Cafecito & Paint (HUTC)
2025-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Heritage University Tri-Cities, 333 W. Canal Drive, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

Heritage University Presents Jackie Cruz
2025-10-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Presidential Inauguration Installation Ceremony and Reception
2025-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Heritage University
YOU ARE INVITED
by the Heritage University Board of Directors
to celebrate the inauguration of
Chris Gilmer, PhD
4th President of Heritage University
FRIDAY
OCTOBER 17
Heritage University
3240 Fort Road
Toppenish WA
10:00 a.m.
Installation Ceremony
Heritage University
12:00 p.m.
Reception
Gaye and Jim Pigott Dining Commons
Please RSVP by October 10, 2025
For more information, call
(509) 865-8586

Celebrating Our Filipino American Neighbors
2025-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

John McCoy (lulilas) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State
2025-11-04 17:00 - 19:30 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
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Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
2025-11-11 | WA
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Sage & Water Workshop
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Heritage University Tipi

Kara Briggs - “River in My Veins”
2025-11-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Kara Briggs is a Native American author and poet from the Sauk-Suiattle and Yakama tribes. Her book Rivers in My Veins celebrates our shared connection to the earth through powerful, lyrical poetry. Drawing from her background as a journalist, Briggs uses her writing to honor her people’s stories and inspire deeper conversations about culture, history, and identity. Contact Calista Spoonhunter (Spoonhunter_C@heritage.edu) or Julia Polk (Polk_J@heritage.edu) for more information.

Advancing Indigenous People in STEM
2025-11-17 12:15 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Corey Gray, a member of the Siksika Nation and part of the Blackfoot Confederacy, will share his experience as an Indigenous person in STEM. Gray works for Caltech’s LIGO project, which made the first direct detection of gravitational waves in 2015. A physicist and science communicator, he partnered with his mother, Sharon Yellowfly, to translate astrophysics materials into the Blackfoot language. Beyond his work, he enjoys backpacking, dancing, and kayaking, and serves as a juror for the National Academy of Sciences’ Excellence in Science Communication award.

NUTCRACKER!
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Capitol Theatre, 19 S 3rd St, Yakima, WA, United States
The NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas and Heritage University present a performance of the NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Capitol Theatre in Yakima, Wash.!
Support Heritage University with every ticket! Use Code QUEEN with your purchase. By purchasing tickets to NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, you directly support Heritage’s mission to cultivate leadership, embrace inclusivity, and promote a more just and equitable society – while sharing an unforgettable holiday tradition with family and friends. Click below to get your tickets and support Heritage University!

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Flag Raising Ceremony
2025-11-19 09:00 - 09:30 | Heritage University

Honoring Our Elders (Invitation Only)
2025-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Traditional Medicines & Herbs Workshop
2025-11-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Smith Family Hall
A workshop to give participants a deeper understanding of the cultural meaning of traditional medicines.

Dream Catcher Workshop by AIBL
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the AIBL Club at our Dream Catchers Workshop. Learn the cultural meaning and traditional art behind dream catchers while creating a piece of your own. Contact Lateet Olney (Olney_L2@heritage.edu) for more information.

UW Gear Up STEM Symposium
2025-11-21 08:30 - 19:00 | WA
The UW GEAR UP STEM Symposium honors Native American Heritage Month by exploring the intersection of culture, education, and innovation. This event welcomes both Native and non-Native participants to celebrate achievements and inspire future leaders in STEM. Contact Irwin Godinez Cruz (Irwingc@uw.edu) at (509) 865-8676 for more information.

ART Graduate Thesis Exhibit Opens
2025-11-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery
Art Graduate Thesis Exhibit
The ART Graduate Thesis Exhibit opens November 24 and remain on display through December 10.

“Smoke Signals” Movie Screening
2025-11-24 12:00 - 14:30 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Smoke Signals Movie Screening
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a screening of Smoke Signals, a powerful and heartfelt story of culture, family, and resilience. Contact Ezra Salinas (Salinas_E@heritage.edu) for more information.

Friendsgiving
2025-11-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Eagle’s Café

“Rock Band” and Self-Care
2025-11-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Get ready to unwind before the holiday rush! Enjoy “Rock Band” the video game and Self-Care sessions filled with music, laughter, and activities designed to support your well-being. Contact Ezra Salinas (salinas_e@heritage.edu) for more information.

Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend (campus closed)
2025-11-27 08:00 - 2025-11-28 17:00 | WA

ART Graduate Thesis Exhibit Reception and Thesis Presentation
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery
Art Graduate Thesis Exhibit

Classes End
2025-12-05 | Heritage University

Finals Week
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-13 17:00 | Heritage University

ART Graduate Thesis Exhibit Closes
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery
Art Graduate Thesis Exhibit

The ART Graduate Thesis Exhibit will close December 10.

Winter Break (Campus Closed)
2025-12-22 08:00 - 2026-01-02 17:00 | Heritage University

Offices Reopen
2026-01-05 | Heritage University

NSO Spring 2026
2026-01-07 | WA

First Day of Classes Spring 2026 (Graduate)
2026-01-12 | Heritage University

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (Campuses Closed)
2026-01-19 | WA

First Day of Classes Spring 2026 (Undergraduate)
2026-01-20 | Heritage University
