Higher Values in Higher Education http://www.wiu.edu/news Sat, 25 May 2013 01:40:00 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://wiu.edu/images/logo1.gif http://www.wiu.edu/unews/ 55 93 Higher Values in Higher Education en-us 2013 Western Illinois University Sat, 25 May 2013 01:40:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10828 Get the kids into the "swing" of summer be"fore" they start whining, "We're bored!" and just "lie" about the house. Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10828 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10827 Mishelle (Banas) Oaks, director of academic support programs at Monmouth College, has been named director of residence life-University Housing and Dining Services at Western Illinois University, effective June 4. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10827 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10826 The Western Illinois University Archives and Special Collections will feature the exhibit, "From the Prairie to the Coast: The Life and Work of Artist Joane Cromwell" through Aug. 15. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10826 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10825 Rick Hardy, political science professor and interim director of the Centennial Honors College at Western Illinois University has been named the permanent director, effective July 1. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10825 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10824 When the Monmouth Civic Orchestra takes the stage at Monmouth College on Saturday, June 1, numerous Western Illinois University professors and students will be among the performers. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10824 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10823 Tim M. Van Alstine, director of intercollegiate athletics at Western Illinois University, has resigned from the position, effective today (May 21). Van Alstine has served as athletics director at Western since July 2001. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10823 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10822 President Jack Thomas was recently honored as a 2013 Distinguished Alumnus by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Thomas received his doctorate from IUP in 1990. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10822 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10821 The Illinois Wind for Schools (ILWFS) team will conduct the second annual Statewide Illinois Wind for Schools Teacher Workshop from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Stipes Hall on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10821 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10820 A Western Illinois University professor, along with an Illinois State University assistant professor (WIU alum) and a May 2013 WIU psychology graduate, are seeking cancer survivors to volunteer for a research study utilizing movement therapy. Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10820 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10819 On May 14, the vice presidents and I presented plans to address shortfalls in the University budget in order to provide resources for upcoming salary obligations. We have an obligated contractual salary increase of 3.5 percent ($4.7 million) for the next fiscal year, which will require budget reductions for the campus. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10819 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10818 Culinary classes, as well as lessons for chocaholics and kids who are interested fashion and sewing, are on the agenda for Western Illinois University's Kid University 2013 sessions. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10818 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10817 Jennifer McNabb, associate director of Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors College, has received a 2013 Adviser Professional Development Grant from the International Golden Key Honorary Society. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10817 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10816 A faculty member from the Reims Law School in Champagne, France, will deliver ""European Union: Icarian or Banana Republic?" at noon, Tuesday, May 21 at the Western Illinois University Leslie F. Malpass Library, room 180. Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10816 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10815 Michael Lorenzen, associate dean for public services at Western Washington University (WWU), has been named dean of University Libraries at Western Illinois University, effective July 15. He replaces Phyllis Self who retired April 30 after seven years of service at WIU. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10815 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10814 An alumnus of Western Illinois University has been named the GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) 2013 Educator of the Year. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10814 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10813 What do sixth grade students at Edison School in Macomb have in common with sixth graders at King Elementary in Vancouver, WA, and kindergartners at Riverton (IL) Elementary? Western Illinois University is "their" school. Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10813 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10812 Western Illinois University Benefits Office staff will present benefits choice meetings for state retirees at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10812 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10811 Bill Thompson, an associate professor in University Libraries at Western Illinois University, received the Western Illinois University 2013 Cathy O'Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity for his contributions to the University and the community at the 24th annual President's Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception held May 9. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10811 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10810 The Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) has recovered a letter that was stolen during the early morning hours May 9 from the Western sign in front of the Alumni House. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10810 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10809 Western Illinois University Campus Recreation has honored two students with annual intramural sports awards. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10809 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10808 Western Illinois University Assistant Professor Thomas Hegna and one of his undergraduate researchers are part of a discovery and publication about new research concerning Middle Devonian phacopid trilobites in New York. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10808 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10807 Western Illinois University’s Office of Student Activities annual student leadership awards ceremony, "A Gallery of Greatness: The Art of Leadership," was held April 22 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Through these awards, the Office of Student Activities (OSA) acknowledges outstanding student leaders and organizations from across campus that have exemplified what it means to be a leader and a Leatherneck. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10807 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10806 Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) recently signed a new agreement that will allow students to concurrently enroll at both institutions. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10806 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10805 The Performing Arts Society (PAS) helps the Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) raise money to support arts programming through the Youth Performing Arts Series, the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, and other programming centered around the arts at Western Illinois University. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10805 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10804 Two Western Illinois University students were involved with the production of the newly released movie, "At Any Price," starring Dennis Quaid and Zac Efron. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=10804