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EWU Hosts Inaugural Latino Forum

April 30, 2019 by David Meany

Original artwork by Washington artist Victor Fuentes

Eastern Washington University is set to host the first-ever Cinco de May Latino Forum as part of its ongoing commitment to recruit, retain and graduate a diverse group of students in innovative new ways. The Friday, May 3 event will include nationally renowned keynote speakers, educators, community leaders and professionals leading panels and roundtable presentations

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Barb Richey Named VP for Advancement at EWU

by David Meany

Exterior of Hargreaves Hall

Eastern Washington University is bringing back one of its own to serve as the new Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the EWU Foundation. EWU President Mary Cullinan has named Barb Richey, an Eastern alumna, to this important executive position, which provides leadership for Advancement Services, Alumni Advancement, Marketing and Communications, and

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Exploring Music Therapy Partnership to Welcome First-Year Native Students

April 11, 2019 by David Meany

Showalter Hall at sunset

Story from The Inlander: Growing up on the Nez Perce Reservation, Rickey “Deekon” Jones became accustomed to living among a tight-knit community with his family and friends. When he went to college at Eastern Arizona College 15 years ago, that all changed. “I realized there’s nobody I can call for anything. I didn’t even have

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Annual Get Lit! Festival offers something for everyone

April 8, 2019 by David Meany

Graphic: book covers representing authors for the 2019 Get Lit! Festival

This year’s Get Lit! Festival is April 22-28 at venues in downtown Spokane, Cheney and Coeur d’Alene. The full schedule of more than 40 events and panel discussions, along with a roster of some 50 festival authors, is available on www.getlitfestival.org. Most events are free; tickets to headlining events are available here (TicketsWest). Authors highlighting

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Collaboration Benefits Students Interested in Legal Career

March 7, 2019 by David Meany

Collaboration Benefits Students Interested in Legal Career

SPOKANE, Washington. — Eastern Washington University students aiming to pursue a career in the law may have new opportunities to do so thanks to a collaborative agreement signed by EWU Provost Scott Gordon and the Gonzaga University School of Law Dean Jacob Rooksby. The Memorandum of Understanding forms the EWU-GU Legal Education Collaboration Committee. The

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EWU’s Hennig Named Cadet Command Instructor of Year

February 26, 2019 by David Meany

EWU’s Hennig Named Cadet Command Instructor of Year

Sergeant First Class (SFC) Jason Hennig, a faculty member from the EWU Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program, has been selected as the 2018 US Army Cadet Command NCO Instructor of the Year. Each year Cadet Command recognizes one non-commissioned officer (NCO) from its 274 ROTC battalions across the country for this award.  “This award solidifies the hard work

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EWU driving force behind film festival

January 24, 2019 by eastern247

Interior of Spokane's Bing Crosby Theatre

Eastern Washington University is once again a proud presenting sponsor of The Spokane International Film Festival (SpIFF), which will return for its 21st year Feb. 1-8 at multiple venues around Spokane! An opportunity for film lovers to reflect on some of the greatest films from the past year, SpIFF 2019 will begin with its annual Best of

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Governor Declares Saturday “EAG” Day!

January 3, 2019 by David Meany

Photo: cheerleaders running with "EWU" flags at Roos Field

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a proclamation declaring Saturday, Jan. 5, as Eastern Washington University “EAG” Day in recognition of the Eagles playing in the NCAA Division I Football Championship in Frisco, Texas.

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Yazmin Zepeda

December 20, 2018 by eastern247

Photo: Student-teacher Yazmin in her first grade classroom surrounded by her students

Yazmin came to EWU from Yakima to join the education program. She has wanted to be a teacher her whole life, and loves how much all her EWU professors care about her and want her to succeed.

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Rickie Morris Jr.

December 14, 2018 by eastern247

Photo: Rickie Morris in a classroom setting with other students

Rickie came to EWU from Saginaw, Michigan, to study philosophy. He loves Eastern because everyone he knows everyone on campus is here to help him succeed. “It’s like a big family,” says Rickie.

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