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“Mom, I got in trouble” – Unpacking Alcohol and Marijuana Violations at EWU

February 9, 2024

“Mom, I got in trouble” – Unpacking Alcohol and Marijuana Violations at EWU

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

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Learn About the Aspire Mentoring Program

February 2, 2024

Learn About the Aspire Mentoring Program

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

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It’s Time to Think About Housing for the 24-25 Academic Year!

January 18, 2024

It’s Time to Think About Housing for the 24-25 Academic Year!

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,

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PLUS to Pilot Virtual Tutoring

January 11, 2024

PLUS to Pilot Virtual Tutoring

Eastern students will be among the first in the nation to test the virtual reality app.

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Navigating Canvas eBooks

January 5, 2024

Navigating Canvas eBooks

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.

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Providence Hosts EWU Health Science Students

January 3, 2024

Providence Hosts EWU Health Science Students

Students learned about a wide range of health care careers with Providence experts leading the way.

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Think Career, Not a Job

December 13, 2023

Think Career, Not a Job

As your students embark on their Winter Break at Eastern Washington University, it’s only natural for you to wonder about their future and the value of their education. In this blog post, I aim to express the importance of engagement and career readiness and how these aspects contribute to a fulfilling and successful future for

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Winter Break Information & Travel FAQs

November 30, 2023

Winter Break Information & Travel FAQs

Residence Hall Questions:  Students not staying in the residence halls during winter quarter 2024 must move out before noon on Dec. 8, 2023. Students are allowed back in the halls on January 7, 2024 at 9 AM.  Residents who need to remain in the residence halls during the break between quarters (Dec. 8 – Jan.

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Ring Ring! Phone Anxiety/Telephobia

November 27, 2023

Ring Ring! Phone Anxiety/Telephobia

Experience Remember having a toy telephone with a rotary dial when you were a kid?  This toy existed to increase comfort and experience with using a phone. We now live in an era where people tend to text more than they talk on the phone.  Texting is convenient, efficient, and generally private. Many students and

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Student-Focused SRA Town Hall To Be Offered Via Livestream on Nov. 28.

November 21, 2023

Student-Focused SRA Town Hall To Be Offered Via Livestream on Nov. 28.

Students: Please participate in a survey that will help direct the discussion.

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