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As you receive this issue of Eastern magazine, the university is embarking on another academic year with record enrollment surpassing 10,000 students once again. Many budget challenges persist, but as we continue to work through those issues while maintaining our commitment to quality instruction, we cannot overlook the many exciting developments on the EWU campus. Perhaps the most visible development is the new red synthetic field turf at Roos Field (formerly Woodward Field). As you will see in our cover story, the red turf has literally, and figuratively, changed the landscape at Eastern. In addition to creating some national media buzz, its allure has attracted curious visitors to campus and it has instilled a new sense of pride in our students, alumni and, of course, the student athletes who play on the turf. Most importantly, and possibly lost in the luster of the red carpet, dozens and dozens of Eastern supporters stepped forward to rally behind the project. This tells me there is a lot of passion about EWU, and I hope that momentum continues as we tackle other essential priorities on campus. With state economic woes still threatening to slice millions more from our budget, your support for things like student scholarships and various academic programs is also critical. As part of our effort to promote our excellent programs and faculty, we are also unveiling our new DiscoverE reaserch magazine this fall. Producing this magazine fulfills an important goal for the university, as it is our role to educate supporters and the surrounding community about the engaging work our faculty conducts on campus. DiscoverE exemplifies the efforts put forward by our faculty and the opportunities students have to experience, firsthand, the genesis of new ideas and applications which will improve the quality of life for our state. I hope you get a chance to see this publication, which will be available online at www.ewu.edu/DiscoverE. When you go online, you will also notice another exciting development, the university’s new website. It is designed with the student – current and future – in mind. I think you will find it to be more user-friendly, colorful and engaging. It is so important to keep moving forward as a university in this tough economic climate. That is why your interest and support is so meaningful at this time. We look forward to either hearing from you, or better yet, seeing you around campus this year. Thank you for taking the time to read my message, and I hope you enjoy the magazine. Dr. Rodolfo Arévalo President Eastern Washington University
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Graphic Design – Ryan Gaard ‘02 Copy Editor – David Rey Contributing Writers – Kandi Carper ’05, David Rey, Brandon Hansen ’08, Dave Meany, Dave Cook Photography – Eric Galey ‘84, Pat Spanjer ’80, Larry Conboy, John Demke ’98, Ron Swords ‘84 Editorial Board – Doug Kelley ’83, Jack Lucas ’77, Pia Hallenberg Christensen ’98, Kory Kelly ’98, Gina Mauro ‘90
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Vice President for University Advancement – Michael Westfall
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EWU Alumni President – Kevin Linn ‘88 EWU Foundation Chair – Steve Dahlstrom ‘94
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EWU makes its debut on the new red turf at newly-named Roos Field in front of a sold-out stadium of 11,702.
Bob & Ray’s Beer Garden – an Eastern Tradition Bob & Ray’s Beer Garden has wet the whistle of thirsty EWU fans for nearly two decades, while raising money for student-athletes.
Credit for Life
EWU’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program has made it possible for more than 2,000 adult learners to achieve their goal of completing their college degree.
The Tailgate Guy
Eastern grad Jay DiEugenio has built a barbecue empire. From the chilly parking lots of Woodward Field, to the professional football shrines in Green Bay and Chicago, DiEugenio has made the most of his dream.
Big Careers Start at Eastern - Sweet Success
EWU alumna Carol Measel’s Bruttles Gourmet Candy Shoppe is on track to sell $1million in products this year.
Address Changes Alumni Correspondence Class Notes Submissions E-mail: Website: Phone: Write:
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Eastern Magazine Five Eastern alumni “hang loose” while reading Eastern magazine at Elizabeth Martinez Braun’s wedding at Paradise Cove in Ko’Olina, Hawaii, on June 25, 2010. (Left to right): Melissa Martinez ‘05, ’03; Melinda Martinez ’09, ’06; Elizabeth Martinez Braun ’00; Rosalie Martinez Sigler ’05, ’03, and former EWU football offensive lineman Kraig Sigler ‘07.
Your article, “Greek Revival,” featuring the picture of five members of Theta Chi Upsilon from the 1970 Kinnikinick yearbook, is filled with irony. I was one of the original founders of Theta Chi Upsilon, which consisted predominantly of a number of men who lived in Mary A. Monroe Hall in the ‘66-67 and ‘67-68 school years. The hall shut down as an all-male dorm after that, and a number of us, and a few recruited friends, started Theta Chi Upsilon as a way to live cheaply, continue to have the fun we were having as dorm compatriots the year before, and convince someone to rent us housing space. Being a “recognized” fraternity was the only way we could pull it off. We made up the name because the Greek letters seemed to look good together, we made up our own motto, “Brotherhood, Unity, Strength,” and a guy named Jerry Villers drew up a Coat of Arms. Because Eastern was pretty small at the time, it was relatively easy to “see and be seen,” and well-organized groups could dominate campus politics and activities. So we got organized. We weren’t very popular with the “real” fraternities. We were letting anyone join who wanted to join, including an African American (which in 1968 in fraternity life was not an everyday event) and a good handful of guys who today would be classified as “geeks.” We all had a great time. We ended up buying our house, hiring a full-time cook (we passed her off as the required live-in house mother, which she wasn’t), living half the year on venison cooked 50 ways (a couple of our members hunted), and getting involved in every campus activity we could manage, just to “be there.” They say being there is half the battle, so we made a point of it. So it was with some amazement to read that Theta Chi Upsilon, probably the “least Greek” of the fraternities, was one of the last two to die in 1980. It was more than amusing to see our group highlighted in such a way as to suggest we were a big part of the Greek tradition, when that was so far from the formative reality of the original group. Rick Allen ‘69
First Sorority David Rey needs to do his homework! A local sorority known as Kappa Theta Chi became affiliated with Chi Omega in April of 1966. Chi Omega was the FIRST nationally affiliated fraternal organization to come to Eastern. I should know, as I am a charter member of Pi Theta chapter of Chi Omega. The ensuing years, as interest in sororities and fraternities took a downturn, resulted in Chi Omega being no longer active on the campus. However, there are many Chi Omegas from Eastern (then EWSC) who remember the affiliation process well. Paula Robins Ward ‘67
Remembering Eastern’s Chiron Program I read with deep sadness about the passing of Professor Don Wall of the English Department in the winter 2010 issue of Eastern magazine. While I am not a graduate of EWU, I attended from ‘70 -’72. I learned of Eastern’s Chiron Program when I was graduating from North Central High School. The integrated approach of the curriculum, and the close association between the students and the faculty (Don Wall, Dean Steiner, Adam Raley and Pat Koontz) was extraordinary. About 10 years ago, I stumbled on something where Don was mentioned and I emailed him. It gave me great pleasure to reconnect with him after so many years. My husband and I have gone on to establish a tropical rhododendron nursery on the Big Island of Hawaii, and many of those lessons in understanding and communication have been invaluable over the years, both in academia and adapting to a very diverse environment. Aloha, Don... you will be missed! Jane Adams (Ferrier)
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David Almazan ’87, brought his Eastern magazine with him on a trip to Tokyo. The picture is of the Tokyo Tower taken from the Prince Park Tower Hotel in July 2010. He lives in Hawaii, and works for Kaiser Permanente Medical in Honolulu. Don Rodman ’69, past chair of the EWU Foundation, is pictured with Eastern magazine at the Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, July 2010. The Passion Play first debuted in 1633, and is performed every 10 years in Upper Bavaria. Ryan Gaard ’02, took Eastern magazine north to his home state of Alaska in June 2010. The halibut in the photo was caught out of Seward, Alaska and weighed in at 140 lbs. If Ryan’s name sounds familar it is probably because he is the designer of Eastern magazine. Where in the world will Eastern magazine next be spotted? Eastern alumni are invited to send photographs of themselves holding up the current issue. Please include some information about yourself with your submission. Due to space constraints, we may not be able to publish every submission, but the extras will be posted on the Eastern Magazine Facebook fan page. Send to easternmagazine@ewu.edu or Eastern Magazine, 300 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2445.
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Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Be prepared for a change of scenery when you visit Eastern’s new website. The site went live Aug. 5.
The 11th class of inductees to the Eastern Washington University Athletics Hall of Fame will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, in Cheney. The new inductees include the 1950 football team, which won Eastern’s third-straight Evergreen Conference championship and finished the year with five-straight shutouts to finish 8-2. The coach from that team, Albert Harold “Abe” Poffenroth will be inducted posthumously. Other individual inductees include track and field standouts Curt Hisaw and Seville BroussardHering, as well as former women’s basketball coach Bill Smithpeters. Former Eastern golfer and legendary Canadian broadcaster Ernie Afaganis will receive the Eastern Athletics Hall of Fame Service and Contribution Award.
The website didn’t just receive a cosmetic facelift – it offers users a more intuitive browsing experience, features content more relevant to current and prospective students and allows for the university’s academic and administrative departments to keep their parts of the site fresh and more interactive. After external and internal analysis showed that the existing website was unfocused, difficult to navigate and often had out-of-date content, a revamping strategy was developed and work began on a total rethinking and redesign of the site. With prospective students using the Internet as their main source of information gathering when making their college choice, the design, content and presentation of the university’s website has become crucial. The end result is the university’s “shiny online brochure.” It’s the place to go for information about admissions, academic programs, athletics, up-to-the minute news and events – all things Eastern! Check it out at www.ewu.edu.
Fuller Named Interim Provost After reviewing recommendations from faculty and administrators, President Rodolfo Arévalo named Rex Fuller interim provost, effective July 1. Fuller’s role as interim provost will also include his current responsibilities as executive dean of the Riverpoint Campus. Fuller has served as the dean of the College of Business and Public Administration (CPBA) since 2006, and as executive dean of the Riverpoint Campus since 2008. “During his tenure at EWU, Dr. Fuller has demonstrated excellent leadership of the College and the Riverpoint Campus,” said Arévalo. “He has assumed leadership roles on a number of campus committees and provided exceptional insight on budget issues related to our funding challenges. I am confident that Dr. Fuller will provide outstanding leadership to the provost’s office and to all the units reporting to the Division of Academic Affairs.” With Fuller’s move, Dr. Neil Zimmerman assumes the interim dean position for CBPA. Zimmerman has held a number of administrative positions on campus, including interim president, preceding Dr. Stephen Jordan. He served most recently as the associate dean of the college. Fuller and Zimmerman will serve in their interim roles while President Arévalo continues to develop plans for filling the provost’s position on a permanent basis.
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The inductees will be honored with a breakfast and ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 9, at the Pence Union Building. The public is invited to Albert “Abe” attend. RSVP to 509.359.2463 or 800.648.7697. Poffenroth The cost is $15 per person. The inductees will also be honored at EWU’s football game against Northern Arizona, which begins at 1:05 p.m. Established in 1996, this year’s inductees will bring the total number of individuals in the Hall of Fame to 53. Seven teams will have also been inducted, and Afaganis will be the fourth recipient of the Service and Contribution Award. Seville Broussard-Hering
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Fish & Chip Event a Success In June 2010, EWU partnered with the Michael Roos Foundation to host the inaugural Fish & Chip Tournament in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The weekend featured 10 current NFL players, including EWU alum and all-pro lineman Michael Roos, along with a special guest, Dick Butkus, the legendary Hall of Fame player from the Chicago Bears. Events included a public autograph session at Cabela’s in Post Falls, Idaho, a bass fishing tournament on Lake Coeur d’Alene, and a golf tournament at the award-winning golf course at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. By giving a charitable sponsorship gift, EWU alumni and corporations were allowed an up-close-and-personal opportunity to golf and fish with the NFL stars. Autograph session at Cabela’s The event raised money that will be used to support children’s charities in the Inland Northwest (a focus of the Michael Roos Foundation) and the football program at EWU. A 30-minute television show was produced from the event and aired four times in July on Fox Sports Northwest. The first-year success of the event was highly attributable to generous sponsors who helped underwrite weekend activities, including The Coeur d’Alene Resort, Cabela’s, Alaska Airlines and numerous local sponsors who donated cash, food and other gifts. Plans are currently underway for the second annual Fish & Chip Tournament to be held in the summer of 2011. To see more photos of the event go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ewuphoto/sets/.
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Eastern Wins Big Sky Conference Presidents’ Cup
Wilson Named Dean of Libraries
For the first time in school history, EWU has won the Sterling Savings Bank Big Sky Conference Presidents’ Cup, edging out the University of Montana and Northern Arizona University, who tied for second.
Richard Wilson, PhD, joined EWU as the new dean of libraries on Sept. 1.
The Sterling Savings Presidents’ Cup reinforces the Big Sky’s dedication to the academic side of the student-athlete experience. Overall athletic success is combined with team grade point averages, graduation rates and All-Conference performers, with grade point averages of at least 3.0 to determine the winner. “Our first goal is to do well in the classroom, and to try and win conference championships,’’ EWU Athletic Director Bill Chaves said. “Winning the Presidents’ Cup is a validation of those goals, especially knowing how difficult and competitive it is to do.’’ EWU finished fourth overall in athletics, compiling 122.5 points, for an average of 8.75 per sport. The Eagles moved to the top of the Presidents’ Cup standings with a first-place finish in academics. The Eagles’ athletic program compiled an overall grade point average of 3.244, and 13 of its 14 programs registered at least a 3.1. The women’s golf team led with a 3.56, followed by women’s volleyball (3.44), women’s cross country (3.42), women’s tennis (3.41), men’s cross country (3.35), and women’s basketball (3.31). A total of 28 Eastern Washington All-Conference selections finished with a GPA of at least 3.0.
He comes to Eastern from Boise, Idaho, where he served as associate state librarian since 2000. In that capacity, he worked with strategic planning and program evaluation, personnel functions and fiscal operations, information technology and the Idaho Digital Repository, projects and services for special populations, early childhood literacy initiatives and physical facilities. He has experience with continuing and distance education, and has taught graduate library science classes while directing the Idaho Distance Education program, in partnership with the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University. Wilson holds a PhD in education from the University of Idaho, a master’s in public administration from Boise State University, an MA in library science from the University of Iowa and a BA in history and social studies from Graceland College.
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New Reid Meditation Garden In July, the construction phase of the EWU Reid Lab School Meditation Garden got underway with a dedication ceremony. The project is designed to pay tribute to the wonderful partnership between the university community, faculty and families, who were part of the lab school for 50 years. The 29-by-20-foot garden, with three colors of pavers, basalt rock fountain, lights and iron seating, will be constructed near the historic Cheney Normal School Heritage Center one-room schoolhouse. The meditation garden will be a place where students, faculty and the public can sit, study and meditate. The Reid Lab School Remembrance Committee (RSRC) sold personalized bricks to fund the project, which will cost $12,000-$15,000. Even though the project has been funded, bricks can still be purchased for the Reid Lab School Meditation Garden. For more information, contact Jack Martin at 509.235.4241.
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Friends, Welcome to the very first edition of Eastern Washington University’s DiscoverE magazine! For nearly 130 years, EWU has endeavored not only to provide a first-class education to students around the state of Washington but to be engaged in assessment and research that seek to answer questions that concern the region. Producing this magazine fulfills an important goal for the university, as it is our role to inform supporters and the surrounding community about the work our faculty conduct on campus. Eastern may not be a “research” university in the traditional sense, but since we are an institution of higher education, research is part of the fabric of what we do every day. Our faculty are constantly exploring, creating and testing new and innovative ideas. Each year, both undergraduate and graduate students participate in the annual Student Research and Creative Works Symposium. The 2010 Symposium included 350 students and more than 100 faculty mentors. Many of these students have a strong desire to advance to graduate school, and their exposure to critical research helps them in their journey. The applied nature of our research has resulted in a broad base set of areas of investigation that is demonstrated by the articles highlighted in this issue of DiscoverE. This publication exemplifies the efforts of our faculty and the opportunities that students have to experience, firsthand, the genesis of new ideas and applications which will improve the quality of life for our region and state. This issue of DiscoverE looks at the work of some of the outstanding researchers at Eastern. Dr. Jamie Manson's work with lab-created crystalline compounds may lead to superconductivity at room temperature. Dr. Vandana Asthana's work in water distribution policy could bring about better resource management and even improve international security. Drs. Middleton and Simmons are collaborating in music and computer science to expand the ability of musicians to overcome distance while performing. Dr. Canada's new approaches to math instruction will improve teaching and learning. These and other contributions by our faculty are highlighted so that further collaborations can be developed with other research teams across the state and nation. We welcome your comments and encourage discussion with our research faculty.
DR. RODOLFO ARÉVALO, President
CONTACT US 2010 -11 | Volume 1, No. 1 DiscoverE, the research magazine for Eastern Washington University, is published annually by the office of Graduate Education & Research and EWU Marketing & Communications. Art direction, graphic design and photography provided by University Graphics, EWU Office of Information Technology.
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DiscoverE, the research magazine of Eastern Washington University, made its debut in September. “Producing this magazine fulfills an important goal for the university, to inform supporters and the surrounding community about the work EWU faculty members conduct on campus,” said President Rodolfo Arévalo. “Eastern may not be a ‘research’ university in the traditional sense, but since we are an institution of higher education, research is a part of the fabric of what we do every day. Our faculty is constantly exploring, creating and testing new innovative ideas.” The inaugural issue highlights professor Jamie Manson’s work with lab-created crystalline compounds; professor Vandana Asthana’s work on issues of international water distribution policy; 2010 music professor Jonathan Middleton and computer science professor Steve Simmons’ MANOME project, a collaboration of disciplines that expands the ability of musicians to overcome distance while performing, and CONTENTS professor Dan Canada’s use of technology to document learning 2 10 The Crystalline Path to New The New Visualism in Math Superconductors Education and teaching in mathematics. “This publication exemplifies the efforts of our faculty and the 12 Water for the World opportunities that students have to experience, firsthand, the 6 16 genesis of new ideas and applications which will improve the MANOME: A Duet of The Future is Soon Disciplines quality of life for our region and state,” said Arévalo. 18 For a look at the inaugural issue of the magazine go to 21 www.ewu.edu/discoverE. Exploring the superconducting properties of unique, crystalline compounds
These chemical compounds could hold the key to the future of energy efficiency. Dr. Jamie Manson's lab at EWU is the only source for these crystalline compounds.
Documenting the “how” in teaching, to create more effective math education
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The annual EWU Student Research and Creative Works Symposium
The EWU Computer Science and Music Departments team up to help musicians rehearse and perform together in real time – on different continents
Selected Faculty Publications
EWU Students Jaymes Winger and Andrew SacksvilleWest peer from behind an oscilloscope used to measure latency for the MANOME project.
A modest sampling of faculty publications over the past year
Grants By the Numbers
2009-10 EWU grants activity
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“Having seen football on the red turf, I can see why EWU did it – it’s definitely a statement.” Lydelle King, ESPN
Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, sir. Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: Plastics. Benjamin: Just how do you mean that, sir?
-The Graduate “Red plastics” is, apparently, what he meant – pertaining to Eastern Washington University – as a giant slab of red turf made from plastics has transformed the university into a national conversation piece, attracting attention from ESPN, USA Today and even the Wall Street Journal.
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And, it proved to be more than just an attention-getting gimmick, as a fired-up EWU Eagles football team christened the new surface with a 36-27 win-for-the-ages over their arch-rivals Montana – the first time Eastern had beaten the Griz in Cheney in 19 years. That’s not to say that the attention-getting part should be diminished, however, as the controversial rug brought out a record crowd (11,702 fans) to newly renamed Roos Field, attracted a record 3,105 students to the game (even though school wasn’t even in session, yet), and intrigued ESPN enough for them to send a crew out to do a feature piece on the turf and game for their massivelypopular College Game Day program. The university’s president, Rodolfo Arévalo, said it best, “Whether you like it, or you dislike it, the key thing is that you talk about it.” Seems that there has never been such a thing more talked about when it comes to EWU. From the first rumors that the university was considering installing red artificial turf, made and installed
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by Sprinturf, to replace the grass football field that had a propensity to turn into a mud-pit halfway through the season, people have disagreed about whether it was a good idea. Some saw it as an embarrassing scheme to attract attention, but most saw it as an opportunity to set Eastern apart and give its alumni and supporters something to rally around. “The project created a rallying point for alumni with an affinity towards football and athletics,” EWU vice-president for advancement, Mike Westfall, said. Rally indeed. The project was launched by a $500,000 donation from legendary Eagles lineman Michael Roos and his wife, Katherine. Other private donations from EWU alumni paid the remainder of the $825,000 price tag for the new turf. According to EWU ticket manager Troy Kirby, the sales of season tickets for EWU football grew to 4,600 – up three-fold from the previous season. A Facebook page called “Support EWU’s Red Turf” has 4,433 people who “like” it. And, hundreds of alums drove out of their way to Cheney at the end of the summer to see the spectacle of the turf being installed.
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One of EWU’s biggest supporters, former chief of campus police Vic Wallace, came out nearly every single day to watch crews put in the turf. As with most people who saw the installation phase, Wallace was amazed by the original brightness of the turf, which was tempered by the rubber infill that went on after the rug was fully laid down. “I knew it was going to be red – but that is RED!” Wallace said on a sunny afternoon at the stadium, as workers installed the turf and the reflection of the sun off the plastic surface turned the press box pink. The outside world watched on the Internet as the turf went down, as the 24-hour webcam feed, installed to document the process, received
over 2 million hits. The announcement about the red turf project spawned news articles in publications all over the nation, reaching more than 16 million readers in total. Stories about the completion of the project and the wild Eagles win over Montana reached similar numbers of readers. For attention value, red turf turned out to be unparalleled. “The media analytics don’t lie,” Westfall said, alluding to the millions of new impressions. But, the proof of the turf’s value also had to be expressed in football results.
Rolling Out the Red Carpet As thousands of fans gathered in the parking lots and streets surrounding Roos Field before the epic home opener against the Grizzlies, a current of excitement, mixed with wonder, ran through the throngs of supporters. What difference, if any, would the red turf make in ending the 19-year victory in Cheney drought over the Griz? And, how would a football game even look on red turf? Eagles fans were reserving the right to pass judgment until they saw some football on the turf.
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“It looks really nice – but only time will tell whether it helps us,” said 2006 grad Randy Robbins. “I think it’s cool and it will promote the university – I’m excited Eastern is getting on ESPN for it.” Josh Walker, a 2009 EWU grad, commented about the aesthetic of the turf and hoped that its uniqueness would help attract good players to Eastern. “It looks even better than I thought it would – and I thought it would be very cool,” he said. “It could help our recruiting – I’m not sure if it will help us play better.” At least one Grizzly fan felt like Eastern deserved some kudos for being entrepreneurial. “I wouldn’t even really mind if Eastern wins – I think they’ve kinda earned it,” she said. One wonders whether she reconsidered that sentiment after the Eagles won. By kickoff, it was apparent that the fans weren’t in for just some ordinary game. Even by EWU vs. Montana standards, this one had some extra mojo about it, as Montana wanted nothing more than to spoil EWU’s turf party and Eastern desperately wanted to break in the new field with a big win. The crowd noise during the game was so loud that the cheerleaders complained that they couldn’t hear their signals to each other for their acrobatic throws and catches. In the press box, all heads turned to the television screens after the kickoff, to see how the turf looked on TV. ESPN’s cameraman delivered his verdict at halftime – the field looked beautiful on camera. Even more beautiful for EWU fans was the vision of Taiwan Jones darting about on the field, clearly enhanced by the fast firm footing he was getting on the red plastic surface. His first run went for 14 yards. But, Montana was determined to spoil the party, jumping ahead 14-0 by the eight-minute mark of the first quarter. The game was never the same after that point, however. Jones ripped off another long run and Brandon Kaufman made a breathtaking catch in the back of the end zone to get EWU back in the game 14-7. Then, after the game settled down a bit, Jones made a run that showed the other reason Eastern switched to a plastic surface. Statistics showed that last season Jones averaged over two yards per carry more on artificial turf than on grass. The stats were brought to life as he took a handoff from Eagles quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell and made a cut that had, at that point, never been seen before at EWU’s home stadium and turned on the jets en route to a 72-yard touchdown that leveled the score at 14. After a bit of back and forth, the teams found themselves tied at 27 after a 22-yard field goal by Montana’s kicker, Brody McKnight, with only 1:30 left in the game. The Eagles valiantly kept the Griz out of the end zone, from only a yard out, to stop Montana from going ahead. Then, Eastern lore was written. In that last 1:30, the Eagles somehow managed 12 plays, moving themselves to within field goal range. It was time for Mike Jarrett to forever etch his name into the EWU halls of glory, and the junior kicker coolly split the uprights with four seconds left in the game to push Eastern ahead 30-27 and seemingly end the game. Seemingly. Eastern kicked off, Montana tossed and fumbled the football all over the field and Eastern fans ran onto the shiny new red turf in celebration of the great victory. Only, the game wasn’t over. The Eagles used the Grizzlies’ last play to pad their lead and ensure the glorious result would never be forgotten, red turf or no, as Renard Williams ran a
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Montana fumble into the end zone to tack on another six to the margin of victory and end the game. In the dark parking lot behind the stadium, Eastern fans deliriously celebrating their win, a female voice cut through the din.
“Best. Win. Ever!”
REDemption and the Aftermath After breaking their fans’ hearts for two decades of EWU vs. Montana games, the Eagles set down a new record – unbeaten in games vs. Montana at Roos Field, and on red turf. The fairy tale ending to the story of Eastern and its red turf adventure was written. “It’s our turf, we want to defend it, we’re proud of it,” EWU coach Beau Baldwin said after the game. It turns out football looks pretty good being played on red plastic turf. Even in the opinion of ESPN’s man on the scene, Lydelle King. “We came here to find out why EWU had done this and also to figure out why nobody had done this before, considering Boise State’s success,” King said. “We wanted to see if this was more than just some publicity stunt. “With the gap closing between the BCS and FCS schools, it’s interesting to see how the FCS schools will propel themselves into being stronger programs,” he added. “Having seen football on the red turf, I can see why EWU did it – it’s definitely a statement.” Then King smiled and nodded his head as he realized it went even farther than that. “It’s definitely a FASHION statement.” E To see more photos of the game and tailgate parties go to http://bit.ly/EWUvsMT2010
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Tur f T imeline December 2009
Michael Roos
Brainstorming begins for a synthetic surface to replace the grass field at Woodward Field, with the idea of a red field presented to former Eagle and current Tennessee Titan Michael Roos. His overwhelming response helps put the planning stages in motion, including the resulting proposal of funding.
Jan. 26, 2010
Red Turf Project announcement is made, including a $500,000 pledge by Michael and Katherine Roos. The red artificial field will be the first of its kind, not just in NCAA Division I football, but in the entire country. Colin Cowherd
Coverage of the turf announcement reaches national level. A story ran by Associated Press produced additional coverage nationwide. The announcement goes viral via the Web, with an estimated 16 million people hearing about the project through Internet, blogs, newspaper stories or broadcast reports. ESPN radio personality Colin Cowherd, a former Eastern student, announces his $50,000 pledge toward the project. He returns to Eastern to serve as host for the Killin Dinner, Dance and Auction on April 24.
March 2010
“Play it on the Red” fundraising effort begins to raise money through the contributions of former Eastern players. Leading the effort is Eastern Hall of Famer Dick Zornes, a former EWU football player, assistant coach, head coach and athletic director.
May 20, 2010
After receiving approval from the EWU Board of Trustees, Eastern announces that Woodward Field will be renamed “Roos Field” upon completion of the project this fall.
May 27, 2010
At a special EWU Board of Trustees meeting, formal approval of the project’s agreement with the EWU Foundation is approved, allowing the project to move forward.
June 2, 2010
The project receives formal approval from the EWU Foundation Board of Directors, including the financing plan through U.S. Bank. More than $1 million in pledges has been secured.
June 12, 2010
“Turfbreaking” ceremony takes place, including the official announcement that Sprinturf has received the contract for turf installation.
Week of June 14, 2010
Excavation work and removal of grass field begins.
Aug. 3, 2010
The Eagle Athletic Association (EAA) sponsors Bob & Ray’s Beer
The Team Behind the Team
garden help provide scholarships for student-athletes. But it takes
In 2009, senior Brittney Sparks celebrated one of the most successful seasons for any EWU women’s soccer player in history. She set the school’s single season record for goals, points and game winners. Sparks, a scholarship recipient from Kennewick, Wash., said “Having a scholarship has helped me so much. It allows me to focus on school and soccer.” EAA is the official booster organization for Eagle Athletics. Since 1983, the EAA has encouraged the involvement and financial support of alumni, parents and friends of the university’s athletic program. The EAA is dedicated to continuing the tradition of excellence by providing nearly 300 studentathletes with the opportunity to succeed both academically and athletically. The EAA has eight different donation levels to choose from. All donation levels provide you membership into the EAA and all have membership privileges associated with them. Some of these privileges include: VIP/donor hospitality access, season seat priority purchasing, donor parking and program recognition.
the dedication of Bob Lincoln, a longtime Eastern supporter, and alumnus Ray Liberg, (class of ’57) to keep the good times rolling.
“I started getting involved in EAA back in the day – with Ron Raver,
Tony Carpine and Bob (Lincoln),” said Ray Liberg. “We figured the beer garden was one way we could help out – it’s such a worthwhile cause. We really enjoy it. We meet lots of people and have lots of friends that come by.”
Running the beer garden is fun, but it’s also work. Lincoln and
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friends to help,” said Lincoln.
then taking everything down when it’s over. “We get family and
Project is completed and EWU football team practices on the new field for the first time.
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stadium, serving beer out of garbage cans – no tents,” said Lincoln.
Inaugural game on red turf is played versus the University of Montana. Eastern Washington wins 36-27 for its first victory over the Grizzlies in Cheney, Wash., since 1991. Junior All-America running back and Walter Payton Award candidate Taiwan Jones rushes for a career-high 221 yards and a touchdown to garner national player of the week accolades. Eastern breaks a 27-all tie with a 31-yard field goal with four seconds left by Mike Jarrett, then, Renard Williams returns a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown on the game’s final play.
Bob Lincoln and Ray Liberg
Garden at all home football games. All proceeds from the beer
Red turf arrives and installation begins the next day. By the time installation was completed, a webcam at www.goeags.com had more than two million hits.
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t’s as much a part of Eastern football as the autumn chill in the air, the red-clad faithful and the fourth-quarter rally. For 19 years, Bob & Ray’s Beer Garden has wet the whistle of thirsty fans as they watch their beloved Eagles play for glory.
Liberg spend two-to-three hours before each game setting up, and
Dedication ceremony takes place, officially renaming the stadium Roos Field. The event thanks contributors to the project and honors the late Arthur C. Woodward for the 78 years the stadium was named in his honor. His son, Dave Woodward, is on hand for the ceremony.
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Dick Zornes
Bob & Ray’s B – an Eastern Tradition
Things have changed a lot over the years that they’ve been doing
this. “We started out in the green zone between Reese Court and the
The beer garden also takes donations to help support the Eagle
cheerleaders, and they sell T-shirts and sweatshirts to also raise money for student-athletes’ scholarships. During the season, the beer garden’s combined sales raise an average of about $7,500.
The beer garden, located at the southwest area behind the top of
the stadium, sells beer and wine, and is open from the time the main gates open to the kickoff of the game, and during half time.
The two have no plans to give up the beer garden any time soon.
For more information go to www.goeags.com/EAA, or call Krysta Plato at 509.359.6208. Become a fan of the EAA on Facebook – www.facebook.com/EWUEAA.
“We’re going to keep going until we fall over in a heap,” said Lincoln.
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The
Giftthat Keeps on Giving
sights&sounds
If you are an Eastern alum or faculty member and have written a general interest book or have a music CD on the market (self-published works will be included if space allows) and would like to have it considered for inclusion in Eastern magazine’s Sights and Sounds section, please send it (along with your contact information) to: Eastern Magazine, 300 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004-2445.
Book All the Teachers, An Irreverent Ride Through Middle School
By James Bartlett Parry ’68, Gray Dog Press
In this humorous and poignant memoir, James Parry, a retired middle school teacher, reflects on his career and reminds us that middle school/junior high is where and when the hormones hit the fan. It’s the place where the parameters of life suddenly enlarge; where one is stuck between childhood and adulthood. This is a tale of survival – of both students and teachers. It is a bittersweet account of a middle school teaching career that readers will find both amusing and touching. They will be transported back to those pubescent and prepubescent days of infatuation, torment, exhilaration, heartache, insecurity, disappointment and just plain silly behavior. Parry retired from Spokane Public Schools after teaching middle school for 30 years and tutoring for five years. He and his wife Lynda live in Spokane. www.graydogpress.com
Randy L. Wells ’86, understands accounting and money. He is the Northwest Managing Partner of McGladrey in Seattle. The company is the fifth largest provider of accounting, tax and business consulting services in the country. He also understands that for a student struggling to pay college tuition, a scholarship can make a huge difference.
Signed, Your Student
Edited by Holly Holbert ’84, Kaplan Publishing Signed, Your Student, is a collection of heartwarming, inspiring tributes to teachers who transformed the lives of more than 60 notable men and women – ranging from high-profile figures like Bill Moyers, Helen Gurley Brown, John Glenn and Dionne Warwick, to role models in a variety of fields. As the wife of a high school teacher, Holly Holbert had become frustrated by headlines that emphasize what’s wrong with the school system, while little attention is paid to the quiet triumphs of the great teachers who offer constant guidance, enlightenment and hope to America’s youth. Holbert wrote to numerous celebrities asking them to share memories of their most influential teachers. The project grew to become Signed, Your Student, which shares this inspiration and gratitude with the world – and reminds us all of our own amazing teachers. Holbert and her husband Bruce, make their home on six acres near Spokane. They have been married for more than 20 years and have three children. www.Kaplanpublishing.com
In 2007, Wells pledged $25,000 to establish a new scholarship - the McGladrey Scholarship Endowment for EWU accounting and finance students, through the College of Business and Public Administration. Since the scholarship is at the endowed level of $25,000, it generates approximately $1,000 in scholarship money each year. The beauty of endowing a scholarship is its lasting effect. An endowed fund will carry the name in perpetuity. Wells wanted to give back to his alma mater. “Eastern was a great school – a perfect fit for me,” said Wells, who grew up in Sound Bend, Wash., a small town in Pacific County. His first contact with Eastern came when, as a high school student, he attended a summer basketball camp on campus. “It was back when the Seahawks trained at Eastern,” explained Wells. “It was somewhat unusual for someone from where I grew up to pick Eastern, but I felt comfortable there.” Wells, an accounting major, attended school during the summers to complete his degree in three and a half years. While at Eastern, he had the opportunity to intern in the university’s auditing department, and later he started his career at BDO Seidman, in Spokane. He established the scholarship as a way of giving back. In a recent address to college students, he told them that they also need to give back. “I tell them to start with $50, then take it to the next level - $100 - $1,000 - $25,000. If everyone gave $1,000, in 10 years – that would raise a ton of money for students.”
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To learn more about how you can impact the lives of students, contact:
Tim Szymanowski Director of Development 509.981.4496 tszyman@ewu.edu EWU Foundation 127 Hargreaves Hall Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.6132 www.ewu.edu/plannedgiving
Coördinates of Yes
Poems by Janée J. Baugher ’01, Ahadada Books Written during a six-week trip through Europe, Coördinates of Yes marries the nuances of travel (loneliness, restlessness, adventure, reverie, risk and discovery) with ekphrasis (poems inspired by the visual arts). This collection of poems addresses different ways of seeing: The experience of travel and art-viewing can enlighten, as well as confuse, while the literal eye that travels is undifferentiated from the eye of the imagination. At the core of Coördinates of Yes lies dualism: “Coördinates” refers to place and transience of travel, and “Yes” suggests the mind-set required of both traveler and viewer of art. Baugher lives in Seattle. A former poetry editor of Willow Springs and Switched-on Gutenberg, she regularly collaborates with visual artists, composers and choreographers. Her recent collaborations were produced at University of Cincinnati–Conservatory of Music, Interlochen Center for the Arts (Interlochen, Mich.) and Dance Now! Ensemble, (Miami Beach, Fla.). www.ahadadabooks.com
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Credit for Life By Kandi Carper ‘05
In the current economy, having a four-year degree can make the difference between finding, or keeping, your job. Maybe you’ve worked your way up through the ranks, know your job inside and out, manage other people, but you’ve never gotten around to starting, or finishing, your degree.
When careers come before college, finding the time to get a degree can be a challenge. For many, higher education goals get put on the back burner, maybe because of a career change, promotion, relocation, marriage, kids or divorce. Since 1979, Eastern’s Prior Learning Option in the Interdisciplinary Studies Program has allowed more than 2,000 adult learners to achieve their goal of completing their degree. Students take a portfolio development course that guides them through the process of completing the documentation that validates the experiential learning they’ve gained during their careers. In most cases, credit through prior learning assessments gives adult learners the opportunity to complete their degree faster, and with less expense, than the traditional route. The following EWU alumni come from different backgrounds, but they share a love for learning and the determination to accomplish their goal of earning their degrees.
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her way up to a paralegal position. “I thought I had my dream job back then,” said Hille. “I had my own cubicle and everything.” But it wasn’t long before she found an even better job. She remarried and moved to Ritzville, Wash., where she was appointed Adams County District Court Judge in 1992. She was elected to a four-year term in 1993, and has held that position since. “Until five or six years ago you didn’t need to be a lawyer to be a lower court judge in a rural area,” Hille explains. She liked what she was doing and wanted to keep her job, which meant she’d have to go back to school. She earned an associate degree from Big Bend Community College before transferring to Eastern, where she completed her degree in interdisciplinary studies in 1997, at age 48. By then, she had extensive judicial training and had been elected to office. “Being able to finish my undergraduate degree at Eastern was the best thing that ever happened to me,” said Hille. “To be able to get credit for life experience – it was absolutely a godsend to have this available. It wasn’t always easy, but my mom
always taught me, if you start something you finish it.” After completing her degree at EWU, she went on to Gonzaga School of Law and was admitted to the state bar in 2002. As a district court judge, her court has concurrent jurisdiction with superior courts over misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor violations, and civil cases under $75,000. Since 2004, she has served as pro tem for the Superior Court of Adams County. Growing up in New Hampshire, she never would have dreamed that instead of becoming the next Madame Curie, she’d become the Honorable Judge Hille, with19 years of judicial service.
Paying it Forward Arlene Fisher ‘92, ’00 Arlene Fisher’s career path had many twists and turns along the way, as she went from a law enforcement officer in Colorado, to city administrator of Cheney. Eastern Washington University played a big part in her journey. After high school, she worked for three and a half years as a police officer in a city near Denver.
My children know how important getting an education is,” said Fisher. “They saw what I went through. They were golfers, and while they were on the course, I was in the club house reading.
Adalia Hille
From Madame Curie to “Your Honor” Adalia Hille ’97 As a teenager growing up in New England, Adalia Hille had her future planned. She’d been accepted to the University of New Hampshire and she would become a microbiologist – the next Madame Curie. But her mom died during her senior year of high school, and her world drastically changed. After her mom’s death, she moved to California to live with her sister, who was eight years her senior – someone she barely knew. Hille attended community college, but never completed her second semester. Instead, the shy young woman married her first boyfriend. They moved several times throughout the southwest, wherever his work as a contractor would take them. Eventually, they landed in Spokane, divorced, and she became a single mom. Hille found work in a small law office, later moving to a larger firm where she worked
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I was scared to death when I enrolled in my first class in January 2000.
communication studies. “The beauty of this degree is that I could shape it, design and develop it to fit what I do in my work,” he explained. “It helped me develop skills in public speaking and presentations. My degree gives me the credentials to backup what I teach in employee development classes. What I learned took me to higher levels of understanding and opened a lot of doors for me.” McDowell now acts as a mentor himself. “I always put in a plug for the program during new hires’ orientation”, McDowell said. “People don’t know it’s out there.” His advice to adult learners considering going back to finish their degree – “feel the fear and do it anyway.”
During that time, she had two babies and the scheduling was tough. “My hiring was part of EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity); meaning they had to hire a certain number of women, emphasis on ‘had to,’” said Fisher. “It was still a good ol’ boys club back then, but it was great experience.” Fisher changed directions, getting involved in the court system and accepting a job in the King County Civil Division in Seattle. “A friend told me I was really good at accounting and management, but that I really needed to get a diploma,” said Fisher. “I took it to heart, and took some classes at Bellevue Community College and the University of Washington. It was tough for a single mom with two young children.” But she missed sunshine, and moved to Spokane to accept a federal court job. With Eastern’s Spokane Center just a few blocks from work, it made it very convenient for her to continue her education. She met John Neace, director of Eastern’s Interdisciplinary Studies Program, who explained that the program’s prior learning option would be a perfect fit for someone with her career experience. “He told me I could get the credits I needed and gear my degree to fit my professional needs,” said Fisher. “I went in the accounting/business management career path. It worked for me, and gave me a lot of flexibility.” She earned her bachelor’s degree in 1992. The late Terry Novak, a professor in Eastern’s Public Administration Program, needed another student in his class, so he convinced her to take some graduate courses. The rest is history. In 2000, she earned her master’s degree in public administration. At the commencement ceremony, she held up a sign saying “dedicated to Dan and Dave,” to acknowledge the support of her two sons. “My children know how important getting an education is,” said Fisher. “They saw what I went through. They were golfers, and while they were on the course, I was in the club house reading.” Fisher said the education she received at Eastern gave her extraordinary opportunities. In 2001, she served as the director of finance and administration for the newly-incorporated city of Liberty Lake, Wash. “Starting up a new city was a real learning experience – figuring out what works and what doesn’t.” Now in her dream job as the administrator for the city of Cheney, she is responsible for the daily operation of the city of 10,500 residents, and manages a staff of 120 employees, seven departments and four primary utilities. “I was able to come here and expand on an already great city,” said Fisher. She also gives back by serving on the Board of Directors of Eastern’s Foundation Board. “I believe in paying it forward,” Fisher says. “I’m dedicated to Eastern, and I have an affinity to parents who drop off their children here in Cheney and drive away. I like making a difference in someone’s life. If I can help a senior citizen, a student or an employee – that makes my day. You have to give back.”
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Graduation after Retirement Jean Flechel ‘98 Jean Flechel was barely 16 when she graduated from high school – much too young to go to college. Instead, she waited until her mid-50s to enroll. She graduated from Eastern in 1998, at age 73, years after retiring from a career with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office. Flechel was born in Oklahoma. After high school, she and an aunt moved to Louisiana, where her uncle had a job in a WWII production plant. She found work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and moved to Washington D.C., where she met and married her husband Kurt, a navy veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor. The couple eventually moved to the Spokane area, where he was a dentist at Eastern Washington State Hospital and Flechel stayed home to raise their three sons. When her husband died unexpectedly in 1972, she
returned to work. “When I grew up, women got married, settled down, and the wife stayed home and raised the family,” said Flechel. “You had to justify going back to work. Now women have to justify staying home with their children.” Flechel started out part time as a “map lady” in the USGS Office’s Western Mineral and Environmental Resources Science Center in Spokane. She sold topographic maps and provided books and reports to silver and gold miners, elk hunters, bass fisherman, librarians and professors. She concluded her career 19 years later, as the office’s supervisor. Flechel began taking classes at Spokane Falls Community College when the USGS Department began requiring advanced education in geology and other scientific-related fields in 1981. She transferred to Eastern to complete her bachelor’s degree. “My favorite class was Women in American History,” said Flechel. “I was the mother figure in the class and it was so interesting to see the different outlooks.” She kept taking class after class, and needed only 12 credits to graduate. She heard about the Interdisciplinary Studies Program. “I started the class three times,” said Flechel. “John Neace was very patient with me. I think he liked geologists.” She had already retired, so why did she continue pursuing her degree? “A young woman friend with three little kids encouraged me to keep going,” said Flechel. “I remember my young friend Maxine’s challenge. She said, ‘Let’s walk up the aisle together’ – and we did.” Now 84, Flechel says she never really thought much about her age as she was finishing her degree. “I got to meet some really great young people – I still run into them today. It was a great experience.” E
Don McDowell
Interdisciplinary Studies, Prior Learning Option
Feel the Fear – Do it Anyway
Eastern Washington University’s Interdisciplinary Studies Prior Learning Option Degree is designed exclusively for adults who come to Eastern with a specialized professional experience. The program is based on the philosophy that adult learners acquire university-level learning through their career experience. Students in the program earn college credit by illustrating their experience with a portfolio. They complete their program with a 60-credit upper-division emphasis that meets their individual career goals and leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree in interdisciplinary studies.
Don McDowell ‘06 Don McDowell spent 22 years in the U.S. Air Force before retiring and going to work as the quality improvement coordinator in Spokane County’s Human Resources Department. “I interviewed well, and I had experience in that area,” said McDowell. “One day, after about six years on the job, my boss told me it was time to get my ticket punched.” McDowell really needed to get his college degree, not only for job security, but to add credibility to what he was doing in his job. So, he started asking around, and he heard about the Interdisciplinary Studies Program at Eastern. “I was scared to death when I enrolled in my first class in January 2000,” said McDowell, who, at the time, was 45 years old and working full time. As part of his interdisciplinary studies major, McDowell completed a portfolio; a detailed and documented description of what he’d learned during his career, which was then evaluated by Eastern faculty and converted to 45 credits – one year’s worth of classes. For the rest of the credits needed to graduate, he went nonstop, chipping away at it one class at a time. “It was hard getting started,” said McDowell. “But I just kept nudging ahead. My wife and I celebrated each class as I got through it. I couldn’t have done this out of high school. It wouldn’t have been right for me. It happened to me just like it was supposed to.” McDowell graduated from Eastern in 2006, also earning a minor in
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Established: fall 1979 Average age of student: 40 100- plus graduates each year Degree is tailored to meet student’s needs Classes offered in Spokane, Cheney and Bellevue, Wash. More than 2,000 portfolios evaluated since 1979 More than 50,000 credit hours awarded since 1979 Average number of credits awarded: 37 per portfolio
For more information, contact the Interdisciplinary Studies Program, itdsstaff@ ewu.edu, 509.359.2402; 336 Senior Hall, Cheney, WA 99004, or visit the website at http://outreach.ewu.edu/itds/career-experience.html.
When I grew up, women got married, settled down, and the wife stayed home and raised the family. Jean Flechel
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By Brandon Hansen ’08
For Jay DiEugenio, (’98 BA English) what began as a parking lot pastime has become a full-time job. He’s built a barbecue empire, and has earned the title “The Tailgate Guy.” In the meantime, his wife Karen (’99 BA English) has built quite a media portfolio. So where did the tailgate guy and gal get their start? DiEugenio said it started at Eastern Washington University – that’s where they fell in love with tailgating and the entire game day experience. “It was an amazing atmosphere, with the perfect setting for tailgating, especially when there is a light dusting of snow covering the fields,” DiEugenio said. “Some of my best memories from my college years are
the times spent in the parking lot before the game, gathered around a tailgate, grilling up brats and trying to keep my hands warm with a cup of hot cocoa.” DiEugenio recalls, “It was awesome to grab a cooler, grill and some friends and make an all-day family experience out of an Eagles’ game. We found ourselves out there tailgating home games nearly every chance we had.”
Jay and Karen DiEugenio
I am a judge on the Food Network show Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri. I have built my own custom tailgate bus called ‘The Mullet,’ and I am a spokesperson for several different companies. Jay and Karen chose Eastern because they wanted to leave Southern California and raise their kids. DiEugenio had a job offer in Spokane, and they decided it was the place for them. It proved to be the right choice. From those humble beginnings in Cheney, DiEugenio now tailgates two or three times a week, for about 180 days out of the year. It’s work though… kind of. The road to become professional tailgaters began with a dream to visit every NFL stadium. “My wife Karen and I had an idea of gathering the best tailgate recipes from fans at each of the stops and putting together a fun cookbook,” said DiEugenio. He decided to travel the country in a RV with his wife and three boys, hosting a taste-off in the parking lot of each National Football Conference (NFC) stadium in 2005. The top four or five recipes would make it into the cookbook. His idea was popular right away as the family gathered sponsorships from an RV company. “In 2005, we did every NFC stadium, and we did the AFC (American Football Conference) in 2006,” DiEugenio said. During the second year touring AFC stadiums, DiEugenio and his family were
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asked to be spokespeople for GoRVing.com. They would go around talking to people about how fun RVing was. “That was 2006, and now this little dream has evolved for the both of us,” DiEugenio said. “I am a judge on the Food Network show Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri. I have built my own custom tailgate bus called ‘The Mullet,’ and I am a spokesperson for several different companies.” He has traveled the country as a guest chef on TV morning shows, talking tailgating and sharing recipes, and, of course, he still tailgates. On a day of tailgating, DiEugenio said he has to plan the menu, go shopping, join local friends at the watering holes, drive the bus to the stadium, set things up and spend four hours tasting food and hanging out with tailgaters. Then, after all that is done, he heads into the game. “The sarcasm should be bleeding through at this point,” he said of his “work schedule.” Where’s the best atmosphere for tailgating? “Other than an EWU Eagles game, of course,” said DiEugenio, “is a Cleveland Browns game when the Pittsburgh Steelers are in town – two oldschool rivalries that know how to party in the lots.” And the worst? Well, that would be the Jacksonville Jaguars. “The Jacksonville folks don’t realize that they have an NFL team in their city,” DiEugenio explains. “They can’t give the tickets away, and the tailgate lots are nearly empty, with only a small sprinkling of pop-up tents here and there. The last time I was there, the Buffalo Bills had more tailgaters at the Jacksonville game.” Both Karen and Jay are involved in several different forms of media to promote “all things tailgating.” Karen handles the PR, maintains the websites and is the editor-in-chief of TOP Tailgates Magazine. She has also started her own PR Firm called 12th Man Media, which is focused on building awareness for tailgaters and social media advertising. Jay DiEugenio has gradually moved into several media forms to push the agenda of tailgating, something he hopes to continue to do. “I hosted a radio show for three seasons and it has transitioned into tons of television coverage,” he said. “We are currently in talks with a production company to produce a tailgate show series. Stay tuned!” How could you not stay tuned? DiEugenio is living the American dream, and it all started at EWU. From the chilly parking lots of Woodward Field to the professional football shrines in Green Bay and Chicago, DiEugenio has certainly made the most of his dream. Now, can anyone pass the mustard? E
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big careers start at Eastern Carol Measel’s 8-year-old grandson, Jake, took some of her candy to school to share with his classmates for show and tell. He told the class that his “Grandy” sells it. “Does she have a shop?” asked his teacher. “No, she has three shops,” he replied proudly. When he explained that Grandy owns Bruttles Gourmet Candy Shoppe, the teacher understood his enthusiasm.
Sweet Success
By Kandi Carper ‘05
You meet them everywhere – Eastern graduates. They’re your neighbors, your accountant, your favorite author, your dental hygienist, your child’s teacher. They’ve utilized the quality education they received from Eastern and are succeeding in a wide variety of careers.
Measel, who graduated with an education degree from Eastern in 1973, was only a couple years older than Jake when she first started making candy with her mom and her great aunt Sophia Gerkensmeyer, a candy maker and chocolate dipper in Spokane from 1914-1965. “Aunt Sophia made me promise that I’d continue to make her recipe for family and friends after she died,” said Measel. Her aunt worked with her to adjust the recipe for larger batches and encouraged her to sell the candy commercially. “She told me that would give me some extra pin money,” said Measel. “That way, I wouldn’t have to ask my husband for money.” Aunt Sophia died in 2001, at age 103. Today, Measel’s candy company, Bruttles, is internationally-known and on track to sell $1 million in products this year. It began with Aunt Sophia’s one-of-a-kind, 60-year-old recipe. In 2008, Bruttles was featured on the Rachel Ray Show, and in 2007, articles about the candy appeared in Saveur, Bon Appetite and Gourmet magazines. The company’s top seller is its soft peanut brittle, developed by Aunt Sophia in 1951 for a customer whose dental work made it difficult for her to eat hard peanut brittle. The recipe has been tweaked a bit, and improved over the years. “It’s not just the recipe, but it’s the way we make it, that gives the candy its soft, flaky consistency,” said Measel. Bruttles (a combination of peanut brittle and peanut butter) is the name Measel gave her signature confection, as well as the name of her company. It’s the second-largest seller. The one-inch square candies of soft peanut brittle (without the nuts) are half dipped in semisweet chocolate. The company also sells Cashew Bruttles, fudge, butter toffee and a variety of delectable gourmet candies. Everything is done by hand – the mixing, cooking, pulling, dipping and wrapping.
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Between now and Christmas, Measel’s company will produce 1,000 pounds of candy per day, up from the usual 350 pounds. Her company sells large orders to local businesses for holiday gifts for their clients. Measel wasn’t always a professional candy maker. After graduation, she taught elementary school for a short time. Her specialties were math and art. “I know; it’s an unusual combination – left brain, right brain,” said Measel. During the years that followed she and her husband Hal raised two children. She worked at a credit bureau, a hospital, a doctor’s office, a benefit management company, and at a biopharmaceutical company. “For all those jobs, the math really came in handy,” said Measel. It also came in handy for converting small batches of candy into larger batches. Measel currently employs 17 people at her three Bruttles locations, including her dad, now in his eighties. Known at the shops as “Grandpa,” he does all the handyman work for the company. In July, Measel moved out of The Davenport Hotel, her downtown location since the Spokane landmark reopened in 2002. “Bruttles by The Davenport” is located in a larger shop across the street from the hotel, at 828 W. Sprague Ave. The new location has allowed her to add additional candies and 20 flavors of ice cream made by Brain Freeze, a Spokane creamery. She hopes to eventually add a candy museum to the upper level of the building, along with a room that people can reserve for meetings and gathering. Measel also operates the “Bruttles Candy Shoppe and Factory” in Spokane Valley, at 101 N. University, where people can come in and watch the candy being made, as well as “Bruttles by The Lake”, at 210 E. Sherman, in the Coeur d’Alene Resort’s Plaza Shops. The Coeur d’Alene Resort’s worldclass hotel offers Bruttles for its turndown service. One guest of the hotel, Jason R. from Orange County, Calif., described his experience in a review, “… the turndown service brought us this magical little confection – soft peanut brittle,” he wrote. “After finding out their shop was just downstairs we race down the next day and buy a few pounds of brittle and a handful of salted caramels. This candy is of the highest quality, absolutely delicious. On our way to Seattle, I reach for my first taste of the salted caramel. In the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit, this is the single greatest piece of candy to ever grace my palette.” E
On our way to Seattle, I reach for my first taste of the salted caramel. In the name of the Father, the Son and The Holy Spirit, this is the single greatest piece of candy to ever grace my palette.
Don’t live in the Spokane or Coeur d’ Alene area? Bruttles candy can be purchased online at www.bruttles.com. For more information call 509.228.9509 or 1.888.4.Bruttles.
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classnotes ’10 s ’10 Kevin Hatch, BA management information systems, married ’10 Krystan Newell, BS applied developmental psychology, July 24, 2010, in Puyallup, Wash. Kevin has been hired by Apple Computers. ’10 Ryan Laws, BA computer science, has been hired by Next-IT Corp., as a natural language model technician. He previously worked for Delta Business Training Center and has worked as a Web developer and programmer.
’10 Mina A. Smith, BA children’s studies, has been named director of Washington State University’s Children’s Center in Pullman, Wash. Smith has 19 years experience as a leader in the child care industry. Previously, she worked as child care manager for Spokane’s ABC Discovery Child Care Center.
’09 and ’07 Courtney Fleming, MBA and BA human resource management, has been hired as an application analyst for Next-IT Corp. She previously worked for EWU’s College of Business and Public Administration and for Spokane Teachers Credit Union.
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’09 and ’06 Isaac Leitz, PhD physical therapy, BS exercise science, has been hired by Kitsap Physical Therapy ‘s Bainbridge (Wash.) office.
’09 Justin Didier, BA mathematics, has been hired by Next-IT Corp., as a natural language model technician. He previously worked on his family’s farm in Pasco, Wash.
Alumni Photo Album
’08 Nikki Rabey, BA interdisciplinary studies, has been hired by Bozzi Media as community outreach and events director. She previously worked for Cancer Patient Care. ’08 Jared Fleming, BA visual communications and design, married ’08 Jessica Schilperoort, BA geology, on June 6, 2010, at the Clover Island Yacht Club in Kennewick, Wash. Jared is an application specialist for Kennewick General Hospital and Jessica works as a geologist for Gram Inc. ’08 Samuel Gay, BS athletic training, received his master’s degree in education from Utah State University, May 7, 2010, in Logan, Utah. He was voted “Athletic Trainer of the Year for 2010” by the university’s athletes. Sam has been hired by the San Francisco ‘49ers as an athletic trainer intern.
Over the summer Eastern alums have been enjoying some great times together. From outings at the Tacoma Rainiers baseball game to a wine tasting social gathering in Liberty Lake – coast to coast – there’s always something fun going on when Eastern alumni get together. Check out more photos from these and other alumni events at www.flickr.com/photos/ewuphoto. For upcomming alumni events go to: http://alumni.ewu.edu
’09 Rachel Scrudder, BS computer science, has been hired by Next-IT Corp., in Spokane, as a software quality assurance engineer.
Season-opener Football Watch Party, EWU vs. Nevada, Sept. 2, at Northern Quest Resort and Casino
Alumni night out at the ballpark for Tacoma Rainiers game on May 22
’08 James K. Parker, BS mechanical engineering, married Kristen Boling, Aug. 15, 2009, in Harrison, Idaho. The couple lives in Spokane. He works as a mechanical test engineer with F5 Network in Liberty Lake, Wash. ’07 Tyler Brehmer, BS computer science, married Alison Gaines, May 15, 2010, in Key West, Fla. The couple lives in Juneau, Alaska, where Tyler works as a programmer for the state. ’07 Sara R. Horn, BA finance, and ’06 Bart J. Mihailovich, BA journalism, married in a 4th of July ceremony in Kodiak, Alaska. ’07 Nick Lawhead, communication studies, has been hired as a project manager for 14Four interactive agency. He previously worked as an account executive for Desautel Hege Communications. ’04 Cory M. Cunningham, BA interdisciplinary studies, is a U. S. Deputy Marshal for the District of Oregon.
’02 Matthew C. Cruz, BA marketing, is now the vice president/Palau branch manager for the Bank of Guam. He was previously the vice president/business development manager. ’01 Nathan Michalski, BA humanities, and wife ’02 Jessica Johnson, BA social work, graduated from Marquette University Law School in 2005. The couple lives in Anchorage, Alaska, where Nate is an attorney for the Social Security Administration and Jessica is an attorney for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. ’00 Elizabeth Martinez, BA communication disorders, married David Braun on June 25, 2010, in Ko’Olina, Hawaii. She works as a speech-language pathologist at the Children’s Development Center in Richland, Wash. The couple lives in Pasco, Wash. ’00 Kyle Kelly, BA business, former EWU golfer, won the Rosauers Open Invitational Golf Tournament at Indian Canyon Golf Course in Spokane, in July 2010. He is the head professional at Tamarisk Country Club in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
2010 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners The EWU Alumni Association announced the recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Awards at the annual Benefactors Dinner in May. Since 1973, the awards have honored 93 alumni for their outstanding achievements in professional fields and exceptional lifetime contributions in their communities. This year’s winners are:
Debra Long ’96 and ’93, Service to the Community Award
Alumni from throughout the Spokane area gathered in July for the second annual Liberty Lake Wine Cellars Affinity Partnership wine tasting.
“Showdown on the Sound,” Eastern vs. Central Washington University, Sept. 11, Qwest Field, Seattle
EWU Summer Get-together Former members of EWU’s ROTC program gathered on the west side of the state for a day of fun, playing some football and catching up with their old classmates. All played sports for Eastern, and several became military officers. Front row, left to right: Brian Colbert, Tony Jacobs, Alex Momb and Daryl Bell. Top row, left to right: Terry Reed, Bruce Dixon, Stafford Williams, Tony Benson, Rudy Jones, Vernon Johnson, Emir Hardy, Bill Walker, Marcus Hayes, Bill Brooks and Iran Belt.
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Family Night at the Spokane Indians Baseball, Aug. 8.
Long has served on the Central Valley School Board in Spokane Valley since 2003. She serves as a volunteer coordinator for Bloomsday, and is a member of the Central Valley High School Band booster organization, where she has served as the craft fair chairperson since 1994. She is also actively involved with Route 72 Quilters, which makes quilts to give to the Hope House. Long has worked as the accounting manager for Rockwood Retirement Community in Spokane for 13 years.
Keith Turpin ‘98, Community Building Award
Debra Long; Lisa Poplawski, director of Alumni Advancement; Keith Turpin; Marita Cardinal, EWU President Rodolfo Arévalo
Turpin was instrumental in the creation of Eastern’s intercollegiate “Human Powered Paper Vehicle” competition, held each spring on the EWU campus. This contest allows students to discover engineering principles while having fun designing, building and racing a vehicle made mostly from paper products. Over the years, this contest has grown, drawing students from other schools across the region. In the last 14 years, he has been the driving force as the competition coordinator and financial supporter. Turpin works at Boeing, where he leads company’s application and information security assessment teams. Marita Cardinal ’84 and ’82, Outstanding Achievement in Professional Endeavors Award Cardinal, a professor at Western Oregon University, has more than 20 years of teaching experience at the university level. She was honored with NACADA (the global community for academic advising) “Outstanding Faculty Academic Advising Certificate of Merit,” in June. In 2009, she received the Scholar/Artist Award from the National Dance Association. Her scholarly work in dance education and dance science has resulted in guest presentations in South Korea in 1995, 2007 and 2009, and she served as a Visiting Scholar for the Academy for the Performing Arts in Hong Kong in 2009.
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classnotes ’90 s ’99 Marty Malone, BS physical education/ health science, has been hired as a physician assistant at Rockwood Clinic in Spokane. He holds a master’s degree in physician assistant studies from A.T. Still University. ’99 Neil B. Nelson, BA business, and wife Hillary, welcomed a son, Rex Montgomery, on May 25, 2010. They live in Waterville, Wash. ’99 Jeff Ward, MA history, has been chosen to serve as the 2010 North Idaho field director for the Idaho Republican Party. He lives in Post Falls, and is president of the Kootenai County Reagan Republicans. ’95 Al Thiemens, BA business administration, was named a 2010 Young Professional, by the Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business in July 2010. He is a vice president and commercial loan officer for Banner Bank, and resides with his family in West Richland, Wash.
EWU Hawaii Reunion June 24-25 in Honolulu ’94 Rudy Duenas, BA business administration, has been hired by Numerica Credit Union as a home loan officer for the company’s Spokane office. He has 17 years of banking industry experience. ’94 Kelly Prior, BA business, has been appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer for Litehouse Foods board of directors, in Sandpoint, Idaho. ’93 and ’86 David Anthony Cole, BAE biology, BS biology, has been hired as a staff writer for the Coeur d’Alene Press newspaper in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. ’92 and ’80 Pamela Van Der Does, MS counseling psychology and BA applied psychology, clinical director of the Mental Wellness Clinic, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, has been recognized by Cambridge Who’s Who for demonstrating dedication, leadership and excellence in mental health care. She has 18 years of counseling experience and is an ordained minister.
’80 s ’88 Mary Duhamel-Lange, BA business, has been promoted to independent sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. This position represents the top 2 percent of Mary Kay distributors. She and her family live in Newman Lake, Wash. ’88 Rolanda Webb, BA economics, has been promoted in the marketing division at The Spokesman-Review, in Spokane. She joined the company in 1989. ’87 Byron Nelson, BA management information systems, has been hired by Miller Paint Co. as an executive for the company’s Spokane office. ’86 Keller W. Allen, BA general studies, of Keller W. Allen P.C. law firm in Spokane, has been elected as a fellow to the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He received his JD from Gonzaga School of Law. ’86 Marchelle Mae Fias, general studies, has received her master’s in teaching in elementary education from George Fox University. She lives in Meridian, Idaho.
’86 Sue (Zarling) Poffenroth, BA physical education, a teacher at Keller High School in Keller, Texas, was honored in January, as the “2009 Teacher of the Year” by the Dallas Ecological Foundation, a nonprofit organization that promotes outdoor education. ’84 Thomas S. Hare, BA radio/television, has been hired as an associate partner for Clarkston Consulting, a management and technology consulting firm based in Atlanta, Ga. He has more than 24 years of experience, with 11 years of expertise in professional services and sales management. Tom and his family live in Atlanta. ’80 Curtis C. Andrews, BA industrial technology, has returned from a two-year tour in Iraq, serving as a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, Iraq Embassy. The first year he served as a civilian advisor on the Al Anbar Provincial Reconstruction Team in Ramadi, and the second year as an embedded Department of State Liaison officer working with the U.S. Military serving Rutbah and Haditha districts.
’60 s ’69 Sam Moeller, BA industrial technology, has been hired as a broker for Spokane Real Estate and Property Management. Previously, he worked as a sales manager with PetroCard. ’67 John W. Gordon, BA physical education, is the director of Leadership Development, including executive searches, for the Arizona School Boards Association. Previously, he spent five years as a school district superintendent in Arizona, following 33 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent in the state of Washington. ’67 Jeannie (Fry) Hubbard, BA education, and ’67 Dan Zimmerman, BA radio-TV, were married on April 2, 2010. Jeannie retired from the Central Valley School District in Spokane Valley in 2010, after 42 years in the classroom. Dan retired from Grant County PUD in May 2010, after 35 years with electric utilities.
Welcome New Alums!
New Alumni Board Takes the Helm
Eastern awarded 2,642 degrees this spring. Graduation ceremonies were held Friday, June 11, at the Cheney campus. Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire served as the keynote speaker.
Left to right: Nancy Tsutakawa, Debbie Long, Tom Capaul, Alicia Kinne, MaryJo Ormsby, Gina Mauro, Kevin Linn, Jackie Wright, Brendan Genther, Dave Takisaki, Lidwina Dalla, Ryan Shannon
Eastern held a graduation reception for its students who took classes at Bellevue College on June 17. This year, 113 Eastern students were eligible to earn their degrees from Eastern at Bellevue. The full list can be viewed on line at http://web.ewu.edu/groups/urmgr/gradlist/index.php.
Not present: Fran Bierig, Lindy Boustedt, Seth Dryden, Karene GarlichLoman, Jacques Imperial, AnaMaria Diaz Martinez, Jim Tourtillotte
Watch http://alumni.ewu.edu for more details. For additional questions and ideas, contact Fran Bierig at fran_ticmom@msn.com.
A Driving Force Behind EWU Students Join the growing number of Eastern alumni who show their Eagle pride on their ride! By putting a specialized license plate on your vehicle, you help support EWU students, today and into the future, with $28 of the $30 license plate fee going toward scholarships. This year, the specialized license plates fund made it possible for 30 Eastern students to receive a $1,000 scholarship. To find out how to get your own EWU license plate, contact the Olympia Department of Licensing, or go to the EWU alumni website, http://alumni.ewu.edu, for an application.
Kristin Mitchell, Kristin Polley, Jennifer Nepean and James Wohrle
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inmemoriam ’00 s ’09 Tracy L. (McAdoo) Gerkin, 34, BA interdisciplinary studies, of Medina, Wash., formerly of Marysville, Wash., and Columbus, Ohio, died June 15, 2010.
’90 s ’98 Lori Ann Noerenberg Zakour, 47, BA women’s studies, died Dec. 14, 2005, in New Orleans. ’97 Scott Kittilstved, 35, BA radio/TV, died April 18, 2010, in Spokane, where he was a telecommunications sales associate. ’97 and ’87 Tom E. Tupper, 56, MBA and BA psychology, died May 13, 2010. He was a CFO for multiple businesses during his career and had taught business classes at EWU. ’96 Karlyn Tomta, 48, BA social work, died April 3, 2010. She was a social worker at Highline Medical Center in Burien, Wash. ’95 Daniel J. Brown, 43, BA physics, died June 23, 2010, in Spokane. ’93 William “Bill” Christianson, 55, MA education, died May 19, 2010, in Spokane. He taught at Ferris High School in Spokane and at Cheney High School. He was the state-area leader for DECA competitions for many years.
’92 Lenora M. Schwartz, 79, BA visual arts, died March 25, 2010. One of her proudest accomplishments was returning to college to earn her bachelor’s degree after raising her family. ’91 Dolly Richendrfer, 61, MA English, died April 3, 2010, in Kennewick, Wash. She was a writer for Energy Northwest and Bechtel.
’80 s ’88 and ’81 Wesley Spaulding, 76, MS and BA developmental psychology, died April 8, 2010, in Spokane. He served in the U.S. Air Force, and after retirement, received his master’s degree. He worked for many years as a psychologist at Lakeland Village in Medical Lake, Wash. ’84 Frank E. Petek, 59, BA business, died April 18, 2010, in Spokane. The motorcycle brand Bultaco, became synonymous with his solelyowned dealership. He was a marathon runner and coached cross-county at North Central High School in Spokane. ’83 Susan Frick, 55, BA social work and BA government, died March 27, 2010. She lived and worked in Spokane for more than 25 years, before moving to Moses Lake, Wash. ’81 Douglas Trainor, 55, BA accounting, died June 23, 2010. He was an auditor for the state of Washington for 19 years and was a certified public accountant.
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’81 and ’78 Linda (Blanco) Parkes, 63, MSW and BA social work, died March 1, 2010. She worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs, where, through her efforts as the team leader, the Veteran’s Outreach Center-Spokane was awarded a Vet Center of Excellence numerous times.
’70 s ’78 Timothy Mutch, 58, BA biology, died in June 2010. He was a teacher and coach in Nevada for more than 20 years. Most recently he worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Idaho Falls, Idaho. ’77 Charlotte (Rousseau) Greene, 84, BA applied psychology, died April 15, 2010. She and her first husband, Tom, owned Rousseau Photographers in Spokane, where she worked as a wedding photographer. She later married Frank Greene. ’77 William Brasher Schorr, 60, BS biology, died Feb. 13, 2010, in an avalanche in the mountains of the South Fork Valley near Eagle River, Alaska, where he lived. He worked for Fish and Game, before he began teaching in the Anchorage, Iditarod and Pribilof Island school districts and in the St. Croix islands. For the past 20 years, he was a custom woodworker. ’75 Michael Schaar, 57, BA business, died June 2, 2010, in Spokane Valley. He worked as a branch manager for Pacific Metal Co. for 33 years. Celebrating Golden Grads, the Class of 1960 and Service Organizations
Friday, Oct. 22 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Early Registration Welcome Back Reception and Service Organization Tribute Reception honoring the wonderful service organizations of the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s. If you were in the Intercollegiate Knights, the Sponsor Corps, the Spurs, Tawankas, or any of the many other groups, make plans to join us for a special tribute. $10 Homecoming Parade, Bonfire and Pep Rally, Homecoming Bed Races First and “C” St., downtown Cheney
Saturday, Oct. 23 8:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 1:05 p.m. 4 p.m. 5 p.m.
Golden Grads Chat Session I – free Remembering Eastern Presentation and Reception Join University archivist and historian, Dr. Charles Mutschler, for a presentation on the transformations at the university since 1960. Treats will be hosted by the Friends of JFK Library. Free. Lunch with the President Enjoy a pregame barbecue lunch with President and Mrs. Rodolfo Arévalo on the EWU campus. Homecoming Football Game Your game ticket includes VIP seating and a spirit pack. Get ready to cheer the Eagles against Sacramento State! $10 Golden Grads Chat Session II. Free Reunion Wine Tasting and Dinner Dance Begin the evening with a wine tasting, dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a chance to kick up your heels like you did years ago at the Sno Ball, mixers, Military Ball and La Tolo. The evening concludes with medallion ceremonies for Golden Grads and 1960 grads. $45
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’74 Diane Cadagan, 58, BA education, died on April 23, 2010, in Spokane, where she spent 33 years as an elementary school teacher. She won numerous honors including, the Spokane Public School District’s Distinguished Teacher Award, and she was repeatedly named in Who’s Who in American Education. ’74 Stephen Guy, 59, BA social science, died June 10, 2010. He worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years. ’73 James D. Evavold, 60, BS nursing, died April 19, 2010. He worked as a psychiatric nurse at Western State Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, Cabrini, Highline Medical Center and Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, Wash. ’72 Rodney R. Block, 63, BA recreation administration, died March 4, 2010, in Richland, Wash., where he lived for the past 34 years. He was a retired administrator for the city of Richland Parks and Recreation Department. ’72 Lawrence Freeman, 69, BA sociology, died in June in Spokane. He spent 31 years working for the Spokane Police Department, retiring as a lieutenant. He enjoyed bicycling and it wasn’t uncommon for him to do a 50-100 mile bike ride three-five days a week. ’72 Larry Smith, 65, BA sociology, died June 7, 2010, in Spokane. He served on the Cheney Police force for 33 years. ’71 Audrey Sybila Geistwhite Cochrane, 84, BA child development, died Dec. 2, 2009. She taught for nearly 20 years in Cusick, Wash. ’70 Lee Tillotson, 73, BA industrial technology, died Feb. 26, 2010. He was one of the principal architects of the railroad museum at the Spokane Interstate Fair & Expo Center. He worked as a printer/printing teacher at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, Idaho, then at Spokane Community College, becoming a department chair before retiring.
’60 s ’69 Earlene Verhaag, 62, BA social science, died on April 26, 2010. She worked for 26 years for the state of Washington Employment Security Department. ’68 Michael Gallegos, 63, BA biology, died March 15, 2010, in Spokane. He worked for the state of Washington for 20 years. ’68 Charles Rockness, 72, BA business, died March 27, 2010, in Rosalia, Wash. He began his career as a professional fisherman, before becoming a certified public accountant.
’68 Monty “Skip” Wolfrum, 66, BA education, died June 14, 2010. He was an elementary school teacher for 30 years in the West Valley School District in Spokane Valley. ’67 Donald E. Collins, 68, BA business, died June 13, 2010. He worked as an investment broker and moved to the Seattle area in 1984. After retiring, he moved to Deer Lake, Wash. ’67 Richard L. Evans Sr., 78, BA education, died June 18, 2010, in Spokane. He taught special education for 27 years at Gary Junior High and Whitman Elementary schools in Spokane. ’64 Rex W. Eads Sr., 68, BA geography, died April 20, 2010, in Emmett, Idaho. He worked as a planner, economic development specialist, public works director and city manager. ’64 Janice Haynes, 80, BA education, died June 11, 2010. She taught at Farwell and Brentwood elementary schools in the Mead (Wash.) School District and retired after 27 years of teaching. ’64 and ’56 Willard Gene McGillivray, 75, MA school administration, BA business education, died Dec. 26, 2009, in Libby, Mont. He was a teacher and coach, retiring after 25 years. He was inducted into the Everett Community College Hall of Fame on May 26, 2010. ’64 Catherine Stohs, 68, BA early childhood education, died May 17, 2010. She taught for 28 years for Spokane Public Schools at Cooper and Longfellow elementary schools. ’62 and ’59 Paul B. Doneen, 72, MA school administration, BA education, died April 14, 2010, in Spokane. He retired in 1989, after 30 years as an elementary school principal. He finished his career on the North Slope of Alaska as an elementary principal in the villages of Nuiqsut and Barrow. ’61 Robert Jones, 80, BA industrial technology, died March 24, 2010, in Spokane. He taught at Shadle Park High School in Spokane for 30 years. He helped with the Pet Project, which creates special mobility devices for people in developing countries who have lost the use of their legs.
’50 s ’56 and ’47 Donald M. Hughes, 89, MA geography, BA education, died April 19, 2010, in Spokane. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and taught and coached for 30 years in Spokane, at Arlington and Bemis elementary schools and Shaw Junior High. He retired from teaching in 1977, then returned to work coaching girls track at Rogers High School for two years.
’51 William “Bill” Hallett, 83, died July 10, 2010, in Arizona City, Ariz. At Eastern, he lettered in basketball, and the school was 177-34 in the years he played, including a berth in the NAIA Championship his freshman season. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a school administrator.
’40 s ’49 Bruce Gilmore, 89, BA education, died March 20, 2010, in Alberton, Mont. He served in the Army Air Corps and Navy in World War II. He taught in Sunnyside, Wash., before moving to Montana, where he spent the rest of his teaching career. ’49 Jackson Castle Humphrey, 86, BA sociology, of Newburgh, Ind., died Nov. 25, 2009. He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart in World War II. He served as director of Family and Children’s Services in St. Joseph, Mo., and Springfield, Ill., before moving to Evansville, Ind., to serve as director of social service at Evansville State Hospital, until retiring in 1988. ’47 Lois “Jean” (Manke) Mullin, 85, BA education, died May 11, 2010, in Spokane. She taught in Spokane for more than 30 years, the last 25 at Stevens Elementary School. ’41 Jeanette LeFriec Denker, 86, BA education, died Oct. 23, 2007. Her parents came from France and she was the first in her family to be born in the U.S. She was a member of the Tawanka Service Club, Golden Circle and president of the Franco-Teutonic Club. She taught elementary school in Washington and Oregon.
’30 s ’32 Edna Brinson, 100, teaching certificate, died June 5, 2010, in Spokane. She taught school for many years, retiring from the Freeman School District in 1972.
’20 s ’27 Virginia Murphy Griffith, 102, BA education, died May 16, 2010. She taught for Portland (Oregon) Public Schools.
’Faculty/Staff Roland Keefer, emeritus faculty, Computer Science, died June 4, 2010. He retired in 1998, after 37 years of service. Evelyn Legris, 72, died April 24, 2010. She retired in 2002, as credentials evaluator 3, after 22 years at Eastern. Al Mount, retired staff from Physical Plant (trucking) died June 8, 2010. He retired in 1990, after 25 years of service.
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Are you a part of something big? Colleges within the university. That’s something most Eastern alumni don’t think about. They ask each other, “What’s your degree?” No one says, “What college were you in?”
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Oktoberfest, Galaxy Quest EWU Libraries’ annual fundraiser dinner and auction, 5-10 p.m. in the JFK Library, Cheney campus. Tickets: $35, $175 for a reserved table of six, $15 EWU students. For more information contact Janice at 509.359.2264 or visit www.ewu.edu/oktoberfest. 18-24 Homecoming 2010 For a complete list of activities go to www.ewu.edu/homecoming. 23
Preston McCollam But the subject of colleges was something EWU administration, faculty and staff carefully considered for more than a year as they worked to strategically consolidate six colleges to four. College consolidation, which was effective July 1, is part of Eastern’s proactive efforts to streamline operations and reduce budgets as the Washington Legislature continues to cut state funds to the university. “While the exact figure has not yet been determined, savings realized will be entirely from current administrative costs and will be directed toward supporting instruction and meeting Eastern’s state funding cuts,” said EWU President Rodolfo Arévalo. While the Legislature has avoided major cuts to financial aid, there have been significant reductions in EWU general operating funds. This decrease in state support comes as student tuition continues to rise. That combination makes private support critical to the success of our students. It’s no surprise that a large percentage of private support for EWU comes in the form of annual gifts from Eastern alumni. The 2010 alumni annual giving campaign, the College Annual Fund, begins Oct. 1. During last year’s College Annual Fund, EWU student Jessica Johnson, a senior, told alumni, “My dream of earning degrees in theatre and English literature is coming true. In the future, I hope to give back as a donor to the Alumni Scholarship.” Student Preston McCollam, said, “Since I was very young, the intricate workings of the American legal system fascinated me, and becoming a lawyer or pursuing a career in law enforcement is my dream. As a senior, I feel my Eastern experience has given me the tools I need to succeed.”
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Start something big at EWU events. For more information and to register, visit http://alumni.ewu.edu or call 888.EWU.ALUM.
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Jessica Johnson Gifts to last year’s EWU College Annual Fund helped 2010 graduates Jessica and Preston achieve their big dreams.
Reunion for Golden Grads, Class of 1960 and Service Organizations. For more information http://alumni.ewu.edu
23 2nd Annual Homecoming Car Show Washington St., in front of Roos Field, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Prizes provided by Fasteners Inc., including automotive tools, EWU apparel, and the top prize will be Milwaukee Power tools. Yes, POWER TOOLS! The winner of the car show will also deliver the game ball. No entry fee. Open to all makes, models, bikes and imports. For more information, contact David Early - 509.359.2308 or dearly@ewu.edu.
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3rd Annual Alumni Tailgate Decorating Contest P-12 lot behind Roos Field, noon-12:45 p.m. Tune up your barbecue grills and get ready to battle for tailgate superiority. Great prizes! Call Michelle Reid at the Alumni Office for your pre-registration packet today, 509.359.4556.
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Homecoming Football Game Roos Field, kick-off at 1:05 p.m. The Eastern Eagles take on the Sacramento State Hornets in a football showdown. Tickets: www.goeags.com, or call 866.4GO.EAGS.
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EWU Alumni Scholarship Pregame Event Sports Look Restaurant and Sports Bar 350 SE Washington St., Hillsboro, Ore. $18 per person – includes appetizer buffet, EWU Spirit Item AND $5 of your pregame package will go directly to EWU Alumni Scholarships. Game:
EWU Football v. Portland State Hillsboro Stadium, Kick-off 5:05 p.m. Tickets: reserved seating game tickets available for an additional $20. Register by Oct. 27, 2010 at http://alumni.ewu.edu.
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Alumni Beer Sampling The EWU Alumni Association invites you to this now annual event from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Center, Spokane. Enjoy a casual evening filled with Eastern pride, tasty food and samples of your favorite brews! $25 includes: six “samples,” appetizers and a commemorative beer cup. Register at http://alumni.ewu.edu by Nov. 2, 2010.
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Please make a gift to the College Annual Fund this fall to help support EWU students’ big dreams.
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www.ewu.edu/supportewu EWU College Consolidation
What’s New with You?
• College of Arts, Letters and Education (A merging of the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Education and Human Development)
Did you get a promotion, start a new career, win a Nobel Prize, get married, retire, move or have a baby? Send us your news and we’ll share it with alumni and friends in an upcoming issue. We can also update our records with the new information.
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Social Work (A merging of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the School of Social Work and Human Services)
Send your note with a click! http://alumni.ewu.edu. Or send this form to Class Notes, EWU Alumni Advancement, 506 F St., Cheney, WA 99004-2402 Phone: 888.EWU ALUM or 509.359.4550 Fax: 509.359.4551
Unchanged College Names: • College of Business and Public Administration • College of Science, Health and Engineering Departmental Changes: • The Department of Economics will relocate to the College of Business and Public Administration. •
The Special Education faculty will move from the Department of Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology to the Department of Education and be located in the new College of Arts, Letters and Education.
• The balance of the Department of Counseling, Educational and Developmental Psychology will join the new College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Social Work.
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2010 EWUHOMECOMING Oct. 18-24
Homecoming 2010 will be packed full of activities for alumni, students and friends of EWU. Here are a few of the many events planned for Homecoming Week.
Friday, Oct. 22 Homecoming Parade Pep Rally Bonfire and Bed Races First and “C� St., downtown Cheney, 7 p.m.
Jazz Concert Music Building Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. For more information call: 509.359.7073.
Saturday, Oct. 23 EWU football vs. Sac State Kick-off at 1:05 p.m. Tickets: www.goeags. com or call 866.4GO.EAGS.
2nd Annual Car Show 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Washington St. Contact David Early at 509.359.2308 or dearly@ewu.edu.
3rd Annual Tailgate Decorating Contest
Noon-12:45 p.m., P-12 Lot. Call Michelle at the Alumni Office for your pre-registration packet, 509.359.4556. For a complete list of activities and more information, visit www.ewu.edu/homecoming, or call 509.359.4550 or 888.EWU.ALUM.