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

Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan on Arts and Humanities Day

The University's 45th annual Arts and Humanities Day event series, held on October 18, featured Nick Offerman and Lee K. Buchanan, drawing over 4,000 visitors.

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

Closing Program with Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman, actor, author, and woodworker, known for his role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation and his Emmy-winning guest appearance on The Last of Us, spoke to a sold-out crowd in Rockefeller Memorial Chapel.

He was joined by Lee K. Buchanan, fellow carpenter and manager of Offerman Woodshop, and professor Leslie Buxbaum. The 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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