PS: The Puget Sound Podcast: Recent Episodes
University of Puget Sound
PS: The Puget Sound Podcast highlights stories and experiences from students and faculty at University of Puget Sound, a national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington. Hosted by Elena Becker '17, prospective students and future Loggers are invited to listen and learn what it's like to live, learn, and reach new heights in the Pacific Northwest.
In this episode, originally recorded in May 2019, Rachel and Elena discuss Rachel's work as a legal advocate for survivors of domestic violence and her plans to become an attorney. Today, Rachel has just finished her second year of law school at Seattle University and begun a summer internship with the ACLU of Washington. Rachel says that law school has been really rigorous and challenging, that she’s had some spectacular professors at SU, and that she has grown a lot in her understanding of how the law and lawyering can be used to cultivate a more just and equitable world.
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cw: domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced or may be experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, there are resources for you. The following three hotlines are free, and staffed and available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888-373.7888
In this episode, originally recorded in summer 2019, Nate talks about moving from Arlington, Virginia to the Pacific Northwest for college and playing Ultimate Frisbee with the Postmen, Puget Sound's men team. He and Elena also chat about the independent research he was conducting that summer. Since graduating, Nate has been working with Americorps restoring streambeds, replacing invasive plants with native ones, and creating salmon habitat all around Pierce County. In August he’ll start an Honours Program at the University of Sydney – as in, Australia! – to spend a year researching the impacts of oyster aquaculture on estuaries.
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Kendall and Elena discuss Kendall's work with the Mobile Community Intervention Response Team at Comprehensive Life Resources, what she learned in her Psychology major, and how she leveraged her Psychology practicum to get her first professional job. Listen carefully for additional details like why Kendall chose Puget Sound over Indiana University, the literary names she gave the rats she worked with in Psychology 311: Learning and Behavior, and what she values most from her time at Puget Sound.
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Lia, who graduated just a few weeks ago, sits down with Elena to share the reasons why Commencement felt like a reunion, how she decided to major in International Political Economy, and what her plans now that she's officially a college graduate. Later, Lia discusses her on-campus jobs as a Peer Advisor and a Spanish Tutor in the Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching.
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In this episode, originally recorded in September 2019, Kyra and Elena take a deep dive into her summer 2019 research project, which was focused on 16th century clothing and portraits. More recently, in 2021, Kyra has been awarded the prestigious Watson Fellowship to spend a year tracing the route of the original Silk Road.
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Professor Alisa Kessel joins Elena to explain what it means to study political theory, and share her thoughts on democracy in the present moment and the role of the individual and the collective in the democratic process. Later, they discuss Alisa's current research, which focuses on producing critical account on the concept of consent, particularly in the context of rape and other forms sexual violence.
CW: sexual assault and sexual violence. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, there are resources for you.
- National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673*
- Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County: 1-800-756-7273*
- Peer Allies (for Puget Sound students)
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*Free and staffed 24/7.
Allie started at Puget Sound in fall 2020 and moved onto campus in spring 2021. She shares how she chose Puget Sound and answers Elena's biggest burning question -- what's it been like to start college in a pandemic? Later, Allie shares what she's looking forward to next year, including her plans to keep up her horseback riding hobby while at school.
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Reilly sits down with Elena to explain his work as a planner at Barghausen Consulting Engineers Inc, and how he connects his BA in Sociology and Anthropology to his current role. Later, Elena asks Reilly a trick question about his friendships and relationships that have endured beyond Puget Sound and Reilly explains how he ended up in a band with Professor Barry Goldstein.
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In this episode, originally recorded in May 2019, Professors Katherine Smith and Kriszta Kotsis discuss their love for teaching at small colleges, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Emphasis they co-direct, and the value of the Humanities for understanding and addressing the challenges of the modern world.
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Quinelle and Elena sit down to discuss Quinelle's work at Georgia Public Broadcasting, her experience moving from Atlanta to Tacoma, and her double major in Philosophy and Communication Studies. Later, Quinelle shares her plans for law school at American University and her interest in public service.
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Shirley, a junior from Houston, Texas, joins Elena to talk about being on-campus during the COVID-19 pandemic, when she decided to come to Puget Sound, and how she evolved from planning to study psychology in the UK to becoming a member of the Business Leadership Program at Puget Sound. Later, Shirley introduces Elena to her upcoming summer research project, which will investigate.
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Megan joins Elena to talk about living on campus during a pandemic, their expectations for what residence life will look like in fall 2021, and why Puget Sound uses a residential curriculum to guide the first-year residential experience. Later, Megan answers some frequently asked questions about housing selection and roommate matching, and Megan and Elena find out that they're great colleagues, but wouldn't be good roommates.
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In this episode, originally recorded in November 2019, Yuuki explains how pediatric dental hygiene is connected to academic success, and teaches Elena the proper pronunciation of "Colorado". He also shares what surprised him most about moving to Washington, and offers some tips for first-year college students.
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Tom Perry is the founder of Engaged Pursuit, where he supports people find satisfying careers and companies build and maintain employee engagement. Tom and Elena talk about his professional journey, how he got into career coaching, and his top tips for career development, networking, and professional advancement.
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Ruthy talks to Elena about moving to Tacoma from Los Angeles (spoiler: she upgraded to a waterproof backpack), choosing a Politics and Government major, and how she balances her P&G major with minors in African American Studies and Economics. Ruthy is also a Peer Mentor in the Office of Student Accessibility and Accommodation and has accommodations herself; she and Elena draw on her experience, as well as the experiences of her mentees, to talk about the process of obtaining accommodations and working with SAA.
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Hoi, an EMT in San Francisco who is simultaneously studying to become a paramedic and obtain a masters of public health, sits down with Elena to talk about what he learned as a chemistry major at Puget Sound and the experiences that motivated him to concentrate his career on community health.
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This year, in lieu of a traditional admission gift, Puget Sound's Office of Admission is making a donation on behalf of each of our admitted students to one of five local community organizations: Nourish Pierce County, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. In this five-part miniseries, Remake the World, PS: The Puget Sound Podcast has partnered with the Office of Admission to introduce you to these community partners and their important work.
Today's episode is focused on Tacoma Community House, a nationally-respected, community-based service center for immigrants, refugees, and long-time South Sound residents seeking enrichment and pathways to self-sufficiency. Elena is joined in this episode by Lauren Walker Lee, Executive Director, and Vivie Nguyen, Vice President of the TCH Board and Director for Intercultural Engagement at Puget Sound.
We hope you'll keep learning about Tacoma Community House's important work. Remember, admitted students can choose a nonprofit organization for Puget Sound to support on their behalf at pugetsound.edu/remake. Please subscribe to the Puget Sound Podcast to ensure that you keep up with all five of our features as we release them throughout the spring.
This year, in lieu of a traditional admission gift, Puget Sound's Office of Admission is making a donation on behalf of each of our admitted students to one of five local community organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Nourish Pierce County, and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. In this five-part miniseries, Remake the World, PS: The Puget Sound Podcast has partnered with the Office of Admission to introduce you to these community partners and their important work.
Today's episode is focused on Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, an organization that seeks to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Elena is joined in this episode by Darren Zemanek, a member of the Board of Governors, and Christy Garner, Director of Operations.
We hope you'll keep learning about Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound. Remember, admitted students can choose a nonprofit organization for Puget Sound to support on their behalf at pugetsound.edu/remake. Please subscribe to the Puget Sound Podcast to ensure that you keep up with all five of our features as we release them throughout the spring.
This year, in lieu of a traditional admission gift, Puget Sound's Office of Admission is making a donation on behalf of each of our admitted students to one of five local community organizations: Nourish Pierce County, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. In this five-part miniseries, Remake the World, PS: The Puget Sound Podcast has partnered with the Office of Admission to introduce you to these community partners and their important work.
Today's episode is focused on Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, an organization that offers support toward healing through advocacy and therapy for those affected by sexual assault and abuse. Elena is joined in this episode by Hannah Nichols, Advocacy Coordinator, and Sarah Ciambrone, Sex Trafficking and Exploitation Program (STEP) Coordinator.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains themes of sex, sexual assault, sexual abuse, commercial sexual exploitation, and human trafficking. If you or someone you care about is a victim-survivor of sexual assault or abuse you can call Rebuilding Hope’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-756-7273 for resources and support.
We hope you'll keep learning about Rebuilding Hope's important work. Remember, admitted students can choose a nonprofit organization for Puget Sound to support on their behalf at pugetsound.edu/remake. Please subscribe to the Puget Sound Podcast to ensure that you keep up with all five of our features as we release them throughout the spring.
This year, in lieu of a traditional admission gift, Puget Sound's Office of Admission is making a donation on behalf of each of our admitted students to one of five local community organizations: Nourish Pierce County, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and Citizens for a Healthy Bay. In this five-part miniseries, Remake the World, PS: The Puget Sound Podcast has partnered with the Office of Admission to introduce you to these community partners and their important work.
Today's episode is focused on Nourish Pierce County, an organization that seeks to provide nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. Elena is joined in this episode by Claire Bunker, Grants & Communications Manager, and Kate Wright, Edgewood Community Food Bank Manager.
We hope you'll keep learning about Nourish Pierce County's important work. Remember, admitted students can choose a nonprofit organization for Puget Sound to support on their behalf at pugetsound.edu/remake. Please subscribe to the Puget Sound Podcast to ensure that you keep up with all five of our features as we release them throughout the spring.
This year, in lieu of a traditional admission gift, Puget Sound's Office of Admission is making a donation on behalf of each of our admitted students to one of five local community organizations: Citizens for a Healthy Bay, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and Nourish Pierce County. In this five-part miniseries, Remake the World, the Puget Sound Podcast has partnered with the Office of Admission to introduce you to these community partners and their important work.
Today's episode is focused on Citizens for a Healthy Bay, a Tacoma-based environmental nonprofit with a mission of engaging people to clean up, restore and protect Commencement Bay, its surrounding waters and natural habitat. Elena is joined in this episode by Jennifer Keating, Erin Dilworth, Khadijah Tividad, and Marquis Mason.
We encourage you to keep learning about Citizens for a Healthy Bay and the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and remind admitted students that they can choose a nonprofit organization for Puget Sound to support on their behalf at pugetsound.edu/remake. Please subscribe to the Puget Sound Podcast to ensure that you keep up with all five of our features as we release them throughout the spring.
Thanks for joining us in 2020. PS: The Puget Sound Podcast will be back for Season 3 in 2021.
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Matt joins Elena to talk about his views on higher education and how his background in K-12 education informs his professional approach to college admission and access. Later, they talk about how admission counselors assess applications, and Matt makes suggestions for how admitted students can choose a college even if they're not able to visit campus. If you've ever wondered what "holistic review" actually means, this is the episode for you!
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Becca cares deeply about issues of food sovereignty and food justice. She sits down with Elena to talk about her work with nutrition, food, and agriculture in Tacoma, Montana, and Pennsylvania. They also discuss the role of nonprofits in meeting community needs and later Becca tells Elena how she nurtured her interests in food justice and nutrition while at Puget Sound.
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In this episode, originally recorded in June 2019, Roy outlines his responsibilities as Director of International Programs and describes the mentality that leads to successful study abroad experiences. Later, Roy offers some examples of the field courses led by Puget Sound faculty and talks with Elena about his experience leading Puget Sound's flagship Pacific Rim program.
Professor Renee Simms joins Elena to talk about the role of a really good professor, her approach to the research for her upcoming novel, and the themes and ideas that weave through her 2018 collection Meet Behind Mars. Later, Professor Simms discusses transitioning from her first career as a litigator to her work as a writer, and illuminates some connections between the two.
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Sofi tells Elena about her transition from boarding school to Puget Sound, what it was like to be a leader for a virtual Orientation group in fall 2020, and why she chose to major in Computer Science and Business Administration. Later they talk about her experience on the varsity swim team, and Sofi shares her favorite breakfast from the SUB.
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Cyrus joins Elena to talk about building community organically and intentionally, and playing ultimate frisbee at Puget Sound. Later, they talk about how Greek life manifests at Puget Sound, and then discover some similarities between their respective college application processes.
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In this episode from May, 2019 Ian Fox '14 discusses the evolution of his academic interests as a Puget Sound student and how his journey as an English major has influenced his work in podcasting and public radio.
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Emily came to college thinking she would major in a social science, and surprised herself when she became a biochemistry major. She chats with Elena about the process of picking her major, the meal she cooked as a final project for her "Chemistry of Food" class, and the organic chemistry research she's doing in Professor Luc Boisvert's lab.
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Ellie and Elena sit down to talk about Ellie's recent return to campus and Tacoma, and the things that have surprised Ellie about her experience at Puget Sound. Later, they talk about adjusting to college -- and how it's okay if that takes longer than expected.
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Kathryn, a PhD student in the Department of Classics at Johns Hopkins University, joins Elena to talk about her current research interests, how she discovered a love for classics while at Puget Sound, and the way that Greek and Roman culture influences the City of Baltimore. Come for this week's conversation, and stay for Cicero, Caesar, and a brief history of "sic semper tyrannis."
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In this episode from July 2019, alumna Claire Martin chats with Elena about her passion for Shakespeare and experience directing off-Broadway theater. At the time of this recording, Claire was also directing a production of Romeo and Juliet in Tacoma so she and Elena about her approach to directing, and the impact of some of her choices.. In the year since this recording, Claire has taken a position as the Assistant Artistic Director at Sweet Tea Shakespeare, and you can hear more from her on their podcast "The STS Enneagram Series."
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Anna, a senior from Chicago, joins Elena to talk about what surprised her when she moved to Washington, how she got involved off-campus right away, and how identity plays a role in the classroom. At one point, Anna also references an article in Arches about Professor LaToya Brackett's class AFAM 310, African Diaspora Experience, and anyone who enjoys this episode should make sure to give it a read.
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Julian joins Elena to discuss his experience with mentorship in the Business Leadership Program, and the ways that online learning has offered a unique form of career preparation. Later, Julian explains the inner workings of the investment club and lets Elena in on his favorite place to get a burrito in Tacoma.
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Jeff Thomas, head coach of Puget Sound's football program, sits down with Elena to discuss his coaching philosophy, his goals for his players and the program, and the reason why the Loggers love to throw the ball. Listen all the way to the end for Coach Thomas' favorite (and off-limits) spot on campus!
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In this episode from February 2020, alumna and candidate for Washington State Senate T’wina Nobles discusses her long-term commitment to mentoring young women of color, the work of the Tacoma Urban League, and the many ways she keeps her cup full. She also describes the continued role of education in her work and emphasizes the importance of setting goals while remaining open to unexpected opportunities.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
Travis and Elena talk about the unique attributes of Greek life at Puget Sound, and Travis tells Elena how his Business Leadership Program mentor has helped and supported him. Later, Travis (who is a pilot) describes why he loves to fly, and shares the most beautiful thing he's ever seen from the air.
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Monica DeHart, Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, joins Elena to discuss her approach to teaching and explain how teaching at Puget Sound allows her to be both a "thinker and a doer." They also discuss the architecture of the Sociology and Anthropology department, the evolution of anthropology as a discipline, and Monica's current research about China's impact on economic development in Central America.
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Kaitlyn, a double major in violin performance and psychology, tells Elena what it's been like to transition to online learning (spoiler: "it's been weird," but the School of Music faculty has been really fantastic) and what she's looking forward to in the fall semester. Kaitlyn talks about how her musical education has taken her far outside the traditional canon -- and later Kaitlyn and Elena share their mutual love for the annual Pops on the Lawn Concert.
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Coach Shelton shares his Puget Sound story and how he became the head coach for the Men's Basketball team with Elena, in this episode from July 2019.
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In this episode, originally recorded in October 2019, Carrie Woods, associate professor of biology, talks with Elena about her research in plant community ecology.
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Hana tells Elena what it was like to move to Tacoma from San Jose, her experience as a Division 3 softball player, and why she chose Exercise Science for her major.
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Kate just completed a communications internship with the Governor of Utah and she and Elena talk about what she learned, including how her work in Utah compared to her classmates’ experiences interning in Washington State. Later, Kate and Elena talk about her involvement on campus – including in the Repertory Dance Group, which Kate calls the “Super Bowl of Puget Sound.”
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Ale talks about transferring to Puget Sound, what she was looking for in her new school, and what Orientation was like as a transfer student. (Spoiler alert -- it's where she made her best friends.) Then she tells Elena about the evolution of her academic interests, and how she arrived at a double major in Economics and Environmental Policy and Decision Making.
It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn more about Puget Sound on our website, and make sure to check out the Virtual Tour while you're there. Lastly, the Puget Sound Podcast is taking a brief summer break. We'll be back in your feeds in mid-July.
How does a liberal arts degree grow with you? Joel and Elena discuss the many and varied skills he's drawn on throughout his career in banking and bank supervision. Later, Joel notes what impresses him about Puget Sound students and explains why he has remained so involved with his alma mater over time.
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Kelsie tells Elena why she decided to attend a school so close to home and, later, they discuss her interest in a career in medicine -- and the many steps she's already taken to make that happen.
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Sophie, a double major in politics and government and international political economy, describes her course of study and she and Elena talk about how you can have a full plate but "the size of everyone's plate is different." Later, Sophie describes the curriculum she's developing for a class on family planning and the far-reaching global implications of women's access to birth control.
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Romi and Elena talk about the silver linings of distance learning, Romi's work on campus as a Peer Ally, and the many different leadership opportunities at Puget Sound.
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Kelly is the Community Outreach and Volunteer Engagement Manager at University Beyond Bars, a nonprofit organization providing a range of college coursework (as well as transferable AA and BA degrees) to incarcerated individuals at the Washington State Reformatory. In addition to their discussion of UBB's work, Kelly and Elena also talk about Kelly's experience in college with Freedom Education Project Puget Sound, and the ways that this work has transformed Kelly's understanding of what education is and can be.
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Maya, getting her master's in social work at the University of Minnesota, explains what drew her to that field and what her work is like. She also describes her decision to attend Puget Sound, and then Maya and Elena talk about finding your place in college organically -- and how it's okay if that changes over time.
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Sam and Elena talk about reaching the "halfway point" of college, and what distance learning has been like. (Spoiler: lots of things are still the same.) Then Sam, a history major, describes the many ways that history transcends the past, and tells Elena about the unlikely way he got involved in the School of Music.
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Anna joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated field (she's a double major in Economics and the Business Leadership Program with a minor in Mathematics). She fills Elena in on how virtual office hours work and, later, describes putting her finance skills to the test as one of two student representatives on the university's Budget Task Force.
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Lily is studying evolutionary anthropology via a Special Interdisciplinary Major that allows her to combine courses from the Biology, Sociology and Anthropology, and Psychology departments. She explains how it all started with an interest in monkeys, and then Lily and Elena discuss the transition to distance learning and the ways that her first year of college exceeded her expectations.
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Professor White, director of Gender and Queer Studies and visiting assistant professor of Religious Studies, joins the podcast for a discussion of the surprising parallels between queer studies and religious studies. Later, Professor White describes a typical course and explains the simple steps faculty can take to ensure that all students feel comfortable in the classroom.
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Nick, now a master's student in the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, talks about his research interests in Eastern Europe and seeing Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch speak this spring. Later, Nick and Elena talk about building community at Puget Sound, the best-known athlete who followed his KUPS sports talk show on Twitter, and his co-founding of Puget Sound's History Club.
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Emma, a double major in English and Theatre Arts, describes how those two majors intersect and explains her journey from being anti-Greek Life to founding a sorority. Later, she gives Elena a sneak peak at her senior thesis about the history of pronouns in the English language.
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Hayden and Elena talk about about getting outside in the Pacific Northwest, and then Hayden explains why math is beautiful. Listen carefully for a couple of secret (for now) hiking recommendations!
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Want to know how to liquefy a rock? Robyn walks Elena through the methods she used for her summer research project studying volcanism in the southwestern Cascades, explains why a double major in Geology and International Relations makes more sense than one might think, and describes her dream job using geologic research methods to uncover politically sensitive information.
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Aldrin explains the ways that his bioethics emphasis links natural sciences to the humanities and talks about his work as a Resident Assistant. Later, Aldrin and Elena find out that they've both taken the course "Sociology of Health and Medicine" and Aldrin shares his favorite thing about Puget Sound.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer regular tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
Tanvi chats about the Business Leadership Program, her 2019 summer internship in China, and her move to Tacoma frrom the Bay Area.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer regular tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
T’wina discusses her long-term commitment to mentoring young women of color, the work of the Tacoma Urban League, and the many ways she keeps her cup full. She also describes the continued role of education in her work and emphasizes the importance of setting goals while remaining open to unexpected opportunities.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
Oboe, German, Honors! Madeleine talks about double majoring in Music Performance and German Studies, her time abroad in Austria, and her plans after Commencement this May.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
Mary discusses working in the art world, moving back to Memphis from Tacoma, and the challenges and opportunities of post-graduate life. As an Art History major, Mary has her sights set not just on the gallery world but the art world more broadly; she also helps develop AP Art History study materials for Smarthistory, the art history provider for Khan Academy.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around!
Lynnette talks about rebuilding our understanding of "business skills," the diverse backgrounds of the Business and Leadership faculty, and why you might touch your toes in a business class.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around.
In a special mini-episode, Elena shares observations from a year's worth of podcasts and recaps some of her favorite moments. PS: The Puget Sound Podcast will return for Season Two on January 22, 2020.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We'd love to show you around our campus!
Yuuki Hashimoto explains how pediatric dental hygiene is connected to academic success, and teaches Elena the proper pronunciation of "Colorado". He also shares what surprised him most about moving to Washington, and offers some tips for first-year college students.
Prospective students are invited to visit us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and tours of our picturesque residential campus, and we'd love to show you around.
Sondra Tanji, a graduate student in Puget Sound's School of Education, talks about her geology major and undergraduate field camp in Turkey, as well as the path that led her to a career in elementary education.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Emily Katz, a recent Puget Sound graduate, talks about what applying lessons learned from being a campus tour guide to her work today as a talent acquisition coordinator for a software company in Portland, Oregon.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Nikki Tom describes what it's like to be a psychology major at Puget Sound, studying for the GREs, and her interest in pursuing a career in pediatric occupational therapy.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Andy Marshall, an associate for an executive search firm, shares what he has learned about leadership in higher education and how a liberal arts education at Puget Sound prepared him for life after graduation.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Gabby Berg from Puget Sound's Women's Soccer team, talks about her leadership style and doing what it takes to be win a conference championship.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Bryan Gould works with students at Puget Sound as they work their way through the financial aid process. Listen to his tips on applying for scholarships and his advice on filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Professor Woods often works 80 feet in the air, studying ecology and the community of plants. She talks about her research, mentoring Puget Sound students, how the Sean Connery film Medicine Man inspired her to pursue biochemistry.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Emily Davis talks about the Business Leadership Program, founding the Undergraduate Women in Economics Club, and gender inclusivity in Greek Life
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Kyra Zapf does a deep dive into European history as she describes her summer research project on 16th century clothing and portraits.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Cat Shank talks starting her senior year of college, moving to Puget Sound from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and her experience majoring in Religious Studies.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Nik Bernhardt gives insight into being a member of the Logger football team and the upcoming season opener.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Lenora Yee chats about her growth as a musician and vocalist at Puget Sound and conducting a research project this summer on the written word as a form of activism.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Rachael Shelden '12, M.A.T '13 describes her Puget Sound journey, from participating in the Honors program to completing her graduate studies in the School of Education, as well as Puget Sound's academic support services within the Center for Writing, Learning, & Teaching .
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Noah Thomas '20 talks about his upcoming study abroad trip to Budapest, his interest in computer science, and how he developed a special interdisciplinary major focusing on digital media and communication.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Adriana Flores '13 explains how her Puget Sound journey led from being a student to managing the University's Archives & Special Collections at Collins Memorial Library.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Ruby Krietzman '20, a politics and government and environmental policy and decision making major, recounts her recent study abroad experience in Tanzania and hosting a romantic advice show on Puget Sound's radio station, KUPS.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Aubrey Shelton '05, M.A.T. '06, gives insight into coaching Puget Sound's men's basketball team, his former career as a high school teacher, and growing up in Tacoma.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Claire Martin '17 describes her passion for Shakespeare, experience directing theater off-Broadway, and her upcoming production of Romeo and Juliet in Tacoma.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Bailey Gamel '21 shares how their love of the television show Grey's Anatomy led them to the Pacific Northwest from Colorado to study communications at University of Puget Sound.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Jude Glazer '21 talks about summer in Tacoma and how a 4th of July vacation led him to University of Puget Sound.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Katline Barrows '21 shares her experiences with a double major in Environmental Policy and Decision Making and Natural Science and completing an internship at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Fish and Wildlife Program .
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Alonso Tirado '20 shares lessons learned from majoring in Music Education and growing up in Mexico City.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around.
Nate Hess '20 talks about moving from Arlington, Virginia to the Pacific Northwest for college and playing Ultimate Frisbee with the Postmen, Puget Sound's men team.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Roy Robinson, director for international programs, discusses the study abroad opportunities around the world available to Puget Sound students.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Professors Katherine Smith and Kriszta Kotsis discuss their love for teaching at small colleges, the Interdisciplinary Humanities Emphasis they co-direct, and the value of learning about the Humanities, broadly defined, for understanding and addressing the challenges of the modern world.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to prepare for their Puget Sound journey.
Rachel Johnson '20 discusses her work with girls in STEM, her job working in the on-campus cadaver lab, and studying exercise science.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Rachel Sugar ’16 talks about her work as a legal advocate for survivors of domestic violence, her plans to become an attorney, and how Tacoma became “home” during her time at Puget Sound.
If you or someone you know has experienced or may be experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault, there are resources for you. The following three hotlines are free, and staffed and available 24/7.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.4673
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1.888-373.7888
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to prepare for their Puget Sound journey.
Ian Fox '14 discusses the evolution of his academic interests as a Puget Sound student and how his journey as an English major has influenced his work as in podcasting and public radio.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Studio Art and French major Sophia Munic '19 discusses how her love of print making and sculpture was fostered through her liberal arts education. Hear about Sophia’s artistic journey culminating in a summer research grant to create an art installation in downtown Tacoma.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Vivie Nguyen, director for intercultural engagement, shares her experience building equity on campus and striving to make every Puget Sound student feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Learn about how Puget Sound staff and students are engaging in difficult conversations about how to address challenges within college campuses.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Jenna Krueger sits down to discuss her interests in psychology and education, participating in Puget Sound's Honors Program, and her role in the upcoming Repertory Dance Group spring show, "In the Stars."
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Andrew Gardner, professor of sociology and anthropology, talks about his groundbreaking research on transnational labor migration in the Middle East. Learn about Andrew’s unique teaching philosophy, experiential learning in the classroom, and the benefit of understanding cultures and societies from a holistic perspective.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
It’s an Elena-palooza! Elena Fulton talks about her Molecular and Cellular Biology major, her volunteer position in a free neighborhood urgent care, and the research position she has lined up for after her graduation this spring.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Erica Greening, an African American Studies major talks about the Race and Pedagogy National Conference, transferring to Puget Sound, and the Ubiquitous They improv group.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Lee Nelson, a Sociology and Anthropology major with minors in French and Asian Studies discusses originally drew him to the Puget Sound from his hometown of St. Paul, Minn. and how he spent his junior year traveling across Russia, India, Thailand, and other countries as part of our signature Pacific Rim Study Abroad program.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.
Nick Kontogeorgopoulos, Distinguished Professor of International Political Economy and Director of Asian Studies and Global Development Studies, talks about experiential education at University of Puget Sound, along with a few tangents about classic soft rock. Hear about how students take learning outside of the classroom through high impact opportunities such as internships to study abroad and the role of reflection as part of a rigorous liberal arts education.
Prospective students and families are invited to get to know us even more by visiting us in Tacoma, Washington. We offer information sessions and student-led tours of our picturesque residential campus on weekdays and we'd love to show you around .
Admitted students ready to take the next step should visit our Welcome Website to confirm enrollment and take the next steps to officially be a Puget Sound Logger.