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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

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. 

Jonathan Anderson to Serve as Provost

Brian Levin-Stankevich, the current provost and vice president for academic affairs, has announced he will step down from his position on Dec. 15.  EWU interim President David May has appointed Jonathan Anderson, PhD, to serve as provost until a permanent university president is named. Levin-Stankevich has served in the role … Read more

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