Back Story

The Cheney State Normal School’s Lyric Glee Club boarding a train at the old depot in 1914.

Even after the advent of the automobile, passenger trains remained the conveyance of choice for generations of Eastern students traveling to and from Cheney. As train travel was eclipsed by more modern forms of transportation, the rail depot fell into disuse and disrepair. When threatened with demolition, however, the Cheney Depot Society, a local organization dedicated to preserving the station and its legacy, launched a successful campaign to save the structure by moving it — in one 120-foot-long piece — to a new downtown location. You can learn more about their efforts at cheneydepot.com.

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REIMAGINING EAGLE GATHERINGS

We sure miss seeing the Eagle nation out and about! Although the future of in-person events for fall and winter remains uncertain, we continue to re-imagine ways to connect Eagles near and far. Below is the latest on Eagle gatherings. Visit ewu.edu/alumni for the latest event information.

RED ZONES ON THE ROAD

With football delayed until spring, tailgating will have to wait. Keep that Eagle gear handy though because you’ll be putting it to good use during Eagle Strong Weekend. (More details below).

EAGLE STRONG WEEKEND

What is Homecoming without football and in-person events? It’s Eagle Strong Weekend, October 9-11! Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun, virtual activities. Hint: You’ll want to have lots of Eagle gear ready to decorate with, and join the Eagle Flights Wine Club now for exclusive fun.

TIME FLIES

50-Year Reunion for classes of ’70 & ’71 The in-person festivities are postponed until 2021, but we’ll be announcing fun ways the classes can connect online between now and then. Together, we’ll reminisce and build excitement to come back to campus in 2021 when it’s safer to gather.

VIRTUAL EVENTS

RED Hours online in April and May were fun! We enjoyed hearing from some of Eastern’s most interesting experts on topics like rocketry, happiness and navigating new careers during Covid. In July and August we had lunch together on two Facebook Live series, one on building and protecting your nest egg, and the other on navigating career changes.