Category: Archive & Past Events

The students of ART 312 “Art Across Time: Prehistory-17th century” spent weeks engaged in the analysis of artifacts containing ancient writing. Ranging from Sumerian Cuneiform to Egyptian hieroglyphics, students not only ascertained how early writing cultivated cultural progress, but investigated unique methodologies employed to disperse ancient text, such as cylinder seals. Each student conducted independent…

Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2023 | JFK Gallery Dia de los Muertos Altar Display to Honor EWU Faculty and Staff The Chicana/o/x Studies Program, with support from the EWU Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and JFK Library, is hosting a Dia de los Muertos community altar display. The altar will honor EWU faculty…

‘Sacred Spirits’ Exhibit Celebrates Cultures

JFK Lobby | April 17-28, 2023 This exhibit features sixteen photographs taken by George and Frank Hirahara during their detainment at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Park County, Wyoming. The Hiraharas were a Japanese American family living in Yakima at the outset of World War II and were subject to mass removal along with…

EWU’s Human Library event will take place from 11 am to 1 pm at the JFK Library, on April 19, 2023. The Human Library® is designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can challenge or address stereotypes, prejudices, stigma, or taboo topics through dialogue. ‘Human Books’ are Eastern Washington University students, faculty, staff,…

The EWU Libraries is teaming up with the EWU Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to conduct EWU’s inaugural Human Library Event on the afternoon of April 19, 2023, as part of EWU’s Diversity and Inclusion week.  First developed in Denmark, Human Library® events are designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can…

Do you have a lived experience unlike others you know? Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, stereotyped, or marginalized? Are you interested in sharing your story in a series of casual conversations, in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way? Learn more about becoming a Human Book in our Human Library event, part of EWU’s Diversity and…

EWU Libraries no longer has a presence at WSU’s Health Sciences Library (formerly known as the Spokane Academic Library.) What does this mean for EWU students, staff, and faculty? You may:  Continue to use Health Sciences Library public spaces, computers and resources during staffed library hours using the same opportunities WSU affords to community members.…

Join us for this EWU Diversity and Inclusion Week Event! Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: JFK Library Lobby Speed Relating is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to connect over free Thomas Hammer coffee and have open conversations with a variety of individuals representing diverse identities, professions,…

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