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In Memoriam: Martha Brzoska

March 1, 2024

Eastern Washington University has been notified of the death of retiree Martha (Marti) Brzoska on Feb. 27. She came to EWU in 1985 as a faculty member in the Art department and transitioned to an administrative position in 1988 as an academic advisor in General Undergraduate Advising. Brzoska retired from Eastern July 1, 2010.  She

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Learn about Centralized Academic Support: PLUS (Program Leading to University Success)

Learn about Centralized Academic Support: PLUS (Program Leading to University Success)

PLUS is housed in the JFK library.  We service both the Cheney and Spokane campus’ including quarter and semester programs. We are proud to have been serving EWU students for 32 years.   PLUS provides FREE academic support services in the form of Tutoring (small group, online e-Tutoring, Drop-In Tutoring and Virtual Reality Tutoring embedded in

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President’s Dialogue on Diversity Draws a Crowd

February 29, 2024

President’s Dialogue on Diversity Draws a Crowd

Eastern community welcomes China Jude, champion of diversity, equity and inclusion, as a full calendar of Black History Month events come to a close.

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Professor’s Legacy Touches Students

February 26, 2024

Professor’s Legacy Touches Students

A little-known fund established by a longtime professor in 1994 has enriched the lives of generations of Eagles.

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Grant to Expand EWU’s Mental Health Services

February 22, 2024

Grant to Expand EWU’s Mental Health Services

A federal grant is helping Eastern’s Counseling and Wellness Services continue to expand mental-health wellness and help-seeking opportunities for students, particularly those who may be at risk for suicide. The three-year, $285,000 Garret Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grant, awarded to Eastern last fall by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has

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President’s Dialogue on Diversity Features China Jude

February 18, 2024

President’s Dialogue on Diversity Features China Jude

As EWU closes out Black History Month, President Shari McMahan is inviting university students, faculty and staff to join her for the President’s Dialogue on Diversity featuring China Jude, PhD, former vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion for the NFL’s Denver Broncos. The President’s Dialogue on Diversity event will be from noon-1:30 p.m., Wednesday,

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Eagle 1 Newsletter: February 2024

February 15, 2024

Eagle 1 Newsletter: February 2024

Dear Eagle Family and Friends, Despite the groundhog signaling an early spring, it appears Mother Nature wasn’t ready to let go of winter quite yet. Our campus is once more blanketed in a layer of snow, and the heavy coats have made one last appearance (hopefully). But despite the wintery weather, we’re trying our best

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Join Us for Staff In-Service Day on March 1

February 14, 2024

Join Us for Staff In-Service Day on March 1

The day provides a great opportunity to learn ways to support student success. Registration closes on Feb. 26.

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Katarina Sanchez Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship

February 13, 2024

Katarina Sanchez Awarded Latino Center for Health Fellowship

Sanchez, a graduate student in physical therapy, plans to work toward improving health and wellness in Latinx communities

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EWU Charts Another Cyber Cup Victory

February 12, 2024

EWU Charts Another Cyber Cup Victory

This year’s Spokane Cyber Cup competition, hosted by EWU at the Catalyst, attracted 172 participants.

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