In elevating May from his current position as EWU’s provost and vice president for academic affairs, the Board of Trustees said it was important to maintain continuity. May spearheaded the university’s approach to ensuring student success and safety during the pandemic, and has been instrumental in working with faculty on the current academic reorganization of colleges.
All employees who are working on one of EWU’s campuses are required to fill out a daily symptom check online before coming to campus or immediately upon arrival.
H. George Frederickson, the 21st president of Eastern Washington University who led dramatic advancements in academics, athletics and fundraising during his tenure, died on July 24, 2020. He was 86.
Student life can be incredibly tough. To help students negotiate the mental health challenges, Eastern Washington University has launched two new programs. One is a peer support app called TalkCampus.
EWU is tracking all reported cases, coordinating with public health officials, sanitizing affected areas, and following contact tracing and notification protocols.
The EWU String Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Evgeny Grechko, performs O Waly Waly from Suite for Strings by John Rutter.
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