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

Нick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan at Arts and Humanities Day

The University hosted Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan for its 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series on October 18, with over 4,000 visitors.

Featured guests included author Amitav Ghosh, photographer Sally Mann, and writer Roxane Gay. Students, faculty, and staff received free tickets to all events.

Closing Program

The closing program featured actor, author, and woodworker Nick Offerman, known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation. Offerman spoke and sang to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, joined by Lee K. Buchanan and professor Leslie Buxbaum.

This multimedia event included lecture, musical performance, woodworking tips, and interview portions.

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

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