Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan Close Out Arts and Humanities Day with a Love Letter to Carpentry, Family, and the Pursuit of Hands-On Work in the Digital Age

Arts and Humanities Day: A Celebration of Carpentry and Hands-On Work

The University's 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series took place on October 18, attracting over 4,000 visitors. The event featured notable guests, including author Amitav Ghosh, photographer Sally Mann, and writer Roxane Gay.

Students, faculty, and staff were offered free tickets to all programming. The closing program featured actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation and his Emmy-winning guest appearance on HBO's The Last of Us.

Offerman spoke and performed to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, joined by fellow carpenter Lee K. Buchanan and professor Leslie Buxbaum. The multimedia event included a lecture, musical performance, woodworking tips, and an interview.

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Author's summary: Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan discuss carpentry and hands-on work.

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