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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.
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Tune in every Wednesday to listen to the new University of Puget Sound podcast, What We Do. Each week Arches editor Chuck Luce will be talking to faculty, students, invited speakers, staff, and others on campus about the amazing, stupendous, mind-bending things they do. We’ll cover everything from science to politics, music to history, philosophy to adventure.
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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 schoo…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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. It's always a great day …
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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, particularl…
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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 schoo…
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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 P…
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GREATEST HITS: Professors Katherine Smith and Kriszta Kotsis
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Lear…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn mo…
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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 researc…
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Megan FinCannon, Associate Director of Residence Life
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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 an…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Log…
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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…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn more about…
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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 Citi…
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Remake the World: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
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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: Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Nourish Pierce County, and Citi…
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Remake the World: Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County
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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 Citi…
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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 Citi…
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Remake the World: Citizens for a Healthy Bay
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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: Citizens for a Healthy Bay, Tacoma Community House, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center for Pierce County, Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound, and…
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Thanks for joining us in 2020. PS: The Puget Sound Podcast will be back for Season 3 in 2021. 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.
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Dr. Matthew Boyce, Vice President for Enrollment
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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 camp…
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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…
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GREATEST HITS: Roy Robinson, Director of International Programs
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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 flag…
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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 …
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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. It's …
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn more about Puget Soun…
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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. Learn more about Puget Sound on our website, and make sure to check out the Virtual Tour while you're there.…
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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. Learn m…
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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. Learn more about Puget Sound on our website, and make sure to check out the Virtual Tour…
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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 brie…
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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 ye…
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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 enjo…
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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. Learn more about Puget Sound on our w…
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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! It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn …
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GREATEST HITS: T'wina Nobles '06, M.A.T. '07
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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 settin…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn m…
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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 ab…
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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 tra…
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GREATEST HITS: Aubrey Shelton '05, M.A.T. '06, Men's Basketball Head Coach
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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. 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.
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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. 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.…
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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. 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.…
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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 “Supe…
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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 Dec…
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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. It's always a great day to be a Logger! Learn…
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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. 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.…
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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 implicatio…
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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. 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.…
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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…
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