Category: In Memoriam
EWU Mourns Loss of Professor Vandana Asthana
January 22, 2024
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She conducted transformative research on global water issues and was an advocate for her students at Eastern.
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In Memoriam: Cecil Thomas Jose, PhD
November 17, 2023 by Melodie Little
EWU is saddened to report that Cecil Thomas Jose, PhD, who taught Native American Studies and Urban and Rural Planning…
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In Memoriam: Gregory Hawkins, PhD
October 20, 2023 by Melodie Little
Eastern Washington University is saddened to report that Gregory “Greg” Hawkins passed away on Feb. 11, 2023. Hawkins joined the…
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Former Trustee Michael Finley Passes Away
August 14, 2023
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Eastern Washington University is saddened to report the passing of former Board of Trustee (BOT) member Michael Finley, who served nearly eight years on the board.
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Celebration of Life Set for EWU Retiree Cogley
May 17, 2023
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John Cogley, an EWU retiree who was a professor in therapeutic recreation while helping countless students earn their degrees and pursue their careers, died on Dec. 31, 2022. He was 77.
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EWU Alumni Among Those To Honor This Memorial Day
May 15, 2023
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Since World War I, the university has lost approximately 50 students and alumni who died while serving our country.
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