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.
September 22, 2026. The 2026 Arnold Lecture: Buddhist Cinema: The Medium and the Message
October 6, 2026. The Fall 2026 Flannery Lecture in Catholic Theology: From the Potter's Wheel to the Potsherd Gate
Visit again soon for the 2026-2027 Kreielsheimer Visiting Artist Lecture schedule.
January 27, 2026. The 2026 Catholic Studies Speaker Series: Foundations of AI Ethics?
February 19, 2026. The 2026 O'Leary Lecture: Developing Alternatives to Oil as Feedstocks for Our Chemicals and Liquid Fuels.
October 6, 2026. The Fall 2026 Flannery Lecture in Catholic Theology: From the Potter's Wheel to the Potsherd Gate
April 7, 2026. The Spring 2026 Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series Presents: A Conversation with Terry Tempest Williams.
April 24, 2026. The 2026 Davis Lecture: We Share Our Futures with You: Native Nations and Neighbors, the First 250 Years.
May 1, 2026. The 2026 Gonzaga University Film Festival: Jundt Auditorium.
