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Email sent to Eastern employees from Troy Bester, senior project manager, Facilities and Planning, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Beginning Monday, Aug. 24, the Science Building and Cheney Hall Service Drive area will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian access to accommodate site improvements associated with the Science Building renovation project. The … Read more

Explore the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain a beginner-friendly, fully online, noncredit EWU course. Learn how blockchain technology works and build an understanding of digital assets, wallets, self-custody, and real-world applications across industries. Designed for professionals, lifelong learners, educators, and technology enthusiasts, this self-paced 12-week course requires no prior experience … Read more

Email message sent to all EWU employees from Cesar Portillo, vice president for people and culture, on Friday Aug. 14. Dear EWU Employees, Eastern Washington University recognizes the significant impact that the recent wildfire emergencies have had on members of our community. To provide support to employees experiencing serious wildfire-related … Read more

Eastern is offering a new noncredit course to help professionals develop A.I. skills for the workplace. The 5-week A.I. for Professional Work course, offered fully online, is self-paced and includes an EWU Digital Badge on completion. The course begins on Sept. 1 and takes about 25 total hours to complete. … Read more

Updated Wildfire FAQs from EWU Human Resources: I have been evacuated and impacted by the wildfires, and I’m not able to report to work, what leave type should I use? (Updated 8/14/2026) In alignment with EWU Policy 403-07: Wildfire Leave, Employees who experience a Level 3 Evacuation Order and/or significant damage to or loss … Read more

Dear Eastern Community, Over the past week, I have been thinking about the many members of our Eastern community who have been affected by the devastating wildfires across the Spokane region, neighboring counties, and reservations. This has been an extraordinarily difficult and unsettling time. Some have lost their homes. Hundreds … Read more