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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:

African American/ Black Employee Affinity Group
Asian American/ Pacific Islander Employee Affinity Group
Hispanic/ Chicanx/ Latinx Employee Affinity Group
LGBTQ+ Employee Affinity Group
Native American Employee Affinity Group
Partners in DEI Employee Affinity Group

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.

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