The University of Puget Sound is proud to announce that Los Angeles–based multi-instrumentalist, arranger, and producer Grace Youn ’13 will deliver the Spring 2026 Susan Resneck Pierce Lecture in Public Affairs and the Arts. The event, titled “The Art of Not Knowing Yet,” will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. in Schneebeck Concert Hall. Complimentary but tickets needed- https://ups.universitytickets.com

In her lecture, Youn will explore the intersection of rigorous technical training and the preservation of creative curiosity. Through a unique blend of live musical performance and personal storytelling, she will examine how embracing uncertainty and following one’s “pull” can lead to transformative creative paths both on and off the stage.

A Tacoma native and Puget Sound alumna, Youn has built a distinguished career that bridges classical music, rock, and pop. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Puget Sound, followed by an Artist Diploma and Master of Music degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Youn toured internationally as a multi-instrumentalist — violin, viola, guitar, and vocals — on Hozier’s Unreal Unearth Tour, performing in major stadiums, arenas, and festival headlining slots around the world.