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
Reflections on the Limits of Peace Dialogue
March 20, 2023 - 6pm
Marking the 1st Anniversary of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, PLU’s Wang Center and the Greater Tacoma Peace Prize invite you to:
Reflections on the limits of peace dialogue and the consequences of the Ukraine War with Steinar Bryn
Regency Room
Light refreshments to follow
Weathermon Joyful Noise Concert
March 21, 2023 - 7:30pm
PLU is excited to host a very special guest artist this year: singer, trombonist, and songwriter
Aubrey Logan.
Travel as a Wildly Hopeful Act
March 22, 2023 - 7pm
The Wild Hope Center for Vocation is pleased to bring Rick Steves to campus for this presentation. Rick is the preeminent North American authority on European travel. This event is free and open to the public but space is limited.
The People's Gathering
March 30, 2023
Winner of the 2022 NASPA Region V Innovation Program Award
Melannie Denise Cunningham is the Director of Multicultural Outreach and Engagement at PLU, as well as the creator, executive producer and host of The People’s Gathering.
Natalie Mayer & Raphael Lemkin Lecture
April 13, 7 pm
“Adrift Between Two Americas” presented by bestselling author David Treuer.
Jolita Hylland Benson Education Lecture
April 18, 6:30 pm
SHELF LIFE: Finding Community (and Yourself) in the World of Books
Author Minh Lê
Past Lectures & Presentations
Koller/ Menzel Memorial Lecture
March 15, 2023 - 4-6pm
Visiting Writer Series
March 7, 2023 - 7pm
Celebration of Service
March 1, 2023 - 7pm
Reflections on a Career in Diplomacy
by Ryan Gliha, Diplomat In Residence Northwest US State Dept
Powell-Heller Conference for Holocaust Education
October 26-28, 2022
The People’s Gathering: A Revolution of Consciousness
Nov 10, 2022
Visiting Writer Series
Nov 10, 2022
Lutheran Studies Conf.
September 29, 2022
Knutson Lecture
November 2, 2021
Powell-Heller Conf.
October 27, 2021
Lutheran Studies Conf.
October 5, 2021
2022 Rachel Carson Lecture: Biomimicry
Crumbs from the rich man's table
10th Wang Symposium
16th Dale E. 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.