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Cheney Today
By the People, for the People
Eastern Washington University Celebrates 144th Birthday with Giving Joy Day
The university's Cheney campus is hosting a birthday party with music, cupcakes, and more.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:05am
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Eastern Washington University is celebrating its 144th birthday with a special event called Giving Joy Day. The celebration will take place at the Pence Union Building on the Cheney campus, featuring appearances by the university's mascot Swoop and the EWU cheerleaders, a performance by the music department, and birthday cupcakes with President Shari McMahan.
Why it matters
As one of the largest universities in Eastern Washington, EWU's birthday is an important milestone for the local community. The Giving Joy Day event is a way for the university to engage with students, faculty, staff, and the broader Cheney area by hosting a festive celebration.
The details
The Giving Joy Day event will run for 1,882 minutes, or just over 31 hours, as a nod to the university's founding year of 1882. The main birthday party will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Nysether Community Room of the Pence Union Building, with appearances by the school mascot, cheerleaders, and a performance by the music department. President Shari McMahan and other special guests will be on hand to serve birthday cupcakes to attendees.
- The Giving Joy Day event will take place on April 3, 2026.
- The main birthday party will be held from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm PST.
The players
Eastern Washington University
A public university located in Cheney, Washington, founded in 1882.
Shari McMahan
The president of Eastern Washington University.
Swoop
The mascot of Eastern Washington University.
The takeaway
Eastern Washington University's Giving Joy Day celebration is a way for the university to connect with its local community and commemorate its 144-year history as an institution of higher education in Eastern Washington.
