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 total visitors.
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.
Nick Offerman's appearance was a highlight of the event, with his Emmy-winning guest appearance on HBO’s *The Last of Us* and his role in Parks and Recreation making him a beloved figure.
Author's summary: Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan inspire with love letter to carpentry.