Tag: Philanthropy
JLR Multicultural Center Named to Honor an Inspirational Family
September 23, 2022
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The naming gift connects the dots for alumna Angela Jones, who was instrumental in starting the center.
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EWU Partners with John L. Scott for Teacher of Diversity Fellowship
February 28, 2022 by David Meany
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EWU is teaming up with John L. Scott Real Estate to create a new opportunity for future elementary school teachers of color who want to obtain their teaching certificates.
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Major Gift Honors Alumni Artist, Teacher Roger Riggs
February 14, 2022
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Roger Riggs is pictured with his ”9/11” painting, on the left, in this 2008 photo taken by Jesse Tinsley for The Spokesman-Review. The piece is part of a major gift that includes another painting and funds that created the Roger Riggs Art Scholarship.
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Cyber Security Lab Recognizes Contributions of Longtime Faculty Member
December 9, 2021 by Melodie Little
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The Steiner Family Cyber Security Lab, dedicated on Dec. 7, honors the generosity and commitment to diversity of Stu Steiner and his wife, Shirlee.
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Donations Bolster EWU Diversity and Inclusion Efforts
October 21, 2021 by David Meany
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Generous gifts from Providence and Cambia Health Foundation will help Eastern Washington University implement a comprehensive admissions process to build…
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McKinstry Gift Creates More Research Opportunities for Faculty and Students
February 22, 2021 by Leilah Langley
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The McKinstry Charitable Foundation is committing a gift of $500,000 to the Catalyst Faculty and Student Research Fund. All projects will be conducted out of, or for the Catalyst setting.
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Steve Blewett Wants to Make Internships More Accessible
December 3, 2020 by Leilah Langley
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Internships are an important and valuable part of the college experience. A former EWU journalism and PR professor is launching a new scholarship fund to help make internships accessible to more students.
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Join Two EWU Alumni in Honoring Bill Youngs
November 30, 2020 by Leilah Langley
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To honor the professor who meant so much to them, two former students not only asked Bill Youngs to officiate their wedding, they also established a scholarship in his name.
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November 24, 2020 by Leilah Langley
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The Anna K. Dvorak Memorial Fund is only about $4,000 from reaching endowment. It’s not too late to give a gift and take advantage of a match which will make your donation go twice as far.
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Support Women Who Never Give Up
by Leilah Langley
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Thanks to generous donors on GivingTuesday, the Empowering Women Upward Fund reached endowment and will soon be awarding scholarships to help more women achieve their dream of earning a college degree.
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