Events

January 2026

Earth Talks Proposals 

Students, staff, and faculty are invited to submit a proposal for a 5-minute "Earth Talk" to present on Earth Day 2026. The theme this year is "Care for Our Common Home." Presentations can cover advocacy, artwork, performance, poems, research, service projects, education abroad experiences, etc. related to environmental justice and sustainability. Proposals must include your name and position (student/faculty/staff/SU partner), a short speaker bio, and a 100-150 word presentation proposal. Submit proposals to cejs@seattleu.edu by March 2, 2026. Learn more on the Earth Month webpage.

Earth Month Logo Design Competition Applications 

Calling all SU students! Get creative, design a logo, and your creation may become the face of Earth Month 2026 at Seattle University! The winning design will be used to publicize Earth Month events across campus through social media, flyers, and web presence. The winner will receive a $50 gift card to the SU Campus Store, Peloton Cafe, or Crossroads Trading OR a donation to an environmental organization of their choosing. Submit designs to cejs@seattleu.edu by March 2, 2026. See design guidelines and requirements​​​​​​. 

Garden Meditation: Embracing the Dark and the Light 

When: January 29, 2026 4-5:30pm
Where: SeattleU Labyrinth and Casey Atrium  
Description: Join the Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious engagement for a Winter garden meditation exploring the dark season and emerging light with a walk through the winter spiral and time in natural space. After, join in conversation at the Casey Atrium and a hot cocoa bar. RSVP

February 2026

CAMPUS RACE TO ZERO WASTE: Weigh the Waste & Trash Talk

When: February 2nd, 3rd, 5th, and 6th, 12-1:30pm
Where: Student Center 2nd floor info table
Description: How much food do we waste each day at lunch at Seattle University? How many compostable to-go boxes are used in Cherry Street? Throughout the first week of February during the lunch hour at Cherry Street Market, we will be collecting compostable to-go boxes and food waste to track how much waste we’re producing. The purpose of this event is to help educate people on where to properly dispose of their food waste, raise awareness of the amount of food waste generated and to-go boxes used every day, and to encourage people to reduce their food waste and to use more sustainable plating options (i.e. traditional plates or Ozzi boxes). We’ll also have volunteers giving "Trash Talks" to help you figure out which items go into which waste bin. This event is part of Campus Race to Zero Waste. Visit the Race to Zero Waste webpage to learn more.

Threadhawk Thrift

Where: Student Center Hearth, First Hill Campus
When: February 5, 11:30am-1:30pm
Description: Needing new professional clothing? Check out Seattle University Career Engagement's Threadhawk Thrift event. Any SU student is allowed to come and grab a couple items for their future career needs. To support this event, Career Engagement is seeking gently used clothing donations, with a particular need for men’s trousers, shoes, and belts. Donations can be dropped off at the Career Engagement Office (PAVL 110) between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday–Friday.

The Keys to A Happy Society Conversation with Consul General of Finland

Where: Pigott Auditorium 
When: February 10, 2026, 4pm 
Description: The Department of Public Affairs and the Department of International Studies is hosting a discussion on the “Keys to a Happy Society” by the consul general of Finland, co-hosted by Joni Balter, Naho Umitani. See more event details and RSVP. 

CAMPUS RACE TO ZERO WASTE: Community Recycling Days

When: February 18th & March 11th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Where: Bellarmine Turnaround
Description: The annual community recycling day is back and better than ever. Have too much "stuff" or hard to recycle items at home? Get your spring cleaning done early and bring in your dorm, home, or office items that you no longer need to SU’s Community Recycling Days for FREE recycling and item donations! Learn more and see what items are accepted. This event is part of Campus Race to Zero Waste. 

CAMPUS RACE TO ZERO WASTE: E-waste Drive

When: February 2nd-27th
Where: Lobbies of residence halls, 4th floor community room at Murphy Apartments, Hub Desk in Student Center, 2nd floor entrance to Lemieux Library
Description: Do you have old, outdated, electronics or e-waste? Donate and/or recycle your old electronics with the SU Recycling team! Throughout the entire month of February, we will collect old electronics and e-waste. If an item has a cord and/or circuitry components, it can be donated. This event is part of Campus Race to Zero Waste. 

March 2026

CAMPUS RACE TO ZERO WASTE: Clothing Drive

When: March 2nd-31st
Where: Lobbies of residence halls, 4th floor community room at Murphy Apartments, Hub Desk in Student Center, 2nd floor entrance to Lemieux Library
Description: Do you need to clear some space in your closet? Look no further than the clothing donation bins that will be on campus. The SU Recycling team will be hosting a clothing collection drive throughout the entire month of March. Clothing will be donated to our partner, Northwest Center. Learn what clothing items are accepted. This event is part of Campus Race to Zero Waste.

Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) 2026

When: Monday, March 2 – Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Where: University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB), 4001 E Stevens Way NE, Seattle, Washington 98195 
Description: WOHESC (Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference) convenes students, faculty and staff from across Washington and Oregon to explore what it means to intentionally cultivate sustainable communities within higher education and beyond. Attendees engage in thought-provoking discussions, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities, all centered on fostering environmentally conscious and socially responsible communities. See the full program.

• Use SU's discount to register: Attend WOHESC and use the code "SU30" for 30% off the registration fee
• Volunteer at WOHESC to receive access to the full conference for just $25 in exchange for completing one volunteer shift. To learn more, visit the volunteer page.

Professionals Without Borders: Belize Spring Break Program

When: March 21-29, 2026
Where: Liberty Children's Home, Ladyville, Belize
Description: Seattle University's Professionals Without Borders hosts a 7-day immersion experience in Belize where participants will work with children at the Liberty Children’s Home in Ladyville, Belize, through assistance in homework and recreation time. Find more information on the Education Abroad webpage.