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EWU’s Hennig Named Cadet Command Instructor of Year
February 26, 2019 by David Meany
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jason Hennig, a faculty member from the EWU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, has been selected as the 2018 US Army Cadet Command NCO Instructor of the Year. Each year Cadet Command recognizes one non-commissioned officer (NCO) from its 274 ROTC battalions across the country for this award. “This award solidifies the hard work…
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EWU driving force behind film festival
January 24, 2019 by eastern247
Eastern Washington University is once again a proud presenting sponsor of The Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), which will return for its 21st year Feb. 1-8 at multiple venues around Spokane! An opportunity for film lovers to reflect on some of the greatest films from the past year, SpIFF 2019 will begin with its annual Best of…
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Governor Declares Saturday “EAG” Day!
January 3, 2019 by David Meany
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, Jan. 5, as Eastern Washington University “EAG” Day in recognition of the Eagles playing in the NCAA Division I Football Championship in Frisco, Texas.
[Read more]Yazmin Zepeda
December 20, 2018 by eastern247
Yazmin came to EWU from Yakima to join the education program. She has wanted to be a teacher her whole life, and loves how much all her EWU professors care about her and want her to succeed.
[Read more]Rickie Morris Jr.
December 14, 2018 by eastern247
Rickie came to EWU from Saginaw, Michigan, to study philosophy. He loves Eastern because everyone he knows everyone on campus is here to help him succeed. “It’s like a big family,” says Rickie.
[Read more]Campus Safety Signs Point The Way
December 12, 2018 by Emily Oliver
If someone asked for directions to Patterson Hall, how would you respond? Those who have previously struggled to navigate Eastern Washington University’s campus can rest assured; EWU Construction and Planning Services is in the midst of a project that will update EWU campus addresses, streets and lanes with easy-to-remember names. The Campus Fire Life Safety…
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The Impact of Giving
November 26, 2018 by eastern247
EWU alumna Kaela Dewan talks about her experience in the OT program, her career path, and the impact of her scholarships. Learn more about ways to give.
[Read more]ROTC Cadets Compete for Proficiency Badge
November 15, 2018 by David Meany
ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) students from across the Pacific Northwest are traveling to Eastern Washington University this weekend to compete for an award held in high regard by the United States military. The German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge is a decoration that can be awarded to soldiers of all ranks, provided they pass a…
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2018 Alumni Awards
by easternmagazine
Dressed to the nines in their finest black and red, armed with champagne glasses and surrounded by the sound of a two-step jazz band, more than 200 EWU alumni filled a ballroom on May 18 at the Spokane Convention Center in celebration of the 2018 alumni awards. In March, a committee composed of previous winners,…
[Read more]Brotherly Bonds and Family Traditions
November 1, 2018 by easternmagazine
During the course of two decades, an annual boys’ trip for members of Phi Delta Theta transforms into a family affair. By Brian Lynn ’98 Eastern Washington University provided all of us with a foundation for the future. Our time in Cheney gave us an education, experiences and relationships that helped create our worldview and…
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