Talks and Events
Stay updated on insightful talks and events led by the University President.
Presidential Speaker Series
President Eduardo Peñalver is launching the 2023–2024 Presidential Speaker Series focused on freedom of speech and campus discourse.
Past Talks & Events
Commencement
On June 9, President Eduardo Peñalver delivered a speech at the 2024 Commencement ceremony.
![President PenĖalver on stage inside the Climate Pledge Arena](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/460x280/filters:quality(90)/0x70:2400x1531/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/who-we-are/leadership/office-of-the-president/GRAD_Ceremony24_yk_005.jpg)
Baccalaureate Mass
Reflection by President Peñalver at the Baccalaureate Mass on June 8, 2024.
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State of the University
President Eduardo Peñalver delivered remarks at the 2024 State of the University on April 26.
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Mission Day
Our Jesuit mission pushes us to value a diversity of experiences and perspectives that broaden the scope of our collective conversations and our search for truth.
![Percentage of the public that has confidence in higher ed](https://pxl-seattleuedu.terminalfour.net/fit-in/460x280/filters:quality(90)/23x0:578x338/prod01/channel_34/media/seattle-university/who-we-are/leadership/office-of-the-president/Slide-1---Confidence-in-Higher-Ed.jpg)
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration
President Peñalver reflects on Dr. King’s legacy and the work that lies ahead.
Mass of the Holy Spirit: Bringing Joy to Our Work
President Peñalver offered a reflection at Seattle University’s annual Mass of the Holy Spirit, held Sept. 28, which marks the beginning of a new academic year.