PLU Lectures, Presentations & Workshops
Learning doesn’t end when you graduate! PLU alumni continue their quest for knowledge, engagement, and critical thinking as they explore new ideas, challenge their beliefs, and listen to new perspectives from diverse groups. We are excited to offer lectures, conferences, and workshops that are open to the community. See upcoming opportunities and past lectures below.
Upcoming Events
Lutheran Studies Conference
October 4, 12:30-5pm
“Anxiety in an Age of Overwhelm: Gaining Understanding and Resilience”
Scandinavian Cultural Center, Anderson University Center
Knutson Lecture
October 4, 7-8:30pm
Dr. Jacqueline Bussie presents “Love Without Limits: A Story of Censorship, Solidarity, and Hope for our Polarized Times”
Dale Benson Lecture
October 19, 7:30 pm
Dr. Glory Liu will explore the legacy of Adam Smith in the US and the influence of Smith’s ideas in American thought, politics, and culture.
Powell Heller Conference for Holocaust Education
October 25-27
Past Lectures & Presentations
Decarbonizing the NW Economy
Eileen V. Quigley is Founder and Executive Director of the Clean Energy Transition Institute.
Jolita Benson Lecture
Author Minh Lê discusses the role of the imagination and stories in challenging times.
Earth Day Lecture
Taylor Brorby is the author of Boys and Oil: Growing up gay in a fractured land (2022).
Travel as a Wildly Hopeful Act
Rick Steves is the preeminent North American authority on European travel.
Weathermon Joyful Noise
Featuring singer, trombonist, and songwriter Aubrey Logan.
The People's Gathering
Winner of the 2022 NASPA Region V Innovation Program Award
Koller/ Menzel Lecture
Visiting Writer Series
The Limits of Peace Dialogue
Powell-Heller Holocaust Conf.
A Revolution of Consciousness
Celebration of Service
Lutheran Studies Conf.
Lutheran Studies Conf.
Knutson Lecture
Crumbs from a rich man's table
10th Wang Symposium
2022 Rachel Carson Lecture
Beyond Climate Doom
Raphael Lemkin Lecture
16th Dale E. Benson Lecture
Jolita Benson Lecture
Workshops
Continuing Education at Pacific Lutheran University offers a variety of professional development courses and programs to meet the needs of business professionals and life-long learners. Discounts for the workshops below are available for PLU alumni, students and current employees. Contact Continuing Education at CE@plu.edu prior to registering for the discount code.
Sales Success: Tools & Skills
Social Media Workshops
School Nursing workshops at PLU
The Center for Continued Nursing Learning (CCNL) provides excellent continuing education and professional development for nurses and other interested health care professionals. We offer multiple programs that provide the opportunity to gain contact hours and clock hours.