Arts, Lectures and Gatherings

All Upcoming Events

A Diplomat in Uniform: Navigating the Intersection of Power and Policy (Two Parts)
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Thousand Oaks campus & Online via Zoom

This course will offer a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the role of the military diplomat.

Afternoon Organ Recital: The Émigré Songbook
Guest Artist Program

Samuelson Chapel

Join guest artists Wendy Prober-Cohen and Audrey Yoder for a concert-lecture exploring how 20th-century migration shaped art song, jazz, Broadway and film music.

Together, Intertwined: CLU Dance Concert
An Evening of Student Dance

Preus-Brandt Forum

This student dance concert will feature original choreography exploring themes of connection and human relationships.

Junior Recital: Contrabass & Composition

Samuelson Chapel

An evening of classic contrabass solos, original tone paintings and impressions of Latin American folk music.

The Last of the Romanovs: Russia on the Eve of Revolution
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online Via Zoom

In this lecture, we’ll take a sweeping look at Russia at the time of the last of the Romanovs and on the eve of the Bolshevik revolution.

Alumni Happy Hour Reunion

Kingsmen Park

Reconnect, celebrate and raise a glass with fellow alumni at this special School of Management gathering. 

School of Management Graduation Banquet
10th Annual Celebration

Kingsmen Park

Celebrate the School of Management Class of 2026 at the 10th Annual Graduation Banquet, featuring dinner, music, festivities and a memorable evening honoring our graduates.

Cartels, Crime and Coverage: How the Media Portrays Mexico's Drug-Related Violence
Fifty and Better Spring Lectures

Online via Zoom

In this lecture, we will unpack how the media frames and portrays drug-related violence and related issues like gun trafficking.

Baccalaureate
An Interfaith Service of Blessing for All Graduates

Samuelson Chapel

Graduates from all academic programs across all religious and non-religious identities are invited to Samuelson Chapel to participate.

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

William Rolland Stadium

The Class of 2026 is invited to celebrate their achievements with their families on campus in William Rolland Stadium.

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

William Rolland Stadium

The Class of 2026 is invited to celebrate their achievements with their families on campus in William Rolland Stadium.

Service of Commencement
Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates & Completers

St. John's Presbyterian Church, 2727 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Save the date for the 2026 PLTS Service of Commencement at St. John's Presbyterian Church in Berkeley on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10 AM PT!

Fifty and Better Summer Lectures: June
FABulous Summer Lecture Series

Online via Zoom; select lectures available at the Thousand Oaks campus

Registration is open for Fifty and Better's Summer Lecture Series. All lectures can be attended virtually via Zoom, and more than half will be offered in person.

Fifty and Better Summer Lectures: July
FABulous Summer Lecture Series

Online via Zoom; select lectures available at the Thousand Oaks campus

Fifty and Better's Summer Lecture Series is open for registration. All lectures can be attended virtually via Zoom, and more than half will be offered in person.

Fifty and Better Summer Lectures: August
FABulous Summer Lecture Series

Online via Zoom; select lectures available at the Thousand Oaks campus

Registration is open for Fifty and Better's Summer Lecture Series in August. All lectures can be attended virtually via Zoom, and more than half will be offered in person.

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