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77 resultsStudent MMR Vaccination Deadline Looms
October 18, 2019 by dmeany
Under a new university policy announced last spring, Eastern students need to provide documentation that shows they have received two doses of MMR vaccine, or have taken a blood test showing MMR immunity. The deadline to submit proof of immunization (or an approved waiver)… [Read more]
EWU Well Represented in Women of the Year Series
September 27, 2019
Congratulations to Eastern Washington University student Jordan Stevenson, and alumnae Tracie Meidl, Susan Virnig and Maura Ruiz for being recognized as one of 10 Inland Northwest Women of the Year 2019 by The Spokesman-Review. Read their inspiring stories: Jordan Stevenson Tracie Meidl Susan Virnig… [Read more]
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EWU Top College For Diversity Once Again
September 25, 2019 by dmeany
For the second consecutive year, Eastern Washington University has been nationally recognized for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. EWU is the recipient of the 2019 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused… [Read more]
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$5 Million Stadium Gift Largest in School History
September 19, 2019 by dmeany
Jack Gillingham challenges others to help advance the $25 million project Eastern Washington University’s vision to transform Roos Field, iconic home to Eagles Football, into a stadium facility that matches the strength, passion and pride of Eagle Nation is a big step closer to… [Read more]
Plenty for your Family to “Dig” at Archaeology Day
by dmeany
A celebration of historic preservation will give visitors a rare opportunity to travel back in time and immerse themselves in the history and culture of the Columbia Plateau’s native people during the 2nd annual Spokane Archaeology Day. This interactive event will feature something for… [Read more]
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EWU Student Named One of 10 Women of the Year
September 18, 2019 by dmeany
Story from The Spokesman-Review, highlighting its 2019 INLAND NORTHWEST WOMEN OF THE YEAR. As a child Jordan Stevenson was an overachiever. She competed in speech and debate in high school, graduated with honors and loved to volunteer. Then, just weeks before she finished high… [Read more]
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EWU Board Approves Football Stadium Recommendation
September 6, 2019 by dmeany
CHENEY, Washington – The Eastern Washington University Board of Trustees (BOT) unanimously approved a $25 million private fundraising strategy to renovate the existing football stadium after long-awaited pre-design plans were unveiled Friday, Sept. 6, on the EWU campus. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tPi2t8yIE9w A BOT-appointed task force recommended the… [Read more]
Cisco Courses Offer Affordable, Effective IT Training
September 4, 2019 by Leilah Langley
Looking to boost your career prospects in information technology? Look no further than EWU’s new Cisco Certificate Program—a series of courses aimed at opening doors for both students pursuing IT jobs and current industry professionals looking to move up in their careers. The EWU… [Read more]
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EWU Board to Act on Stadium Task Force Recommendations
August 29, 2019
CHENEY, Washington – The task force charged with conducting a comprehensive study of a possible football stadium renovation project at Eastern Washington University has completed its work and will make its recommendation to the university’s Board of Trustees (BOT) during a special meeting at… [Read more]
For Kids With Developmental Disabilities, EWU Students Offer Joy
July 12, 2019 by dmeany
There are few things more joyful than watching children play. That joy is perhaps even more palpable when watching children play, grow and learn with the help of Eastern Washington University physical therapy students. Earlier this month, Joya Child and Family Development Center in… [Read more]