The University District

UDPDA Public Records Information

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 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.

2025 University District Board and Committee Meeting Dates

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 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 UDPDA or EAC meetings.

In 2025, the University District Development Association (UDDA) board of directors will meet on February 5, March 5, April 9, May 7, June 4 (retreat), September 3 (annual meeting), and October 1. Meetings (unless otherwise indicated in the agenda) are at the Catalyst Building, 601 E Riverside Ave, Spokane, Room 309.

In 2025, the University District Public Development Authority (UDPDA) board of directors will meet on February 5, March 5, April 9, May 7, June 4, September 3 (annual meeting), October 1, and October 29 Special Meeting/Public Hearing . Meetings (unless otherwise indicated in the agenda) are at the Catalyst Building, 601 E Riverside Ave, Spokane, Room 309.

In 2025 the UDDA/UDPDA Executive Action Committee (EAC) will meet on the following dates at 11:30 AM via Zoom. Please email info@spokaneudistrict.org for virtual link. January 21, February 18, March 18, April 15, May 20, August 19, September 16, and December 9.

University District U-Forward Monthly E-Newsletter Issues

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0800

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

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)

UW School of Dentistry RIDE program ribbon cutting Nov 6

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

We hope RIDE alumni, faculty, key stakeholders and community supporters will join us as we cut the ribbon for the UW School of Dentistry’s new Spokane Oral Health Training Center. This will be a special evening for friends of the RIDE program and our way of thanking you for being part of our collaborative effort with EWU.

With this expansion, we are launching a 32-seat simulation lab, teaching 1st- and 2nd-year curricula in Spokane, doubling the RIDE dental cohort from 32 to 64 students, and strengthening our collective impact on oral health care across the region. We can’t wait to connect with you and share this exciting new space with you!

Thursday, November 6, 2025

5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

840 E. Spokane Falls Blvd, 4th floor

Spokane, WA 99202

Parking is available on site.

Light refreshments will be served. Please register to attend by clicking this link.

Free Numerica workshop for nonprofit partners Nov 5

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Your nonprofit is changing lives, but are your stories ready for year-end giving season?

Join Numerica Credit Union + Morgan Marie, The Storytelling Coach for Stories That Spark Giving: Inspiring Generosity Through Storytelling, a free workshop designed to help nonprofits craft compelling, donor-ready stories.

Register today

You’ll learn to:

Identify impactful stories that resonate with donors
Connect your nonprofit’s mission to community generosity
Draft messaging and story frameworks for your year-end campaign

Why Attend:

Strengthen your nonprofit’s fundraising capacity
Simplify the often-overwhelming year-end giving process
Gain tangible storytelling assets to use immediately
Increase community awareness and donor confidence
SPOKANE: Wednesday, November 5, 1-4 p.m., Volkar Center at Gonzaga University, 702 Lower Kennedy Dr, Spokane, WA 99258

Join WSU for Wake Up with Research - November 5

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Bridging Gaps in Pediatric Health: From Neurodevelopment to Immune Response

Join us for November's Wake Up With Research virtual seminar, featuring WSU researchers and collaborators from Seattle Children's Research Institute presenting innovative approaches to pediatric health.

Researchers at Washington State University are discovering new solutions to some of today's most challenging health issues, including addiction, autism, cancer, chronic illness, rural health, neurological disease, sleep, and much more. WSU Spokane's Wake Up With Research series gives you a chance to hear directly from experts and scientists as they share their discoveries that help untangle complex problems to enrich our health and quality of life.

To register for this free seminar, see this link.

EWU President McMahan named to Power 100 list

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The Puget Sound Business Journal has named Eastern Washington University President Shari McMahan to its Power 100 list.

Power 100 is an annual feature that recognizes 100 leaders who “have been key players in the region’s economy this year and form the central nodes of its vast business networks.”

As the PSBJ notes, McMahan has led the rebranding of EWU as a polytechnic institution with a focus on applied learning in high-demand fields. She’s one of four university presidents named to the Power 100 list and the only executive based in the Spokane area to be recognized.

“Individual honors are a reflection of a larger initiative that goes well beyond the efforts of one person,” McMahan said. “Everyone in the Eastern community should be proud of the strides we have made that are garnering notice statewide. Thank you to the Puget Sound Business Journal for shining a spotlight on our important endeavors.”

The Power 100 list was released earlier this month, and McMahan will be recognized with other honorees at an in-person event next month.

Downtown Spokane Invites Community to Join “Fall Clean Week”

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) invites community members, workers, and visitors to roll up their sleeves and help keep downtown looking its best during Fall Clean Week, taking place October 13 through 17, 2025.

The weeklong initiative celebrates civic pride while preparing downtown’s “Front Porch” for a busy fall season filled with local events and activities. From sidewalk sweeping to graffiti cleanup, volunteers and city crews will work together to beautify public spaces and ensure that downtown Spokane remains a welcoming destination for everyone.

Each day of Fall Clean Week will feature a unique focus area:
Monday: Sidewalk Day – clean and sweep public walkways
Tuesday: Graffiti Day – assist with mural washing and graffiti abatement in collaboration with Spokane Arts
Wednesday: Alley & Underpass Day – refresh overlooked urban spaces
Thursday: Green Spaces – tidy up parks, planters, and tree wells

Volunteer crews will meet daily at 11am to get out and get dirty for downtown. Signups available at www.citysquad.club/volunteer-opportunities.

Throughout the week, downtown will see extra waste containers, coordinated street sweeping, and enhanced garbage collection to maintain a clean, vibrant environment.

“Fall Clean Week is a hands-on way to show love for our downtown,” says Eddie Castillo, DSP placemaking manager. “When we take pride in our shared spaces, we create a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming city for everyone.”

The effort is made possible by community volunteers, local sponsors, and partners like Spokane Arts. Sponsorships and volunteer sign-ups help fund supplies, activities, and promotion for this annual initiative.

For more information or to get involved, visit downtownspokane.org or email kgray@downtownspokane.org.

WSU Nursing program ranks among nation's top 50 in U.S. News & World Report 2026 rankings

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Washington State University’s undergraduate nursing program has climbed into a top 50 ranking nationwide for the first time, tying at No. 40 in the U.S. News & World Report’s newly released Best Colleges 2026 edition. The recognition highlights WSU’s role as a leader in preparing nurses to address shortages of health care providers across the state and country.

“As the state’s land-grant institution, the College of Nursing educates BSN students on three campuses and graduates more nurses with bachelor’s degrees than any other program in the state,” said Anne Mason, interim dean of the College of Nursing.” “Our focus is on excellence in practical, hands-on education which creates Coug Nurses who are not only career-ready but community-minded.”

Over 95% of nursing undergraduates pass the national RN licensing exam on their first attempt, in comparison to the national average which is 91%. The College of Nursing has prepared over 13,700 nurses who are meeting the healthcare needs of communities across the state of Washington and beyond. In addition, in January, the College is set to launch its Rural Nurse Pathway program, designed for rural areas where the nursing shortage is most acute, allowing students to train in their own hometown.

For more info see this link.

Spokane Community College Fall Career Expo Oct 14

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The Spokane Community College Fall Career Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Building 6 on the SCC campus. Employers from multiple industries, including health care, will be present at the free event.

Date and time

Tuesday, October 14 · 10am - 1pm PDT

Location

Spokane Community College, Building 6

1810 North Greene Street Spokane, WA 99217

Get directions