Mar 16 Monday
ON NOW
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
The Breasts of Tiresias
An opera by Francis Poulenc, text by Apollinaire. Directed by Hannah Penn.
G. Herbert Smith Auditorium | Salem Campus
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
Donuts with the SCIS Dean
Come get a donut & talk about the SCIS Department with Dean Watts
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
224
Wednesday
Intergenerational Game Night
Join the OCE and Center 50+ in some intergenerational fun of Jeopardy, Bingo, and more. Win prizes, claim bragging rights, and scan the QR code to reserve your spot below. Doors open at 5 PM.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Cat Cavern
Wednesday
Willamette University in the Desert
Please join our host, Pat Davidson Hogan BA’69, for a reception with remarks by Vice President of Advancement Shelby Radcliffe.
La Quinta Country Club
Thursday
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
Strings in Dialogue - Luca Casano Senior Viola Recital
A viola recital exploring works from the Baroque era to today, highlighting the instrument’s expressive range in both solo and chamber music.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Thursday
Friday
Willamette Law Review Spring Symposium: Contemporary Constitutional Issues in Oregon
For Willamette Law Review’s 2026 Symposium, four lectures concerning the intersection of Oregon’s criminal system and its independent constitutional tradition will be held on March 20th at 5:30 pm, in room 201 at the Law School.
Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center | Salem Campus
201
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
– Apr 10, 2026
– Mar 27, 2026
Willamette Update with President Thorsett | Bay Area
Join Willamette University President Steve Thorsett for a special evening at the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley. President Thorsett will share timely updates on Willamette’s momentum and priorities, followed by an interactive Q&A. The evening concludes with an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, parents, and friends overlooking the Bay at a hosted reception.
Claremont Resort & Club
Tuesday
Sunday
Consider This Screening: THE CHANGING ROLE OF RELIGIOUS SPACES
Join us to explore how the Declaration shapes the country we live in today and how might we shape its future with special guests Reverend Amy Jayn, Frank So Brandon Rhodes, D.Min.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Cat Cavern
Tuesday
– May 18, 2026
Employee Headshot Day at PNCA
Drop-in headshots for faculty and staff on Wednesday, April 1 from 10 am-1 pm at PNCA
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Historic Corridor
Wednesday
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
Graduate School Office Hours- sweet treats provided
Join the recruiters of the Atkinson Graduate School of Management and the School of Computing and Information Sciences on Thursday for sweet treats and valuable information about the various graduate programs available to you right here at Willamette.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Career Center, Hoffman Office
Thursday
Senior Recital: Logan Rollins
Join us for a night of piano music on April 2nd at 7:30pm in Hudson Hall. Student pianist Logan Rollins will perform works by Franz Schubert, Frédéric Chopin, and Johannes Brahms, among others.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Thursday
Mothering Inside
Panel discussion and documentary about the intersection of incarceration and motherhood.
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Theater
Friday
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
JSSL's 18th Annual Sakura Matsuri
This April 5th from 2-5 pm, celebrate the spring season with JSSL’s Sakura Matsuri: delicious Japanese food, activities for any age, and traditional live performances! Event is FREE OF CHARGE
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
2nd Floor
Sunday
SSRD prep: Beautify your Slides
Join the Digital Learning Studio student specialists for a session on making beautiful, easy-to-read slides on 4/6!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Hall 101 - Digital Learning Studio
Monday
SSRD prep: Beautify your Slides
Join the Digital Learning Studio student specialists for a session on making beautiful, easy-to-read slides on 4/7!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Hall 101 - Digital Learning Studio
Tuesday
Tuesday
Willamette Update with President Thorsett | Seattle
Join Willamette University President Steve Thorsett for a special evening at the World Trade Center in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle. President Thorsett will share timely updates on Willamette’s momentum and priorities, followed by an interactive Q&A. The evening concludes with an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, parents, and friends overlooking Puget Sound at a hosted reception.
World Trade Center Seattle
Tuesday
Design Lecture Series w/ Andres Silva
The PNCA Design Lecture Series welcomes a broad range of creatives who are breaking expectations of what design can be and do in the world.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
In the first-floor Mediatheque
Tuesday
Consider This Screening: WHAT DEMOCRACY NEEDS
Join us to explore how the Declaration shapes the country we live in today and how might we shape its future with special guest Political Science Professor Hélène Landemore from Yale University.
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
102
Tuesday
SSRD prep: Perfect your Poster!
Join the Digital Learning Studio student specialists for a session on creating a good SSRD poster on 4/8!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Hall 101 - Digital Learning Studio
Wednesday
Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents: Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat
Award-winning Iranian vocalists Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat join Willamette pianist James Miley and guest artists for an evening of transcendent music rooted in Persian classical and regional traditions. Renowned internationally for their expressive voices and deep engagement with Iranian poetry, the Vahdat sisters blend centuries-old musical forms with contemporary influences, creating performances that cross cultural and linguistic boundaries. Their work has been celebrated worldwide for its artistry, humanism, and powerful commitment to artistic freedom.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Wednesday
SSRD prep: Perfect your Poster!
Join the Digital Learning Studio student specialists for a session on creating a good SSRD poster on 4/9!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Hall 101 - Digital Learning Studio
Thursday
Oregon's Tax System: Business, Nonprofit, and Public Sector Perspectives
This event is presented by the Atkinson Community Roundtable.
Kaneko Commons | Salem Campus
Kaneko Auditorium
Thursday
SSRD prep: Open Consultations!
Want feedback on your SSRD project, slides, or poster? The Digital Learning Studio specialists are here for you on 4/10!
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
Ford Hall 101 - Digital Learning Studio
Friday
Willamette Law Spring Open House
Learn about Willamette Law and the unique advantages of studying law across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. All admitted and prospective students are invited to attend our open houses.
Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center | Salem Campus
Saturday
– May 1, 2026
Danielle Wertz w/ Jazz Collective & Willamette Singers
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Tuesday
Employee Headshot Day at WU
Drop-in headshots for faculty and staff on Thursday, April 16 from 10 am-1 pm in Salem
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
2nd Floor North Balcony
Thursday
Want to learn more about Graduate School? Come to Office Hours!
Join the Atkinson Graduate School of Management and the School of Computing and Information Sciences graduate programs to learn more about the opportunities that are available to you right here at Willamette within the realm of business, data science, and dual degree programs.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Career Center, Hoffman Office
Thursday
Preview: Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
Gala Opening: Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Matinee: Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Sunday
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
Willamette Update with President Thorsett | Portland
Join Willamette University President Steve Thorsett for a special evening at the Ecotrust Building in Portland’s Pearl District. President Thorsett will share timely updates on Willamette’s momentum and priorities, followed by an interactive Q&A. The evening concludes with an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, parents, and friends at a hosted reception.
Ecotrust Building, Irving Street Studio
Tuesday
Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Wednesday
Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Matinee: Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Room of Forgotten Souls
A devised performance piece directed by Jonathan Cole.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Enchanted: Of Magic, Mysticism, and the Divine
This choral concert will feature Benjamin Britten’s brilliant masterpiece for choir and organ, “Rejoice in the Lamb,” as well as music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Gustav Holst, Jonathan Reid, and others.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Concert Hall
Sunday
Final Graduate School Office Hours of Spring Semester
There is only 1 more opportunity to attend graduate school office hours for Spring Semester! Join Rachael, Atkinson Graduate School of Management and Reese, School of Computing and Information Sciences to see discover if your grad school is your next best step.
Regardless of your career aspirations, join us to learn more about what a graduate degree can do to elevate your next position.
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
Career Center, Hoffman Office
Thursday
Consider This Screening: HISTORIES OF LABOR AND FARMWORKER ORGANIZING IN OREGON
Join us to explore how the Declaration shapes the country we live in today and how might we shape its future with special guests Reyna Lopez + Ramon Ramirez who are leaders on immigrant rights iniciatives, and Standford Dean’s Fellow of History, Joaquín Lara Midkiff.
Ford Hall | Salem Campus
102
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Monday
– Jul 31, 2026
– May 18, 2026