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

Luther’s Surprising View of Political Engagement

October 9, 2024 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
(Virtual)

Bust sculpture of Luther outside of Karen Hille Phillips at Pacific Lutheran University.

Powell-Heller Conference

November 6-8, 2024
Sephardic Jewish Voices and Experiences in the Holocaust

Preparing for Death, the Last Calling in Life

November 4, 2024
4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Virtual

The First Santa Lucia

December 5, 2024
2:00 p.m. Pacific Time

In-person and virtual

Past Lectures & Presentations

Steen Family Symposium

Schnackenberg Lecture

Natalie Mayer & Rafael Lemkin Lecture

Wang Symposium

The Matter of Loneliness - Wang Center Symposium 2024

Rachel Carson Lecture

Powell Heller Conference

Dale Benson Lecture

Lutheran Studies Conference

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.

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.