March is Women’s History Month

March is the national recognition of Women’s History Month.  Campus partners have collaborated with Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies to bring a variety of events.  Don’t forget to honor all of the great women on our campus. Event details will added as they become available on the ODEI website. March Printable Diversity Calendar

Winter Break Is Upon Us

It has officially snowed as we end our fall quarter on campus! This month, we hope you can stay warm, get some much needed rest, and spend quality time with family and friends. There are a wide variety of events, holidays, and observances in the month of December.  Many observances and holidays are from different … Read more

November Observances and Diversity Events

Let’s get cozy in November as we acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of our fellow Americans, including Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Transgender Awareness Week, and more. Put on your coat and gloves, and join us for a variety of awesome learning opportunities on campus. The November Diversity Events Calendar can be found HERE.

October is EWU Pride Month!

We are excited that we are entering EWU’s Pride Month, Oct 1-31. We are still celebrating Hispanic Latinx/e Heritage Month, through Oct 15, Indigenous People’s Day on Oct 9, and National Coming Out Day on Oct 11.  It will be an October to remember!  Venture out on campus to engage with our awesome Eagle Community all month long. The October Diversity Events Calendar … Read more

National Hispanic Latinx/e Heritage Month

As quarter students begin classes on September 20, we will be in the midst of celebrating Hispanic Latinx/e Heritage Month, September 15- October 15.   Join us for a variety of events that acknowledge how Hispanic and Latinx/e cultures enrich our lives.  Calendar of Events HERE.

August Happenings

August marks the end of summer quarter, and the beginning of fall semester.  Hopefully, our Eagles are getting much needed time for rejuvenation. Many of you are busier than ever with EWU summer session, new student orientations, a variety of youth camps, and the late August beginning of fall semester. Remember to show hospitality on our campuses as students, families, … Read more

June Diversity Events Are Here!

Summer is approaching, and June encompasses so many great events!  June is National Pride Month.  This month’s calendar includes Spokane Pride, EWU Commencement, Juneteenth, and Hoopfest.  EWU is representing all over this community.  There are a variety of events on and off campus this month to gather, connect and learn. 

Full Calendar of June Diversity Events  HERE

EWU Meetup to Walk in Pride Parade HERE

Spokane Pride Website HERE

EWU Commencement Information HERE

Juneteenth Events in Spokane HERE

EWU Hoopfest Information HERE

Hoopfest Website HERE

July 2023 Observances

July marks the National Disability Pride Month in honor of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July of 1990.  In addition, we celebrated our nation’s Independence Day on July 4. 

Campus is bustling with EWU summer session, new student orientations, and a variety of youth camps taking place all summer long.  Please remember to show your Eagle Pride by being extra helpful to our students and visitors on campus. We are spending the next two months collaborating and planning robust DEI offerings for campus.  We will resume our Monthly Calendar of Diversity Events in September.

May is Asian American- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

May is the national recognition of Asian American – Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander Heritage Month. There are a variety of events on campus this month brought to you by campus partners that offer great learning opportunities. For up-to-date information about the events taking place, please visit the AA-NH/PI website: HERE

Diversity & Inclusion Week Starts April 17

Diversity & Inclusion Week starts Monday, April 17!  Join us for lectures, panels, and workshops celebrating our 12th annual Diversity and Inclusion Week.  Our D&I Week Site has details about each event, presenter bios, live streaming and/or recordings offered for many events, and a variety of in-person Cheney and Spokane offerings.  We will also have asynchronous events on our website … Read more