Heritage University

Ash Wednesday Service
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Heritage University students, faculty and staff who observe Lent are invited to attend an Ash Wednesday service on March 2, 2022 at noon in the Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room.
The Rev. Monsignor Robert Siler of the Diocese of Yakima will officiate the service, which will feature the imposition of ashes and the Holy Eucharist.

First Fridays Film Series - Sita Sings the Blues
2022-03-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Registration Link: https://heritage.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsc-CrqjgsH9C5uOXkRCqoEQow09iv5itd

Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
2022-03-08 12:30 - 13:00 | Heritage University Labyrinth, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Ukraine flag of silk -3D illustration

Please join the Heritage community as we pray for peace in Ukraine on Tuesday March 8, 2022 at 12:30 p.m. at the Labyrinth. We will share our hopes for peace and support for the people of Ukraine.
Another opportunity for peace will be offered during a Labyrinth walk at 4 pm. Blue and yellow ribbons will be available and as well as an opportunity to write your hopes and words of support on a large blue and yellow banner that we will leave on display.

Poetry on the Lawn - HU Tipi
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Heritage University

Pop-Up Clinic
2022-03-10 12:00 - 17:00, 2022-03-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Poetry on the Lawn - Collaboration Coffee
2022-03-10 18:00 - 19:00

Law School Introduction: How to Get There
2022-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Zoom link for this event: https://heritage.zoom.us/j/97224364655?pwd=[REDACTED]

Leaders of Tomorrow (Virtual)
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-17 | Virtual
Are you a high school or college student?
Join Heritage University’s Enactus Club for a series of virtual presentations!
You’ll learn about leadership, money management, community service, and job readiness- all from the comfort of your own home! Each session runs 5:00 p.m – 6:15 p.m. The Zoom link to the presentations will be provided to registrants. Plus, you could win one of four (4) $500 scholarships or other great prizes. Register below to take part in this fun and informative event!

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Spring Break (Offices Open)
2022-03-14 - 2022-03-18

Kirstin James-Dunn, "The Year-in-Review, What Worked, What Didn't, What's Next?"
2022-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Zoom link for event: https://heritage.zoom.us/j/98079952222

Indigenous Leadership Talk (Virtual) - Donella Miller
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
“Continuing the work of my ancestors; representing tribal culture and values in present day resource management”

About Donella Miller:
An enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation as well as a descendent of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Blackfeet Nation. She has over 28 years of experience in Columbia River fisheries resource management. Prior to serving as the Program Manager she was the Yakama Nation Fisheries White Sturgeon Project Manager and has worked with the program in various capacities starting as a fish tech working on numerous projects throughout the basin.

First Friday Film Series - Cyrano de Bergerac
2022-04-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Registration Link: https://heritage.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIpfuCrqD0tG9PX0mm9YqOb5CovvxFvfAuJ

Rena Priest: Reception & Public Reading - LOCATION UPDATE
2022-04-13 11:30 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Rena Priest: Reception & Public Reading
Wednesday, April 13 | 11:30am-1:00pm

Because of bad weather, a reception and public poetry reading for Rena Priest originally scheduled to be held at the tipi is being moved to Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room. The reception will start at 11:30 a.m., with the public reading beginning at 12:00 p.m.

Carolyn Nelson: Conversations with the Wind
2022-04-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery
Carolyn Nelson: Conversations with the Wind March 30 – April 30
You are invited to share in this special exhibition of works by Carolyn Nelson, professor emerita and former Heritage University Fine Arts chair.
Carolyn will share paintings and ceramic sculptures that combine figurative imagery with references to the natural and human-built environment to express and explore her relationship with the natural and spiritual world. She often incorporates her love of the surrounding landscape of the sage steppe surrounding her home in Ahtanum Valley outside of Yakima.
She earned an MFA in painting from Central Washington University and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Washington. In addition to the exhibit, Carolyn is donating two of her works to be a part of the university’s permanent art collection.
Reception with the Artist
Wednesday, April 13
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Virginia S. Hislop Art Gallery

Darryl Reano presents "The Indigenous Future of Geoscience Education"
2022-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Darryl Reano is a geologist and geoscience educator from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. He recently began a new position as an assistant professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University.
Darryl’s research is focused on supporting the development of inclusive educational environments using Indigenous research frameworks. Darryl completed his PhD in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department at Purdue University with a focus on geoscience education. Darryl’s dissertation focused on creating introductory geoscience educational materials that are place-based and culturally relevant for Indigenous students.
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Meeting ID: 388 632 9776

The Indigenous Future of Geoscience Education
2022-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Darryl Reano is a geologist and geoscience educator from Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico. He recently began a new position as an assistant professor in the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Darryl’s research is focused on supporting the development of inclusive educational environments using Indigenous research frameworks. Darryl completed his PhD in the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department at Purdue University with a focus on geoscience education. Darryl’s dissertation focused on creating introductory geoscience educational materials that are place-based and culturally relevant for Indigenous students.

Rena Priest: Writing Workshop
2022-04-14 17:30 - 20:15 | Petrie Hall 1111
Rena Priest: Writer’s Workshop
Thursday, April 14 | 5:30pm-8:15pm

Sol Neely’s ENG 342/542 (Native American Lit) class will host Rena Priest as a guest. People on campus are invite to attend a mini-reading and writer’s workshop featuring Priest.

Spring Renewal Day (campus closed)
2022-04-15

Music on the Lawn - Lecture and Music
2022-04-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
Event includes:
Lecture in Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room at 11:00 a.m.
Music on the Lawn at 12:00 p.m.
Music on the Lawn continues on April 23 at the Campbell Farm
Art show at 11:00 a.m.
Fandango at 2:00 p.m.

An Introduction to Tai Chi and Qigong with Virginia Norton
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Patricia Wade Temple Conference Room, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States
As we approach the end of the semester and finals week, Pathways, a project of the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education, encourages students, staff and faculty to take a moment for self-care and stress reduction by participating in this intro to Tai Chi and Qigong workshop. Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body-spirit practices that improve one’s mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, breathing technique, self-massage, sound, and focused intent. All you need are some comfortable clothes, willingness to learn something new, and give yourself a little gift of time to breath and relax with these gentle movements.
Virginia Norton, our workshop leader, has been studying Tai Chi and Qigong under several instructors and masters for over 10 years. She received a black belt in the internal martial arts from the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association, is certified as a Qigong instructor by the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, and is currently studying under the Qigong and Daoist Master Liu He. Virginia teaches Tai Chi and Qigong both in person and online.

Fall 2022 New Student Orientation (Online)
2022-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Get Ready to Be an Eagle!
New and Transfer Student Orientation is a series of events, activities, and opportunities developed to assist students and their families in transitioning to life at Heritage. During NSO, you will explore new ideas and concepts, learn how to get involved, and explore ways of engaging in your collegiate experience. You will learn important information about academic policies and get the tools you need to be prepared for your first day of courses. You may even discover a new passion! Above all we hope that you will have fun and make friends that last a lifetime.
All incoming students are required to attend.
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Classes Begin (Graduate)
2022-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Fall 2022 New Student Orientation (On-Campus)
2022-08-10 08:30 - 14:30 | Smith Family Hall, 3240 Fort Rd, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Classes Begin (Undergraduate)
2022-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Heritage University

Harry Kent Center Open House
2022-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Harry Kent Center
Informational flyer for Harry Kent Center Open House

Labor Day Holiday (Campus Closed)
2022-09-05 | Heritage University

Eagle Giving Day
2022-09-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Virtual
One Day! One Goal!
For 24 hours, the Heritage community will come together to support students, celebrate 40 years of success and
work together to make the next 40 years even better!
Worried you’ll miss it? Make your gift now- we will count it toward the day’s final total!
Give back and change the world.
For most students, scholarship support is the difference maker in terms of being able to go to college or not.
As we look back at our 40-year history, one thing is clear. It is our generous donors who have made it possible for more than 10,000 students to graduate and go on to meaningful careers. Your gift ensures that future generations of Eagles have that same level of support by providing funding for scholarships, programs, technology upgrades, lab equipment, internships and more.

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40th Anniversary/Homecoming 2022
2022-09-09 16:00 - 19:00 | The Great Lawn, 3240 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA, 98948, United States

Blake Slonecker, Constitution Day: Wake Up? Defining and Denying History in the 19th Century
2022-09-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
