Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

Honoring Native Graduates
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.
Click HERE for more information!

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.
Click HERE for more information!

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.
Click HERE for more information!

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!
Click HERE for more information!

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!

EWU Quarter Commencements
2025-06-13 - 2025-06-14
Congratulations, Graduates! EWU celebrates the graduating class of 2025 at our annual all-campus commencement ceremonies!

Friday, June 13th | Reese Court, Cheney, WA
8am | CAHSS – College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
12:30pm | CHSPH – College of Health Science and Public Health
4:30pm | CSTEM – College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Saturday, June 14th | Reese Court, Cheney, WA
8am | CPP – College of Professional Programs:
School of Business and School of Professional Accounting
12:30pm | CPP – College of Professional Programs: School of Education, Interdisciplinary Studies and Organizational Leadership
4:30pm | CPP – College of Professional Programs: School of Psychology and School of Social Work
EWU Commencement Information HERE

Spokane Pride Parade & Festival
2025-06-14 09:00
Happy National Pride Month! We are gathering our EWU family and friends to walk together in the annual Spokane Pride Parade on Saturday, June 14, at noon. The Spokane Pride Parade honors our LGBTQ+ community, and your presence shows PRIDE and ALLYSHIP as EWU Eagles. We have awesome matching ‘Never Dull Your Shine’ T-shirts for Eagles to wear to the parade and festival. Please register each person who will participate with EWU in the parade here: https://test-inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/ewu-at-spokane-pride-participation/
For questions or accessibility information for the event, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu.
Spokane Pride Parade & Festival
Parade at Noon | Downtown Spokane, WA
Festival Kick-Off at 1pm | Riverfront Park
Join your EWU community at Pride to walk in the parade and enjoy the festival.

Disability Pride Month in July!
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-31
Disability Pride Month occurs annually in July, coinciding with the anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) being signed into law. The ADA was signed into law on July 26, 1990, by President George H.W. Bush.

Academic Impressions Town Hall
2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00
As part of our ongoing commitment to investing in our people and places, Eastern Washington University is launching a new partnership with Academic Impressions to provide professional development opportunities for all faculty and staff.
Employees will have immediate access to a wide range of online courses and resources, as well as opportunities to participate in tailored cohort programs and unit-level development efforts. Learn more on our website: https://test-inside.ewu.edu/employeebelonging/academic-impressions/
Summer Town Hall
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | 3pm-4pm | via Zoom
For questions about Academic Impressions, please contact Stephanie Bradley at sbradley5@ewu.edu.

Staff In-Service: Empowering Staff through AI
2025-08-13 08:00 - 12:00
The new division of People & Culture is excited to invite staff to an in-service session from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13. The dynamic and interactive event will be dedicated to exploring the power and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education and the workplace.
Empowering Staff Through AI – A Staff In-Service Session on Innovation, Curiosity and Practical AI
📅 Date: Wednesday, Aug. 13
🕗 Time: 8 a.m. – noon
🍽️ Perks: Prizes, a delicious lunch, and a chance to connect with colleagues
Registration is available online.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how AI can support your work and enhance the collective mission at EWU. Please remember to bring your ID card for quick check-in and name tag for easy recognition by your colleagues.
For questions or accommodations, please contact Stephanie Bradley at sbradley5@ewu.edu.

Unity in the Community
2025-08-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Riverfront Park, Spokane, WA, 507 N. Howard Street, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
Visit us at Unity in the Community!
EWU is the sponsor of the Cultural Village. We are at the main entrance on the bridge near the fountain and the Looff Carrousel. See you there!
Click Here for Unity in the Community Information.

Convocation 2025
2025-09-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Showalter Auditorium
Annual Convocation gathering celebrating past successes and plans for the new year.

Pass Through the Pillars
2025-09-23 11:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Pass Through the Pillars BBQ
2025-09-23 11:30 - 14:00 | Showalter Lawn
BBQ lunch for all new students, faculty and staff.

First Day - Fall Quarter Classes
2025-09-24

Ringing of the Schoolhouse Bell
2025-09-24 08:00 - 08:30 | One Room Schoolhouse

Fall Welcome Brunch
2025-09-24 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 329 MCC
Students, Faculty & Staff are Welcome!

Welcome Back Celebration in Spokane
2025-09-24 11:00 - 18:00 | Catalyst
Celebrate the new year in the Catalyst Building! 11am-6pm with a break 2pm-4pm.
