Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

Night Ski/Board at Mount Spokane
2026-03-13 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-03-20 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Range: $40.00 to $80.00. Take a Shuttle to Mt. Spokane and enjoy Night Skiing or Snowboarding at one of our local resorts. Plan to leave in the early evening and head back to campus around 9pm when the mountain closes. Included in Price: Transportaton and Lift Ticket. *Ski or Snowboard Rentals Not Included with Price of Trip*

Budget Model Open Forum
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | TAW 215 B/C
Faculty and staff are invited to ask questions and learn about the new budget model.

Transgender Day of Visibility
2026-03-31

Negotiating Truth Student Art Exhibition
2026-04-01 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | JFK Libraries Gallery
Visitors are invited to pause-reflect-and-consider: what, to you, is truth?

Spring Welcome Brunch
2026-04-01 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 329, JLR Multicultural Center
Food* Community * Music. Open to all Students, Faculty, & Staff!

CWS Tabling for SAAM
2026-04-01 12:00 - 14:00 | PUB 2nd Floor
Education and resources related to Sexual Assault Action Month will be available.

Recycling Center Tour
2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:00 | Recycling Center Complex
Tour our state of the art recycling facility. Please wear closed-toe shoes as it’ll be in a work zone.

Faculty/Staff Fitness Classes
2026-04-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Gym 270
The class format is group strength and all ability levels are welcome!

Kick-off at the Catalyst
2026-04-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Catalyst Lobby | Spokane, Spokane
Join us to kick of 1,883 minutes of giving. It is our single biggest scholarship fundraising day of the year.

Giving Joy Day Birthday Party
2026-04-03 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB NCR
Celebreate EWU’s 144th birthday with cupcakes and special guests!

Mobile Market
2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Outside of PUB
2nd Harvest will be on the Cheney campus handing out free groceries. Open to students, faculty, & staff.

CAMP Blood Drive
2026-04-08 10:00 - 13:45 | PUB NCR
In honor of National Farmworker Awareness Week. You can save three lives per donation.

Business Leadership Speaker Series | Guest Speaker - Irv Zakheim
2026-04-14 17:00 - 19:00
The School of Business and the Institute for Public Policy and Economic Analysis are hosting their last Business Leadership Series event of the academic year on Tuesday, April 14, at the Catalyst lobby.
The guest speaker is Irv Zakheim, founder and chairman of the board at Zak! Designs, Inc.
Doors open 4:30 p.m., with the event running 5-7 p.m. The Catalyst is located at 601 E. Riverside Ave. in Spokane. *Parking is free.*
The event will also be live-streamed on the School of Business YouTube channel here.

Student Employee Appreciation Celebration
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:30 | PUB NCR
Supervisors – Join President McMahan in recognizing student employees.

Get Lit!
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-19
Eastern Washington University’s Get Lit! festival kicks off on Friday, April 17, offering three days of free and low-cost events for literary enthusiasts.
Get Lit!, which is hosted by EWU’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, has for 28 years provided the greater Spokane community with opportunities to connect with nationally acclaimed writers, local authors and fellow lovers of literature.
From crafting sessions and readings to open mic events – and a session that explores the journey to getting published – this year’s festival offers something for everyone.
Click HERE for more information.

EWU Inclusion Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24
Diversity & Inclusion Week, now EWU Inclusion Week, is both a celebration and an illumination of the diverse identities, perspectives, and experiences that strengthen our campus community. Since 2012, this weeklong series of events has been a meaningful tradition at EWU, inviting students, faculty, and staff to engage in learning, reflection, and connection. This year, we are proud to partner with the Office of Sustainability and the Office of Community Engagement, highlighting the powerful intersections between inclusion, environmental responsibility, and community impact. Together, these collaborations emphasize that fostering belonging extends beyond our campus and into the broader world we share.
There are many opportunities to get involved during this special week! Everyone is welcome. All events are free.

Inclusion Week - Upsycle T-Shrts Into Bags for the EWU Food Pantry
2026-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR

Inclusion Week - Cultural Crafts
2026-04-20 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR

Inclusion Week - Garden Workday
2026-04-21 10:00 - 13:30 | EWU Community Garden
Let’s labor in love! Join OCE and Sustainability in prepping the Community Garden for spring planting as we enjoy the sights and sounds of spring. All materials will be provided and all skill levels and abilities are welcome. Rumor has it this year’s garden includes a pumpkin patch

Inclusion Week - Earthfest at the Catalyst
2026-04-21 11:00 - 18:00 | Catalyst Lobby | Spokane, Spokane
We are celebrating the second annual EarthFest at the Catalyst! Join us anytime between 11am and 6pm – Please note there will be a short break for staff from 2pm to 4pm.

Inclusion Week - Earth Day Eco-Thrift
2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR

Inclusion Week – STA, Commute Smart NW, & Spokane Bike Club Tabling
2026-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | PUB Skirt

Inclusion Week – Cultural Festival and Resource Fair
2026-04-23 11:00 - 14:00 | PUB NCR
Free Event!
International Food and Candies | Inclusion Week T-Shirts | Entertainment | EWU Departments, Clubs & Orgs | Swag | Pop-up Shops | Community Partners

Inclusion Week – Multicultural Graduation Celebration 2026
2026-04-24 14:00 - 17:00 | PUB NCR
The Multicultural Graduation Celebration is for all EWU graduating seniors. (Semester and Quarter Programs)
Let’s celebrate our accomplishments!

Earth Fest at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | 26010 South Smith Road Cheney, WA 99004
Volunteers can participate in three activities: seedling potting, fence removal, and tree thinning to support wildfire defense and forest health.
Several partner organizations and agencies will have outreach tables, and lunch will be provided.
More information: https://landscouncil.org/events/earth-fest-2025-2d2rh

Black Excellence Ball “When Stars Shine the Brightest”
2026-04-25 18:00 - 21:00 | PUB NCR
Join EWU’s Black Student Union for a night of excellence! Attire is formal – bright colors are encouraged.

Disability Pride Days: Somatic Sovereignty & Creative Resistance
2026-04-27 12:00 - 2026-04-29 17:00 | Senior Hall 101
Around four events per afternoon are scheduled.

Ancient Women Philosphers with Dr. Danielle Layne
2026-04-27 15:30 - 17:00 | Patterson Hall 126
Join us for critical reflection as we consider who counts as philosophers— and why.

Got Your 6 (Level 1)
2026-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Tawanka Hall Room 215B/C
Join the Veterans Resurce Center in the first session of the revamped “Got Your 6” training!
