University of Puget Sound Women's League
Formed in 1900, the University of Puget Sound Women’s League is a committed community of women who raise funds to provide scholarships that support the educational goals of Puget Sound students. We have Deep Roots but always welcome New Shoots.
If you're interested in joining with an invigorating group of women who gather 7 times each year for the primary purpose of supporting Puget Sound students, check us out.
We welcome all women of all experiences, to become members. Men can participate by attending our meetings and supporting our fundraising activities.
Women’s League members include UPS alumnae, neighbors and interested community members, and parents of current, future, or former students. Throughout the academic year, we gather monthly on campus for lunch or evening programs.
Our primary purpose, in addition to the valued relationships members develop over our shared goals, is to support Puget Sound students by raising funds to provide scholarships. Our scholarship endowment principal totals nearly $1.4 million, and the earnings from that account enabled us to award $53,900 to fourteen students for the 2023-2024 academic year, an average of $3,850 per student. Over the years since 1982, the Women’s League has awarded scholarships to more than 350 grateful students seeking financial assistance.
At our meetings students, faculty, or staff members are invited to our luncheon or evening meetings to present information about what’s happening at the university. We enjoy a musical performance by a current School of Music student, reminisce about past activities from our long history, and we attend to our Women’s League business. At our meetings, we also collect non-perishable food for the student food pantry.
Our primary means of raising funds is to sponsor the annual UPS Women’s League Flea Market held one Saturday in March. This event was first launched by committed women in 1968 and continues today as a wonderful community event! It is an “all hands on deck” event with jobs to fit every age and ability.
Of course, we always welcome tax-deductible donations to our endowment.
2023-2024: LOOKING FORWARD*
September 27: Our first meeting will be September 27th at 5:15p.m. in the Murray Board Room in the
Wheelock Student Center. We will hear from the administration about student enrollment and campus
activities.
October 25: This meeting will begin at 11:15a.m. in Kilworth Chapel Lounge. Scholarship recipients are invited to attend our meeting at noon. It is always great to meet our recipients as well as be entertained by them!
November 29: This meeting will begin at 5:30. We will meet at member Lynn Raisl’s home for a more social evening.
January 10 and 31: Two meetings: January 10th at 5:15p.m. in the Murray Board Room and January 31 st at 11:15a.m. in the Kilworth Chapel lounge. This is the month we kick-off preparing for our Flea Market.
February 28: This meeting will begin at 5:15p.m. in the Murray Board Room. More intense Flea Market details. Nominating committee to be formed.
March 16: Flea Market Day!
March 27: This meeting will begin at 11:15p.m. in Kilworth Chapel lounge. Report on the Flea Market and officer nomination slate presented.
April 24: This meeting will begin at 5:15p.m. in Murray Board Room. Voting on new officers.
*Note: At every meeting we plan to have a student musician, a speaker, a short history moment and a short business meeting.
2022-2023: Looking Back
September
ASUPS President Nate Sansone spoke and ably answered our questions.
Sarah Comstock, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, spoke on
current student status and issues at the Puget Sound and answered our questions.
October
We welcomed recipients of our Women’s League scholarships.
January
We held our first evening meeting on January 11th at in the Murray Boardroom in Wheelock Student Center. This time was very appreciated by members who cannot come during the lunch time-frame. We also met for our regular last Wednesday luncheon.
February
Gearing up for the Flea Market at our luncheon meeting in Kilworth Chapel
lounge.
March
We had an initial report on a very successful Flea Market.
April
Our last meeting of the academic year and we all look forward to summer. Getting ready for September 2023!
Looking Back
Peruse our list of guest speakers and topics from past years.
2018-19
April
Aislinn Melchior: Classics Professor
Kathryn Stutz ’18: Classics student
History of classical quotations at Puget Sound
March
Marta Cady: Associate Dean of Students
Orientation program; sexual assault prevention program
January
Robin Jacobson: Professor of Politics and Government
Immigration; differences between policies and politics
October
Women’s League Scholarship Recipients
Meet students and hear a bit about their activities at Puget Sound—our favorite program each year!
September
Sherry Mondou: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Collin Noble: ASUPS President
2017-18
April
Sue Dahlin: Employer Relations Manager at Career and Employment Services
March
Julie Nelson Christoph: Director of Center for Writing, Learning, and Teaching
CWLT Student Advisors
February
Eric Orlin: Professor in Classics Department
Laure Mounts: Classics student
January
Jane Carlin: Director of Collins Memorial Library
Jada Pelger: Information Resources Coordinator
Introduction to the Maker Space
October
Women’s League Scholarship Recipients
Meet students and hear a bit about their activities at Puget Sound—our favorite program each year!
September
Dave Beers: Vice President for University Relations
Amanda Diaz: ASUPS President
LIBRARY CARD
- Current Women's League members are eligible to use library resources.
- Cost: No cost.
- Expiration date: Expires when Women's League membership expires.
- What we need from you: A valid Women's League card* (along with valid picture ID) is required to check out items.
- Computer usage: Women's League members may use electronic resources within the library but are not eligible for remote access. For more information, see General Use Guidelines for Electronic Resources.
- Checkout Privileges: Books: 10 Books, 6 weeks with 1 renewal; Print journals: In-house only; Reference: In-house only; Media: 4 weeks with a 1-week renewal; Other: No Summit. No Interlibrary Loan.
AUDITING A CLASS
- The audit allows members of the University of Puget Sound Women’s League to audit without tuition charge, one class per term, with a maximum of two classes per academic year. This includes the Summer Session.
- Audit registration opens on the first day of the term and continues through the last day to add.
- Alumni, and all others who would like to audit, can submit a non-matriculant Registration Agreement Form with appropriate signatures to the Registrar’s Office at registrar@pugetsound.edu. You may also be required to submit proof of COVID vaccination to register. An active Logger Card will be required to enter any building (with the exception of the Wheelock Student Center). If you have not previously been issued a card, or cannot locate your card, please contact loggercard@pugetsound.edu.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
- The University of Puget Sound offers access to a variety of recreational facilities for community members and Alumni with an authorized facilities use card.
- As members of the Women’s League you are eligible to purchase an alumni membership for access, or if we are at full capacity you will be added to the top of the waiting list.
- For those that are interested or need specific questions answered you may call 253.879.3140 and identify the Women’s League as your affiliation.
MUSIC EVENTS
- Women League members receive two complimentary admissions to any of the Jacobsen Series performances.
- To claim complimentary admission, go to the university’s ticketing system and click on the Student (K-12) category.
- The Series link to performances is: https://www.pugetsound.edu/events/lecture-performance-series/jacobsen-concert-series
The Women’s University League at the University of Puget Sound was formed in 1900 to support the university. Our fund raising efforts throughout the years have provided a variety of aid to the school.
The early history of the League includes providing financial assistance for a building fund overdraft in 1903 and establishing a Home Economics Department.
When Dr. and Mrs. Todd came to Puget Sound in 1913, Mrs. Todd quickly became active in the League. Soon thereafter, a new heating plant was needed for the girls’ dormitory on the old campus, and the Women’s League gave $450 toward it.
During these early days, the Women’s League also supported female graduates, who at that time wore white dresses instead of caps and gowns. The League made these dresses, as some girls could not afford to buy one.
In 1931 the sum of $5,180 raised by the League was given to the trustees to be used as part of a fund to be matched by the Rockefeller Foundation. Around this time, there was a room in Jones Hall, called the YWCA Room, maintained by the League. Old treasury books show numerous disbursements from the League for refurbishing this room, which was used by women students for meetings.
When the first women’s residence hall, Anderson Hall, was opened for occupancy on February 1, 1939, it was furnished entirely by the League.
Since that time, the League has pledged to numerous projects on campus. They furnished the lounge of the first men’s dormitory, Todd Hall. They pledged $5,000 to furnish the lounge of the new Music Building. Next came $2,500 for a patio and landscaping in front of Anderson Hall. A pledge of $3,300 was made to each of the next two residence halls.
This was accomplished by devoted members who worked to sell tickets to concerts, lectures, and fashion shows, to hold rummage sales, to compile two editions of a cookbook, and since 1968, to produce the annual flea market.
A common goal has bound the members into a loving, warm group to which they welcome any and all who care to be a part of this wonderful organization.
Give to Women's League Scholarship Funds by clicking the link below
Please select "other" when filling out the form and write in which scholarship you wish for the funds to be destiganted to. The options are The Dr. Franklin & Lucille Thompson Scholarship, The Women’s League Scholarship, The Centennial Scholarship Fund, Eliza J . Rummel Scholarship Fund, for more information on each scholarship, please see below.
The Dr. Franklin & Lucille Thompson Scholarship – Established In 1974 to honor Dr. Franklin and Lucille Thompson. Lucille Thompson was very involved in the Women’s League. She served in nearly every officer position and helped the League make contributions to each of the buildings which were built during the 31 year presidency of her husband, Dr. Franklin Thompson, at Puget Sound from 1942 to 1973. The Thompson Scholarships are awarded to sophomores or juniors who demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and participate in extracurricular activities.
The Women’s League Scholarship - Established in 1982 to provide scholarships to students with financial need. Scholarships are awarded to students with junior class standing who demonstrate academic merit, financial need, and participate in extracurricular activities.
The Centennial Scholarship Fund - Established in 1987 in recognition of the Centennial of the university. Scholarships are awarded to female students who demonstrate financial need with a sophomore, junior, or senior class standing with preference given to local residents attending Puget Sound at an older, non-traditional age.
Eliza J . Rummel Scholarship Fund - Established in 1962 by the Women's League to honor Eliza J. Rummel, a charter member of the Women’s College League and president of the organization from 1942-1944. Scholarship recipients are students in medically-related fields chosen by the university’s Health Sciences Committee.
Fieldhouse Flea Market 2024
Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$5 entry for ages 5 and up. All proceeds go toward student scholarships!
The Fieldhouse Flea Market features dozens of local vendors, makers, and artists who offer vintage finds, household items, jewelry, artisan crafts, gourmet treats, and much more.
Here's the '24 list:
ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, REPURPOSED
Andy's Toys (noob_toy_hunter) | Upstairs
Backroom Vintage | Ground Level
Built From Scrap Antiques | Ground Level
Curious Deer | Ground Level
Emlyn' and Mellie | Ground Level
Fircrest Antiques | Ground Level
Found Again | Ground Level
The Gathering | Upstairs
La Junk | Ground Level
Lulu | Ground Level
Magpie And Raven | Ground Level
Megan’s Pyrex | Ground Level
Milltown Vintage | Ground Level
Pure Vintage | Ground Level
Quilted Hearts | Ground Level
Urban Squirrel | Ground Level
Women's League Boutique & Jewelry | Ground Level (Inside the Logger Room)
Looking for the elevator? It's located in the northwest corner of the Fieldhouse, behind the (unused) Concession Stand.
CANDLES & SALVES
Defiant Candle Company | Ground Level
KV Apothecary | Ground Level
Modern Vintage by McKensey | Ground Level
Pacific North Wicks | Upstairs
CLOTHING
Northwest Til Death | Upstairs
PolyRev | Ground Level
Sassa Fratz | Ground Level
Shroom Brothers | Upstairs
Sweetpea & Boy | Ground Level
Women's League Boutique | Ground Level (Inside the Logger Room)
Looking for bathrooms? Head upstairs! There are multi-stall facilities located behind the bleachers on both the east and west sides of the Fieldhouse.
CREATIVES & MAKERS
Amber Noble & Friends | Upstairs
Color Cornucopia | Upstairs
*EmbCrafting | Upstairs
In Stitches | Upstairs
Jadawoo Designs | Ground Level
Knead & Paw | Upstairs
Lucy Nilan Studios | Ground Level
Melissa Pothier Art | Upstairs
ReRooted | Ground Level
SOSNmacrame | Upstairs
Stocklist Goods & Gifts | Ground Level
Sugar Flora | Upstairs
Three Bad Seeds | Ground Level
Have questions on the day of the event? Look for Women's League volunteers, dressed in maroon aprons!
DELICIOUSNESS (Packaged Foods)
Bona Fide Potents | Upstairs
Bootsie’s Sauce Co. | Upstairs
The Brown Pecan | Upstairs
The Common Cookie | Outdoors
Girl Loves Cake Desserts | Upstairs
Hunnybun Bakery | Upstairs
Jammin On The One | Upstairs
Liberte du Monde Gourmet | Upstairs
Purdy Organics | Outdoors
Women's League Homemade Logger Booty | Ground Level
Looking for lunch? Get your hand stamped and head outdoors to the Food Court!
JEWELRY
Graceful Moon Studios | Upstairs
Hoity Toity Designs | Ground Level
Jewelry by Nicole Mendonca | Upstairs
Magpie Mouse Studios | Ground Level
Sanford & Daughter | Ground Level
Splendor & Stone | Ground Level
The Wildwood | Upstairs
Women's League Vintage Jewelry | Ground Level (Inside the Logger Room)
Finding so many treasures that you need more cash? There's no ATM in the Fieldhouse. The closest is at the Wells Fargo on 6th & Union.
LETTERPRESS, PAPER, PRINT
Chandler O'Leary's Anagram Press (hosted by Mary Holste of Side x Side Creative) | Ground Level
Coxswain Press | Ground Level
KGS Designs | Upstairs
KTA Studio | Upstairs
Little Green by Katie Dean | Ground Level
Lucky Duck Book Shop | Upstairs
Northwest Moments | Ground Level
Springtide Press | Ground Level
Turn-of-the-Centuries | Upstairs
Yoshi Nakagawa | Upstairs
OUTDOOR FOOD COURT CURATED BY TACOMA AROMA FLAVOR
Have your hand stamped as you exit the Fieldhouse so that you can come and go all day between the indoor vendors and the Food Court!
Tip: Take your snack upstairs and sit in the bleachers for a picnic while you watch the shoppers below!
Big Dawgs Hot Dogs
Iscreamery
Jan Parker Cookery
Pop Kettlecorn
*Red Elm Cafe
Thirst Killer Lemonade
Trini Plate
*These small businesses are owned by Logger alumni. #ToTheHeights!
Follow our social media accounts for first notice of the next event!
Instagram: @fieldhouseflea
Facebook: Fieldhouse Flea Market
Note for Vendors:
Applications are closed for 2024. Watch for applications to open in January 2025 for the next Fieldhouse Flea.
We look forward to hearing from you, our amazing partners in fundraising for student scholarships!
As you apply, please be as descriptive as you can about your business and what you plan to sell. It is extremely helpful if you can include links to your social media accounts so that we can see your both products and how your booth might be set up. Although we don't have space for all applicants, we maintain a wait list, as we've learned that things can change quickly. As a reminder, we keep our vendors to those from the local area (South Sound/Pierce County) as much as possible and we do not allow multi-level sales or retail/third party vendors that have not been with us previously. Please contact upswlflea@gmail.com with questions. We'll be in touch as soon as possible!
