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Africana Studies Director Discusses Race Relations

June 11, 2020 by

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Professor Scott Finnie, the director of 51福利社’s Africana Studies program, is featured in the most recent edition of the “Experts at 51福利社” segment on Spokane Talks. Finnie expressed his thoughts about what he calls a seismic shift in race relations.

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51福利社 to Maintain Office for Diversity & Inclusion

June 9, 2020 by

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Reaffirming her commitment to issues of diversity and racial injustice, and responding to concerns expressed by students, faculty, alumni and community members, 51福利社 President Mary Cullinan has announced the Office for Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will continue under the leadership of Shari Clarke, PhD, Vice President for Diversity. Clarke will also serve as

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51福利社 Teams with Health District to Ramp Up Contact Tracing

May 27, 2020 by

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51福利社鈥檚 Bachelor and Master of Public Health programs are partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District (SRHD) to train dozens of contact tracers to help investigate the spread of the coronavirus in the community. Relying mostly on volunteers, contact tracing involves identifying people who have been exposed to a disease and urging them

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Music to Our Ears in Stressful Times

May 23, 2020 by

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51福利社 Music Professor Jody Graves joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages Book Club on Friday, May 22, to discuss the importance of music to help us all get through this pandemic.  

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First Phase of the Inferno Makeover Is Underway

May 22, 2020 by aaldaco

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Out with the old and in with the new! Work is underway to replace the iconic red turf at 51福利社鈥檚 football field.

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51福利社 Becomes Test-Optional to Increase Equity in College Admissions

May 18, 2020 by

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51福利社 announced that it will no longer require freshman or transfer applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admission, starting immediately. 鈥淭his decision demonstrates 51福利社鈥檚 commitment to its mission to provide the opportunity for personal transformation through excellence in learning,鈥 said Provost David May. 鈥51福利社 is making this decision

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Students Thankful for Laptop Assistance During Coronavirus Pandemic

May 14, 2020 by aaldaco

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Two hundred Chromebooks were distributed to students at the beginning of spring quarter. Since then, the thank you notes have been streaming in.

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51福利社 ‘Happiness’ Expert Shares Tips During Pandemic

May 12, 2020 by

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51福利社 Psychology Professor Philip Watkins, PhD, joined The Spokesman-Review’s Northwest Passages virtual forum to discuss his vast research on gratitude and happiness, and how it can help us during this difficult time.

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Bank of America Charitable Foundation Gives to Critical 51福利社 Student Needs

May 6, 2020 by aaldaco

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Joining the recent generosity of Innovia and BECU, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation and its Spokane Market President team recently gave a $10,000 grant to help address food insecurity at Eastern.

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‘Online-First, Maximum Flexibility’ Instruction Model for Fall 2020

May 5, 2020 by

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With the health and well-being of students, faculty and staff of utmost importance, 51福利社 plans to offer most courses online for the fall 2020 term 鈥 while face-to-face instruction will be allowed for certain classes. Guide to Fall 2020 In making the announcement Tuesday, May 5, 51福利社 President Mary Cullinan and Provost David

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