In brief: Presentations spotlight 1858

The Corbin Senior Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave., will present “Cultural Conflicts of 1858” Saturday starting at 9:30 a.m.

Jim and Diane Nebel will speak about “Preservation of the Steptoe Battlefield,” Steve Emerson will speak on the topic “How Did We Get to 1858,” and Stan Gough will discuss “Historic Archaeology of the 1858 Battlefields.”

After the speakers, there will be a field trip to Rosalia and the Steptoe Battlefield at 1 p.m.

The field trip is $17, and if you want a box lunch it is $10 more. There are three spots left for this trip.

To make a reservation for the trip, call Inland Empire Tours at 747-1335.

– Lisa Leinberger

Spokane

Dean appointed for EWU Spokane

Eastern Washington University President Rodolfo Arévalo has appointed Rex Fuller as the executive dean of EWU Spokane on the Riverpoint Campus. Fuller, who already serves as dean of Eastern’s College of Business and Public Administration at Riverpoint, will continue in that role while assuming his new duties as executive dean.

Fuller came to Eastern in the fall of 2006 after six years as dean of the business school at Colorado State University-Pueblo. Overall, he has more than 17 years experience as a dean. At Riverpoint, he will be responsible for the administrative leadership and day-to-day operations of EWU Spokane.

In addition to the College of Business and Public Administration, EWU Spokane is home to many health sciences programs, such as Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy.

Fuller takes over as executive dean for Ron Dalla, who will return to the Cheney campus and continue his long service to EWU as vice provost: graduate education, research and evaluation.

The moves are effective July 1.

– From staff reports