Campus Life
What is the name of the coffee shop in JFK Library?
Thomas Hammer
In what year was EWU founded?
1882
Where can students go for financial aid and scholarships
Sutton Hall first floor.
Finical aid and scholarship office
Where can students go in JFK Library for writing help?
Writers Center
What is the mascot of EWU?
The Eagle swoop
What student-led group organizes events like concerts, Finals wee event, and dances?
Eagle Entertainment
What was EWU’s original name?
The Benjamin P. Cheney Academy
Which building on campus is a historic symbol of EWU's start of an education school
The school house
What are Professors required to provide
Office Hour
What is the nickname for the bell tower on campus?
The school house
How many student organizations does EWU have?
150.
If students don't find a club that interests them, we encourage them to start their own.
What EWU tradition happens on the first day of school, led by the university president?
Ringing of the School House Bell
EWU was founded as a normal school, which means it focused on teaching what type of professionals?
Teaching teachers.
EWU started off as an education school. We have many teachers in the area that graduated from EWU
What is the name of the tutoring service included in tuition that offers drop-in, individual, and online tutoring?
How many movies were filmed on EWU campus
2 movies. Z-nation, 213 bones
Where can students check out equipment like laptops and cameras?
Equipment Check Out in JFK Library
What year did EWU officially become "Eastern Washington University"?
1977
What is the oldest building on campus that was burned down twice
Showalter
What is the Chill Room and where is it located
This room on campus is located in Martin Hall on the second floor features massage chairs and sun lamps to help students de-stress.
Cheney is our main campus where are our 2 other campuses located
Bellevue andSpokane
what campus event occurs once a year to help students learn about clubs?
Neighbor Fest.
The campus mall is filled with tables from local shops and businesses, as well as students looking for club members. It's a great way to find a job and join a club!
How many names did EWU have before it became Eastern Washinton University
5 names
Benjamin P. Cheney Academy
State Normal School at Cheney
Eastern Washington College of Education
Eastern Washington State College
Eastern Washington University
How many of the Larger classes that hold up to 300 students do we have on campus
EWU has four larger classes that can hold up to 300 students.
What are the Printing Stations.
Printing stations are located all over campus. Students receive a $9 printing credit to print on campus.
What national wildlife refuge, located just 5 minutes from campus, is part of EWU's unique campus offerings, making it one of only three universities in the nation with a wildlife refuge as part of their campus?
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge.