Events

May 2026

Seattle 2030 District Energy Week

When: Monday, May 11th to Friday, May 15th
Where: Locations across Seattle and Bellevue
Description: Seattle 2030 District is hosting Energy Week, an immersive event series designed to explore the latest advancements in energy efficiency, decarbonization, and renewable energy solutions for the built environment. Through partnerships with property owners, industry professionals, and stakeholders, they will offer a comprehensive lineup of educational opportunities that support the achievement of the 2030 energy targets. Learn more about Energy Week and register for events.

Discovery Park Restoration Day

When: Saturday, May 16th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Where: Meet at SU First Hill campus; event at Discovery Park
Description: Have you been looking for a chance to get off campus and spend some time outside? Have you been looking for ways to get involved in your Seattle community? We have just the thing for you! Join us May 16th from 9am-12pm at Discovery Park to pull some Himalayan blackberry. We will have vans available to transport students, staff, and faculty from SU. Register soon because spots are limited! Transportation, snacks, and all tools needed will be provided. Open to all students, staff, and faculty from SU. See and share the Discovery Park Restoration Day Flyer.

Celebrating the Laudato Si' Action Platform - Year 5

When: Wednesday, May 20th, 3-5pm
Where: Le Roux Room (STCN 160)
Description: On behalf of the Office of the Provost, LSAP co-chairs Dr. Jeanette Rodriguez, Executive Director, Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture, and Yolanda Cieters, Acting Director, Institute for Environmental Justice and Sustainability, invite the SU community to celebrate the fifth year of Seattle University’s participation in the global Laudato Si’ Action Platform. Please RSVP for the celebration.
The celebration includes:

• Highlighting the university's Laudato Si' achievements and contributions
• Introduction to the Institute for Environmental Justice and Sustainability
• A recognition of gratitude for Dr. Rodriguez’s contributions to SU's Laudato Si' Action Plan
• Breakout conversations with diverse sustainability initiatives from across campus
• A concluding community reception!

2025-26 IEJS Student & Faculty Research Fellowship Showcase

When: Tuesday, May 26, 4:00-5:30pm
Where: Casey Commons (Casey 530)
Description: Join IEJS for our annual fellowship showcase! This event is an opportunity for the 2025-2026 IEJS student and faculty fellows to share the results of the research they have been conducting this academic year. We will also hear introductions from the 2026-2027 fellowship awardees about their proposed research projects: Terryanna Blodgett, Ayca Gillett Dabis, Betul Coban, Dr. Elaine Gunnison, Dr. Meena Rishi, Dr. David Kwon and Dr. Valentina Zamora. Light appetizers will be served. This year's fellows and their presentations are: 

• Ibrahim Badawi (SJD candidate, School of Law): “Legislative and policy reforms under the Electronics Accountability, Sustainability, and Longevity Act”
• Abby Robertson (Doctor of Nursing Practice Candidate, College of Nursing & Health Sciences). “Empowering Nurses to Advocate for Sustainability”
• Prof. Nazune Menka (Assistant Professor, School of Law; Faculty Director, Northwest Center for Indigenous Law): “Northwest Tribal Nations & Environmental Justice”
• Dr. Jessica Ludescher Imanaka (Associate Professor, Management and Philosophy, Albers School of Business & Economics): “Institutions and Environmental Sustainability: Understanding Legitimation in the Papal Encyclical Laudato Si’”

RSVPs are encouraged. For more information on the presenters and their projects, visit IEJS Fellowships. View and share the 2025-26 IEJS Fellowship Showcase Flyer