Friday, December 23, 2005
EWU economist predicts Spokane area job growth to slow
EWU econ professor Grant Forsyth predicts the Spokane area job growth rate will slow in the coming year, but the local economy itself should be OK.
Spokane Journal of Business
Spokane Journal of Business
More news on EWU downtown center
The S-R had a story today indicating Spokane developer Walt Worthy is interested in possibly buying Eastern's Spokane Center building. EWU is looking at selling the building and putting the proceeds towards a building in the Riverpoint Campus. The Spokesman's editorial board lauded that idea in the newspaper's daily opinion piece.
Worthy story: Spokesman Review
Opinion piece: Spokesman Review
Worthy story: Spokesman Review
Opinion piece: Spokesman Review
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Eastern looking at its downtown options
The headline on this S-R story is completely inaccurate, as EWU is not looking at leaving downtown Spokane, but rather moving to a different part of it -- Riverpoint. The story is correct and outlines the current situation.
Spokesman Review
Spokesman Review
EWU junior gets props for her drama from hometown paper
Theresa Kelly, a junior here at EWU, was featured in a story recognizing high achieving Great Falls, Mont., college students.
Great Falls Tribune
Great Falls Tribune
Former EWU international student gives aid to his disaster-striken country
Nasir Aziz, who attended EWU as an international student from Pakistan, returned to his home country to give aid to those devastated by the October earthquake that killed 14,000 people. This is the third part of a Seattle Times special on the earthquake's aftermath.
Seattle Times
Seattle Times
Friday, December 16, 2005
Meyer is The Man
EWU's record-breaking quarterback Erik Meyer was duly rewarded for his stellar efforts on the gridiron, as he was named the winner of the Payton Award, given to the top player in NCAA Division I-AA football.He prevailed in the closest vote in the history of the award.
ESPN, NCAA Football Net, The Missoulian, Pasadena Star-News, Seattle Times, Los Angeles Times, UPI, Spokesman Review
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Stuckey getting wider notice
Eastern's new freshman sensation guard Rodney Stuckey is getting a lot of early season notice for his sparkling play in leading the Eagles to a 4-3 start to the 2005-06 NCAA basketball season. The west side media has taken notice because of his Kentwood H.S. roots.Seattle Times
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Another EWU Press book on best books list
The Salt Lake Tribune included Doug Peacock's "Walking It Off" as one of the best books of 2005. Peacock's book was published by EWU Press.
Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune
Former Eagle football star starts second career
One of Eastern's best-known football alums landed on his feet after ending a 10-year NFL career played mostly for the Buffalo Bills. Kurt Schulz is featured in a nice story detailing his transition from the football world to the business world.
Buffalo Business First
Buffalo Business First
Monday, December 12, 2005
Rushing moves into Chiefs' trainer gig
Holly Rushing, a 2004 EWU grad, is stepping in as the Spokane Chiefs hockey team's new athletic therapist.
Spokane Chiefs
Spokane Chiefs
Friday, December 09, 2005
Forsyth says Spokane economy doing well
EWU professor Grant Forsyth analyzes Spokane-area economy in this JOB article.
Spokane Journal of Business
Spokane Journal of Business
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Berendt leaving his state Democrat post
Paul Berendt, who attended EWU and established the student Democrats club on campus, announced his resignation as head of the state Democratic Party.
Seattle Times
Seattle Times
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
EWU Press book listed in noteworthy books list
The Kansas City Star compiled a list of noteworthy books from the past five years. It included Joseph Millar's "Overtime," which was printed by the EWU Press in 2001.
Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star
EWU partnership with AHANA shut out by county commissioners
The EWU business program's partnership program with AHANA minority business outreach program fell victim to a tight county budget, as the Spokane County commissioners voted to not give $50,000 to the venture.
Spokesman Review
Spokesman Review
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Philanthropy by the book
EWU students helped raise money for literacy programs with a book sale. The tally of the proceeds is expected to top the record total collected last spring.
The Easterner
The Easterner
Festive despite the cold
Embattled mayor talks to EWU journalism students
Spokane mayor Jim West addressed EWU journalism students about the challenges of leadership, as he faces a recall election that would remove him from office.
The Easterner
The Easterner
