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Welcome from President Cullinan
December 15, 2018 by eastern247
EWU is an inspiring place to live, study, and work. Our vision of what’s possible is inspirational as well. We continue to keep our hearts open, to be an inclusive community. We keep our minds open to new ideas. We keep our doors open… [Read more]
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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,… [Read more]
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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 at givingjoyday.org. [Read more]
ROTC Cadets Compete for Proficiency Badge
November 15, 2018 by dmeany
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… [Read more]
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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… [Read more]
Encanto 2018
November 3, 2018 by eastern247
In support of EWU student scholarships, join us Saturday, November 24, for the 6th Annual Encanto Holiday Concierto presented by Eastern Washington University, directed by Adrian Olivas. The Encanto Music program, founded by José Iñiguez, proudly presents an evening of unique music that pairs… [Read more]
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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… [Read more]
EWU Hosts PUB Preview
October 22, 2018 by dmeany
A large crowd of students, faculty and staff turned out to see Eastern Washington University’s newly renovated Pence Union Building (PUB) on Friday, Oct. 26. The PUB Preview festivities began with a celebratory ribbon-cutting, followed by an open house, tours, music and a variety of… [Read more]
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Tales from Trailerville
October 19, 2018 by kcarper
Many married students living on the Eastern Washington College of Education (EWCE) campus between 1946 and 1957 resided in Trailerville, a grouping of 75 war-surplus travel-type trailers. Most of the men were veterans. They had sacrificed much to be there, and they were excited… [Read more]