Category: University
EWU to Maintain Office for Diversity & Inclusion
June 9, 2020 by David Meany

Reaffirming her commitment to issues of diversity and racial injustice, and responding to concerns expressed by students, faculty, alumni and community members, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan has announced the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will continue under the leadership of Shari Clarke, PhD, Vice President for Diversity. Clarke will also serve as…
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EWU Teams with Health District to Ramp Up Contact Tracing
May 27, 2020 by David Meany

Eastern Washington University’s Bachelor and Master of Public Health programs are partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) to train dozens of contact tracers to help investigate the spread of the coronavirus in the community. Relying mostly on volunteers, contact tracing involves identifying people who have been exposed to a disease and urging them…
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Music to Our Ears in Stressful Times
May 23, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Music Professor Jody Graves joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club on Friday, May 22, to discuss the importance of music to help us all get through this pandemic.
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EWU ‘Happiness’ Expert Shares Tips During Pandemic
May 12, 2020 by David Meany

EWU Psychology Professor Philip Watkins, PhD, joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages virtual forum to discuss his vast research on gratitude and happiness, and how it can help us during this difficult time.
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‘Online-First, Maximum Flexibility’ Instruction Model for Fall 2020
May 5, 2020 by David Meany

With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff of utmost importance, Eastern Washington University plans to offer most courses online for the fall 2020 term – while face-to-face instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Guide to Fall 2020 In making the announcement Tuesday, May 5, EWU President Mary Cullinan and Provost David…
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EWU Economist Patrick Jones Shares Expertise
May 1, 2020 by David Meany

During this time of economic uncertainty, Patrick Jones, Executive Director of EWU’s Institute for Public Policy & Economic Analysis, has shared his insights on the pandemic’s impacts on the local, regional and state economy. Jones recently sat down with Spokane Talks discuss these important issues, and offered some insight into the road ahead.
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Commencement to be Virtual Experience
April 15, 2020 by David Meany

Citing the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Washington University President Mary Cullinan announced today that June Commencement will be moving to an online format. “This year, unfortunately, the global pandemic has forced us all to reset gatherings, celebrations, and holidays,” says Cullinan. “We can’t hold a traditional Commencement ceremony this spring.” Cullinan says although…
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EWU and Gonzaga create shorter path to law degree
April 14, 2020

Leaders from Eastern Washington University and Gonzaga University School of Law recently signed a joint agreement that creates a pathway for students to earn their bachelor’s degree along with their Juris Doctor in six years, one year less than it would traditionally take to complete. The program, which permits concurrent enrollment at both institutions, allows…
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Proactive Measures to Support Students During Pandemic
March 18, 2020 by David Meany

Eastern Washington University continues to implement crucial measures during this pandemic so our students, faculty and staff can seamlessly transition into spring quarter and resume spring semester terms with minimal disruptions. As part of the university’s effort to “flatten the curve” of the pandemic, EWU moved quickly to an “online-first” model with classes, limiting the…
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National Curling Finals at Eastern
January 29, 2020 by David Meany

Eastern Washington University’s Recreation Center (URC) successfully hosted the Men’s and Women’s National Curling Championships, which wrapped up Feb. 15. The weeklong, national competition featured the top men’s and women’s teams in the country vying for a spot on Team USA for the subsequent World Championships.
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