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College of Arts & Sciences Lecture Series

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Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences Lectures—where curiosity meets conversation.

Our lectures bring together scholars, students, and the community to engage with thought-provoking topics across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Whether you're here to learn, be inspired, or connect with others, we invite you to discover the diverse voices and perspectives that shape our academic community.

Visit our calendar of events for the latest updates on upcoming lectures and academic gatherings. To explore how Gonzaga University is deepening its commitment to the humanities, visit the new Woodley Institute for Civil Engagement and Humanistic Dialogue—a hub for interdisciplinary dialogue, research, and community engagement.

Vincent Valdez

Kreielsheimer Visiting Artist Lecture

October 1, 2025

The Fall 2025 Kreielsheimer Visiting Artist Lecture:
Artist Talk: Vincent Valdez

Dr. Sharon Suh

Arnold Lecture

October 15, 2025

The 2025 Arnold Lecture:
Emergent Dharma: Asian American Feminist Buddhists on Practice, Identity, and Resistance

Anastacia-Reneé, an author-poet, educator, and interdisciplinary artist.

Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series

November 4, 2025

The Fall 2025 Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series Presents:
An Evening with Poet Anastacia-Reneé

Dr. Tracy Sayuki Tiemeier

Flannery Lecture

March 3, 2026

2026 Flannery Lecture in Catholic Theology
Strangers Still Longer: Comparative Lessons on Otherness from a Demon Devotee

Portrait of Father William L. Davis, S.J.

William L. Davis, S.J. Lecture

April 24, 2026

The 2026 Davis Lecture:
We Share Our Futures with You: Native Nations and Neighbors, the First 250 Years

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Gonzaga University Film Festival

May 1, 2026

The 2026 Gonzaga University Film Festival:
Jundt Auditorium

Fr. Timothy O'Leary, S.J.

O'Leary Lecture

Date Coming Soon

The 2026 O'Leary Lecture
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Senior philosophy major Austin Caswell shakes hands with new Coughlin Chair in Philosophy Michael Tkacz during his installation as chair.

Rukavina Lecture

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The 2026 Rukavina Lecture
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