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Steve Blewett Student Internship Endowment

September 22, 2026

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An internship can be a great way to gain experience, but taking an unpaid internship, relocating, or covering additional expenses isn’t always financially possible. The Steve Blewett Student Internship Endowment may be able to help. The endowment provides stipends to eligible EWU students pursuing internships in Public Relations, Communication Studies, and Journalism. Funding can help…

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Aspire Funding – Innovia Foundation & the LaunchNW Initiative

Aspire Funding – Innovia Foundation & the LaunchNW Initiative

Learn more about the LaunchNW Initiative and it’s contribution to funding the Aspire mentorship program.

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Fall Career Fair 2026

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Students & Alumni EWU Students and Alumni are invited to attend the Fall Career Fair, free of cost. Meet employers in your field of interest and learn about their available job and internship opportunities. LIST OF EMPLOYERS Visit Handshake for a list of the employers who are attending. Click on “Join Event” on the fair in Handshake…

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Avoid Job Scams

Avoid Job Scams

Job Posting Disclaimer EWU Career Center does its very best to protect students and alumni from job scams on Handshake. However, we make no representations or guarantees about positions listed on our Handshake system.  Eastern Washington University is not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or other aspects of off-campus employment.  It is the responsibility of students…

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Professional Attire

Professional Attire

Your attire plays a big role in professional networking, interviews, career fairs, and most work environments. How you dress depends on factors like the organization, industry, company culture, and your own culture. When in doubt, err on the side of dressing more professionally. General Guidelines Clothes Tailored or fit well In good condition, wrinkle-free, and…

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Professional Etiquette

Professional Etiquette

Understanding Professionalism Professionalism is more than just presenting yourself well—it’s about earning trust and respect. Whether you’re navigating the workplace or building new connections, maintaining professionalism is key. Below are some essential tips to help you stay polished in any professional setting. Small Talk In professional settings, avoid discussing sensitive topics like politics or religion.…

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Winter Career Fair 2027

January 7, 2025

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Students & Alumni EWU Students and Alumni are invited to attend the Winter Career Fair, free of cost. Meet employers in your field of interest and learn about their available job and internship opportunities. LIST OF EMPLOYERS Visit Handshake for a list of the employers who are attending. Click on “Join Event” on the fair in Handshake to…

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Offering Virtual Internships

Offering Virtual Internships

Choose The Best Platform For Online Collaboration Virtual interns need a place to share documents, assign tasks, and communicate regularly. An online collaboration platform ensures that everyone is on the same page. Ideally, there should be Video Conferencing and Project Management online tools in place to aid this process. Interns can also use these online platforms to clarify…

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FUSE Career Fair 2027

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FUSE 2027 Career Fair April 7th, 2026 | 2 – 6 PM | Location TBD Students and Alumni are invited to attend the FUSE Career Fair located at the Davenport Grand Hotel. EWU, GU, WSU, Whitworth, and U of I have banded together to bring you over 100+ companies from around the region. Attend this…

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