{"id":86827,"date":"2024-05-31T15:44:07","date_gmt":"2024-05-31T22:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/give\/?post_type=stories&p=86827"},"modified":"2024-05-31T15:47:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T22:47:51","slug":"eagles-give-newsletter-spring-2024","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/test-www.ewu.edu\/give\/news\/eagles-give-newsletter-spring-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Eagles Give Newsletter: Spring 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dear Friends,<\/strong><\/p>\n

You did it!\u00a0<\/strong>In 1,882 minutes of celebration on Giving Joy Day, April 3, your gifts to support scholarships and university programs totaled $501,770!<\/p>\n

Your generosity<\/strong>\u00a0expanded an emergency fund that keeps students enrolled even as they experience hard times. You also\u00a0fully endowed\u00a0scholarship funds honoring professors Steve Blewett and Sally Winkle, as well as Activist in Residence and Eagle Pride funds.<\/p>\n

Thank you for helping to provide transformative learning experiences for Eastern students!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

On June 15, the 2024 class of Eagles will don their caps and gowns and celebrate their achievements in career fields ranging from accounting and\u00a0education to\u00a0visual arts.\u00a0Many are the first in their families to earn a life-changing bachelor\u2019s degree \u2013 and they stand ready to make a difference.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can help EWU students fulfill their dreams of a college education. Your\u00a0gift today<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0means more opportunity for tomorrow\u2019s Eagles.<\/p>\n

Thank you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Linda Safford |\u00a0<\/strong>Senior Director of Annual Giving
\nEWU University Advancement<\/p>\n

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Eagle Strong<\/h2>\n

Every Step of the Way<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ve made the dream of a college degree a reality for our Eagles, opening doors to a transformational education and providing assistance when hard times threaten their ability to stay on course. We thank you profusely \u2013 and so do our students!<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Student<\/p>\n

Eagle Impact<\/h2>\n

Future Teachers Help Kids Become Better Readers<\/span><\/p>\n

EWU is graduating a class of educators who are well-prepared to help elementary students improve their reading skills, thanks to an experiential capstone at Grant Elementary School.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Students<\/h2>\n

Prairie is Set for Restoration!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Prairie restoration is moving ahead full force after several seasons of student-faculty research charted a sustainable \u2013 and cost-effective \u2013 path forward. Gifts from generous supporters like you got the tractor engine running!<\/p>\n

Read More<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Picture<\/p>\n

Eastern’s Hello Walk has a story to tell.\u00a0Follow the red brick pathway leading to Showalter Hall and you’ll notice stories \u2013 plenty of them.<\/p>\n

Short and sweet, the personalized red bricks honor the memories and accomplishments of students, alumni, faculty and staff. You can give a brick as a shout-out to a new graduate, pay tribute to a club or friendship, and even share your own story. The sky is the limit when it comes to honoring Eagles.<\/p>\n

Bricks in our historic walkway campaign are available for a donation of $100 for graduating seniors and their families; $200 for alumni and individuals, and $500 for corporations.<\/p>\n

Learn more by visiting our\u00a0Brick Campaign webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Eagle Endnotes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Save the Date | Oct. 18
\nSomething Exciting to Share<\/a>EWU Spring Concerts
\nPerformances Run Through June 5<\/a>Keg-Tapping and Release Party | June 3
\nEWU Craft Beer Industry Professional Certificate<\/a>Mechanical Engineering and Technology Capstone | June 5
\nCapstone Expo Showcases Talent<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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