{"id":552,"date":"2022-08-09T13:20:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-09T20:20:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees-new\/?page_id=552"},"modified":"2025-10-03T08:58:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:58:24","slug":"homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9fa1287e\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cebd7bc0\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5c412ae\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees-new\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2023\/07\/Image-from-iOS-1-1-2048x1382.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-33c5cbe4\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome EWU Retirees!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The EWU Retirees Association is an all-inclusive organization open to retired faculty and staff who worked at Eastern, and others. Our members enjoy good times and camaraderie while making a positive impact on students through the EWURA Golden Eagle Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1821b6c9\" id=\"maincontent\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bd0b818e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b238b76c\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b238b76c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>We Invite You to Join the<\/strong> <strong>EWURA<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Joining the EWU Retirees Association (EWURA) is a great way to stay connected while engaging in fun and positive activities. Membership dues are affordable at just $25 a year for retirees and an additional $15 a year for partners and spouses. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/join-ewura\/\"><strong>Join Us page<\/strong><\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join Us to Make an Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EWURA members are dedicated to making a difference for hardworking students at Eastern Washington University. The EWURA Golden Eagle Scholarship Fund has provided more than 40 awards to help undergraduate students over the years. We contribute through membership dues, money raised by the Golden Eagle Golf League and special fundraisers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Connect at Presentations and Gatherings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with friends old and new during our EWURA presentations and special events. Meetings feature guest speakers who share expertise in topics ranging from the political climate in the Middle East to the history of our national parks. Special annual events include a music concert, a holiday party and breakfast with the university president. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Third-Thursday presentations are held most months during the academic year at 205 Monroe Hall on the EWU Cheney Campus<\/strong>. Social time with coffee and baked goods runs 9:30-10 a.m., followed by presentations from 10-11 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming Special Gatherings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our EWURA program year will begin in September and we offer a calendar of monthly events throughout the academic year. Here are the first two speakers to kick off the fall lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oct. 16: Jan Bliss, senior director of benefits for EWU, will talk about retiree benefits and answer questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nov. 20: Learn more about EWU Athletics and the student athletes who play for the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPECIAL HOLIDAY EVENT: Dec. 18: Join other retirees for a festive holiday gathering. The party runs from 2-4 p.m. in the Senior Hall Lounge. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f7bc24ae\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f7bc24ae\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Retirees Welcome New Scholarship Awardees<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2025\/05\/IMG_7910-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2025\/05\/IMG_7910-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2025\/05\/IMG_7910-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2025\/05\/IMG_7910-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/395\/2025\/05\/IMG_7910-1.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Four students (one not pictured) will receive scholarships for the upcoming year thanks to your support! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>News &amp; Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEET <a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/scholarship-stories\">Sage and Annette<\/a>, <\/strong>2024-25 Golden Eagle Scholarship recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VISIT <a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Inside EWU<\/a><\/strong> for campus news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Support <strong>Build Our Future<\/strong>, Eastern&#8217;s first-ever comprehensive campaign. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ewu.edu\/buildourfuture\/\"><strong>Learn more <\/strong><\/a>about this exciting opportunity to make a difference!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5eb094f5\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Join us on Social Media<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6701455a\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EWURetirees\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 3.7 9.1 8.4 9.9v-7H7.9V12h2.5V9.8c0-2.5 1.5-3.9 3.8-3.9 1.1 0 2.2.2 2.2.2v2.5h-1.3c-1.2 0-1.6.8-1.6 1.6V12h2.8l-.4 2.9h-2.3v7C18.3 21.1 22 17 22 12c0-5.5-4.5-10-10-10z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"wpo365_audiences":[],"wpo365_private":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-552","page","type-page","status-publish"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/552"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=552"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/552\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35628,"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/552\/revisions\/35628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/retirees\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=552"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}