Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

Community Crafting Circle
2025-03-12 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-26 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indian Education Center Room 001
Come join us on Wednesday, February 12th and every other Wednesday from 1 PM to 3 PM to do some crafts with us at the American Indian Education Center! We got beading, weaving, gourd necklaces, dreamcatchers, and more!

Pathways to Leadership: Stories of Progress and Success. Panel of Women in Leadership at EWU
2025-03-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom Meeting
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are hosting a panel of women in leadership positions at EWU to speak about their journeys. Please join us for a special welcome from EWU President, Dr. Shari McMahan, followed by an engaging conversation with several leaders at EWU. The discussion will include each person’s journey into leadership, any obstacles they have faced, and advice for students, faculty, and staff of all genders to get to their next level.
Pathways to Leadership: Stories of Progress and Success
Wednesday, March 12
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. via Zoom
Registration Required to receive the Zoom Link
Register HERE

Panelists (left to right above):
Barb Richey, MS | Vice President and Executive Director | EWU University Advancement and EWU Foundation
Dawn Lewis-Kinnunen, PhD | Dean | College of Health Sciences and Public Health
Gwendolyn Cash-James, EdD | Associate Vice Provost | Academic Affairs
Cola Boyer, MBL | Director of Tribal Relations | President’s Office
Ginelle Hustrulid, MFA | Professor | Design |EWU Faculty Organization Vice President / President Elect
Moderator: Kim Davis, MS | Senior Director Diversity & Inclusion and interim Senior Diversity Officer | Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
For questions or accommodations, please contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu.

Spanish Language Enrichment
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Inclusive Excellence | SHW 114
Join us for conversational Spanish each Wednesday. Bring your lunch and practice your skills or learn a new language.
All skill levels are welcome. No registration is needed, just drop in!
We meet in the Center for Inclusive Excellence. Wednesdays at noon, Showalter 114.
March Dates: 5, 12 and 19.

BIPOC College Life Skills Workshops
2025-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | PUB 317/319
BIPOC College Life Skills Workshops.
“Nutritious Meals from EWU Food Pantry Workshop”
Registration Required!
https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/american-indian-studies/bipoc-college-life-skills-workshop-registration/

Belonging Advocates Employee Affinity Group
2025-03-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Center for Inclusive Excellence | SHW 114
Engage with others who would like to learn, question, and share in a judgment-free space. Anyone who would like to gather with others to promote equity and belonging in an inclusive environment is invited to join this affinity group.
Next meeting: Thursday, March 27, 2025, from noon to 1 pm in the Center for Inclusive Excellence, Showalter 114.
For those of you who work remotely or from another location, you are welcome to join the group via Zoom. We will send you a Zoom link upon receiving your RSVP.
To RSVP, for questions, or accommodations, please contact the employee coordinator:
Stephanie Bradley, sbradley5@ewu.edu.

Sexual Assault Awareness & Action Month
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-30
Click HERE for events and more information!

ON-CAMPUS SUPPORT AND RESOURCES:
Annika Scharosch
Title IX Coordinator and Associate Vice President for Civil Rights
509-359-6724
ascharosch@ewu.edu
Tawanka 211
Website: https://inside.ewu.edu/titleix/
Student Accommodation and Support Services (SASS)
Care/Support Services for Students
509-359-7924
Hargreaves Hall 019
Website: https://inside.ewu.edu/sass/

National Farmworker Awareness Week
2025-04-01 - 2025-04-07
Visit the National Farmworkers Awareness Display in the JFK Lobby the first week of April. This display celebrates and honors farmworkers that help feed our nation while raising awareness about the issues these critical workers face. All the display materials are available for check out.
To learn more, contact EWU C.A.M.P. (College Assistance Migrant Program). More information about National Farmworker Awareness Week can be found on the Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF) online.
César Chávez Blood Drive – Blood supplies nationwide are low! Join the College Assistance Migrant Program and Vitalant and roll up your sleeves for our campus-wide blood drive in a challenge to help our community. This blood drive will be hosted in the PUB NCR in honor of César Chávez who worked in the community in service of others.

Blood donation saves the lives of accident victims, surgery patients, cancer patients, and many others in need. Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. During that hour you can save three lives!

April 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, PUB NCR

Spring Welcome Brunch for Students
2025-04-02 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 329 MCC
Start the Spring Quarter off right with Food, Music, and Community in the JLR Multicultural Center!

Spanish Language Enrichment
2025-04-02 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 114
Join us for conversational Spanish each Wednesday. All skill levels are encouraged to attend!

Drag 101
2025-04-02 15:00 - 17:00
Come and learn about the history and origins of the art of drag before Drag on Ice on August 5th. There will also be a screening of the documentary Paris is Burning. This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City?s African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Snacks will be provided.

Giving Joy Day - Celebrate EWU’s 143rd Birthday
2025-04-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Campus Mall
Enjoy birthday cupcakes as we thank some of our most generous donors and celebrate together!

Something Rotten, A Very New Musical
2025-04-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre Building
Something Rotten! is a musical comedy with a book by John O’Farrell and Karey Kirkpatrick and music and lyrics by Karey and Wayne Kirkpatrick. Set in 1595, the story follows the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, who struggle to find success in the theatrical world as they compete with the wild popularity of their contemporary William Shakespeare. Showtimes: April 4th, 5th, 11th, and 12th at 7:30pm April 6th at 2pm, April 10th at 5pm.
Upcoming Productions

Drag on Ice: Drag Me to the Box Office
2025-04-05 19:00 - 22:00 | URC Ice Rink
Join us for a spectacular night of drag queens and figure skaters! This performance will benefit the Spokane AIDS Network, a local nonprofit.
https://www.dragonice.us/

Sister Songs Concert by the Bradetich-Grove Duo
2025-04-09 12:00 - 13:00 | EWU Music Recital Hall
This event celebrates the extraordinary music of female minority composers including Gwyneth Walker, Florence Price, Katherine Hoover, and Laurel Zucker.

Community Crafting Circle
2025-04-09 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Education Center, 706 5th St., Cheney, WA, 99004, United States
We’ve got beading, weaving, gourd necklaces, dreamcatchers, and more! Join us!

Get Lit! Festival
2025-04-10 - 2025-04-13
Each year of the Get Lit! Festival brings a diverse lineup of highly sought-after authors to our region, while also highlighting our local literary talent. This year we will have two full days of readings, craft classes, open mics, panel discussions, literary happy hours, and more!
Click HERE for more information.

Student Employee Appreciation Celebration
2025-04-15 12:00 - 13:30 | PUB NCR
Stop by at noon for pizza with President McMahan!

César Chávez Blood Drive
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR
Blood supplies nationwide are low! Join the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) and Vitalant and roll up your sleeves for our campus-wide blood drive in a challenge to help our community. This blood drive will be hosted in the PUB NCR in honor of César Chávez who worked in the community in service of others.
Blood donation saves the lives of accident victims, surgery patients, cancer patients, and many others in need. Donating blood is safe, easy and takes about an hour. During that hour you can save three lives!

BIPOC College Life Skills Workshops
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | PUB 317/319
Tenant Rights Information Workshop
https://www.ewu.edu/cahss/american-indian-studies/bipoc-college-life-skills-workshop-registration/

Honoring Native Graduates
2025-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Gonzaga University
Join us for the 29th annual Spokane Area Native American Community Graduation.

African American Graduation Celebration
2025-05-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Gonzaga University
Honoring African American graduates from K-12, colleges, and universities from the Spokane area.

Cinco de Mayo Concert
2025-05-03 15:00 - 16:30 | Showalter Auditorium
Mariachi Las Águilas joins the EWU Orchestra and Rep Jazz Band in a free community concert celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Click HERE for more information!

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons
2025-05-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Campus Mall
Community event to raise awareness and support advocacy efforts for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Persons.
Click HERE for more information!

Got Your 6 Program
2025-05-06 11:00 - 14:00 | TAW 215 B/C
Seminar that will help guide faculty, staff and students on their journey towards veteran and military cultural competency.
Click HERE for more information!

Eagle Store Yard Sale
2025-05-07 10:00 - 15:00 | PUB Skirt
Don’t miss the best sale of the year! Whether you’re hunting for a deal, looking for something new, or just want to join in the fun — this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Click HERE for more information!
