When: August 25-October 2
Where: Career Engagement Office
Description: In the spirit of the new school year, the Career Engagement Office is collecting donations of lightly worn business attire. All donated clothing will be made available to Seattle University students as the prepare for the upcoming Business & Engineering Career Fair on 10/12. To help alleviate the costs and stress of job-searching, we will be giving away these clothes for free to students at an event call "ThreadHawk Thrift" on 10/5.
When: September 17-19
Where: Pigott
Description: Help new students understand "what goes where" at SU and respond to any other questions that the students and faculty might have about waste decision making.
When: September 22, 12:30-2pm
Where: STCN Hearth
Description: Come visit us at the Sustainability fair and learn all about sustainability on Seattle U's campus. Learn more about grounds, recycling, redhawk dining, cejs, and SSA. Enjoy some goodies and prizes from the different booths.
When: October 5, 11:00am-2:00pm
Where: The Quad
Description: Walk over to the Quad on Thursday October 5 and meet the many Seattle University student clubs, departments, and partners to learn what is happening on campus, how to get involved, and… enjoy some goodies on the way. Don’t miss to stop by the CEJS table and sustainability-focused clubs such as Sustainable Student Action and Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW). Learn more about the event here.
When: October 5, 11am-3:30pm
Where: Pigott Pavilion
Description: In preparation for the Business & Engineering Career Fair (Oct 12), the Career Engagement Office will be holding a ThreadHawk Thrift. They will be collecting and giving away free business formal clothes for Seattle University students to help lower stress and costs for when it is time to job search.
When: October 9, 18, 19.
Where: Zoom
Description: Are you familiar with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)? Wondering what you can do to become an advocate of sustainable development? The Center for Social Transformation and Leadership at Seattle University is organizing its third “SDG Launch” for students, faculty, and staff. Get yourself immersed with the necessary skills and tools to mobilize action around the UN SDGs! This is a free and virtual event that will take place on October 9th, 18th, and 19th. Participants who attend all three sessions will obtain a certificate. Learn more about the SDG Lab here.
When: October 14, 10am
Where: Bellarmine Roundabout
Description: Come and join the Environmental Studies students and faculty for a work party at YES farm. YES farm, part of the Black Farmers Collective, is dedicated to enhancing BIPOC food sovereignty and community. They have several fall projects they need help with. Everyone is welcome. RSVP with Tanya Hayes at hayest@seattleu.edu.
When: October 19, 4pm
Where: Vashon Gallery
Description: Join us for the artist talk and reception of “Shaped by Nature,” an exhibition by Seattle University’s Associate Professor Arturo Araujo. This collection uses ceramics and printmaking to show the connection between nature, art, and humans. This event will take place October 19th at 4pm at the Vachon Gallery. Learn more about the exhibit here and read the recent SU Newsroom story about the exhibit. The exhibit opened on September 20 and runs through October 20 in the Vashon Gallery, Fine Arts building.
When: October 21, 10am-3:30pm
Where: Kubota Garden
Description: Building on the October 19 Artist Lecture “Shaped by Nature” by Fr. Arturo Araujo, this day will cultivate an appreciation of the Japanese spiritual traditions at Seattle University and beyond. The theme of the day will be spiritual reflections on the artistic power of Japanese American works to heal. It will also be the height of Autumn, and the Garden will be in its glory. RSVP for the event here.
When: October 25, 4:30pm
Where: SINE 200
Description: This event will have a practitioner-oriented panel discussion from 4:30-5:45 pm featuring Rebecca Recek (Professor of Marketing at Ohio State: https://fisher.osu.edu/people/reczek.3) and facilitated by SU’s Dr. April Atwood. This event would be ideal for students/alumni who are interested in best practices in sustainability communications. Please register here. Contact Dr. Isaac if you have any questions: isaacm@seattleu.edu.
When: November 3, 11:30-1pm
Where: SINE 200
Description: Join Dr. Allison Myers-Pigg from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to discuss how wildfires change the landscape, altering the types of materials transported to rivers. They also change how materials are transported, both of which can impact local water quality. Dr. Myers-Pigg will discuss ongoing research on how nutrients and other materials change over time and space post-wildfire in river systems across the Pacific Northwest. Understanding what causes these changes can help us to better be able to predict the influence of wildfires on watersheds. Use the promo code “SUGUEST” here for free admission. Learn more about other events here.
When: November 17-18
Where: El Centro de La Raza
Description: Join Front and Centered, Latino Community Fund, People’s Economy Lab, and other organizations across Washington State at Just Hack: A Just Transition Challenge, on November 17-18, to co-create solutions to address social, environmental, and climate justice issues. We’ll use apps, art, games, and educational kits to tackle real world issues and forming solutions. All skills are welcome, from arts and crafts to science and tech; there are no small ideas to tackle what impacts our communities. Register here.
When: November 18
Where: St. Mary n the Lake Peace and Spirituality Center in Bellevue
Description: Join SU’s Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture (ICTC) for a retreat on Saturday, November 18 at St. Mary on the Lake Peace and Spirituality Center in Bellevue. Events at the retreat include opening prayer, spiritual autobiographies, small group discussions, and a talk on “The future is Mestizo”. Register for the event here. For any questions, email Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez (Jrodrigu@seattleu.edu)
When: November 3, 12-2pm
Where: Casey Commons 5th floor
Description: The Indigenous Peoples Institute and the Center for Jesuit Education are happy to invite you to the first Soup & Storytelling gathering of the academic year, Friday, Nov. 3, noon–2 p.m., Casey Commons (fifth floor). Learn more and RSVP at Fall Soup and Storytelling.
When: December 7, 9am-2pm
Where: Campion Hall
Description: Join the YMCA Earth Service Corps to bring together youth and adult voices across generations to discuss the pressing environmental issues in our communities. The Summit is a launching point for youth action and proves an opportunity for students from across the Puget Sound to share ideas and learn from others in the environmental community.
When: January 6th
Where: Pigott Auditorium
Description: Climate activist Bill McKibben (author and environmentalist who helped found 350.org, the first global grassroots climate campaign) will join us via Zoom to kick off a symposium on Our Clean Energy Future. We will also be joined by Dr. Charlyne Smith from the Breakthrough Institute who will lead a panel discussion on the role of nuclear power and David Logsdon from Seattle City Light who will discuss the future of hydropower in Washington and Seattle's grid resiliency. View the talk by Bill McKibben here.
When: February 1, 4pm
Where: STCN 160
Description: Join us for an exciting evening at the inaugural Bosanko Public Lecture 2024! Prepare to be inspired by renowned speakers from various fields who will share their expertise and insights.
This in-person event will take place on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Seattle University and feature Dr. Anthony. M. Annett, the author of “Cathonomics”, and a Visiting Scholar at the center for Sustainable development, Columbia University. Read for more information here.
When: February 5th, 5-7pm
Where: Pigott Auditorium
Description: Join Anthony M. Anett, the author of "Cathonomics" at Fordham University, and a senior advisor at the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Read for more information here.
When: February 6th, 11am-12:15pm
Where: Garrand 114
Description: Interested in how to properly sort your waste? Join us in educating the campus community and bringing awareness to proper waste disposal. We will discuss the disposal stream accepted in King County/Seattle (and special streams at SU), where they need to be discarded and answer any lingering questions of what goes where. This event is part of SU's participation in the annual nationwide Campus Waste for Zero Waste; find more out more here.
When: February 8, 7pm
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Description: Come support CEJS and SU Men’s Basketball at the Climate Pledge Arena. CEJS will be recognized for sustainability work. Support the basketball team and join a chance to win a prize! Free student tickets here.
When: February 9, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Where: Stuart Rolfe Room, ADAL
Description: This workshop will be a hands-on, practical, how-to session led by renowned author Kevin Wilhelm (CEO at Sustainable Business Consulting- A Point B Company) on how to incorporate sustainability into your classes. Register.
When: February 10, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Where: Campion Ballroom
Description: The PWOB annual gala raises funding for service projects that are done by students, staff and faculty around the globe.
When: February 13, 12:30-1:30pm
Where: ADAL
Description: Dr. Mark Jordan (Associate Professor of Biology) will discuss the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project, a research and community engagement project focused on learning about the wildlife that lives in the greater Seattle area and fostering better coexistence with these species. It is a collaboration between Seattle University and Woodland Park Zoo. In this talk, Dr. Jordan will share some of his results as well as discussing partnering with a local organization and the value of community science View event flyer here.
When: February 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Where: STCN 160
Description: Join us for the two-year celebration of Seattle University's Laudato Si' Action Platform.
When: February 16, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Seattle Central College
Description: Join the Capitol Hill Community at Seattle Central College for food, fun, and new friends. In celebration of Black History Month, the Seattle Central Culinary Academy will be preparing a cajun/creole meal which includes Jambalaya, Vegan jambalaya, and a layered doberge cake. All dishes will be prepared with fresh, local, sustainable ingredients. $20.00 per ticket. Learn more here.
When: February 21st, 9am-1pm
Where: Bell Turn Around
Description: THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY RECYCLING DAY IS BACK… after some years on “pause” due to COVID. Have too much "stuff" at home? Get your spring cleaning done early and bring in your dorm, home, or office recyclables to SU’s Community Recycling Day for FREE recycling and donation! This event is part of SU's participation in the annual nationwide Campus Waste for Zero Waste; find more out more here. Sign up to volunteer here. View and download event flyer here.
When: February 22-24
Where: Seattle University
Description: Join the Ignatian Advocacy Summit NW to learn more about developing educational practices that invite students to take lead in planning and advocating. Situate the unique history of Ignatian faith-based advocacy as a means for cooperation and collaboration in our community and provide an example of collaboration that propels students to think of their place within a wider network of faith. The event will take place February 22-24 at Seattle University. Learn more about the event here.
When: February 29, 2024, 9am-4pm
Where: PIGT Auditorium
Description: Join us for Seed Stories: Feeding our Future, SU’s 2024 Food Justice Summit. With 46% of our undergraduate students facing food insecurity on campus it is imperative that we educate our campus on Food Justice and challenges facing our students and the communities we are part of. Join us as we challenge our campus community to engage critically and create radical solutions to solve our community problem. With a riveting keynote address from Carmen Smith, Executive Director of the White Center Food Bank, panel discussions including representatives from college campuses, local community action groups, as well as state representatives, this is a FREE event you won’t want to miss!
When: March 4-6, 2024
Where: Western Washington University
Description: The Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) is a platform for inspiring change, facilitating action, and promoting collaboration related to sustainability and social justice within the region's higher education institutions.
Join WOHESC in a 3-day conference with five tracks of content featuring key topics such as climate anxiety, phasing out single-use plastic on campus, campus place keeping through decarbonization, and more. The conference also includes tours and networking sessions. Register using this link which will provide a 30% discount for SU students, faculty and staff. For more information, go here.
When: March 6th, 9am
Where: Library Plaza
Description: Come watch SU’s recycling team audit our recycling stream and see how much recyclable material SU generates in 1 day. This event is part of SU's participation in the annual nationwide Campus Waste for Zero Waste; find more out more here. Sign up to volunteer here.
When: March 7, 6 p.m.
Where: Pigott Auditorium (104 PIGT)
Description: Come watch Oliver Stone's most recent film and learn about the potential for nuclear power to help society transition away from fossil fuels.
When: March 16, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Le Roux STCN 160; Mass with Archbishop Etienne at 11:00 a.m.
Description: Join the Creation Care Network for our annual summit! We will gather to pray, learn, and discern our collective commitment to ecological justice. Sponsored by the Creation Care Network, SU's Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, St. James Cathedral, and the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center (IPJC).
When: March 27th, All day
Where: Res halls and STCN
Description: Do you have textbooks that you no longer use? Donate them to a book donation bin near the resident halls and student center. Books collected will be donated to Books to Prisoners- a Seattle nonprofit. This event is part of SU's participation in the annual nationwide Campus Waste for Zero Waste; find more out more here.