January 29, 2020
by David Meany
![The URC during the opening ceremony with the ice all set up]()
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 World Championships.
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by Leilah Langley
![Susan Ruby (left) and R. Keeth Matheny (right)]()
Psychology professor Susan Ruby is on a mission to designate Eastern as the leader in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) training for the region. Last fall, the EWU Foundation awarded Ruby a grant to help make it happen.
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January 15, 2020
![Aerial view of EWU campus with a stormy sky]()
Monday was an exciting day as the 2020 legislative session kicked off. Unlike a budget year where things warm up with the swearing-in of new members, a state of the state address from the Governor, and other ceremonial procedures, the 60-day supplemental session begins at an almost frantic pace. A full slate of committee hearings…
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January 14, 2020
by David Meany
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The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named Eastern Washington…
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by David Meany
![Aerial view of the EWU Cheney campus covered in fresh snow under a clear sky]()
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 what steps the university takes to determine if classes will be…
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January 7, 2020
by David Meany
![Rendering of the Catalyst Building on the University District Campus in Spokane]()
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 in our area: the Catalyst building. The area’s first zero energy…
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December 23, 2019
by David Meany
![Shelves in the food pantry filled with dried goods]()
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 meat. The Office of Community Engagement and Americorps Vista have been…
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December 10, 2019
by Leilah Langley
![student, ewu staff, numerica staff, posing with huge scholarship check]()
When Madison McKenzie’s professor held her after math class last Tuesday, McKenzie first worried that she was somehow in trouble. Then, when she stepped out into the hallway, she knew something truly unexpected was happening.
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December 4, 2019
by Leilah Langley
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With the hiring of its first head coach, Eastern Washington University is closer to developing a sanctioned intercollegiate wheelchair basketball program.
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November 22, 2019
by David Meany
![Photo: Swoop Eagle mascot with students at Pass Through the Pillars event]()
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 campus-wide party, we can still give joy. We are focusing on…
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