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‘It Is Priceless:’ Testimonials from WGSS 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 and community activism goals.
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National Curling Finals at Eastern
January 29, 2020 by David Meany
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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Entrepreneurship Named Top Emerging Program
January 14, 2020 by David Meany
The United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) has named Eastern Washington…
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Open or Closed? Resources for Winter Weather
by David Meany
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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Catalyst to Transform EWU in 2020
January 7, 2020 by David Meany
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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Eastern Adds Fresh Options at Central Food Pantry
December 23, 2019 by David Meany
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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EWU Giving Joy Day is Friday, April 3
November 22, 2019 by David Meany
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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Gift is Music to EWU’s Ears
November 21, 2019 by David Meany
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 worth of instruments: two violins, a viola and a cello, each…
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Strong Freshman Class and Overall Diversity Highlight EWU’s Fall Enrollment
October 29, 2019 by David Meany
Eastern Washington University continues the trend of attracting a robust freshman class, with final fall 2019 enrollment numbers showing 1,809 first-time freshman taking courses at Eastern. The university also continues to maintain a diverse student population, with more than 34-percent of the student body representing an ethnic population. Freshman numbers reflect an increase of 56…
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EWU Joins Partners in Celebrating ‘Topping Out’ of Catalyst Building
October 23, 2019 by Leilah Langley
A huge milestone for Spokane’s first zero energy building as those involved in the unique partnership gathered Monday, Oct. 21, to celebrate the installation of the last beam atop the five-story structure—an event known in the construction industry as “topping out.” The Catalyst building, which will feature Eastern Washington University as the primary tenant, is…
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