Diversity &
Inclusion Week
Diversity & Inclusion Week (DIW) is both a celebration and an illumination of diversity and inclusion. The weeklong series of events has been a staple of EWU’s culture since 2012. Our 2024 theme is Love our Differences. The theme and logo were designed by student, Jasmine Hoffer.
For Questions or Accommodations, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu or (509) 359-6874.
D&I Week 2024
Calendar of Events
Please Note:
Information shared during these sessions is currently under investigation. If you have any information about an EWU employee who may have engaged in sexual misconduct, please immediately contact EWU’s Title IX Coordinator, Annika Scharosch, at ascharosch@ewu.edu or 509-359-6724. This information will be updated once the investigation is concluded.
Monday, April 15
Jenny R. Slagle is an enrolled member of the Yakama Nation, and descendant of the Northern Arapaho tribe. The first to graduate college in her family, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – IT Management. She is a program officer at Inatai Foundation and co-owner of Indigenous Eats, a Native American restaurant with two locations in Spokane. Two of her adult children attended EWU, so she’s also a proud Eagle parent.
Jenny is also on the Partners With Family & Children board, previously on the Washington Budget & Policy Center Board, and the WA211 Statewide Board. Elected in 2019, Jenny is currently the Vice President of the Spokane Public Schools’ Board of Directors. As the first American Indian woman to sit on the SPS Board of Directors, she enjoys engaging and representing each of the diverse communities in Spokane.
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jenny Slagle as she imparts her perspectives on diversity and recounts her personal journey! Amazing food will be provided by Indigenous Eats starting at 11:30 a.m.
Located at the PUB NCR on Monday, April 15th, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
For our online folks, this event will be livestreamed and recorded.
Livestream link: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/87985981447
This event is catered by Indigenous Eats starting at 11:30 a.m.!
More details to come.
Tuesday, April 16
Join us in honoring and celebrating the legacy of late Tejani singer, Selena Quintanilla. We will be doing a white rose scavenger hunt and dance off that includes prizes!
Located at the PUB Skirts on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Flyer HERE!
Join an open discussion, presented by Angela Schwendiman, as we explore removing the mask and becoming our authentic selves as Black, diasporic people undergoing a transformation of self.
Located in the PUB NCR on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
For our online folks, this event will be livestreamed and recorded.
Livestream link: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/81655224289
Join us for a screening of the short film, First Time Home. This short film was co-directed by Noemi Librado-Sanchez, a student at EWU. This award winning film documents the journey of four teenage cousins who explore their indigenous Mexican roots while visiting their gravely ill grandfather in Mexico. It introduces viewers to the lives and realities of immigrants, farmworkers, and Indigenous families, showing how they are all connected, even across borders.
Located in the JFK Auditorium on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, April 17
We are looking for students to represent their culture and heritage, whether you identify with African, Asian, European, Indigenous, Latino, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander, or other heritage, your participation is valued and celebrated. We welcome contributions from individuals worldwide, embracing diversity in its entirety. Don’t miss out on this chance to share and celebrate your culture with the EWU community!
Located in the PUB NCR on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Flyer HERE!
OneLove’s workshops inspire young people to recognize and talk about an issue that affects everyone: relationships. In a world where emotionally unhealthy and abusive behaviors have become the norm, young people not only need, but are hungry for, knowledge that helps them build healthy relationships.
Join our One Love educators for this film and guided discussion that tells the compelling story of an abusive relationship-from its sweet beginnings to the tragic end. The authentic depiction of unhealthy behaviors escalating into abuse helps people recognize and understand the early signs of relationship abuse. One Love’s workshops inspire young people to recognize and talk about an issue that affects everyone. In a world where emotionally unhealthy and abusive behaviors have become the norm, young people not only need, but are hungry for, knowledge that helps them build healthy ones.
Located in the JFK Auditorium on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Located in the Catalyst building on Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 18
Come celebrate this awesome event with us! The Diversity & Inclusion 2024 Festival will be handing out free food, swag, t-shirts as well as include live performances, multicultural pop-ups, and community tabling.
Located at the PUB NCR, PUB Skirts, and outside on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Presentation on supporting autistic students, featuring Professor Heidi Hillman.
Located in the Faculty Commons on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Hosted By: Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies (GWSS).
Co-sponsored By: The Office for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
Join us for a discussion about how we build anti-racist, decolonial, gender expansive, feminist futures with:
Natasha Hill: Attorney and owner of NLH Law Offices, Candidate, WA State 3rd Legislative District, and Black Lens Editor
Lili Navarrete: Health Equity Clinic Organizer, WSU College of Medicine, and Spokane City Council Member
KJ January: Director of Advocacy at Spectrum Center Spokane
Located in the WAGE Center (Monroe Hall 207) on Thursday, April 18th, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
For our online folks, this event will be livestreamed and recorded.
Livestream link: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/82868766790
Flyer HERE!
Friday, April 19
More details to come.
Located at the PUB NCR from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Diversity & Inclusion Week Theme and Logo
We are thrilled to announce the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion Week Theme and Logo Contest, student, Jasmine Hoffer. Jasmine is a Junior at EWU studying Communication and Public Relations with a minor in Design. Jasmine’s concept, “Love our Differences” was selected from 11 excellent student entries.
This year’s t-shirt will be a medium to dark heather gray, and as always, on the softest, comfiest t-shirt material. The logo will be used on marketing materials for this year’s events taking place Monday, April 15, 2024 through Friday, April 19, 2024.
Volunteer during D&I Week receive this beautiful design on a t-shirt. If you have availability to volunteer during D&I Week, please contact Stephanie Bradley at sbradley5@ewu.edu.
For questions about D&I Week, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu
