Heritage University

Ash Wednesday Service
2023-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Dance on Love Avenue
2023-02-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Smith Family Hall

MLS Program/American Red Cross Blood Drive
2023-01-31 10:00 - 15:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University Medical Laboratory Science students and the American Red Cross are hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in Smith Family Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Faculty Scholarship/Research Series with Kayden Vargas, Ph.D.
2023-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Join us Tuesday, January 24, 2023 for “Healing Beyond Gender: The Gender Binary as Colonialist Violence, and the Imaginative Possibilities of Psychological Healing” with Kayden Vargas, Ph.D.
This workshop will outline the ways that gender binary is a product of colonization and white supremacy as well as address the expansive possibilities for individual and collective psychological healing that is possible it we dare to dream beyond the binary.
Dr. Vargas’ presentation is part of the Faculty Scholarship/Research Series cosponsored by The Center for Intercultural Learning and Teaching and the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs at Heritage University. All events are held from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Links to the presentations will be made available via campus email prior to the event.

Classes Begin (Undergraduate)
2023-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (Campus Closed)
2023-01-16

Classes Begin (Graduate)
2023-01-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Winter Vacation (Offices closed)
2022-12-22 08:00 - 2023-01-02 17:00 | Heritage University

Heritage University Counselor Day
2022-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
The Office of Admissions at Heritage University would like to extend an invitation to high school counselors for this year’s Counselor Day. This year we will meet on campus in Smith Family Hall to share with you all the great updates we have. This year’s Counselor Day is scheduled for December 13, 2022 at 9am for a 2-hour program.
The Office of Admission will continue to issue $1,000 Advocate Scholarships to all participants of this event. This scholarship has helped new students that come to Heritage University with financial needs. It is a great resource for students considering attending Heritage University.
HU Counselor Day Talking Points:

Admissions
Academic and Support Programs offered at HU
Financial Aid Information and Scholarship Opportunities

HU’s 6 Full-Tuition Scholarships (SOAR, Act Six, Dream, Sinegal, Moccasin Lake and EAGLES)

If you are a counselor and would like to attend, please complete the registration form below.

Counselor Day Registration

First Name*Last Name*School Name*Position/Title*Work Email*

Phone*

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Sergio Avila, Admissions Counselor at avila_s@heritage.edu or at (509)-865-8536.

Senior Thesis Exhibition
2022-12-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery
SENIOR THESIS EXHIBITION
November 22 – December 9
Heritage University
Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery Petrie Hall
Featuring works and presentations by graduating seniors Allison Platsman and Aaron Valadez.
Artists’ Reception Thursday, December 8 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Fall 2022 Finals Week (Dec. 5-9)
2022-12-05 08:00 - 2022-12-09 17:00 | Heritage University
Finals Schedule
The PDF file contains all of the information you need to know.
If a student has three or more final examinations falling on the same day or two finals scheduled at the same time, s/he may request to reschedule an exam by completing a Petition to Change Final Examination Schedule.
Contact the Registrar’s Office with any questions at registrar@heritage.edu.

Classes End (Graduate)
2022-12-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Classes End (Undergraduate)
2022-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

A Winter's Carol
2022-12-01 12:45 - 14:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
HU’s Drama 206B and the Heritage University Group Theatre invite you to attend a performance of “A Winter’s Carol.”
The production is a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” with a touch of local culture and presented in the style of a vintage radio program!
“A Winter’s Carol” will be performed December 1, 2022 in the Patricia Wade Temple Room. Doors open at 12:45 p.m., with the show beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Wellness Wednesday: De-Stress Workshop
2022-11-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
NOVEMBER 30
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
WELLNESS
WEDNESDAY: DE- STRESS WORKSHOP
Patricia Wade Temple Room
Sponsored by Yakama Nation Behavioral Health & HU Behavioral Health Aide (BHA) Education Program

Dr. Virginia Beavert (Tuxámshish) Day at Heritage University
2022-11-30 | Heritage University
NOVEMBER 30
All Day
DR. VIRGINIA BEAVERT (TUXÁMSHISH) DAY AT HERITAGE
UNIVERSITY
Honoring our esteemed elder Tuxámshish on her birthday!

Yoga Time
2022-11-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
NOVEMBER 28 & 29
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
YOGA TIME
Smith Family Hall
Sponsored by Yakama Nation WakishWi Diabetes Center

Thanksgiving Holiday (Offices closed)
2022-11-24 08:00 - 2022-11-25 17:00 | Heritage University

SGA Thanksgiving Dinner
2022-11-23 11:30 - 13:30 | Eagle’s Café
Heritage University Student Government Association invites students, faculty and staff to celebrate Thanksgiving on SGA!
On November 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., students, faculty and staff should pick up ONE voucher in front of the Eagle’s Cafe for a FREE traditional Thanksgiving dinner!
SGA thanks the student body for working hard to achieve their goals and to support each other as well as the staff and faculty that make it all possible!

PBS Documentary: Boarding Schools "Kill the Indian, Save the Man"
2022-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Harry Kent Center
HUNAC and the AIBL Chapter will be providing a movie night – A PBS Documentary: Native American Boarding Schools “Kill the Indian, Save the Man”.

If you join us in the Harry Kent Center, we will be selling root beer floats and nachos.
$2.00 Nachos
$3.00 Root beer floats
If you can’t make it, please click on the link below to watch the video via zoom. Also, feel free to extend the invite to other students, staff and faculty.
https://heritage.zoom.us/j/95986938226?pwd=[REDACTED]

HUNAC/AIBL Fry Bread Fundraiser
2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Harry Kent Center
On Monday, 11/21/22 at 12:00pm to 1:00pm, HUNAC and the AIBL Chapter will be having a frybread and Indian taco sale. We will be taking preorders until Friday, preorders will be ready at 11:30am. All other sales will start at 12:00pm until sold out.
Please email Julia Polk at polk_j@heritage.edu for your preorders.
$1.00 fry bread
$5.00 indian (ndn) tacos
$1.00 water
Please have exact cash for payment. 😊

Wapaas Basket Weaving
2022-11-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Learn how to weave wapaas baskets during this event in Smith Family Hall at 12:00 p.m.!

Veterans Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Showcase of Student Creativity
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University will highlight students’ artistic talents during “Showcase of Student Creativity” on November 9, 2022 at noon in the Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room This event is part of Spirituality Week at Heritage University November 7-10, 2022.

Honoring Our Elders Breakfast
2022-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University will hold an Honoring Our Elders Breakfast on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This event is part of the observance of Native American Heritage Month at Heritage University, and is also part of Spirituality Week at HU. The breakfast is by invitation-only.

Yakama Nation elder Kip Ramsey is recognized during the Honoring Our Elders ceremony at Heritage University in November, 2021.

Basket Weaving
2022-11-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Harry Kent Center
Heritage University will host Basket Weaving with Chestina Dominquez on November 9. 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in the Harry Kent Center. This event is part of Spirituality Week at Heritage University November 7-10, 2022.

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
2022-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University will host Interfaith Prayer Breakfast on November 7. 2022 at 10:00 a.m. This event is part of Spirituality Week at Heritage University November 7-10, 2022.

Labyrinth Walk
2022-11-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Heritage University Labyrinth, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University will hold a Labyrinth Walk on November 7. 2022 at 9:00 a.m. This event is part of Spirituality Week at Heritage University November 7-10, 2022.

Flag Raising Ceremony
2022-11-02 08:30 - 09:00 | Heritage University
Heritage University will hold a Flag Raising Ceremony for the flags of the Yakama Nation, the United States of America and the state of Washington on November 2, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. near the main campus entrance. This event is part of the observance of Native American Heritage Month at Heritage University.
