Monday, April 18
Noon-1 p.m.
PUB NCR

Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Presents
Keynote Address- Together We're Stronger
Charlie Duranona, BA
EWU Alumnus and Outreach Coordinator for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center

This event will be in-person at the PUB NCR, as well as live-streamed and recorded.
Recording Available:

Flyer HERE

Born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents, Charlie is a first generation Cuban American. He and his younger sister, Meliza, were fortunate   enough to be raised by both parents, and are part of a big family. They both graduated from St. Brendan High School in Miami, FL.

After many dead-end jobs, Charlie joined the U.S. Navy in 2002 (six months after the towers fell). He served as a Navy Corpsman alongside the U.S. Marine Corps for five years. While serving, he met his wife, Joselynn, who is also a U.S. Navy Corpsman. They met while they both were stationed in Parris Island Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD). While stationed in Naples, Italy, Joselynn and Charlie had their only child, a daughter named Yasmine. After a few moves that took them from Alaska to Florida, they ultimately settled down in Spokane, WA. They have lived here for about nine years.

Charlie graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and is currently working on his MBA. At present, Charlie works as an Outreach Coordinator for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane. Charlie is a 92nd Ops Group Honorary Commander at Fairchild Air Force Base, and he is a voting board member of the Spokane Regional Health District and the Spokane County Veterans Advisory Board. He and two other Honorary Commanders, recently established the Favored Few Support Crew Fund with Innovia. This fund will help with the quality of life, resilience, and mental health for active-duty military members and their families. Charlie is also the co-chair for the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone, a program from the Hiring Our Heroes organization, that concentrates on helping military spouses gain employment.

When he is not busy, Charlie loves to dance, and he has been known to teach a few classes of salsa and merengue. He also loves to spend time with his family, and his friends who have become his Spokane family.

For questions or accommodations, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu or 509.359.6874.

Monday, April 18
2-4 p.m.
PUB 317/319
Women's and Gender Education (WAGE)
Center Presents
Make Your Own "Quaranzine"
Lisa Logan, MA
Manager, WAGE Center

Bring a piece of paper, a pen, and a pair of scissors and join the Women’s and Gender Education (WAGE) Center in PUB 317/319 to learn a bit about the history of DIY zines and their use as a form of activism. During this guided workshop, you will make your own mini-zine about your experiences during the quarantine. Let’s call it a “quaranzine!” This workshop will give you a great outlet to let your voice be heard. No experience or skill required.

Lisa Logan received their BA in Women’s and Gender Studies from Eastern Washington University in 2009. Lisa was also involved at EWU as a McNair Scholar as a non-traditional student and did research on representations of bisexuality and motherhood in film. Lisa received their MA in Gender and Women’s Studies from University of Arizona in 2013 and researched technologies of childbirth. Prior to coming to EWU to lead the WAGE. Center, Lisa worked in an environmental nonprofit organization and an anti-racist, anti-violence nonprofit organization in Spokane. Lisa is here to support students who are parenting, those who are food insecure, LGBTQ+ students, and student activists. Lisa helps lead the H.O.M.E. Program, NEW Leadership, and the Activist in Residence Program. You can also ask Lisa about the Scary Feminists and Planned Parenthood Generation Action, since they advise those clubs.