May 26 Tuesday
UPCOMING
Lights in the Sky
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Lights in the Sky” by Ricky Zipp. A political satire about the blindness of power and the violent choice that human beings decide to make.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Tuesday
Be Witch
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Be Witch” by Rob Smith. All Kendra has ever wanted is to be a witch. Sadly, her magik (with a K), doesn’t make for the most solid career.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Wednesday
PULL
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “PULL” by Sara Jean Accuardi. A group of teachers attend a gun safety training program designed for educators planning to arm themselves in the classroom. Over the five-day course, convictions are tested as they wrestle with questions about responsibility and what safety really means.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
First Friday Art Walk
Free admission from 5-8pm at the museum every 1st Friday of the month!
Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem Campus
Friday
Majnun
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Majnun” by Layli Rohani. Nearly a year after her mother has passed, Asal finds herself in a rut; she hates her job, her father has busied himself in his work and barely speaks to her, and she misses her brother who’s been overseas for quite some time.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Roger’s Rehearsal Hall
Friday
Lights in the Sky
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Lights in the Sky” by Ricky Zipp. A political satire about the blindness of power and the violent choice that human beings decide to make.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Crumbs/Migas
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Crumbs/Migas” by Rebecca Tourino Collingsworth. In a fictional Latin American country, two hungry children are orphaned by a U.S.- backed coup. Fifteen years later they return, a modern-day Hansel and Gretel, to follow what migas they can in search of their father.
Capital Auto Pavilion, Salem
Saturday
Be Witch
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Be Witch” by Rob Smith. All Kendra has ever wanted is to be a witch. Sadly, her magik (with a K), doesn’t make for the most solid career.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
PULL
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “PULL” by Sara Jean Accuardi. A group of teachers attend a gun safety training program designed for educators planning to arm themselves in the classroom. Over the five-day course, convictions are tested as they wrestle with questions about responsibility and what safety really means.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Sunday
Prodigies
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Prodigies” by Brook Bethel. When a new talented competitor appears at an annual youth piano competition, Isla, Benji, Kinsleigh, and Eden question their own competency and ability to keep up with the growing demands of being a prodigy.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Sunday
Employee Headshot Day at WU
Drop-in headshots for faculty and staff on Tuesday, August 11 from 10:30 am-1:30 pm in Salem
Putnam University Center | Salem Campus
2nd Floor North Balcony
Tuesday
Be Witch
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Be Witch” by Rob Smith. All Kendra has ever wanted is to be a witch. Sadly, her magik (with a K), doesn’t make for the most solid career.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Tuesday
Heritage Club at Lane Cellars
On August 12 at 2:00 p.m., Heritage Club members and their guests are invited to a private wine experience at the Camas winery, Lane Cellars.
The group will enjoy plentiful charcuterie with our tasting, and any bottles purchased will receive a 10% discount. Heritage Club members and their guests will also receive a $20 discounted rate for the event.
Wednesday
PULL
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “PULL” by Sara Jean Accuardi. A group of teachers attend a gun safety training program designed for educators planning to arm themselves in the classroom. Over the five-day course, convictions are tested as they wrestle with questions about responsibility and what safety really means.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Wednesday
Lights in the Sky
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Lights in the Sky” by Ricky Zipp. A political satire about the blindness of power and the violent choice that human beings decide to make.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Thursday
Crumbs/Migas
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Crumbs/Migas” by Rebecca Tourino Collingsworth. In a fictional Latin American country, two hungry children are orphaned by a U.S.- backed coup. Fifteen years later they return, a modern-day Hansel and Gretel, to follow what migas they can in search of their father.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Roger’s Rehearsal Hall
Friday
Be Witch
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Be Witch” by Rob Smith. All Kendra has ever wanted is to be a witch. Sadly, her magik (with a K), doesn’t make for the most solid career.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Friday
Majnun
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Majnun” by Layli Rohani. Nearly a year after her mother has passed, Asal finds herself in a rut; she hates her job, her father has busied himself in his work and barely speaks to her, and she misses her brother who’s been overseas for quite some time.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
PULL
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “PULL” by Sara Jean Accuardi. A group of teachers attend a gun safety training program designed for educators planning to arm themselves in the classroom. Over the five-day course, convictions are tested as they wrestle with questions about responsibility and what safety really means.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Saturday
Prodigies
Theatre 33’s Summer Festival 2026 presents “Prodigies” by Brook Bethel. When a new talented competitor appears at an annual youth piano competition, Isla, Benji, Kinsleigh, and Eden question their own competency and ability to keep up with the growing demands of being a prodigy.
M. Lee Pelton Theatre | Salem Campus
Sunday
Employee Headshot Day at PNCA
Drop-in headshots for faculty and staff on Tuesday, August 18 from 10 am-1 pm at PNCA
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Historic Corridor
Tuesday
Gallery Talk
Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem Campus
Maribeth Collins Lobby and Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery
Tuesday
Wednesday
New Student Move in Day - All Campuses
New Student Move in Day - All Campuses
ArtHouse | PNCA Campus
ArtHouse Lobby
Wednesday
New Student Move in Day - All Campuses
New Student Move in Day - All Campuses
Matthews Hall | Salem Campus
The Lawn in front of Matthews Hall
Wednesday
New Students Move In August 19
Opening Days launches with New Student Move-in with help from faculty, staff and returning students.
Matthews Hall | Salem Campus
Matthews and Baxter Hall complexes
Wednesday
Returning Students Move In - Salem Campus
Returning Students Move In - Salem Campus
Matthews Hall | Salem Campus
Friday
Returning Students Move In - ArtHouse at PNCA
Returning Students Move In - ArtHouse at PNCA
ArtHouse | PNCA Campus
Friday
Music Convocation: Info Session
Discover music activities at Willamette! Join the Music Department to preview the semester’s performance calendar, learn about lesson/ensemble registration, meet the faculty, and get your questions answered. All students are welcome. Attendance is required for music majors and strongly recommended for music minors, scholarship recipients, and interested students.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Rogers Rehearsal Hall
Tuesday
Portland Alumni End-of-Summer Happy Hour
Join us on the rooftop for an end-of-summer happy hour. Take in the city views, reconnect with fellow alumni, and enjoy a memorable evening celebrating the close of summer.
Ecotrust | Rooftop Terrace
Tuesday
CONVERGE 45: Ido Radon, Men make their own history….
The Center for Contemporary Art & Culture is proud to host Ido Radon, Men make their own history…., an exhibition that is part of the 2026 Converge 45 triennial Here, To you, Now, curated by Lumi Tan.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Center Contemporary Art and Culture, 511 Gallery
– Oct 3, 2026
Music Convocation: Faculty Presentations
Join the Music Department to experience presentations from our faculty showcasing their latest research and performance interests. Get a firsthand look at the diverse creative and scholarly work happening right here on campus! All are welcome. Attendance is required for music majors.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Tuesday
Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents: Elsewhere Ensemble
Grammy-winning baritone Kenneth Overton and internationally acclaimed soprano Camille Ortiz join the Eugene-based Elsewhere Ensemble for a powerful evening of music and contemplation. Together, they will perform Invocation – a prayer for peace, an innovative new work by the ensemble’s violinist, Colin Pip Dixon, who is joined by Arnaud Ghillebaert (viola) and Kathryn Brunhaver (cello).
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Hall
Wednesday
PNCA Paints!
The Painting and Drawing department is hosting a PNCA Paints! event and invites students, alumni and friends to join us!
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Lemelson
Thursday
Dining Plan Changes Due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Dining Plan Changes Due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Matthews Hall | Salem Campus
Friday
Building Your Freelance Identity
Welcome to Freelance Fridays! These once-a-month Friday workshops are taught by our professional faculty, staff, and alumni who have successfully run their own businesses or worked freelance with clients and contract-based projects.
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Hammer (room 237)
Friday
First Friday Art Walk
Free admission from 5-8pm at the museum every 1st Friday of the month!
Hallie Ford Museum of Art | Salem Campus
Friday
Music Convocation: Faculty Presentations
Join the Music Department to experience presentations from our faculty showcasing their latest research and performance interests. Get a firsthand look at the diverse creative and scholarly work happening right here on campus! All are welcome. Attendance is required for music majors.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Tuesday
Music Convocation: Student Performances
Join the Music Department to support our student musicians as they share the music they’ve been developing in their applied studios. These sessions offer a dynamic mix of styles and instrumentation, and regularly feature jazz, musical theater, and classical performances from both vocalists and instrumentalists. All are welcome. Attendance is required for music majors.
Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center | Salem Campus
Hudson Hall
Tuesday
Creative Connect: Advertising & Branding in Portland
Portland is home to some of the most innovative advertising and branding agencies in the industry. Join our Industry Night and learn from creative directors, designers, and copywriters at Wieden+Kennedy, Murmur, HAPPYLUCKY, Manifold, OMFGCO, and Polara Studio!
Arlene and Harold Schnitzer Center for Art and Design | PNCA Campus
Mediatheque
Tuesday
Rumpakis Lecture with Alexander Hollmann
TBD
Truman Wesley Collins Legal Center | Salem Campus
Law School, Paulus 200/201
Thursday
Bay Area Alumni Happy Hour in Sunnyvale
Join us for a lively happy hour at Metro City Restaurant & Bar in Sunnyvale! Grab a drink, unwind with alumni friends, and enjoy great bites in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Good vibes, great conversation, and a perfect excuse to kick back after the day.
Metro City Restaurant & Bar
Tuesday
Bay Area Alumni Happy Hour
Join us at Southside Spirit House for a happy hour! Reconnect with fellow alumni for drinks and hors d’oeuvres, great conversation, and a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new connections, it’s the perfect way to unwind and celebrate your Willamette community.
Southside Spirit House
Thursday
Hallie Ford Literary Series: Novelist Novuyo Tshuma
A reading by acclaimed novelist Novuyo Rosa Tshuma
Waller Hall | Salem Campus
Cone Chapel
Thursday