Employee Affinity Groups
An affinity group, also known as an employee resource group (ERG), brings together employees of similar identities, backgrounds, or interests. Affinity groups are found to help foster deeper connections in the workplace, boosting friendships, collaboration, and productivity. In addition, offering affinity groups improve retention of employees, onboarding efforts, and creates a more inclusive environment. Please note: Participation in an employee affinity group is completely voluntary. It is not considered work time, and as such, an employee must use their own time to participate.
The following employee affinity groups are currently offered at EWU:
Upcoming meeting information is listed below in order of meeting:
Hispanic/Chicanx/Latinx Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/affinitygrouphchl/
Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: kdavis2@ewu.edu
Asian American/Pacific Islander Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/affinitygroupaapi/
Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: kdavis2@ewu.edu
Native American Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/affinitygroupna/
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: kdavis2@ewu.edu
LGBTQ+ Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/pridecenter/affinitygroup/
Monday, Feb. 14, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: nfranco@ewu.edu or llogan83@ewu.edu
African American/Black Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/affinitygroupaab/
Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: kdavis2@ewu.edu
Partners in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Affinity Group
https://inside.ewu.edu/diversityandinclusion/affinitygrouppartnerindei/
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022
12 - 1:00 p.m.
114 Showalter Hall – Center for Inclusive Excellence
Please RSVP: kdavis2@ewu.edu
For questions or accommodations, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu or (509) 359-6874.