Upcoming Events

Peninsula College is excited to welcome back sculptor and Cherokee Nation citizen, Karen Sixkiller, for her solo art exhibit, Cancer Sticks: Corruption of Sacred Tobacco, which sparks conversation and challenges perspectives. Sixkiller's latest exhibit will be open to the public at ʔaʔkʷustəŋáw̕txʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse, on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 12:00–3:00 pm, January 7 – June 19, 2025. 

Tidepools magazine, Peninsula College’s long-running literary and art magazine, invites the public to a celebration of creativity and community at its 61st Issue Launch Party on Friday, June 6, 2054, from 5:30–7:30 pm at the ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Peninsula College Longhouse, on the Port Angeles campus.

Founded in 1964, Tidepools has showcased the voices and visions of the Pacific Northwest for over six decades. The magazine is produced annually by students enrolled in CMST & ENGL 180/181/182 Tidepools: Exploring Literature and the Arts.

Join us for an exclusive presentation of Digital Artist, a unique art and photography magazine that captures the creative essence of the Olympic Peninsula. This publication highlights the diverse talents of emerging artists and photographers, showcasing a stunning blend of digital artistry and photographic excellence.

From breathtaking landscapes to compelling portraits, Digital Artist celebrates the fusion of technology and artistic expression. Discover the creative voices shaping the Pacific Northwest’s art scene and explore the magazine’s visual storytelling.

Join us, Tuesday–Friday, June 10–13, when all students are welcome to visit the library from 9:00 am–4:00 pm for our Snack & Study event. Get support from tutors and librarians—plus, our free study snacks—while you prepare for your finals!

Join us on Wednesday, June 11, from 12:00–1:30 pm, for our Student AI Workshop with our Library, Learning Center, and CTEL (Center for Equity, Teaching & Learning) Staff.  Meet in room B-150, PC Library, and be sure to bring your laptop, tablet, or smart phone (we do have a few extras, just in case.) Oh, and did we mention we'll have FREE PIZZA!

What You'll Learn:

Peninsula College's Studium Generale is excited to present, Lifting the Old Ways: Memories of the 1989 Paddle to Seattle and its Legacy.

The Very Short Film Festival returns to the Little Theater on Saturday, June 14 at 7:00 PM as part of the Spring Arts Week celebration at Peninsula College. It’s free and open to the public. Dr. Lara Starcevich and filmmaker Mark Schwartz co-teach the spring drama class that covers the fundamentals of screenwriting, acting and directing. In this production-centered environment, students write and produce original films for the festival. 

Peninsula College's 63rd Commencement will be held in the gym on the Port Angeles campus. Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, June 21, beginning at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, depending on the degree or certificate earned.

Peninsula College's Commencement is a ticketed event. A full schedule of events and links for live-streaming and event photos can be found on the main commencement webpage.