Carrying on a decades-old Western Washington University tradition, the President's Distinguished Lecture Series offers a community forum in which prominent speakers foster and encourage creative thought. The lectures are designed to enhance our understanding and vision, to challenge prevailing modes of thought, and to expand our range of interests.

In addition to their community presentations, speakers also engage in informal class discussions and multi-media events, including Internet dialogues. The President's Distinguished Lectures are free, but tickets are required. The series is funded by the Western Washington University Foundation.