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Summer Reunion Weekend banner hangs on the front of Jones Hall in 2023.

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Loggers from across the generations returned to campus to see friends and make new memories.

�� from 11 graduating classes gathered at ��'s campus in Tacoma's beautiful North End June 9–11, 2023 for Summer Reunion Weekend. The weekend's festivities included campus tours, a BBQ and happy hour, lectures from faculty, an open house hosted by Archives and Special Collections, special receptions for the Class of 1973 and the Class of 1998, alumni awards, a volunteer reception, and more. Check out highlights from Summer Reunion Weekend below and be sure to join us next year—all alumni are welcome!

Summer Reunion Weekend 2023

An alumnus from the Class of 1983 stands on the steps of Jones Hall to have his picture taken. — Bruce Sadler ’83 stands on the steps of Jones Hall.

Houston Dougherty at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — W. Houston Dougherty ’83 received the Distinguished �� Award for Professional Achievement at Summer Reunion Weekend.

An alumna from the Class of 1973 dressed in a green and gold cheerleading uniform and holding the hatchet at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — Susan Roberts ’73 in her cheerleading uniform. The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion.

Ted Meriam ’05 at the Summer Reunion Weekend Opening Reception, 2023. — Ted Meriam ’05, president of the �� Association, and his son, Charlie, at the Summer Reunion Weekend opening reception.

Sigma Nu fraternity brothers, Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — Sigma Nu annual meeting and luncheon.

Jonathan Stockdale at a session of �� College at Summer Reunion Weekend. — Professor of Religion, Spirituality, and Society and Director of Asian Studies Jonathan Stockdale gives a talk titled, "Does a Dog Have Buddha Nature? Drawing the Line Between Human, Inhuman, Animal, and Beast in Zen Buddhism," at a session of �� College.

Beta Theta Pi Happy Hour at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — Beta Theta Pi Happy Hour

Class of 1998 at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — The Class of 1998 celebrated their 25th reunion.

Class of 1998 at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — The Class of 1998 celebrated their 25th reunion.

�� walk across campus during Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — �� Council members Ken Teal ’81, Joel Hefty ’86, John Starbard ’85, and Ann Carlson ’67 walk across campus during Summer Reunion Weekend 2023.

A group of alumni get their picture taken at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — The Class of 1983 shows off their Green and Gold pride at the Summer Reunion Weekend opening reception as they celebrate their 40th reunion.

Summer Reunion Weekend 2023 opening reception. — Members of the Class of 1998 visit with President Isiaah Crawford at the Summer Reunion Weekend opening reception.

President Isiaah Crawford at the volunteer recognition reception. — President Isiaah Crawford speaks at the President's Leadership Society reception.

A family plays bean bag toss at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — Tacoma City Council Member John Hines ’05 and his daughter, Lauryn, play a round of cornhole at the Summer Reunion Weekend BBQ.

Summer Reunion Weekend opening reception.

Summer Reunion Weekend 2023 opening reception. — Ken Teal ’81 and Bruce Sadler ’83 at the President's Leadership Society reception.

Archives & Special Collections open house, Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — Liz Rowe ’78 browses through an issue of Tamanawas at the Archives & Special Collections open house.

The Class of 1973 hold the original hatchet in Kilworth Memorial Chapel at Summer Reunion Weekend 2023. — The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion.

The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion. — The Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th reunion. Pictured: Sandy Ray ’73 (left).

Houston Dougherty with a serving tray from the Diner that he returned at the �� Awards ceremony. — W. Houston Dougharty ’83, recipient of this year's Professional Achievement Award, returned a serving tray that he took from the Diner as an undergrad.

Betsy Campbell Stone ’79, P’14 — Betsy Campbell Stone ’79, P’14 received the Service to Puget Sound Award.

Ted Meriam ’05 and Katherine Kehrli ’86 — Katherine Kehrli ’86 received the Service to the Community Award.

Doug Palmer ’18 — Doug Palmer ’18 received the Young Logger Service Award.

The 2023 alumni award winners with President Isiaah Crawford. — This year's alumni award winners with President Isiaah Crawford.

Close-up of the original hatchet with carvings and engravings of various class years from the early and mid-20th century. — The famous hatchet even made an appearance to celebrate the Class of 1973's 50th reunion.

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