Feb 9 Monday
ON NOW
Housing Contract for 2026-27 Opens - Salem Campus
February 2, 2026 - February 16, 2026
9:00 AM - 11:45 PM
SHITSHOW: 2026 MFA First Year Exhibition
January 27, 2026 - February 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PNCA Campus - Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design
In a Different Light: O. Rae
February 5, 2026 - February 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PNCA Campus - Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design
D. E. May: Postcards from Islandsalem
January 24, 2026 - March 21, 2026
Salem Campus - Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Guest Curatorial Program: Luiza Lukova
February 5, 2026 - March 21, 2026
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
PNCA Campus - Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design
Emily Counts - Astral Bodies
February 5, 2026 - March 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
PNCA Campus - Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design
Rogers Gallery Exhibition: Sadé DuBoise
January 12, 2026 - May 10, 2026
All Day
Salem Campus - Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center
Crow’s Shadow Institute of the Arts Biennial
July 12, 2025 - June 20, 2026
Salem Campus - Hallie Ford Museum of Art
UPCOMING
Doughnuts with the Deans
Join PNCA Dean Cole and Dean of Students Potts for monthly casual conversations. These informal gatherings offer a relaxed setting where you can drop by, grab a cup of coffee, a doughnut, and chat with Jen and Chris about anything on your mind. Whether you want to share ideas, ask questions, or simply say hello, these chats are a great way to connect and engage with the Deans in a comfortable environment.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Hammer Boardroom
Monday
Herrin Search Candidate Dr. Susannah Gibbs' Research Presentation
Collins Science Center | Salem Campus
205
Monday
Tuesday
Global Cultural Studies & Public Health present Two Carson Grantees' Presentations
“Exploration of laguage Barriers in the Context of Salem’s Chinese American Community” by Tiffany Truong and “Mus(i)ck: Fostering Cultural Diversity Through Flute Crafting and Playing” by Edhel Brual
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
102
Tuesday
Gallery Talk: D.E. May: Postcards from Islandsalem
Linda Tesner
Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem Campus
Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery
Tuesday
Spring Craft Fair
Stop by and check out the incredible items created by your fellow students. Shop for yourself, your friends, and/or your loved ones.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Cat Cavern
Tuesday
Jerk Chicken Demo with Chef Hopeton
Join Chef Hopeton Sharpe for a jerk chicken demonstration and preview of the Black History Month meal!
Goudy Commons | Salem Campus
Wrap Station
Tuesday
Design Lecture Series w/ Olivia Johnson
The PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes in Olivia Johnson—Portland-based designer + textile artist—to talk about her work + what moves her.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
In the first-floor Mediatheque
Tuesday
The Alabama Solution Screening
Join the Restorative Justice Coalition in a screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary The Alabama Solution in Ford Theater
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Theater
Wednesday
Community Convocation: Public Health Under Attack
In this second Community Convocation, public health experts discuss the defunding of the CDC and NIH, serious problems with the “Make America Healthy Again” report, and the dangers with the new childhood vaccine schedule. What are the consequences for long term public health science and American well-being? How can communities respond?
Baxter Hall | Salem Campus
Montag Den
Thursday
Recital: Black History Month
Join the voice faculty and students of Willamette University on Feb. 12, 2026 at noon for a celebration of Black History Month in song. The concert will include music by Pan-African composers of many eras, from the 18th century to today. Featured composers include Joseph Bologne, Margaret Bonds, Florence Price, William Grant Still, and more.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Thursday
Indigenous Place Keeping
Learning from the Land to Restore Hope: Presentation by David Harrelson, Cultural Resources Department Manager, Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Cat Cavern
Thursday
Bistro Happy Listening Hour
Come to the Bistro during their happy hour to listen to some new (or your favorite) Black musical artists and taste one or more of the Black History Month commemorative drink specials. Guests are welcome to participate in a drawing for a vinyl of the Sinners soundtrack!
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Bistro
Thursday
Preview: The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
Black & Multiracial Love with BSU
Join BSU for an event on Black/Multiracial Love! Come make cards and crafts and enjoy some snacks, music, and good vibes. We hope to see you there!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford 102
Friday
Herrin Search Candidate Dr. S. Marek Muller Presents Research
Title : “It’s Nothing Personal: Civic Science Communication & More-than-Human Futures”
Collins Science Center | Salem Campus
205
Friday
RHA Horror Lovers Movie Night
RHA invites you to Montag Den on Friday the 13th (Feb 13th) for a spooky movie viewing of the 2009 Friday the 13th! Join us for a Kindle and horror board game giveaway, with free Burgerville for the first 50 people in attendance! Can’t wait to see you guys there!
Other | Salem Campus
Montag Den
Friday
Physics Club Valentine's Day Movie and Craft Night!
Grab your sweetie and join the Physics Club in watching the 1994 romantic comedy classic, I.Q! We’ll have chocolate strawberries, sparkling cider, and crafting supplies to make a valentine for that special someone (or your friends)!
Collins Science Center | Salem Campus
Collins 320
Friday
Opening Night: The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Soundscape of America: A Program of All-American Music Featuring the Pacific Rim Symphony Orchestra
Experience America’s soundtrack with Willamette University’s Pacific Rim Symphony Orchestra (PRSO). Under Maestra Qian, our student and community member orchestra presents “Soundscape of America”—a powerful, non-stop journey through the music that defines a nation.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Saturday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Matinee: The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Sunday
Sunday
– Mar 2, 2026
Music Department Convocation
Join us for the chance to experience the hard work and dedication of Willamette’s student musicians. Convocation features solo and ensemble performances developed through close mentorship with music faculty, offering a vibrant showcase of music-making across styles and genres. Held on select Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m., each Convocation is a unique opportunity to hear live music and support your peers. Free admission.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Tuesday
BHM Keynote: African Hairstyles: 10,000 Years Old, Worldwide Heritage
Join Dr. Jean-Philippe Gourdine and our Black Student Union to learn about the biology and biochemistry of human hair and history of African Hairstyles. We will also be joined by Juneka (June) Sevier, owner of The Hair Boutique in Beaverton, for a braiding workshop where you get to have some hands-on experience on how to braid. All are welcome to learn and be a part of this experience!
This event is free & open to the public. Dinner will be provided.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Cat Cavern
Tuesday
Heritage Club Legion of Honor Museum Tour
Join your fellow Willamette alumni 50+ years out from graduation for a private docent-led tour of two amazing exhibits (Manet and Morisot) at this San Francisco icon!
This is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between French Impressionists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot (1841–1895). Manet was the era’s great pioneer of modern painting, and Morisot, the only woman to exhibit under her own name in the original Impressionist group.
Legion of Honor
Wednesday
Visiting Artist Lecture: Emily Counts
CCAC is proud to welcome Emily Counts for an artist lecture!
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
First Floor Mediatheque
Wednesday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Wednesday
Keizer Elementary Reading Buddies
Join the Office of Civic Engagement to be a Reading Buddy at Keizer Elementary!
Keizer Elementary School
Thursday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Curious about grad school in art and design?
Visit PNCA on Feb 21! Workshops + conversations with PNCA grad students and faculty. Transportation included for Willamette undergrads.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
511 NW Broadway
Saturday
Matinee: The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Portland Happy Hour
Start the year off right with an evening of connection, conversation, and community! This vibrant gathering, hosted by Donal Welch BA’84, Alexandra Riley BA’08, MBA’24 and Brian Best BA’06, JD’11, brings together Bearcat alumni, delicious apps and drinks, and the lively backdrop of one of Portland’s favorite spots.
Hi-Top Tavern
Saturday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
An Evening with Author Kyra Davis Lurie
Kyra Davis Lurie reads from her new novel, The Great Mann, a retelling of The Great Gatsby set amongst the Black elite in L.A. immediately after the end of World War II.
Eaton Hall | Salem Campus
Room 209
Tuesday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Wednesday
Eat and Greet at Goudy with Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp (MHKC) helps empower adults with developmental disabilities through equitable access to the outdoors and recreation. Each summer, MHKC seeks 200 college-credit/volunteer counselors and 90 paid staff to be a part of our summer camp on Mt. Hood for 1-8 weeks.
Goudy Commons | Salem Campus
Thursday
Community Convocation: How AI is Changing the World
This is the 3rd in the Spring 2026 Community Convocation series hosted by ASWU and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Our own AI experts: Profs. Brandi Row Lazzarini (FAS), Tim Johnson (AGSM), and Rachel Brown (SCIS) will help us understand some of the many implications of generative AI developments.
Baxter Hall | Salem Campus
Montag Den
Thursday
Annual Frost Lecture: Dr. Ava Purkiss
Dr. Ava Purkiss will deliver the History Department annual Frost Lecture.
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford 122: Smullin Film Studies Theater
Thursday
Panel Discussion: Remembering D.E. May: A Conversation among Friends
Linda Tesner, Moderator
Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center | Salem Campus
Paulus Lecture Hall, Willamette University College of Law
Thursday
Combined Jazz Concert (Singers, 1 Combo, Collective)
Mark O. Hatfield Library | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Thursday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Matinee: The Glass Door
An adaptation of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, directed by Susan Coromel
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Sunday
Sunday
Music Department Convocation
Join us for the chance to experience the hard work and dedication of Willamette’s student musicians. Convocation features solo and ensemble performances developed through close mentorship with music faculty, offering a vibrant showcase of music-making across styles and genres. Held on select Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m., each Convocation is a unique opportunity to hear live music and support your peers. Free admission.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Tuesday
Tuesday
Visiting Artist Lecture: Sama Alshaibi
Pacific Northwest College of Art’s MFA in Visual Studies program is proud to welcome Sama Alshaibi for an artist talk.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
In the first-floor Mediatheque
Tuesday
Tuesday
Portland Small Press & Art Book Fair
Portland’s Small Press & Art Book Fair is a print-forward celebration of independent publishing, highlighting risograph books, photo zines, small edition art books, and experimental printed matter.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
– Mar 7, 2026
Oregon Battle of the Books Tournament Volunteering
Join the Office of Civic Engagement to volunteer at the Oregon Battle of the Books Tournament!!
Liberty Elementary School
– Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy Lemelson Lecture: Martha Naranjo Sandoval
The Small Press & Art Book Fair at PNCA is excited to welcome Martha Naranjo Sandoval for an artist lecture!
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
In the first-floor Mediatheque
Friday
Sunday
– Mar 15, 2026
Gallery Talk: D.E. May: Postcards from Islandsalem
Linda Tesner
Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem Campus
Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery
Tuesday
Music Department Convocation
Join us for the chance to experience the hard work and dedication of Willamette’s student musicians. Convocation features solo and ensemble performances developed through close mentorship with music faculty, offering a vibrant showcase of music-making across styles and genres. Held on select Tuesdays at 11:20 a.m., each Convocation is a unique opportunity to hear live music and support your peers. Free admission.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Tuesday
CASA/AIA Lecture Camille Reiko Acosta: Living and Dying as an Immigrant in Classical Athens
Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center | Salem Campus
Paulus 200/201
Thursday
Friday
– Mar 29, 2026
The Smalls
Visit D.E. May’s display space where he met with collectors and curators. He called it the Smalls.
Saturday
– Mar 27, 2026
Sunday
– May 18, 2026
Visiting Artist Lecture: Yeni Mao
Pacific Northwest College of Art’s MFA in Visual Studies program is proud to welcome Yeni Mao for an artist talk.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
First-floor Mediatheque
Wednesday
Faculty Lecture: Musicians & ADHD (PENN)
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Wednesday
Masqueerade
Join QSU, QTPOC, and QLS for a night of live music, dancing, mocktails, and activities! You don’t want to miss the biggest annual queer event on campus!
Other | Salem Campus
Montag Den
Saturday
Tuesday