Events
Upcoming Events
Western Washington University's Office of Equity welcomes you to participate in a multitude of events offered on campus, and also online.
We invite you to join us on the journey to create a welcoming community of people committed to diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility - and ultimately belonging.
![Students in brightly colored full skirts of pink, magenta and green dancing in the plaza in red square.](/sites/equity.wwu.edu/files/2022-12/dancing.jpg)
Black History Month
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Western Washington University is proud to celebrate during February with a calendar of events across the university, organized and sponsored by a variety of organizations, departments, and clubs.
Juneteenth
![Juneteenth flag, a five point white star outlined by a 12 point starburst over a curved field of blue and red.](/sites/equity.wwu.edu/files/styles/card_large/public/2022-12/1280px-Juneteenth_Flag.svg__0.png?itok=9TBepuUp)
Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day” is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. This holiday is considered the “longest running African-American holiday” and has been called “America’s second Independence Day.”
Latine Heritage Month
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Bienvenidos! Latine Heritage Month (also known as Latino/a/x or Hispanic Heritage Month) is a time to honor Latine cultures and communities and to celebrate the past, present, and future accomplishments and contributions of those who are part of the Latine community.
Past Events
- Day of Learning and Community Building - May
- National Disability Employment Awareness Month - October
- Indigenous Peoples' Day - October
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January