Eagle Strong Weekend Oct. 9-11, 2020
Eagle Family Homecoming is now
Eagle Strong Weekend!
Why the Change from Homecoming?
With no football game or in-person events to build a traditional homecoming around in 2020, we’re putting our plans on hold in hopes we can celebrate homecoming in the spring. Instead, we’re gathering virtually this fall for some fun, spirited activities to keep the Eagle family connected during Eagle Strong Week.
Event Schedule
Partners across campus are busy finalizing details for fun virtual events for students, staff, faculty, alumni and community members alike. Check back soon for more ways you can show your Eagle pride and stay connected to your fellow Eags. Together we are #EagleStrong!
| Event | Date & Time | Description | Location & Host |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madden Tournament Xbox & PSA | Oct. 5-9 | Represent your team in this year’s EagleStrong Madden Tournament. This tournament spans across EagleStrong Week, with the champion crowned Friday evening. Check out EWU’s new eSports platform to learn more. | Sign up for xbox. Sign Up for Play Station4. |
| "Fest Your Nest" Contest | Oct. 5-11 | "Eag up" your home or office for a chance to win an EWU swag basket. | EWU Alumni Association |
| Eagle Eats Week | Oct. 5-11 | Take advantage of great Eagle deals at local eateries and alumni-owned restaurants. | EWU Alumni Association |
| Pumpkin Carving | Oct. 5-11 | Show your school spirit by carving an EWU pumpkin! Need a pattern? Download one of our templates: | EWU Alumni Association |
| EWU Eagle Store Sale | Oct. 5-11 | 25% off EWU items in-store and online! eaglestore.ewu.edu | Code: EagleStrong In-store: Tue.-Thur., 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | EWU Eagle Store, PUB |
| Eagle Strong - Door Decorating Contest | Oct. 5-11 | Show us your Eagle Strong pride...on your door! Sign up to participate by emailing eechair@ewu.edu Submit your entry between Oct. 5-9 Voting for best door will occur between Oct. 10-11 Details on how to enter on EagleSync. | EagleSync Event SAIL & Eagle Entertainment |
| Food Pantry Open | Tue., Oct. 6 1-4:30 p.m. | Food is available to anyone in the EWU community and includes fresh produce from 2nd Harvest as well as dry goods and an assortment of dairy and occasionally meats. Space arrangements for the pantry are designed to minimize COVID risk for shoppers and staff. | Tawanka Hall 129 Please email foodpantry@ewu.edu for accommodations. |
| "Color Me an Eagle" Coloring Contest | Wed., Oct. 7, Entries Due | Get creative coloring Swoop for a chance to win a swag basket and have your Swoop on the website! | EWU Alumni Association |
| Free Flu Shots for Students | Wed., Oct. 7 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Students bring your eagle card and wear a face covering to the PUB NCR for a free flu shot. | PUB NCR Health, Wellness & Prevention Services |
| Blood Drive | Fri., Oct. 9 | Vitalant and EWU will be partnering to host a Blood Drive on campus to help us save lives. Precautions to ensure the safety of the donors: wear a mask, maintain 6 feet of space, and complete the COVID symptom check prior to arriving on campus. RSVP is not required. If you would like to reserve a time to donate click here. | PUB NCR SAIL & Eagle Entertainment |
| Sunset Standup Paddle Board (Students Only) | Fri. Oct. 9nbsp; 4:30-7 p.m. | Learn to paddleboard on this day trip, or join if you already love the activity. Bring a friend, or come alone to meet new people. Included: guides, gear, lunch and parking pass. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the site. | Campus Recreation & EPIC Adventures |
| Eagle’s Virtual Scavenger Hunt | Sat., Oct. 10 8 a.m. -8 p.m. | Join Eagle Entertainment for a virtual scavenger hunt through social media. Whether you are in town or far away, join us in the search to be entered in to win some prizes! Grab a friend and follow the clues to victory! Check out the EagleSync event description or email eespecialevents@ewu.edu with any questions! | EagleSync Event Eagle Entertainment |
| Tailgate Games | Sat. Oct. 10 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Campus Recreation will be hosting scheduled tailgate games for EWU students to support EagleStrong Week. Games being offered are cornhole, washers, giant jenga, ring toss, Spike ball, Connect 4 and KanJam. | University Recreation Center More info here. Campus Recreation & Club Sports Federation |
| Top That! A Virtual Cake Competition | Sat., Oct. 10, 2pm-3pm | Four bakers will represent their residence hall, racing against time to construct a 3D Eagle Cake that is similar or can “top” the reference cake provided. Participants will receive the necessary materials and have 30 minutes to “top that cake!” To vote for which residence hall baker “topped that” join us here on zoom. | Zoom Meeting Link EWU Multicultural Center mcc@ewu.edu |
| Rock Climbing (Students Only) | Sat. Oct. 10 Noon-4:00 p.m. | This trip is perfect for those wanting to learn how to climb, or those who are ready to take their skills outdoors. $15 includes: guides, gear, lunch and parking pass. Students will provide their own transportation to and from the site. | Sign up here. Location: John Shields Park, Spokane Valley Campus Recreation & EPIC Adventures |
| Free Mt Bike Rentals | Sat. Oct. 10 & Sun. Oct. 11 | Tour Cheney’s local landmarks on top of the line mountain bikes. Each rental consists of a 2-hour block: 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2:00 p.m., 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Student rentals will be free, non-students will be $5. | Reserve your bike online here. Or Call EWU University Recreation Center 509.359.4014 |