Familiarize, Affirm, and Matter (F.A.M.)
Eagle F.A.M. is an immersive fall program aimed at building community, empowerment, and a sense of belonging for first-year students–particularly students of color and first generation college students. Familiarize yourself with campus and all of the things you didn’t know you didn’t know. Affirm your dedication to your education and your reason for pursuing a degree, letting it motivate you to be successful. Recognize that you matter, your identities, your needs, your aspirations, your skills and talents all matter at EWU.
What to expect:
- A jump start to the quarter! Being part of the Eagle F.A.M. program means you get to move-in early, meet new friends before school starts, and have fun getting to know Eastern and the surrounding community!
- Individual attention from EWU staff and faculty. You will have a central place to ask any and all questions as you transition into your first-year of college. We will introduce you to faculty and staff of color who will make up your support system at EWU.
- Meet ups and check-ins during the fall, winter, and spring quarter. You are not alone in navigating this new world, and we know that questions come up once you are in it, which is why the program will run throughout the entire fall quarter!
Impact
Eagle F.A.M. builds a stronger and more inclusive environment at Eastern for first-year students-with an emphasis on BIPOC students and first generation. This program is an opportunity for students to share connections with other underrepresented students and student organizations, thereby making the campus feel more like home. By getting connected to resources early you increase your ability to be successful in your first year and through graduation.
Eagle F.A.M. 2023 students said the most beneficial part of Eagle F.A.M. was:
“I was able to meet new people and feel like I have a support system. This is the most impactful because I feel like I belong here.”
“It helps to know that there are people here to help when I need it.”
“It helped me make friends and be able to open up about my concerns.”
