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Iterations: A solo exhibition by Erin Elyse Burns
2025-03-03 09:00 - 2025-04-10 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Art Building Gallery of Art Room A104
Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is pleased to present the exhibition Iterations February 27 through April 10, 2025. This exhibition features photography and video works by Seattle, WA based artist Erin Elyse Burns. Enter this exhibition as a book of divination, a consecrated instruction manual. Within its contents find no explanations, only unanswerable questions. We are making meaning together. Does imaging the deathly bring us closer to life? Can I let go of attachment while holding on to my ego? How can repetition transform consciousness? Will dissolving the self give me a sense of belonging? What color is the sacred? Iterations is a solo exhibition by lens-based interdisciplinary artist Erin Elyse Burns that brings several bodies of work into conversation with each other. They whisper about material abstraction and obsession. They make clear that the volume of internal quiet is in fact deafeningly loud. Held gently in the palm of a thoughtful hand, each idea is turned over, examined, turned over again and again. In the process they are polished into poignant exhaustion. Call these tumbled stones photographs, video, performance art, relics. Each artifact is interconnected and each line distinct.

Location: Eastern Washington University Gallery of Art is located in the Art Building situated in the center of the fine and performing arts complex on the EWU campus in Cheney, Washington.

Hours: Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm and closed weekends, holidays
Admission is free

Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
Click HERE for events and more information!

ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES:
Annika Scharosch
Title IX Coordinator and Associate Vice President for Civil Rights
509-359-6724
ascharosch@ewu.edu
Tawanka 211
Website: https://test-inside.ewu.edu/titleix/
Student Accommodation and Support Services (SASS)
Care/Support Services for Students
509-359-7924
Hargreaves Hall 019
Website: https://test-inside.ewu.edu/sass/

National Farmworker Awareness Week
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-07
Visit the National Farmworkers Awareness Display in the JFK Lobby the first week of April. This display celebrates and honors farmworkers that help feed our nation while raising awareness about the issues these critical workers face. All the display materials are available for check out.
To learn more, contact EWU C.A.M.P. (College Assistance Migrant Program). More information about National Farmworker Awareness Week can be found on the Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) online.
César Chávez Blood Drive – Blood supplies nationwide are low! Join the College Assistance Migrant Program and Vitalant and roll up your sleeves for our campus-wide blood drive in a challenge to help our community. This blood drive will be hosted in the PUB NCR in honor of César Chávez who worked in the community in service of others.

Blood donation saves the lives of accident victims, surgery patients, cancer patients, and many others in need. Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. During that hour you can save three lives!

April 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, PUB NCR

Spanish Language Enrichment
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 114
Join us for conversational Spanish each Wednesday. All skill levels are encouraged to attend!

Sister Songs Concert by the Bradetich-Grove Duo
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | EWU Music Recital Hall
This event celebrates the extraordinary music of female minority composers including Gwyneth Walker, Florence Price, Katherine Hoover, and Laurel Zucker.

Community Crafting Circle
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Education Center, 706 5th St., Cheney, WA, 99004, United States
We’ve got beading, weaving, gourd necklaces, dreamcatchers, and more! Join us!

Get Lit! Festival
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13
Each year of the Get Lit! Festival brings a diverse lineup of highly sought-after authors to our region, while also highlighting our local literary talent. This year we will have two full days of readings, craft classes, open mics, panel discussions, literary happy hours, and more!
Click HERE for more information.

Student Employee Appreciation Celebration
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | PUB NCR
Stop by at noon for pizza with President McMahan!

César Chávez Blood Drive
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR
Blood supplies nationwide are low! Join the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and Vitalant and roll up your sleeves for our campus-wide blood drive in a challenge to help our community. This blood drive will be hosted in the PUB NCR in honor of César Chávez who worked in the community in service of others.
Blood donation saves the lives of accident victims, surgery patients, cancer patients, and many others in need. Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. During that hour you can save three lives!

BIPOC College Life Skills Workshops
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | PUB 317/319
Tenant Rights Information Workshop
https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/american-indian-studies/bipoc-college-life-skills-workshop-registration/

Honoring Native Graduates
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Gonzaga University
Join us for the 29th annual Spokane Area Native American Community Graduation.

African American Graduation Celebration
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Gonzaga University
Honoring African American graduates from K-12, colleges, and universities from the Spokane area.

Cinco de Mayo Concert
2025-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Showalter Auditorium
Mariachi Las Águilas joins the EWU Orchestra and Rep Jazz Band in a free community concert celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
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Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons
2025-05-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Campus Mall
Community event to raise awareness and support advocacy efforts for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons.
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Got Your 6 Program
2025-05-06 11:00 - 14:00 | TAW 215 B/C
Seminar that will help guide faculty, staff and students on their journey towards veteran and military cultural competency.
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Eagle Store Yard Sale
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | PUB Skirt
Don’t miss the best sale of the year! Whether you’re hunting for a deal, looking for something new, or just want to join in the fun — this is an event you won’t want to miss!
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Lavender Graduation
2025-05-08 17:00 - 19:00 | HAR 201
Lavender Graduation celebrates the achievements of LGBTQ+ and allied students from the Spokane area.
Click HERE for more information.

QSTEM Student-Led Drag Show
2025-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | PUB NCR
QSTEM’s yearly student drag show fundraiser is finally here!
Are you interested in performing? You don’t have to have experience to sign up.
Want to just watch? Tickets are $5 and are available at the door. Performers will also be accepting tips from the audience.
For questions, contact Kai Valentine at kvalentine1@ewu.edu

Black Excellence Ball
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 | PUB NCR
It’s time for EWU BSU’s annual Black Excellence Ball! This year’s theme is Black Hollywood, so come with your best suits and dresses! There will be a red carpet, performances, and tasting plates. The ball will take place Saturday May 17th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30 pm, Event starts at 6 pm! EWU students are free until May 17th ($5 at the door). Faculty, Staff, and Community: $15 online or at the door! Group Special (Table of 8 for Faculty, Staff, and Community): $120!
Click HERE for more information.

Basic Needs Resource Fair
2025-05-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Campus Mall
This event features more than 40 service providers offering resources like EBT applications, healthcare, and legal aid.

Queer Prom
2025-05-23 18:00 - 21:00 | HAR 201
Bring your partner or friends and enjoy a night of free food, drinks, and music! The theme is fantasy masquerade. Formal attire isn’t required, but is encouraged.

Memorial Day
2025-05-26
EWU Campus Closed

Spirit of the Eagle Powwow
2025-05-31 12:00 - 22:00 | Reese Court
Grand Entry at 1pm & 7pm
Join us for a cultural celebration that brings together Indigenous communities, dancers, and singers from across the region.

Senior Send Off
2025-06-05 14:00 - 15:30
Senior Send-Off

2pm-3:30pm | Showalter Hall Front Steps

Cheer on the graduates as they take their final, walk down the Showalter Hall main walkway. Then stay for desserts, music & activities!

NCORE Presentation
2025-06-06 12:00 - 13:00
NCORE Presentation

Noon – 1pm | Tawanka 215

Join us for Dr. Finnie’s dynamic presentation, where he’ll highlight innovative approaches and best practices for creating meaningful change within educational institutions.

Latine and Chicana/o/x Graduation
2025-06-07 19:00
Latine and Chicana/o/x Graduation
7pm – 10pm | PUB NCR
RSVP Required – Chicana/o/x Studies Program presents it’s annual Graduation Ceremony.
For questions, please contact Aurelia Murguia, at amurguia@ewu.edu.

Film Open House Meet & Greet
2025-06-12 16:00 - 18:00
Film Open House Meet & Greet
4pm – 6pm | Radio-TV Building Event Space
Meet Jim Orr, EWU alum and President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures. See the unveiling of the new R-TV and learn about plans to install state-of-the-art sound studios!
