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Eastern Edge EXP

June 3, 2021

Eastern Edge EXP

On June 3rd, 2021 Eastern EdgeEXP focused on our approach to cover multidisciplinary and experiential topics with deans, faculty and students.

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EWU Athletics: Recommendation to Stay in NCAA DI

May 21, 2021 by David Meany

EWU Athletics: Recommendation to Stay in NCAA DI

Eastern Washington University Interim President David May is recommending to the governing Board of Trustees (BOT) that EWU Athletics remain in Division I, while also calling for a sustainable path forward through increased fundraising and a refocusing of resources. The recommendation comes after a ten-month Athletics Review process that included stakeholders from EWU and the

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History Professor Bill Youngs Shares his Stories

May 13, 2021 by David Meany

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EWU History Professor – and History buff – Bill Youngs was the latest guest on “Experts @ EWU” on Spokane Talks. Youngs talks about his fascinating field work and shares stories from his nearly 50-years of teaching at Eastern.

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Donors Give More Than $156,000 to EWU on Giving Joy Day

April 5, 2021 by Leilah Langley

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Dedicated supporters of Eastern Washington University came together last Friday to spread joy through kindness, community, philanthropy and service.

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Spokane Charitable Organization Matches $250,000 to Student Scholarships

April 2, 2021 by Leilah Langley

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“We are truly humbled to see how many Eastern supporters share our passion for helping students who show the hard work and dedication it takes to earn a degree,” say the Krumble Foundation donors.

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On Giving Joy Day, Knock Down Obstacles to Success

March 31, 2021 by Leilah Langley

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Join us on Giving Joy Day—this Friday—as we celebrate EWU’s 139th birthday by spreading joy in the community and helping Eastern students succeed.

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EWU Diversity Efforts Highlighted

March 30, 2021 by David Meany

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Eastern Washington University’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) recently had the opportunity to showcase efforts to promote an inclusive campus climate. Vice President for Diversity and Senior Diversity Officer Shari Clarke, PhD, and Senior Director for Diversity and Inclusion, Kim Davis, joined host Kent Adams on the latest edition of “Experts@EWU” on Spokane

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Athletics Report Presented to EWU Board of Trustees

February 26, 2021 by David Meany

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The Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees (BOT) received the long-awaited Athletics Review final report during its regular meeting on Friday, Feb 26. The report, conducted and delivered by the independent consulting firm The PICTOR Group, includes a thorough analysis of athletics relating to its organizational and financial structure, and division status within the NCAA.

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McKinstry Donation will support Catalyst-Related Research

February 23, 2021 by David Meany

McKinstry Donation will support Catalyst-Related Research

A generous half-million dollar gift to Eastern Washington University from the McKinstry Charitable Foundation will help drive faculty and student research at the Catalyst building on the South Landing of the University District. Opened in 2020, Catalyst is Spokane’s first zero-energy building, featuring EWU as the primary tenant. This innovation hub is the result of

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McKinstry Gift Creates More Research Opportunities for Faculty and Students

February 22, 2021 by Leilah Langley

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The McKinstry Charitable Foundation is committing a gift of $500,000 to the Catalyst Faculty and Student Research Fund. All projects will be conducted out of, or for the Catalyst setting.

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