.m. |Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall After dinner, join your classmates (21+) at the Tahoma Room for drinks, dessert, and dancing! $20 per personGolden Logger Brunch 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. | Rasmussen Rotunda, Wheelock Student Center Honor fellow Loggers alumni celebrating their 50th Reunion celebration and beyond as you say farewell over a delicious breakfast – a perfect ending to a great reunion. $20 per person, open to all Summer Reunion Attendees, complimentary to Class of 1973