Events
The University District is an energetic and dynamic neighborhood with a wealth of events and activities open to both students and the general public. Opportunities to enhance and enrich life are always available through a diverse offering of collegiate sports, arts and entertainment and fabulous food and drink. Maybe it’s a featured speaker or lecture series or perhaps you are looking for health and wellness workshops. The University District has something for everyone!
Where do YOU want to be this week in the University District?
Watch "Your City with Mayor Verner"
Watch Marty Dickinson, President of the Downtown Spokane Partnership, and Brandon Betty, University District Project Coordinator, discuss University District plans and progress, as well as learn about University District Month.
October is University District Month!
October is University District Month
Join us throughout the month of October as we recognize the accomplishments to date in the University District, as well as share information about the direction of the District. A casual kick-off reception will be held in the beginning of the month where residents, students, workforce, property owners, businesses, and other organizations can gather, socialize, and celebrate the progress of the District.
September 23, Your City with Mayor Mary Verner: Highlighting the University District, City Channel 5, 10:00 a.m. Check City Channel 5 schedule for future air times at this link: http://www.spokanecity.org/services/citycable5/schedule/
September 26, Spokane River Clean-Up, now in the University District as well as the Spokane River Gorge! Register online, www.friendsofthefalls.org/2009cleanup.
September 30, University District Month Kick-Off Reception with Mayor Verner and Senator Brown. 5-7:30 p.m. at Sirti on Riverpoint Boulevard.
October 2, Coughlin Hall Dedication, Gonzaga University, 4:00 p.m.
October 2, WSU Multicultural Alumni Luncheon, 12-1:30 p.m., 3rd Floor Academic Center, WSU Spokane.
October 2-3, Visual Arts Tour- Experience our varied visual arts scene with a self-guided walking or driving tour, various Spokane venues, including the University District! www.spokanearts.org.
October 5, National Institute for Health (NIH) expert, Gregory Milman Ph.D discusses how to tap into health related grant programs. 4-6:00 p.m. Sirti Building Board Room.
October 6-7, WWAMI Project Team visits University of British Columbia to explore medical school opportunities in the University District.
October 10, Herak Night at the Symphony, Gonzaga University, 4:00 p.m.
October 10, Fall Scooter Basketball Monthly, Gonzaga University, 8-10:00 p.m.
October 13, Gonzaga Institute for Action Against Hate to Honor Holocaust Survivor Eva Lassman at Dinner. 6-8:00 p.m. $50/person. Cataldo Hall Globe Room, Gonzaga University.
October 14, Greater Spokane Incorporated Annual Meeting 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
October 20, Support the Main Market Co-op! Novella Carpenter, author of Farm City: Education of an Urban Farmer, will hold a ticketed event at Santé at 5:30 p.m. with a free reading at Auntie’s at 7:30.
October 20, Launchpad Social Forum in the University District: Is social networking good for business or bad for employee productivity? What is the right mix for using facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, LaunchPadINW and other social networking tools? 4:00 - 7:30 p.m., Riverpoint South Campus Facility 412 E. Spokane Falls Blvd. http://www.launchpadinw.com/events/social-networking-forum-in-the
October 22, WSU Healthy Fair 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Riverpoint Campus.
October 23, 2009 Catalyst Awards Presentation, 4-9:00 p.m. Lincoln Center.
October 23-25, Alumni Reunion/Fall Family Weekend, Gonzaga University.
October 23, Pride & Prejudice opening, Gonzaga University, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
October 23, Catalyst Awards/Launchpad Oktoberfest Celebration. See www.launchpadinw.com/ for details.
October 27, University District Innovation Partnership Zone Open House and Ribbon Cutting. Governor Chris Gregoire invited. (Tentative)
October 27, Launch of the Inland TechStart Organization: Investors Presentations by 5 Emerging Technology Companies Reception. 4-7:00 p.m. Sirti Board Room.
October 27, “What Can Learn From Sartre & Camus?” Gonzaga University, 7-9:00 p.m.
October 29, Pride & Prejudice, Gonzaga University, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
October 30, Pride & Prejudice, Gonzaga University, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
October Sporting Events in the University District
October 3, Women’s Volleyball, University Of Portland @ Gonzaga 7 p.m.
October 8, Women’s Volleyball, Pepperdine University @ Gonzaga 7 p.m.
October 9, Men’s Soccer, Loyola Marymount University @ Gonzaga 3 p.m.
October 10, Women’s Volleyball, Loyola Marymount University @ Gonzaga 1 p.m.
October 11, Men’s Soccer, University Of San Diego @ Gonzaga 1 p.m.
October 21, Men’s Soccer, University Of Portland @ Gonzaga 2 p.m.
October 22, Women’s Volleyball, University Of San Diego @ Gonzaga 7 p.m.
October 23, Women’s Soccer, San Francisco @ Gonzaga 3 p.m.
October 24, Women’s Volleyball, Saint Mary’s College @ Gonzaga 1 p.m.
October 25, Women’s Soccer, Saint Mary’s @ Gonzaga 1 p.m.
October 30, Men’s Soccer, Santa Clara University @ Gonzaga 1 p.m.
