Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

EWU Home Football Game
2024-09-28 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roos Field
Mariachi las Águilas will be playing and Chicana/o/x Studies will be honored.
Mariachi Las Águilas (The Eagles) is an EWU music organization comprised of students, alumni, and family members who dedicate their time to learning and performing mariachi music. It provides a cultural home for all those who love mariachi music. In addition, Las Águilas musicians represent EWU in the community by performing on campus, throughout Spokane, and beyond. In addition to showcasing the allure and artistry of mariachi, their performances serve as a connection between the university and the broader Latino community.
In 1977 a group of students of Mexican ancestry who identified as Chicana/os in recognition of their unique social, cultural, and political identities joined forces with a Chicano Art Professor, Rubén Trejo, to establish the Chicano Education Program. Since its creation, this program has served as an academic and community center for students and their families.

Every Child Matters: Guest Speaker and Fundraiser
2024-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 321/323
Fundraiser/informational event about the victims and survivors of the residential and boarding school system. We will be handing out informational flyers and selling frybread. We’ll have a guest speaker
Guest Speaker: Evanlene Melting Tallow, EWU American Indian Studies Program Coordinator/Recruiter, Member Blood/Blackfeet.
Time: 12pm-1pm at the Pence Union Building 321/323 (PUB).
Frybread Fundraiser:
$4 Fry Bread, $6 Pumpkin Fry Bread. Sold at information table.
Time: 11am-1pm at the Pence Union Building Skirts (PUB).
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is honored on September 30th, https://orangeshirtday.org
Remembrance Day for victims and survivors of the residential and boarding school system.

Pride Month Kickoff
2024-10-03 12:00 - 14:00 | The Arevalo Student Mall
Join the Eagle Pride Center in celebrating EWU Pride Month.
EWU celebrates Pride in October (arguably the second gayest month) so that all students have an opportunity to participate. Join us for an afternoon of free food and swag, fun activities, booths from local resources, and more!
The event will be held in the Campus Mall, in the courtyard. We hope to see you there!
The Pride Center has been an active and thriving part of EWU’s campus life since 2010. We support and empower LGBTQ+ and ally students because you belong at Eastern.

Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month Gathering in ODEI
2024-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Center for Inclusive Excellence | SHW 114
Join us for our annual gathering to celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. We’ll supply Mexican favorites and beverages catered by one of our local Mexican restaurants. Come with an appetite, ready to engage your fellow Eagles.

Pan Dulce y Chisme: ¡Vota con Ganas!
2024-10-07 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB 317/319
Come together for an afternoon of pan dulce, chisme, and civic engagement! At “Pan Dulce y Chisme: ¡Vota con Ganas!”, we’ll enjoy sweet treats, share lively discussions, and connect with community resources to encourage voter registration. Whether you are a seasoned voter or new to the process, this is your chance to get informed, get involved, and vote with ganas!

Spanish Language Enrichment
2024-10-08 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-15 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 114
Join us for conversational Spanish! All skill levels are welcome—no registration needed, just drop in!

Day: Every Tuesday
Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Showalter 114

Movie Night at the PUB NCR
2024-10-08 18:00 - 21:30 | PUB NCR
Come watch a classic Chicano film with your friends in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
We’ll be showing the iconic film La Bamba, a vibrant tribute to the life of rock’n’roll legend Richie Valens. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and settle in for a night of culture, music, and community.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

Multicultural Festival
2024-10-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Campus Mall
Jlr Multicultural Center is celebrating local business in the area that are Hispanic & Latine-owned and honoring the many cultures at EWU with food, music, and performances!
The Multicultural Center is a “home away from home” for students of color, folks of intersecting identities, and everyone engaged in building a welcoming EWU community. It is a space where critical conversations take place, in addition to being a place to study, hold meetings, and have social events.

Disability Studies Lecture
2024-10-10 12:00 - 14:00 | SHW 114
Join us for an engaging Zoom session featuring Dr. Alexis Padilla.

Inqueeries: National Coming Out Day
2024-10-11 11:00 - 13:30 | PUB Skirt
Join Eagle Pride Center to celebrate National Coming Out Day with snacks, swag, and music.

Diversity Programs Open House
2024-10-16 11:00 - 13:00 | American Indian Studies: 706 5th Street
Join us on October 16th, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at American Indian Studies, 706 5th Street, to explore EWU Diversity Programs! Discover Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Chicana/o/x Studies, Eagle Pride Center, Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies, JLR Multicultural Center, and the Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion! At each location enjoy free snacks, swag, and a fun passport game! Plus, get entered into a drawing for exciting prizes!

Eagle MadNest
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Pavilion Reese Court
Get a first look at the 2024-2025 men’s, women’s and wheelchair basketball teams!

Boba Breaks
2024-10-23 12:00 - 14:00 | PUB 329 MCC
Join the JLR Multicultural Center for a quick mental health/wellness activity and tasty boba!

QSTEM's Movie Screening
2024-10-25 15:00 - 17:00 | MESA Center CEB 101
Join QSTEM for a screening of Paris is Burning!

Got Your 6 Program
2024-10-30 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB 215 B/C
Got your 6 (got your back) is an educational program to help give a better understanding of military culture, veterans transition challenges and Veterans Administration educational benefits in order to create a supportive campus for our service members, veterans and their families.

EWU Community Garden Cleanup!
2024-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 | EWU Community Garden
Join fellow students in getting our community garden ready for winter! No experience necessary – just bring your enthusiasm!
Get ready to roll up those sleeves! Gloves and tools will be provided, but please wear closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, and pants.
Spaces are limited, so make sure to register!

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: EWU Community Garden

Día de los Muertos Marigold & Love Letter Workshop
2024-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | PUB 329
Join M.E.Ch.A in honoring Día de los Muertos by crafting marigold flowers and writing heartfelt love letters!

Date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Time: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Multicultural Center PUB 329

EWU Theatre Presents "Waiting for Lefty"
2024-11-01 19:30, 2024-11-02 19:30, 2024-11-03 14:00, 2024-11-04 19:30, 2024-11-05 17:00 | Theatre Building
WAITING FOR LEFTY is a series of varied episodes that blend into a powerful mosaic of the American working class. We begin in a hiring hall where a union leader (obviously in the pay of the bosses) is trying to convince a committee of workers (who are waiting for their leader, Lefty, to arrive) not to strike. Through flashback and vignette, we then visit a discouraged taxi driver in confrontation with his wife, who wants him to show some backbone and stand up to his employer; an employee promised a major promotion in exchange for spying on a fellow worker; a young cabbie and his would-be bride who lack the wherewithal to get married; and a senior doctor charged with dismissing a bright, promising intern.

Mariachi las Águilas Performance
2024-11-02 17:30 - 18:30
Mariachi Las Águilas will be performing during the 10th Annual Día de Los Muertos Celebration in Spokane!

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Nuestras Raíces | 1214 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

Election Day
2024-11-05
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard by submitting your ballot. Remember, Washington uses mail-in voting, so make sure your ballot is completed and postmarked by Election Day, or dropped off at a secure ballot drop box by 8:00 PM. Every vote matters, so let’s participate and make a difference!

My Journey in Dentistry
2024-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | MESA Student Center | CEB 101
Join us for an insightful session with Santiago Valdez, RDH, who brings 30 years of experience in dentistry. Starting as a certified dental assistant, he has spent over 23 years as a Registered Dental Hygienist and is the Co-Founder of Infinite Hygiene Consulting. Santiago also created the popular Facebook group Washington State Dental Jobs, helping dental professionals connect. Currently serving as the WDHA Vice President, he is a respected leader and innovator in the dental field.

Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: MESA Student Center | CEB 101

Día de los Muertos
2024-11-08 17:00 - 22:00 | PUB 317
Join M.E.Ch.A for a fabulous Día de los Muertos celebration! Craft a mini altar, sip on some steamy hot chocolate, and snack on delightful conchas while grooving to amazing performances!

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
Time: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: PUB 317

Veterans Day
2024-11-11
Veterans Day honors the sacrifices of military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. In observance, Eastern Washington University will be closed. Let’s take a moment to appreciate and thank our veterans for their service.
