University of Puget Sound’s Board of Trustees was on campus recently for its May meeting and to celebrate Commencement with our graduates. The board is made up of alumni, parents, and supporters who volunteer their time by providing expert guidance and oversight to support the institution’s mission. Check out photos from the weekend’s activities, including the board’s open business meeting, a dinner to celebrate honorand Bill Baarsma ’64, P’93, the Commencement Ceremony, and a reception hosted by President Isiaah Crawford.
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President Crawford and Chair of the Board of Trustees Robert Pohlad P'07 prepare for Commencement.

President Crawford presents Bill Baarsma '64, P'93 with an honorary degree.

Trustees and campus members celebrate the 100th anniversary of Jones Hall's groundbreaking.

Trustee Bill Canfield '76 celebrates his final board meeting after multiple terms of dedicated service, as Trustee Heidi Brock '85 looks on.

Trustees Karen Jenkins-Johnson '82 and Mitzi Carletti '78 spend time with ASUPS representatives.

Trustees learn more about the renovation of Seward Hall currently under way.

AVP for Facilities Bob Kief showcases some new features in the Seward Hall remodel.

AVP for Facilities Bob Kief shares information about the Seward Hall renovation with trustees.

President Crawford, trustees, and other attendees at the Honorand Dinner.

Trustee Lyle Quasim '70, H'05 talks to Trustee Erik Wallace '96.

Trustee Fred Grimm '78 shares a poem he wrote to conclude his board service, as trustees Chris Pohlad '07 and Jamilia J. Sherls-Jones '05 listen.

Trustees and campus members enjoy a luncheon during Commencement weekend.

Chair Robert Pohlad P'07 receives a special recognition for his years of dedicated leadership from Chair elect Beth Picardo '83, JD'86 as trustee Laura Inveen '76 looks on.

Trustees Scott Higashi '91 and Heidi Brock '85 partake in campus events.

Trustees, Cabinet, and faculty members gather to walk to Commencement ceremonies.

Trustee Laura Inveen '76 receives a special brick commemorating her nine years of board service.

Trustees and guests share fellowship at the president's residence.

Trustees Karen Jenkins-Johnson '82, Erin Shagren '88, P'17, and Fred Grimm, '78 share a laugh.

Theodore Taranovski, professor emeritus of history, is honored at the Phi Beta Kappa luncheon.

Trustees join campus community members to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the groundbreaking for Jones Hall.

Bill Baarsma '64, P'93 received an honorary Doctor of History degree and gave the Commencement speech.

The May Board of Trustees meetings conclude with the open business session in the Tahoma Room, Thomas Hall.
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