July Inside EWU Executive Leadership Update
Stay informed on the latest happenings within each division with this July Update from your Executive Leadership Team.
EWU Makes a Switch In Academic Audit Software
Eastern Washington University recently made the switch from using SOAR to Degree Works for academic audit software. A separate function of Degree Works, Planner, is used by students and advisors to create long-term plans that automatically sync up with a student’s account in EagleNET for term planning and registration. Navigate … Read more
In Memoriam: Mary Jo Van Bemmel
Eastern Washington University is sad to report the death of long-time employee Mary Jo Van Bemmel. Declining health forced her to retire from Eastern on April 1, after more than 33 years at the university. Van Bemmel passed away July 3 after a long battle with brain cancer. She was … Read more
EWU Film Lecturer earns Best Director Nod
Malcom Pelles, lecturer in Film and Screenwriting at Eastern, recently received a Best Director award at a national community theater competition. Pelles directed the the play “Pass Over,” which also won the overall production award in the same competition. The story can be read in the Spokesman-Review. More background on … Read more
Martha Raske Returns as Interim CPP Dean
From Provost Jonathan Anderson: Dear Faculty and Staff, I am writing to announce the appointment of Martha Raske, PhD, as the interim dean of the College of Professional Programs beginning Monday, July 17. Dr. Raske is faculty emerita from the School of Social Work and a highly regarded educator who … Read more
EWU Day at Silverwood on Aug. 11
Spend a summer day at the Northwest’s largest theme park — Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Waterpark! Join other Eagles for big rides, big slides and big fun! The EWU Alumni Association has discounted tickets available for Friday, Aug. 11. The park is open from 11 a.m.-10:00 p.m. (Boulder … Read more
