Vernon Loke to Oversee College of Professional Programs
Vernon Loke, PhD, has been named interim dean of EWU’s College of Professional Programs.
Professor Pui-Yan Lam Receives Award for Work to Counter Hatred
Eastern’s Pui-Yan Lam, professor of Sociology and Justice Studies, was recently awarded the Eva Lassman ‘Take Action Against Hate’ Award. The annual award, named in honor and memory of Eva Lassman, a Holocaust survivor who lived in Spokane for many years and often spoke at area schools and community events … Read more
In Memoriam: Elroy C. McDermott
We are saddened to report that Elroy C. McDermott, longtime professor and administrator at EWU, passed away on Nov. 14. McDermott worked at Eastern for more than 30 years, serving as Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration and other leadership roles. He received the Trustee’s Medal in … Read more
General Education Reform Continues with Focus on Capstone Projects
A faculty-led effort to reform the structure of EWU’s curriculum and graduation requirements is entering a new phase.
In Memoriam: John Berdis
EWU is sad to report the loss of John Berdis, a longtime EWU staff member who passed away on Nov. 20, 2021. Berdis worked at EWU as the Parking and Transportation Services supervisor from 1998 until when he passed away, at age 63. His obituary can be viewed here.
New Book on Eastern Football Takes Flight
Longtime Spokane journalist Paul Delaney has written a book on the history of Eastern Washington University Football and its rise to national prominence. Retired EWU Sports Information Director Dave Cook gives us a look at Delaney’s Taking Flight in this Spokesman-Review article.
