Social Impact – 51¸£ÀûÉç Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:43:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Student Volunteers Pitch in for Veterans /news/student-volunteers-pitch-in-for-veterans/ Fri, 22 May 2026 18:41:07 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=121396 Two student volunteers with a broom and trash bag pose with the Washington State Veterans Cemetery sign behind them.Nearly a dozen students –some veterans themselves – helped to tidy up the grounds at Washington State Veterans Cemetery leading into Memorial Day weekend.]]> 51¸£ÀûÉç Observes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Day /news/ewu-observes-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-people-day/ Wed, 06 May 2026 20:14:02 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=121141 Evanlene Melting Tallow standing by tree with symbolic red shirts hanging from it.The national day raises awareness about violence against indigenous people and those who are still missing.]]> 51¸£ÀûÉç Hosts Events to Help People and Environments Thrive /news/ewu-hosts-events-to-help-people-and-environments-thrive/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:37:29 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=120755 Two women hold two small plants.51¸£ÀûÉç is hosting multiple events now through April 29 that promote inclusion, support sustainability and advance disabilities awareness.]]> Student Research Influences Spokane Ordinance Protecting Renters /news/student-research-influences-spokane-ordinance-protecting-renters/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:48:50 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=119727 Photo looking down at Urban Planning symposium at the Catalyst.An urban planning student and her faculty mentor looked into algorithmic rental price fixing. The published article was eye-opening.]]> TRIO McNair Scholar Plans to Make Education More Inclusive /news/trio-mcnair-scholar-plans-to-make-education-more-inclusive/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:39:36 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=119586 Portrait of Ryan Finner.The Africana Studies major founded a student support club while also making a difference as a PLUS coach.]]> 51¸£ÀûÉç Course Supports Teachers in Crisis Zones /news/ewu-course-supports-teachers-in-crisis-zones/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:02:58 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=119413 Notes that Ukrainian students wrote in English on Post-It Notes.51¸£ÀûÉç's Gina Petrie is part of an international collaboration that published an article detailing the effectiveness of trauma sensitive teaching techniques.]]> New EagFunder Crowdfunding Platform Launched /news/new-eagfunder-crowdfunding-platform-launched/ Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:44:04 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=117112 Photo of diving team captains in colorful outfits.EagFunder, designed to help student clubs, organizations and faculty bring ideas to life, is a great way to support GivingTuesday.]]> Office of Community Engagement is Ready to Engage /news/office-of-community-engagement-is-ready-to-engage/ Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:15:54 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=117562 Ribbon cutting ceremony.The Oct. 21 open house celebrated the rebirth of the community outreach center, which was closed for about four years.]]> 51¸£ÀûÉç Historians are Helping Homeowners Make History /news/ewu-historians-are-helping-homeowners-make-history/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:46 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=113726 Picture of racial covenants map historicRacial Covenants Project workshops assist homeowners seeking to address restrictive language in property documents.]]> Social Work Alumna Reconnects After 47 Years /news/social-work-alumna-reconnects-after-47-years/ Tue, 13 May 2025 16:29:55 +0000 /?post_type=stories&p=113177 Cyndy Stevenson and two social work faculty standing by the Senior Hall sign. One is holding a boomerang.Cyndy Stevenson, who was among the first graduates of 51¸£ÀûÉç’s School of Social Work, recently visited the Cheney campus.]]>