Giving Joy Day – Eastern Washington University

Giving Joy Day – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:34:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 From Buildings to Staplers: “Swoop In” Lets You Name It All https://www.ewu.edu/news/from-buildings-to-staplers-swoop-in-lets-you-name-it-all/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:34:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119288 Hargreaves Eagle statue with two EWU student employees pointing to the eagle.

Hargreaves Eagle statue with two EWU student employees pointing to the eagle.

The lighthearted fundraiser is a great way to make an impact for EWU students.]]> Highlights of Giving Joy Day 2025 https://www.ewu.edu/news/giving-joy-day-2025-highlights/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:52:30 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112354 Leaders of the four colleges sitting on a stage at the Catalyst playing the "date-able" game.

Leaders of the four colleges sitting on a stage at the Catalyst playing the "date-able" game.

The Eagle community stepped up to make gifts of all sizes, with some 368 university supporters joining in to make a difference.]]> Bill Youngs’ Gift Supports Students and National Parks https://www.ewu.edu/news/bill-youngs-gift-supports-students-and-national-parks/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:24:05 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112313 Bill Youngs pictured at a National Park with two graduate students.

Bill Youngs pictured at a National Park with two graduate students.

Youngs' Giving Joy Day gift will support applied learning and career development for students who are passionate about public lands.]]> Music Scholarship Supports Student’s Goals https://www.ewu.edu/news/music-scholarship-supports-students-goals/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:08:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=112133 Cole Featherstone playing the upright bass.

Cole Featherstone playing the upright bass.

Cole Featherstone, a sophomore music education major, plans to share his expertise with the next generation of orchestral musicians.]]> Student Civic Leadership Award Recipient is Changing Lives https://www.ewu.edu/news/student-civic-leadership-award-recipient-is-changing-lives/ Tue, 04 Mar 2025 02:52:07 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111740 Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Photo of Madilyn Fisher leaning on a railing with stairs in the background.

Receiving a scholarship is helping Madilyn Rosaline Fisher put her efforts into a practicum that supports her goal of becoming a social worker.]]> Geosciences’ Student is Grateful for Scholarships https://www.ewu.edu/news/geosciences-student-is-grateful-for-scholarships/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:49:44 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111721

Photo of Marilyn Smith collecting samples off of a rock slab.

Marilyn Smith is embracing applied learning while juggling two jobs and supporting a family.]]> Future OT Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship https://www.ewu.edu/news/future-ot-awarded-latino-center-for-health-fellowship/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 21:04:12 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=111575 Photo of Tanya Valdenea wearing her red OT Eagle logo shirt.

Tanya Valdenea, who will graduate this spring, is passionate about occupational therapy and the potential to make a life-changing difference.]]> Scholarship Recipient Poised to Change Lives https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-recipient-poised-to-change-lives/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:48:08 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110516 Photo of Annette.

Annette Carpenter plans to make a difference for people battling mental health conditions.]]> Scholarship Recipient Wins Murdock Poster Prize https://www.ewu.edu/news/ewu-student-wins-murdock-poster-prize/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 19:00:33 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=110174 Jeff Schell pictured outside holding his award ribbon and envelope.

Jeff Schell pictured outside holding his award ribbon and envelope.

Jeff Schell credits hands-on research, conducted under the mentorship of Krisztian Magori, and a timely scholarship with supporting his career path.]]> Well-Timed Support Makes a Difference https://www.ewu.edu/news/well-timed-support-makes-a-differece/ Sun, 26 May 2024 17:32:37 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=103740

Sam Steege is now a senior thanks in part to a well-timed assistance that has helped him through difficult times.]]>