The University District

UDPDA Public Records Information

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

To submit a public records request to the University District Public Development Authority (UDPDA) please utilize this form. Alternatively, requests can be emailed to Public Records Officer, info@spokaneudistrict.org, or sent via U.S. mail to UDPDA, 120 N Pine St, Ste 252, Spokane WA 99202.

The UDPDA provides access to public records under the provisions of the Washington State Public Disclosure Act (RCW 42.56) and the UDPDA Public Records Policy. Per RCW 42.56.520 please allow five business days to respond to a records request.

All records maintained by the UDPDA are available for public inspection unless specifically exempted by law. You are entitled to access public records, under reasonable conditions, and copies of those records can be provided upon paying copying costs. In most cases, you do not have to explain why you want the records. However, specific information may be necessary to process your request. The UDPDA may require further information to establish if disclosure would violate certain provisions of law.

The more precisely you can identify the record(s) you seek, the more responsive the UDPDA can be. The UDPDA provides access to existing public records in its possession but is not required to collect information or organize data to create a record not existing at the time of the request. Keep in mind that a question or request for information only is not a request for a record.

2026 University District Board and Committee Dates

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Advance agendas will be posted approximately 3-4 days before the meeting. Contact info@spokaneudistrict.org if you need a Zoom link for the meetings.

In 2026, the University District Development Association (UDDA) board of directors will meet on January 7, February 4, March 4, May 6, June 3 (retreat), September 2 (annual meeting), and October 14. Meetings (unless otherwise indicated in the agenda) are at the Catalyst Building, 601 E Riverside Ave, Spokane, Room 309.

In 2026, the University District Public Development Authority (UDPDA) board of directors will meet on January 7, February 4, February 19 SAO audit exit conference, March 4, May 6, September 2 (annual meeting), and October 14. Meetings (unless otherwise indicated in the agenda) are at the Catalyst Building, 601 E Riverside Ave, Spokane, Room 309.

In 2026, the UDDA/UDPDA Executive Advisory Committee (EAC) will meet on the following dates at 11:30 AM via Zoom: January 20, February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, August 18, September 22, and December 8. Please email info@spokaneudistrict.org for the virtual link.

University District U-Forward Monthly E-Newsletter Issues

Fri, 25 Dec 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Below are links to our most recent monthly U-Forward e-newsletters:

2026 - January, February

2025 - January, February, March, August, September

2024 - No issue November and December, October 2024, September 2024, August 2024, July 2024, no issue May or June, April 2024, March 2024, February 2024, January 2024

2023 - No issue December, November 2023, October 2023, September 2023, August 2023, no July issue, June 2023, May 2023, April 2023, March 2023, February 2023, January 2023

2022 - No December issue, November 2022, October 2022, September 2022, August 2022, July 2022, June 2022, May 2022 ,April 2022 (first issue)

Gonzaga to hold AI conference in April

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Gonzaga University's second annual Value & Responsibility in AI Technologies Conference
Date/Time: Thursday, April 23, 2026 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Location: Hemmingson Ballroom

This year’s conference will address three themes through panels and discussions with industry leaders, educators, scholars and healthcare leadership; Personal Identity and Meaning, Learning and Education, and the Future of the Workforce. Look for additional events and workshops throughout the week of April 20-24.

Who Should Attend?

This event convenes scholars, students, thought leaders in education, INW industry professionals and global tech leaders to explore the impact of AI on our identity, educational practices, and the evolving landscape of work.

Gonzaga Faculty, Staff and Students: Free
Other (non-GU) students: $10
Educators (K-12 teachers, Other University employees): $35
Industry and General Public: $75
Registration link

UW/GU Health Partnership NextGen Medicine Lecture April 2

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

The UW School of Medicine - Gonzaga University Health Partnership just announced their Next Generation Medicine Lecture for Thursday, April 2nd, featuring Ellen A. Schur, MD. As an internal medicine physician and founder of the UW Medicine Center for Weight Loss and Metabolic Surgery, she will be diving into the new science of weight loss. Don't miss out and register today! As always, admission is free. Please see below for more event details.

GU hosts Housing Affordability & Homelessness in Spokane March 23

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Housing Affordability & Homelessness in Spokane:
Trends • Data • Policy Perspectives

Presented by Gonzaga SBA and the Mozilo Chair of Business

Monday, March 23, 2026
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Jepson Center Wolff Auditorium

About the Event
Spokane continues to face significant challenges related to housing affordability and homelessness. To help our community better understand the current landscape and how recent policy and administrative changes are shaping it, Gonzaga University will host a 90â€‘minute public panel discussion featuring experts who work directly with regional data, policy, and service systems.

This event will highlight insights from the most recent Pointâ€‘inâ€‘Time (PIT) Count and the Longitudinal System Analysis (LSA), offering a comprehensive view of the region’s homelessness trends and housing system performance. Our panelists bring experience in social work, sociology, city housing initiatives, and community data systems, providing a multidimensional look at the issues Spokane residents and policymakers are navigating today.

Discussion topics will include:

Current conditions and emerging trends in housing affordability in Spokane
Findings from the latest PIT Count and what they reveal about homelessness
Broader system insights from LSA data
How the current city administration’s strategies are influencing housing and affordability
Opportunities and challenges for policymakers, service organizations, and community members going forward

Guest Speakers

Opening Remarks: Peggy E. Haun-McEwen
Director of Community Engagement
Gonzaga Family Haven & Housing Social Service Coordinators

Arielle Anderson
Director of Community, Housing & Human Services
City of Spokane

Matthew Anderson
Professor of Urban & Regional Planning
Department of Political Science & Public Policy
Eastern Washington University

Mark Killian
Professor & Chair, Department of Sociology
Whitworth University

Liat S. Kriegel, PhD, MSW (She/Her)
Assistant Professor
Approaches to Community Mental Health Collab • PRISM Collaborative
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Washington State University

Amanda Martinez (She/Her)
HMIS Lead Information Systems Analyst
Community, Housing & Human Services
City of Spokane

Moderated by Dan (Danielle) Xu, Ph.D.
Professor of Finance
Mozilo Chair of Business Administration
School of Business Administration
Gonzaga University

This panel continues with the tradition of engaging the public in critical conversations around housing, with contributions this year from regional collaborators such as city analysts, academic researchers, and community program leaders. The event aims to foster informed dialogue and support collaborative approaches to addressing one of Spokane’s most pressing issues.

Free and open to the public. RSVP below.

EWU Business Leadership Talk by David Condon March 12

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Sprague Union Business After Hours - March 12

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

This evening is an invitation to connect with your Sprague Union District neighbors, and a chance to step inside your district ecosystem and see how the pieces fit together. The night is designed to share how district tools, partnerships, and initiatives support businesses and create opportunities for engagement.

You’ll have opportunities to:

Deepen community connections
A clearer understanding of how your district functions
How to make use of shared resources like the district website, business and event listings, and district-wide activities
Simple ways to stay in touch with fellow businesses beyond the evening itself.

Most importantly, this is a chance to come together and celebrate you — the businesses that are growing, evolving, and helping shape the momentum we’re seeing across the Sprague Union District.

Now all we need is for you to join us! Tickets are limited ....... don't miss out.

5:30 PM – Sip & Connect | no host bar

6:15 PM – Dinner & District Conversation | dinner by Tomato Street + dessert by Patera

LOCATION // 1919 Wine Cellar, 1919 E Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99202

This is a 21+ venue only by state law, no minors allowed.

RSVP by March 9th at 5 pm for early bird rate

COST // $35 per person

Only 88 tickets available, get your ticket now

$30 each 2+ tickets (at checkout simply use Group Ticket)

$45 each after March 9th and at the door

WSU Spokane Robert F.E. Stier Lecture in Medicine - March 11

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Sleep and Other Solutions to Effective Treatments of Substance Use Disorders

Kelly Dunn, PhD, MBA

ï»¿Director, Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry and

ï»¿Neurobiology; University of Maryland

Accompanied by Panelists

Sterling M. McPherson, PhD, Professor and Vice Dean for Research, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU

Denise Dillard, PhD, MS, Director of IREACH, Professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU

Matt Layton, MD, PhD, Professor, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU

This event is free and open to the public. TO REGISTER.

EWU Cybersecurity Program Lands Prestigious NSA Designation

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0800

The National Security Agency (NSA) has named Eastern Washington University as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO), making Eastern the 22nd university nationwide to attain this prestigious designation and the only one in the Pacific Northwest to do so.

A National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO) designation marks a university as part of a small, elite group trusted by the U.S. government to deliver the nation’s most advanced cybersecurity training. The program, led by the NSA with support from federal partners, evaluates institutions on rigorous criteria that go far beyond standard cybersecurity curricula.

Stu Steiner, an associate professor of computer science and director of the EWU Cybersecurity Institute, says with the classification, NSA identifies universities that can train people to defend the country against sophisticated cyber threats.

“The CAE-CO designation is rare, difficult to earn, and serves as a national signal that an institution is equipped to produce graduates capable of working on some of the most sensitive and technically demanding cybersecurity challenges,” Steiner says.

A CAE-CO designation opens doors that aren’t available to typical cybersecurity programs by placing an institution inside a federally recognized tier of cyber operations training. That status unlocks both exclusive funding pathways and student opportunities tied specifically to the nation’s cyberoperations workforce pipeline. Only students from a recognized CAE-CO school are invited to a summer academy sponsored by the NSA where students work in a hands-on environment with industry professionals in all areas of cyber operations.

In addition, the new classification provides EWU with the following opportunities:

Priority access to competitive federal grants. Several NSA- and U.S. Department of Defense-aligned programs reserve or prioritize funding for CAE-CO institutions because they are pre-vetted as capable of delivering advanced cyberoperations training.
Eligibility for specialized research collaborations. Agencies and federally funded research centers often limit certain cyberoperations projects to CAE designated partners due to the sensitive nature of the work.
Stronger positioning for regional and national workforce initiatives, Federal and state agencies frequently build training consortia, pilot programs, and capacity building efforts around CAE-CO schools because they meet the highest technical standards.

Student opportunities tied specifically to CAE-CO programs include:

Access to internships and scholarships restricted to CAE institutions. Certain NSA internships give preference or exclusive eligibility to students enrolled at CAE-designated schools.
Pathways into national security roles. CAE-CO students are often fast tracked for consideration by federal agencies because the designation signals they have been trained in the advanced skills required for sensitive cyberoperations work.
Participation in classified or high security training environments. Some experiential learning opportunities, competitions, and cyber ranges are available only to CAE-CO institutions due to clearance requirements and the nature of the material.

The new classification builds upon years of success for the EWU Cybersecurity Institute, during which the program has placed consistently in national competitions. Last spring, the EWU team placed second in the National Center for Academic Excellence Cyber Games National Invitational. The second-place finish followed a big win at the same competition two years earlier.

“Our students have consistently demonstrated their skills on a national stage, competing against and succeeding against the most prestigious cybersecurity programs in the nation,” Steiner says. “The new designation is a product of sustained success in training these essential cyber experts of the future.”