Category: Parents & Families

October 14, 2024 kicks of EWU’s 101st year of Homecoming and there are many events to partake in! Many of the festivities are open to the public, so families are encouraged to attend. Here are some of our favorite events that you could encourage your favorite Eag to attend- or event participate in yourself: Eagle…

At Eastern Washington University (EWU), we are deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of your student. We recognize that addressing key topics during their college experience is crucial for their success. As part of this commitment, we provide important online training that is essential for your student’s overall wellbeing. We ask for your encouragement…

As the school year comes to a close, many families eagerly anticipate the return of their college-bound children. While the prospect of having your college student back home for the summer is undoubtedly exciting, it can also be a period of adjustment for everyone. In this post, we will explore some valuable tips and ideas…

Create a lasting memory and support future students’ success! Purchase a brick in Showalter’s historic walk. 2024 graduates can purchase a brick for $100 (that’s 50% off!). Customize your brick’s message and see it come to life in front of Showalter Hall later this summer. Deadline to order is June 26, 2024. Preview bricks here…

College life can be both exciting and challenging. This can especially be true as your student navigates alcohol and substance use when they come to college. Alcohol, cannabis, and Adderall are the most commonly misused substances on college campuses.   One of the resources available to students at EWU is the Eagles for Recovery program. Eagles…

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…

Imagine it’s 1:30 AM on a Saturday night, the phone rings, and your student whispers on the other end – “Mom, I got in trouble.” Despite your best efforts to guide your student, sometimes they make poor choices. The goal of this blog is to prepare you with resources and information to take some of…

Aspire near-peer mentoring is a budding mentoring program based out of Eastern Washington University. Aspire partners EWU undergraduates with underrepresented and underserved high school students in Spokane County. They work to assist students in developing clear objectives to reach after high school, and prepare for success. Undergraduate mentors share their personal experiences, guidance, support, and…

Fall quarter is behind us and it feels like June will be here before we know it! Winter quarter is the time that students need to begin to think about where they will live next year. They need to begin conversations with current roommates, talk to friends that they want to have as a roommate,…

Are you a new student at Eastern Washington University, eager to start your academic journey? One aspect of university life that often raises questions is textbooks. We’re here to provide you with valuable information about Canvas eBooks and how we at the EWU Eagle Store can help you make the most of your learning experience.…