Office of Employee Belonging, Development & Leadership

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
2024-01-15 12:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Spokane Convention Center, 334 W Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA, 99201, United States
The event will feature three motivational speakers, a workshop on activism, and a panel discussion which are intended to motivate and prepare participants to embrace the principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and become advocates for social change. The workshop is part of a broader effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to collaborate and advocate for social change, especially for students of color.
The BSU is partnering with EWU’s Africana Studies and other diversity programs, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Multicultural Center, the CAHSS Dean’s office, and community organizations to honor Dr. King’s legacy and promote an inclusive and empowered educational environment.

Vision Board Workshop
2024-01-19 12:00 - 14:00 | SHW 114

Pan Dulce y Chisme
2024-01-22 10:00 - 13:00 | MON 205
¡No me digas! Enjoy pan dulce (sweet bread), hot chocolate, and cafecito. An opportunity to network with students, staff, faculty, and community members!

Spanish Language Enrichment
2024-01-23 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-01-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 114
Drop in any Tuesday for conversational Spanish. Bring your lunch and practice with us. All skill levels are encouraged to attend!

Policy Workshop- Title IX / Hazing / DEI / Ethics (Virtual)
2024-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
This is a 3-hour workshop for new and existing employees that includes the following modules:

Title IX / Hazing
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the Workplace
Ethics

This workshop covers required trainings on Title IX/ Hazing/ DEI.
Zoom Link
https://ewu.zoom.us/j/85092520549

DEI Resource Display, “White Privilege, Power, and Supremacy”
2024-02-01 - 2024-02-29 | JFK Library

Afrobeats & Hip-Hop Masterclass with Urban Culture of Spokane on African Dance
2024-02-01 12:00 - 13:00 | PUB NCR
Observe a masterclass with Kiara “KiKi” White on traditional West African and African American dances featuring music from Nigeria, Ghana, the United Kingdom, and the United States – or get on the dance floor, bust a move, and join the fun!

Why Recognize Proteins When Fats Taste So Good?
2024-02-02 14:00 - 15:00 | JFK Library Auditorium
Learn about Dr. Dequina Nicholas’ (University of California, Irvine) research, which explores the intersection between the nutrient environment, the immune system, and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and poly cystic ovary syndrome.
BOT diversity grant: “Diversifying EWU STEM through the Science and Stories of Marginalized Communities.”

History of Black Inventors Display by ASEWU
2024-02-05 - 2024-02-29 | PUB 207

Local Black Artists on Display!
2024-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | PUB NCR
Features include: Robert “Bob” Lloyd (EWU Art Professor Emeritus), Amber Hoit, and Tracy Pindexter-Canton. Join us at 12:30 for a Q & A session to explore how the artists define their craft and the legacy they hope to leave behind.

Inqueeries - Black History Month
2024-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | PUB 336 Pride Center

Food From the Diaspora
2024-02-08 12:00 - 13:30 | PUB NCR
Spokane’s Feast World Kitchen brings the authentic flavors of Ethiopia and West African cuisine prepared by native chefs.

Black Beauty Expo
2024-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 | PUB 317/319
Join us for our Black Beauty Expo event where we will showcase Black businesses located in Cheney/Spokane!
Presented by Black Student Union

Lunar New Year - Year of the Dragon
2024-02-10

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Gameday - EWU Basketball Doubleheader
2024-02-10 14:00 - 19:00 | Reese Court
Women’s Tip-Off: 2:00pm
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Men’s Tip-Off: 4:30pm
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WEAR BLACK

Realizing Authentic Black Identity at Eastern Washington University
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00 | PAT 126
Join an open discussion, presented by Angela Schwendiman, as we explore removing the mask and becoming our authentic selves as Black, diasporic people undergoing a transformation of self.

From African Immigrants, Black, to African American – Personal Journeys to Discovering Black Identity
2024-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | JFK Library Auditorium
Hear from Eastern’s BSU students as they share the challenges, nuances, and complexities of self-acceptance and group acceptance within Black communities.

Presidents Day - EWU Closed
2024-02-19

Black Maternal Health – Girl, Get a Doula!
2024-02-20 12:00 - 13:30 | TAW 215 B/C
Engage in wonderful conversation as Stephany Courtney tackles serious health issues that plague Black maternal health.

Musical Performance - Biribá Union
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | EWU Music Recital Hall
Biribá Union performs high energy original music with global influences.

Recognizing Eastern’s Tenured Black Professors
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | HAR 201
We congratulate and honor the efforts of some of our valiant tenured Black professors whose contributions have impacted students, shaped minds, and left lasting impressions on the annals of academia and time.

Arts & Culture as an Entrepreneurial Driver for our Communities
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00 | HAR 201
CEO/President of Higher Growth Strategies, Oscar Edwards, takes us on a journey of imagination and self-discovery as we explore the role of art, culture, and storytelling.

President's Dialogue on Diversity - Dr. China Jude
2024-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | HAR 201
Join us for the President’s Dialogue on Diversity, Knowledge-Proximity-Relationships: Three Things that will Take You to the Next Level. presented by Dr. China Jude, former Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the first woman of color in a senior leadership position for the NFL’s Denver Broncos.

Afropolitan Projects and Diasporic Cultural Politics: Context, Contest, and Connections
2024-02-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SHW 109
Dr. Adjepong examines the diverse cultural and transnational strategies through which Ghanaians position themselves as citizens of the world. Afropolitan Projects demonstrate how the politics of race, class, gender, and sexuality shape the way an increasingly class-privileged cohort of Africans connect with others on the continent and in the diaspora.
Zoom option available

Eagles Serving Eagles
2024-03-01 08:30 - 15:00 | HAR 201
Inservice Day for EWU Staff.
Information to assist the critical and important work of supporting students.
Friday, March 1st, 2024.
8:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Hargreaves 201.
