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 – March 27, 2025. 

Meet Dunia Faulx: Advocate for Rural Health and Global Changemaker

Dunia Faulx brings a wealth of experience in both global health and rural healthcare innovation. Since joining Jefferson Healthcare in 2016, Dunia has worked tirelessly to improve healthcare delivery through government affairs, population health strategies, and care transformation. Her initiatives range from integrating behavioral health services to advocating for updated rural hospital payment models, making her a key voice in the region’s healthcare landscape.

Come celebrate Inspired by Art, a book by Olympic Peninsula authors responding to artwork that was exhibited in Sequim’s Blue Whole Gallery.

Celebrate the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with faculty, students, and staff from Peninsula College. Learn about Dr. King’s ideas and his legacy, including Operation Breadbasket, non-violent direct action, and somebodyness. Join us to celebrate and honor what we can do to be active anti-racist Americans.

Join us at 12:35 pm in The Little Theater on the main campus of Peninsula College or join us on Zoom. Meeting ID: 890 7589 0152

Experiencing Conflict as a Gift, with Ankur Shah Delight, mediator, facilitator, chaplain, ombud, podcast host, and author. His work is at the nexus of community building and conflict transformation. For Ankur, conflict is a gift, an opportunity to build community, and a passageway to the future.

Join PC Faculty member Rob DeCou, who was awarded a Fulbright Associate opportunity to visit Pune, India, where his focus was Social Entrepreneurship. He will bring us a lecture and discussion on his teaching and learning during this time in India.

Rob DeCou is an educator, entrepreneur, and an ultra-endurance athlete who uses his passion and unique ability to persevere and push his limits, from ultra-triathlons to “Everesting,” for the purpose of raising awareness and building community around important issues. 

Meet Scott Wilson: Chronicling 100 Years of Port Townsend's Maritime Legacy

Join renowned journalist and historian Scott Wilson for a captivating exploration of Port Townsend's rich maritime history. With over 40 years of experience in journalism, including nearly 30 years as editor and publisher of the Port Townsend Leader, Scott was uniquely qualified when the Port of Port Townsend asked him to author Working Port: 100 Years of the Port of Port Townsend.

There is urgent need today to effectively incorporate mangrove forest conservation and restoration measures within any effective plan to combat Climate Change, according to Alfredo Quarto, who co-founded The Mangrove Action Project.

In the summer of 2024, two Peninsula College students participated in research while onboard the R/V Atlantis, which hosts the remotely operated vehicle called “Jason.” In this Studium, we will hear reflections on their learning and view incredible footage of the undersea world.

Cherokee artist Karen Sixkiller will share her artistic journey in creating the “Cancer Sticks - Corruption of Sacred Tobacco” series of sculptures.