EASTERN NEWSROOM

Category: Giving Stories

Eastern Athletics Receives Gift of $600,000 Endowment

September 15, 2020 by Leilah Langley

1972 ewu graduate - psychology - estate endowment $600000

Wayne Bartelheimer, a 1972 Eastern graduate and life-long dairy farmer, leaves a lasting legacy despite not competing in intercollegiate athletics.

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Retired Theatre Professor Makes Lasting Gifts to EWU Students

August 26, 2020 by Leilah Langley

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A pair of gifts from a long-time theatre professor at Eastern Washington University are likely to bookend many deserving students’ college careers.

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Pick Up Your Purchased Red Turf Today!

August 11, 2020 by Leilah Langley

EWU football field with new red turf installed

If you purchased turf, you are invited to the Red Turf Pickup Party today. Plus, listen to KEWU 89.5 FM from noon to 7 p.m. for an entertaining and informative line-up of interviews, music, trivia and more!

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Recent EWU Grad is Poised to Make His Mark on Biochemistry

July 22, 2020 by Leilah Langley

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John Vant has come a long way since his days dominating the ice at Eastern. Now a standout doctoral student in biochemistry at ASU, his work with some of the world’s top biochemical experts could lay the groundwork for a vaccine against COVID-19.

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The New Turf is Here, and it’s IncREDible!

by Leilah Langley

red turf diagram of football field

Out with the old and in with the new! The new red turf is being installed at Roos Field. You can still snag a piece of the original—just get your order in by Friday.

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Own a Piece of Red Turf History

July 15, 2020 by Leilah Langley

red turf diagram of football field

You can add a splash of red to your pad, and support EWU student-athletes, by purchasing a piece of the very first red turf.

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Sips for Scholarships: A Wine Club Just for Eagles

July 9, 2020 by Leilah Langley

Sips for Scholarships: A Wine Club Just for Eagles

Faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Eastern can get award-winning Washington wines made by Eagles, for Eagles, all in support of Alumni Legacy Scholarships.

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First Phase of the Inferno Makeover Is Underway

May 22, 2020 by Leilah Langley

football field during renovation

Out with the old and in with the new! Work is underway to replace the iconic red turf at Eastern Washington University’s football field.

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Students Thankful for Laptop Assistance During Coronavirus Pandemic

May 14, 2020 by Leilah Langley

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Two hundred Chromebooks were distributed to students at the beginning of spring quarter. Since then, the thank you notes have been streaming in.

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Gives to Critical EWU Student Needs

May 6, 2020 by Leilah Langley

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Joining the recent generosity of Innovia and BECU, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and its Spokane Market President team recently gave a $10,000 grant to help address food insecurity at Eastern.

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