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Public Events at Holy Names University
Oakland's Holy Names University, located in the hills with a stunning view of the city and the San Francisco Bay, hosts a variety of events throughout the year that are open to the public.
From the Sophia Center's public forums and Friday Night Conversations on culture and spirituality to the Kodály Institute's outstanding concerts and other events; from the popular Cushing Salon Series of talks on books and art to the Entrepreneurship Speaker Series, there are cultural and educational events here at HNU for everyone.
Check individual programs' pages (below) for pricing and tickets.
Events Calendar
Highlights from our series of Public Programs
 Cushing Salon: Art, Music, and Literature!
HNU's Cushing Library hosts a popular series of lunchtime and evening book talks, panel discussions and concerts on select Thursdays during the school year. Speakers include HNU Faculty as well as authors and artists from the Bay Area and beyond. Free to the public.
 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series
The 2011-2012 James Durbin Entrepreneurship Speaker Series at HNU features a selection of business leaders who will speak at a combination of noon hour and evening occasions throughout the academic year, sharing their stories and reflections on the nature of entrepreneurship. Free to the public.
Learn more about upcoming Series Speakers »
Kodály Institute Concerts and Events
As the first institution of higher learning to grant an advanced degree in music education with Kodály emphasis, Holy Names University enjoys an international reputation as one of the major centers in North America for Kodály music training. Take advantage of our world-class choral and instrumental performances here on our Oakland campus!
Check for Music Events pricing and tickets »
 Sophia Center Events
Holy Names University's Sophia Center in Culture and Spirituality offers students of the world a meaningful immersion into and investigation of the convergent forces of religion, art, justice, and science. It regularly invites from the community artists, activists, ritual makers, theologians, ecologists and other contemporary spiritual leaders to share their wisdom and bring fresh perspective to the students and faculty.
 HNU Hawks
Come cheer on the home team at Hawks' events at Tobin Gymnasium this season. Holy Names sponsors nine varsity sports including men's Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer and Volleyball, and women's Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball. The University was among the institutions that established the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) California Pacific Conference in 1996, and has recently joined PacWest. Free to the public.
Visit the Hawks Athletics website for a full games schedule »
We're easy to find!
The Holy Names University (HNU) campus is in Oakland just off Highway 13's Redwood Blvd/35th Street exit.
Holy Names University
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
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