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88 resultsProactive measures to support students during pandemic
March 18, 2020 by dmeany
Eastern Washington University continues to implement crucial measures during this pandemic so our students, faculty and staff can seamlessly transition into spring quarter and resume spring semester terms with minimal disruptions. As part of the university’s effort to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic,… [Read more]
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‘It Is Priceless:’ Testimonials from WGS Graduates
March 9, 2020 by Leilah Langley
Hanncel Sanchez and Noahloni Garcia, both 2019 graduates, describe the value of a degree in Women's and Gender Studies from Eastern Washington University. The women talk about their life changing experiences at Eastern and the tools they gained to help them pursue their careers… [Read more]
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National Curling Finals at Eastern
January 29, 2020 by dmeany
Eastern Washington University's Recreation Center (URC) successfully hosted the Men’s and Women’s National Curling Championships, which wrapped up Feb. 15. The weeklong, national competition featured the top men’s and women’s teams in the country vying for a spot on Team USA for the subsequent… [Read more]
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Entrepreneurship Named Top Emerging Program
January 14, 2020 by dmeany
The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named Eastern Washington University as this year’s top emerging entrepreneurship program. The 2020 Top Emerging Entrepreneurship Award is widely recognized among entrepreneurship educators as one of the world’s most coveted. “This is a… [Read more]
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Open or Closed? Resources for Winter Weather
by dmeany
During inclement weather this winter, or during emergency situations, Eastern Washington University has several resources to alert you on the latest information regarding the status of university operations. The EWU Emergency Information page contains critical resources to get you through winter, including information on… [Read more]
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Catalyst to Transform EWU in 2020
January 7, 2020 by dmeany
As a dominant economic driver for the communities we serve, Eastern Washington University is committed to pushing the creative and high-tech vitality of the region forward. Now, to better power local business and industry, Eastern will expand into a state-of-the-art space never before seen… [Read more]
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Help EWU Celebrate MLK Day with Volunteerism
January 3, 2020 by dmeany
Join EWU students, faculty and staff in honoring the MLK Day holiday—Monday, Jan. 20—with a day of service to those in need in Spokane. [Read more]
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Eastern Adds Fresh Options at Central Food Pantry
December 23, 2019 by dmeany
Thanks to refrigeration and freezer units loaned by EWU Dining Services, the campus food pantry can now offer students in need more than canned vegetables and boxed mac and cheese. A new location boasts fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables, dairy products, eggs and… [Read more]
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EWU Giving Joy Day is Friday, April 3
November 22, 2019 by dmeany
Giving Joy Day is an annual event dedicated to showing support for Eastern Washington University students and our communities by giving financial gifts and volunteering. This year, Giving Joy Day—on Friday, April 3—falls on Eastern's 138th birthday. While COVID-19 prevents us from throwing a… [Read more]
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Gift is Music to EWU’s Ears
November 21, 2019 by dmeany
Lynn Nelson ’69 is a luthier, a maker of stringed instruments such as guitars or violins. During the president’s annual Thanksgiving Dessert Reception this year, Lynn and his wife Gail presented the university with a gift as unique as it was generous—a string quartet’s… [Read more]