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Greetings from the newly renamed Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership. Our new name reflects both our expanded portfolio and broader campus impact. We are actively preparing a range of new development and leadershipopportunities designed to supportfaculty and staff across campus. Please read the Inside EWU article with all of the details HERE.     We … Read more

Welcome to June!  Excitement is brewing as more graduates are making their debut as Eagles4Life!  June is the national recognition of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and EWU’s 2025 theme is ‘Never Dull Your Shine.’ In addition, as a nation we observe, Juneteenth, to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.  For details of all … Read more

May is the national recognition of Asian American – Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  In addition to an array of offerings to enlighten you for AA-NH/PI Heritage Month, there are a variety of diversity events on campus this month brought to you by campus partners that offer great learning opportunities.   Full Calendar of … Read more

March is the national recognition of Women’s History Month.  Don’t forget to honor all of the great women on our campus. Campus partners have collaborated with Women’s, Gender & Sexuality Studies to bring a variety of events.   Event details can be found on the Calendar of March Diversity Events and  on the ODEI website. Printable Calendar of … Read more

February is the national recognition of Black History Month.  Africana Studies and EWU’s Black Student Union have planned a full schedule of excellent events, celebrating and educating starting, Monday, February 3.  Please Note: Monday, February 17, 2025, EWU is closed in observance of President’s Day. Schedule of Black History Month Events HERE Printable Calendar of February … Read more

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 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

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

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 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