Giving Joy Day – Eastern Washington University

Giving Joy Day – Eastern Washington University https://www.ewu.edu Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:15:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Giving Joy Day 2026: Campus Celebrates Generosity https://www.ewu.edu/news/giving-joy-day-2026-campus-celebrates-generosity/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120355 Photo of Shari McMahan, Lisa Brown and Swoop with mayoral proclamation.

Photo of Shari McMahan, Lisa Brown and Swoop with mayoral proclamation.

This year's spirited event had record participation. ]]> Giving Joy Day has Arrived! https://www.ewu.edu/news/giving-joy-day-has-arrived/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:49:26 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120322 Photo of three women from the fundraising team with cupcakes.

Photo of three women from the fundraising team with cupcakes.

EWU's largest and most collaborative fundraising effort kicks off today, April 2, at the Catalyst, with special activities continuing into tomorrow morning and early afternoon on the Cheney campus.]]> Scholarship Honors a Legacy of Caring https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-honors-a-legacy-of-caring/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:36:57 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120264 Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Tessa and John Delbridge as college sweethearts visiting Snoqualmie Falls.

Eastern alumnus John Delbridge took on the tough role of teaching at-risk teenagers. A newly endowed scholarship in his name paves the way for future difference makers.]]> Alumna Makes a Difference for Children and Families https://www.ewu.edu/news/alumna-makes-a-difference-for-children-and-families/ Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:23:27 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120072 Photo of Blanca outdoors

Scholarships helped Blanca Lilia Hernandez realize her goal of becoming a child life specialist.]]> Scholarships Help Future Teacher https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-help-future-teacher/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:16 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120061 Photo of Osvaldo outside of JFK Library.

Photo of Osvaldo outside of JFK Library.

Osvaldo De Los Santos plans to make a difference for elementary school students.]]> Za’Kayla Jones Hits All the Right Notes https://www.ewu.edu/news/zakayla-jones-hits-all-the-right-notes/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:51:10 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=120003 Picture of ZaKayla Jones on the red turf.

Picture of ZaKayla Jones on the red turf.

EWU music major Za’Kayla Jones is making a difference with her beautiful voice.]]> Donor Support Helps Student Make Her Mark in Forensics https://www.ewu.edu/news/donor-support-helps-student-make-mark-in-forensics/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:02:50 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119904 Sarah Acheson shares her research

EWU criminal justice student Sarah Acheson shares how hands-on learning opportunities prepared her to launch a career in forensic science.]]> Scholarships Fuel a Future in Fisheries Science https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarships-fuel-future-fisheries-science/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:39:02 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=119893 EWU student Sam Caruso holds a Westslope Cutthroat Trout

EWU student Sam Caruso holds a Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Scholarship support helps EWU graduate student Sam Caruso turn a lifelong love of Spokane’s rivers into fisheries research.]]> Scholarship Helps Student Develop Professional Skills https://www.ewu.edu/news/scholarship-helps-student-develop-professional-skills/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:35:38 +0000 https://www.ewu.edu/?post_type=stories&p=118771 Photo of Mia Blomgren.

Mia Blomgren was able to gain experience and advance her résumé thanks to an internship stipend.]]> 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.]]>