Category Archives: 2013

What to Expect Move In Day

Written by Jenni Chadick, Assistant Director of Residence Life With move in day fast approaching, we wanted to give those folks looking for a leg up on what to expect on moving day for new students on August 23rd, we’ve … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Welcome | 872 Comments

The KEY to Meeting New People…

Written by Kimberly Webber, Resident Programming Assistant (RPA) in Todd/Phibbs DISCLAIMER: I had a fantastic freshman year and to this day, my best friends are those who lived on my residence hall floor, or on the floor above mine. That being … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Students | 192 Comments

One of Us: Making Puget Sound Your Home

Written by Jenni Chadick, Assistant Director of Residence Life Our office has been abuzz with phone calls and inquires about student housing – and believe me – we are excited you will be here soon! We also are excited to … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Welcome | 352 Comments

How to Prepare for a Roommate…

Written By Kimberly Webber, Resident Programming Assistant (RPA) in Todd/Phibbs I know you don’t want to hear this, but there really is no one way to prepare to live with a new person for 8 months. He/she may be a … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Students | 213 Comments

Packing for Your First Year

Written by the summer sustainabilty team and edited by Hannah Maurer, Resident Community Coordinator and Sustainability Program Manager We know you’re jazzed about becoming a Logger (we’re jazzed too!) and are wondering what to bring to college. Well, we can’t … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Facilities, Guests | 613 Comments

Home Away from Home

Written by Kimberly Webber, Resident Programming Advisor (RPA) for Todd/Phibbs College is what you make it and at a school like UPS in a town like Tacoma, it’s easy to make it your home. Everything I’ve mentioned in my previous … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Students | 345 Comments

Shiny and New: Part 2

Written by Jenni Chadick, Assistant Director of Residence Life The Res Life team along with several ASUPS students were lucky enough to get a peek at how our new building, Commencement Hall last week. The building is really coming along! … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Facilities | 349 Comments

Getting to Know Us: Student Staff

As word of this blog has spread like wildfire among our student staff (thanks to our pioneer blogger KW!) folks have wanted to get in on the action and introduce themselves to you! Of course we love this idea, and … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Staff, Welcome | 627 Comments

Getting to Know Us: RD James Spaan

Hey hey!  My name is James Spaan and this is my first year as a Resident Director at Puget Sound!   I am excited to be serving the entire North Quad, which includes: Anderson/Langdon (“AL”), Schiff and Harrington (“Scharrington”), as well … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Staff, Welcome | 602 Comments

Getting to Know Us: RD Ayanna Bledsoe

When/where/in what position did you begin your Residence Life career? I was an RA in undergrad and grad school. I had my first professional position as resident director of the illustrious Litchfield hall at Western Connecticut State University. What’s your favorite … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Staff | 209 Comments