Recent Events

The Albers School of Business and Economics sponsored a variety of programs and events during the 2025-26 academic year, connecting students with business leaders, entrepreneurs, alumni, and industry experts. Through career networking, executive forums, experiential learning opportunities, ethics discussions, entrepreneurship programs, and campus community celebrations, Albers fostered leadership development, professional growth, and meaningful engagement with the Seattle business community.

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Albers Events: Seattle Yule, Career Night, Redhawk Experience Friday Executive Speaker Series with Dan Wall

Albers School Events and Community Engagement in 2025-26

For more information or to join us at an upcoming event, visit our Events page.

Albers Executive Speaker Series

Dan Wall, CEO of Expeditors
Dan Wall, CEO of Expeditors
October 29, 2025

Shop Seattle Yule

Pigott Atrium during Shop Seattle Yule

Pigott Building, PACCAR Atrium
December 4, 2025
Locally made creations from entrepreneurs, including participants in the RAMP-Up and ON-RAMP programs, were available at this event. This event was held in conjunction with the annual Seattle University Advent Mass and Tree Lighting Celebration.

Founder Fridays

Sarah Ritter, Founder and CEO of Tribute Co.

Sarah Ritter, Founder and CEO of Tribute Co.
Supercharging Human Potential in the Age of AI
February 6, 2026

Chalk Talk 2026, Super Bowl Ad Review

Professor Erin Vernon, Marketing Student Kian Demagajes, and panelist Timothy Booth

Albers' annual annual deep dive into the most talked-about commercials of the year, featuring a panel of industry professionals who share expert perspectives, candid opinions, alternative creative approaches, and thoughtful critique.
February 9, 2026

Presented in partnership with and co-sponsored by the Seattle University Albers School of Business and Economics, Department of Marketing, American Marketing Association, and the American Advertising Federation Seattle (AAF Seattle).

Albers Career Night

Career Night event at Stoup Brewing - Capital Hill

Stoup Brewing - Capital Hill
February 24, 2026

Empire of AI: How to Reclaim Democracy and Build a Fairer Future

Karen Hao speaking about her book,

Karen Hao, author of "Empire of AI" speaking at the annual Ethics keynote
March 5, 2026