The University hosted its 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series on October 18, featuring guests such as author Amitav Ghosh, photographer Sally Mann, and writer Roxane Gay, with over 4,000 visitors attending.
Students, faculty, and staff were offered free tickets to all of the day’s programming, including the closing program with actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman and fellow carpenter Lee K. Buchanan.
Nick Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation, spoke and sang to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, sharing his passion for carpentry and hands-on work in the digital age.
Author's summary: Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan inspire with their love of carpentry and hands-on work.