Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

Juneteenth - EWU Campus Closed
2024-06-19
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture – CLICK HERE!

Search Advocates Program
2024-08-06 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SHW 114
The Search Advocates program enhances equity, validity, and diversity in university recruiting and hiring. Preparation includes an eight-hour workshop addressing current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment practices, strategies for each stage of the search process, and effective ways to be an advocate on a search committee.
The search advocate plays a vital role in position development, recruitment, screening, interviews, references, evaluation, and integration of the new faculty or staff member into the institution.
Next workshop dates:

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, August 23, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for one of these dates, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu

Unity in the Community
2024-08-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA, 507 N. Howard Street, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Swing by the EWU booth at Unity in the Community on Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Riverfront Park. Eastern Washington University is the official sponsor of the Cultural Village. Each child who comes through the village entrance will be given a passport and drawstring bag from EWU. They will take this passport to each village, and it will be stamped as they go through them. The passport can then be turned in to get free school supplies from STCU for children in grades K – 8.

Search Advocates Program
2024-08-23 08:30 - 16:30 | SHW 114
The Search Advocates program enhances equity, validity, and diversity in university recruiting and hiring. Preparation includes an eight-hour workshop addressing current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment practices, strategies for each stage of the search process, and effective ways to be an advocate on a search committee.
The search advocate plays a vital role in position development, recruitment, screening, interviews, references, evaluation, and integration of the new faculty or staff member into the institution.
Next workshop dates:

Friday, August 23, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for one of these dates, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu

Search Advocates Program
2024-08-27 08:30 - 16:30 | SHW 114
The Search Advocates program enhances equity, validity, and diversity in university recruiting and hiring. Preparation includes an eight-hour workshop addressing current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment practices, strategies for each stage of the search process, and effective ways to be an advocate on a search committee.
The search advocate plays a vital role in position development, recruitment, screening, interviews, references, evaluation, and integration of the new faculty or staff member into the institution.
Next workshop dates:

Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for one of these dates, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu

Labor Day - EWU Campus Closed
2024-09-02

Search Advocates Program
2024-09-04 08:30 - 16:30 | SHW 114
The Search Advocates program enhances equity, validity, and diversity in university recruiting and hiring. Preparation includes an eight-hour workshop addressing current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment practices, strategies for each stage of the search process, and effective ways to be an advocate on a search committee.
The search advocate plays a vital role in position development, recruitment, screening, interviews, references, evaluation, and integration of the new faculty or staff member into the institution.
Next workshop dates:

Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friday, September 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for one of these dates, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu

Search Advocates Program
2024-09-06 08:30 - 16:30 | SHW 114
The Search Advocates program enhances equity, validity, and diversity in university recruiting and hiring. Preparation includes an eight-hour workshop addressing current research about implicit bias, diversity, the changing legal landscape in hiring, inclusive employment practices, strategies for each stage of the search process, and effective ways to be an advocate on a search committee.
The search advocate plays a vital role in position development, recruitment, screening, interviews, references, evaluation, and integration of the new faculty or staff member into the institution.
Next workshop dates:

Friday, September 6, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

To register for this date, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu

President's Convocation 2024
2024-09-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Showalter Auditorium
The President’s annual Convocation to celebrate and welcome everyone to the beginning of the new University year.

Pass Through the Pillars
2024-09-24 11:30 - 12:00 | Showalter Lawn
In the days before most students had cars, passenger trains brought EWU students to downtown Cheney each fall. Students hauled their suitcases and bags up College Avenue to campus. Today’s new students honor this tradition with a ceremonial stroll through the Herculean Pillars at the top of College Ave. With luggage already safely stowed in their residence halls, new students exchange high-fives and cheers with EWU community members who line the path. The pillars are built with granite stones from the first campus building. When a fire destroyed that building in 1912, the stones were repurposed to create the pillars.

BBQ - Pass Through the Pillars
2024-09-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Showalter Lawn
Lunch for all new students, faculty and staff!

First Day of Instruction - Cheney Campus
2024-09-25 | Cheney Campus

Meet Your ODEI Staff at the Catalyst Welcome Back Event
2024-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Catalyst
Kim Davis, Stephanie Bradley, and Brenda Kainz-Avery will be out at the Catalyst Building on Wednesday, September 25, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to welcome Spokane EWU students, faculty, and staff. We are bringing treats to celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month with you! Please stop by and say hello.
The Catalyst Building will be hosting a Welcome Back Event on Wednesday, September 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the main floor.

NeighborFest 2024
2024-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Campus Mall
NeighborFest is EWU’s largest community networking event, designed for new, current, and re-enrolled students. Each year, this event hosts over 140 different groups who share information about their organizations, including student clubs/orgs, on-campus departments, and local EWU partners.

EWU Home Football Game
2024-09-28 17:00 - 20:30 | Roos Field
Mariachi las Águilas will be playing and Chicana/o/x Studies will be honored.
Mariachi Las Águilas (The Eagles) is an EWU music organization comprised of students, alumni, and family members who dedicate their time to learning and performing mariachi music. It provides a cultural home for all those who love mariachi music. In addition, Las Águilas musicians represent EWU in the community by performing on campus, throughout Spokane, and beyond. In addition to showcasing the allure and artistry of mariachi, their performances serve as a connection between the university and the broader Latino community.
In 1977 a group of students of Mexican ancestry who identified as Chicana/os in recognition of their unique social, cultural, and political identities joined forces with a Chicano Art Professor, Rubén Trejo, to establish the Chicano Education Program. Since its creation, this program has served as an academic and community center for students and their families.

Every Child Matters: Guest Speaker and Fundraiser
2024-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 321/323
Fundraiser/informational event about the victims and survivors of the residential and boarding school system. We will be handing out informational flyers and selling frybread. We’ll have a guest speaker
Guest Speaker: Evanlene Melting Tallow, EWU American Indian Studies Program Coordinator/Recruiter, Member Blood/Blackfeet.
Time: 12pm-1pm at the Pence Union Building 321/323 (PUB).
Frybread Fundraiser:
$4 Fry Bread, $6 Pumpkin Fry Bread. Sold at information table.
Time: 11am-1pm at the Pence Union Building Skirts (PUB).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is honored on September 30th, https://orangeshirtday.org
Remembrance Day for victims and survivors of the residential and boarding school system.

Pride Month Kickoff
2024-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | The Arevalo Student Mall
Join the Eagle Pride Center in celebrating EWU Pride Month.
EWU celebrates Pride in October (arguably the second gayest month) so that all students have an opportunity to participate. Join us for an afternoon of free food and swag, fun activities, booths from local resources, and more!
The event will be held in the Campus Mall, in the courtyard. We hope to see you there!
The Pride Center has been an active and thriving part of EWU’s campus life since 2010. We support and empower LGBTQ+ and ally students because you belong at Eastern.

Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month Gathering in ODEI
2024-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Center for Inclusive Excellence | SHW 114
Join us for our annual gathering to celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. We’ll supply Mexican favorites and beverages catered by one of our local Mexican restaurants. Come with an appetite, ready to engage your fellow Eagles.

Pan Dulce y Chisme: ¡Vota con Ganas!
2024-10-07 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB 317/319
Come together for an afternoon of pan dulce, chisme, and civic engagement! At “Pan Dulce y Chisme: ¡Vota con Ganas!”, we’ll enjoy sweet treats, share lively discussions, and connect with community resources to encourage voter registration. Whether you are a seasoned voter or new to the process, this is your chance to get informed, get involved, and vote with ganas!

Spanish Language Enrichment
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 114
Join us for conversational Spanish! All skill levels are welcome—no registration needed, just drop in!

Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Showalter 114

Movie Night at the PUB NCR
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:30 | PUB NCR
Come watch a classic Chicano film with your friends in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
We’ll be showing the iconic film La Bamba, a vibrant tribute to the life of rock’n’roll legend Richie Valens. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in for a night of culture, music, and community.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Multicultural Festival
2024-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Campus Mall
Jlr Multicultural Center is celebrating local business in the area that are Hispanic & Latine-owned and honoring the many cultures at EWU with food, music, and performances!
The Multicultural Center is a “home away from home” for students of color, folks of intersecting identities, and everyone engaged in building a welcoming EWU community. It is a space where critical conversations take place, in addition to being a place to study, hold meetings, and have social events.

Disability Studies Lecture
2024-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | SHW 114
Join us for an engaging Zoom session featuring Dr. Alexis Padilla.

Inqueeries: National Coming Out Day
2024-10-11 11:00 - 13:30 | PUB Skirt
Join Eagle Pride Center to celebrate National Coming Out Day with snacks, swag, and music.

Diversity Programs Open House
2024-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | American Indian Studies: 706 5th Street
Join us on October 16th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at American Indian Studies, 706 5th Street, to explore EWU Diversity Programs! Discover Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies, Eagle Pride Center, Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies, JLR Multicultural Center, and the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! At each location enjoy free snacks, swag, and a fun passport game! Plus, get entered into a drawing for exciting prizes!

Eagle MadNest
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Pavilion Reese Court
Get a first look at the 2024-2025 men’s, women’s and wheelchair basketball teams!

Boba Breaks
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | PUB 329 MCC
Join the JLR Multicultural Center for a quick mental health/wellness activity and tasty boba!

QSTEM's Movie Screening
2024-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | MESA Center CEB 101
Join QSTEM for a screening of Paris is Burning!
