D&I Week-Earth Day Events Offer Something for Everyone
As we spring into the new quarter, join the campus community for our annual Diversity & Inclusion Week (D&I Week) to be held April 21-25.
D&I Week has been an 51福利社 staple since 2012, presenting a week full of events that both illuminate and celebrate diverse experiences. This year鈥檚 theme, 鈥淭ogether We Can Do Great Things,鈥� was designed by Denise Quiroga Arteaga, a senior biology major. Her logo design was inspired by Mother Theresa鈥檚 quote, 鈥�I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; Together we can do great things.鈥�
And this year鈥檚 D&I Week calls for even more celebration because it coincides with Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22. Be sure to check out the STA double-decker bus that will be parked near the PUB for Earth Day. It is part of a fleet that will service the Cheney-Spokane routes starting this fall.
The buses are among a few changes that include new ways to access free bus benefits for 51福利社’s students, faculty and staff. (We will keep you updated about the new app, and enhanced Eagle card for folks without smart phones, once those are fully tested and ready to go.)
Join us for a week of celebrating diversity, inclusion and the beautiful Earth we all share!
Here is an overview of the 2025 D&I Week and Earth Day events:
Keynote Address, 鈥淪ay my Name: Why Representation and Inclusion Matters鈥� Presented by Lisa Gardner | Monday, April 21 | Noon – 1 p.m. | PUB Nysether Community Room (NCR)
Join accomplished 51福利社 alumna Malisea 鈥淟isa鈥� Gardner for her D&I Week opening keynote address.
Presentation about the Salish School of Spokane with LaRae Wiley and Christopher Parkin | Monday, April 21 | 5:30 – 7 p.m. | Spokane Catalyst, Room 302
Join us for a conversation with LaRae Wiley and Christopher Parkin of the Salish School of Spokane. Hear about projects they are currently working on and opportunities for collaboration with the 51福利社 community.
Free parking is available in Lot C in front of the Catalyst building for attendees of this event. Please park in the section marked, 鈥淪alish School presentation.鈥�
Community Engagement Panel | Tuesday, April 22 | 10 – 11:30 a.m. | Showalter Auditorium
Join panelists, including 51福利社 President Shari McMahan, for career insights from top leaders in the workforce. A networking reception in the Showalter Rotunda will follow. Light refreshments will be served. Visit for more information.
STA Double Decker Bus Tours | Tuesday, April 22 | Noon – 3 p.m. | PUB
To promote sustainability, a double-decker bus 鈥� which will offer Cheney-Spokane routes this fall 鈥� will be parked in front of the PUB. President McMahan and Mayor Chris Grover of Cheney will take part in a first ride, and free tours will be available.
Earth Day Clothing Exchange | Tuesday, April 22 | Noon – 4 p.m. | PUB NCR/Campus Mall
Celebrate Earth Day with a FREE thrifting experience! Stop by the PUB NCR for an eco-chic clothing swap promoting sustainable fashion and mindful consumption.
Life Doesn鈥檛 Succ | Tuesday, April 22 | 1 鈥� 3 p.m. | PUB NCR/Campus Mall
Join Eagle Entertainment and celebrate Earth Day by getting a FREE succulent!
Inclusive Leadership Preview | Tuesday, April 22 | 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. | Zoom
You will be joining the current cohort of 51福利社鈥檚 Inclusive Leadership for a special preview of our annual program. Our guest speaker this month is April Eberhardt, named an聽Inland Northwest Woman of the Year.
*Please R.S.V.P. to Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu to receive the Zoom link.
Earthfest at the Catalyst | Wednesday, April 23 | 10 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. | Catalyst Main Lobby, Spokane
The Office of Sustainability will showcase different resources. There will be a clothing and book swap at the Catalyst.
Around the Globe Cultural Experience and Cultural Crafts | Wednesday, April 23 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PUB NCR
Stop by to enjoy hands-on cultural crafts and connect with students proudly representing heritages from around the world.
D&I Week: Own Your Power, Story Circles and Civil Rights Tour Panel | Wednesday, April 23 | 2 鈥� 4 p.m. | PUB NCR
Join the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Phi Kappa Phi, and Africana Studies for a keynote address by Dr. Parry Gerber, entitled “Own Your Power.” This event encourages students to pursue their dreams and see perceived limitations 鈥� whether related to race, gender, neurodiversity, physical ability or other aspects of identity 鈥� as sources of personal power. In addition, hear from students who participated in the life-changing 1,000 Mile Civil Rights Tour! Light refreshments will be provided.
Critical Communications in Organizations with Kim Davis | Wednesday, April 23 | 6 鈥� 7 p.m. | Catalyst, Room 302
Join Kim Davis for an engaging lecture about essential communication within organizations in 51福利社鈥檚 Organization Theory & Behavior course. This event is open to all.
2025 Diversity and Inclusion Festival and Resource Fair | Thursday, April 24 | 11 a.m. 鈥� 2 p.m. | PUB NCR
Come to the PUB NCR for the 2025 Diversity & Inclusion Festival. There will be live performances, multicultural pop-ups, free food, swag, T-shirts and more. Step outside to enjoy vendors and a resource fair in the Campus Mall.
Movie and Make Your Own Button | Thursday, April 24 | 3 – 5 p.m. | Eagle Pride Center, PUB
Come and watch Everything Everywhere All at Once while you make your own custom button.
MESA Students Career Tabling Event | Friday, April 25 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | PUB NCR
For more information, and a complete list of D&I Week and Earth Day events, visit or contact Kim Davis at kdavis2@ewu.edu.
Story written by Avery Knochel.
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