January ODEI Happenings

Welcome back! We’ve missed you all and are thrilled to step into 2025 together. After a season of rest and reflection, we’re feeling energized and ready to support and celebrate our vibrant community. January is the perfect time for a fresh start, and our campus is buzzing with opportunities to kick off the new year … Read more

December Happenings

December is filled with opportunity for celebration, contemplation, and much needed rest as we end our fall quarter and semester at EWU. There are a wide variety of events, holidays, and observances in the month of December found on the December Diversity Calendar HERE.  See our Calendar for the AIDS Memorial Week events, MESA Center Ribbon … Read more

September DEI Happenings

As our quarter students begin classes on September 25, we will be in the midst of celebrating Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month, September 15- October 15.  The word Latine, pronounced [lah-tee-ney], is a gender neutral alternative to Latino and Latina. Join us for a variety of events in September and October honoring Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month. Full … Read more

June Happenings

Summer is coming! This June, more graduates are making their debut as successful Eagles 4 Life!   June is the national recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month. In addition, as a nation we observe, Juneteenth, to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.  For details, see below. June Happenings Newsletter from the Office for Diversity, … Read more

April Offers a Full Month of Diversity Events

April brings our annual tradition, Diversity & Inclusion Week, April 15-19, highlighting the richness of cultures and identities at EWU.  Volunteer for Diversity & Inclusion Week! New to our campus are Disability Pride Days, April 29-30. April is also National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. There will be so many opportunities to learn and grow.  See the ODEI … Read more

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.

November 2024 Observances and Diversity Events

Fall weather is in full swing this November as we acknowledge Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day, Transgender Awareness Week, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and of course, the US Presidential elections.    Put on your coziest clothing, and join us for a variety of awesome learning opportunities on campus. The November Diversity Events Calendar can be … Read more

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