Endowments and Partnerships
Our faculty and students benefit from support
Alumni, donors, our Seattle University colleagues and the greater Seattle community are partners in endowed chairs, lectureships and scholarships and vital arts educational programs.
Endowed Chairs
Made possible by the Seattle University Jesuit community, the Reverend Louis Gaffney, S.J. Chair in the College of Arts and Sciences promotes issues germane to the Jesuit mission and identity of the faith that does justice and supports the Jesuit ideal of teaching.
Lectureships and Scholarships
The Peter L. Lee Endowed Lectureship in East Asian Culture and Civilization brings to campus prominent experts to explore the impact of East Asian thought and tradition on contemporary issues. The lectureship is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences and managed by the director of the Asian Studies Program. Students engage directly with the visiting scholars on pressing issues related to East Asian studies, modern languages, international business, comparative religion, and many other area. The general public is invited to attend events supported by the endowment.
Learn more about the Peter L. Lee Endowed Lectureship.
Arts and Education
The Pigott Family Endowment for the Arts is dedicated to deepening the education experience of students by bringing internationally renowned artists to campus. The endowment provides educational and artistic experiences for students and faculty as well as for the general public.
Each year the endowment sponsors major programming in one area of the fine arts (theatre, music, art, or art history) on a rotating basis, while also supporting smaller on-going programming in other areas. Students benefit from direct interaction with the visiting artists and participation in programs and events.