Alumni
Western Illinois University's 12th President Guiyou Huang embarks on our Inaugural Alumni & Friends Tour!
Bloomington
Western Illinois University is continuing to closely monitor the Coronavirus. We continue to adhere to all state- and local-level health and safety measures at our President's Inaugural tour events, as well as all other events. Events will be held in outdoor spaces where possible.
A big thank you to WIU alumni Bill Keever '82, Bob ’71 and Sue Nardelli, Dan Partelow '83, Doug Reese '85 '86, Dave Stafford '93 and Curt Westen '82 '83, as well as Vice President Emeritus and Honorary Alumnus Garry Johnson and Margie Twaddle Johnson for hosting events along the way on our Inaugural Tour!
Bloomington Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, November 18
Coming Soon:
More of Macomb and surrounding area
Minneapolis
While all events will be held in-person, there will be a virtual component for those who cannot attend in-person. Additional locations for the Inaugural Tour are being planned. Please check back or email A-Association@wiu.edu.
Past Inaugural Socials
Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, May 19
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Union Public House
4340 N Campbell Ave. Suite 100
Tucson, AZ
Glendale Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Thursday, May 20
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Urban Margarita
6685 W Beardsley Rd #180
Glendale, AZ
Phoenix Area Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, May 20
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Village Tavern - Scottsdale
8787 N. Scottsdale Rd. #234
Scottsdale, AZ
Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, June 15
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rocco's
400 Orlando Ave.
Winter Park, FL
The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, June 16
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Waterfront Inn
1105 Lake Shore Dr.
The Villages, FL
Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, June 16
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jackson's Bistro
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL
Sarasota Area Alumni & Friends Lunch
Thursday, June 17
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mattison's Forty-One
7275 S. Tamiami Tr.
Sarasota, FL
Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, June 17
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Oxbow
1300 Hendry St.
Ft. Myers, FL
Naples Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, June 18
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ridgway Bar & Grill
1300 Third Street South
Naples, FL
Moline Alumni & Friends Social/Open House
Tuesday, August 3
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (stop by anytime)
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
1300 River Dr.
Moline, IL
San Antonio Alumni & Friends Social
Monday, August 30
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boiler House Texas Grill & Wine Garden
312 Pearl Pkwy.
San Antonio, TX
Austin Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, August 31
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Truluck's
400 Colorado St.
Austin, TX
Houston Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, September 1
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Truluck's
5350 Westheimer Rd.
Houston, TX
Dallas Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, September 2
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Truluck's
2401 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX
Quincy Alumni & Friends Social
Saturday, September 11
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
BoodaLu
117 Hampshire St.
Quincy, IL
Rushville Alumni & Friends Social
Sunday, September 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Station 1883
102 W. Lafayette St.
Rushville, IL
Monmouth Alumni & Friends Social
Monday, September 13
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Market Alley Wine
59 Public Square
Monmouth, IL
We reserved the entire restaurant to provide plenty of social distancing, as well as the outdoor patio.
Carthage Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, September 14
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lake Hill Winery
1822 E. County Road 1540
Carthage, IL
Our event was held on the outside patio.
Galesburg Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, September 15
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Cherry Street
57 S. Cherry St.
Galesburg, IL
We reserved the entire restaurant to provide plenty of social distancing.
Celebrating Town & Gown with Rocky on Parade
Thursday, September 23
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
The Forum
124 N. Lafayette St.
Macomb, IL
Denver Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, October 21
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by WIU Alumni Curt Westen '82 '83 & Doug Reese '85 '86
Elway's Cherry Creek
2500 E. First Ave., Unit 101
Denver, CO
Park City, UT Alumni & Friends Social
Saturday, October 23
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Hosted by WIU Alumnus Bill Keever '82
3339 Big Spruce Way
Park City, UT
Oak Brook, IL Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, November 3
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Gibson's Oak Brook
2105 S. Spring Rd.
Oak Brook, IL
Nashville Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, November 10
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oak Steakhouse
801 Clark Pl.
Nashville, TN
Memphis Alumni & Friends Social and Gallery Tour
Thursday, November 11
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dixon Gallery and Gardens
4339 Park Ave.
Memphis, TN
WIU vs. DePaul Alumni & Friends Pregame Social and Men's Basketball Game
Saturday, November 20
Pregame Social
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Fatpour Tap Works - McCormick
2206 S. Indiana Ave.
Chicago, IL
WIU vs. DePaul Men's Basketball Game
Wintrust Arena: 7 p.m.
200 E. Cermak Rd.
Chicago, IL
Atlanta Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, December 16
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hosted by Alumnus Bob '71 and Sue Nardelli
Cherokee Town & Country Club
155 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA
Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
Monday, January 24
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Luke's Kitchen and Bar
640 S. Orlando Ave.
Maitland, FL
The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Tuesday, January 25
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Palmer Legends Country Club
1635 Palmer Way
The Villages, FL
Jacksonville Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, January 25
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
River & Post
1000 Riverside Ave. Suite 100
Jacksonville, FL
Hilton Head Area Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Wednesday, January 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Frankie Bones
1301 Main St.
Hilton Head Island, SC
Charleston Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, January 26
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Church and Union Charleston (formerly 5Church)
32B N. Market St.
Charleston, SC
Raleigh Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, January 27
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Vita Vite Midtown
200 Park at North Hills St.
Raleigh, NC
Charlotte Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, January 28
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Dilworth Tasting Room South Park
4905 Ashley Park Ln. Suite J
Charlotte, NC
Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, February 16
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
American Social
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
Tampa, FL
Sarasota/Bradenton Area Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Thursday, February 17
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Capital Grille
180 University Town Center Dr.
Sarasota, FL
Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, February 17
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Cafe
13051 Bell Tower Dr.
Ft. Myers, FL
Naples Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, February 18
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ridgway Bar & Grill
1300 3rd St. S. #101
Naples, FL
Ft. Lauderdale Alumni & Friends Social
Saturday, February 19
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Bokampers
3115 NE 32nd Ave.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
San Francisco Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, March 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Donato Enoteca
1041 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA
San Diego Alumni & Friends Social and Beer Tasting
Thursday, March 3
6:00 - 8:00 p.m
Mission Brewery
Hosted by WIU Alumnus Dan Partelow '83
1441 L. St.
San Diego, CA
Los Angeles Alumni & Friends Social
Friday, March 4
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
San Antonio Winery
737 Lamar St.
Los Angeles, CA
Portland Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, March 15
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Revolution Hall
1300 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR
Seattle Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, March 16
Kraken Community Iceplex
10601 5th Ave. NE
Seattle, WA
Chicago Alumni & Friends Social
Monday, April 4
5:30-7:30 p.m.
2Twenty2 Tavern
222 S. Wabash Ave.
Chicago, IL
Peoria Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, April 7
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer
736 SW Washington St.
Peoria, IL
Chicago Meet & Greet Social
Thursday, June 16
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
JW Marriott Chicago
Lobby Bar - reserved area
151 W. Adams St.
Chicago, IL
St. Louis Alumni & Friends Event
Wednesday, July 13
Gates Open: 5:15 p.m.
Game Time: 6:45 p.m.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. LA Dodgers
Busch Stadium
700 Clark Ave.
St. Louis, MO
Indianapolis Alumni & Friends Social
Monday, July 25
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Harry & Izzy's Northside
4050 E. 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN
Cincinnati Alumni & Friends Social
Tuesday, July 26
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
BrewDog Cincinnati
316 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, July 27
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
High Bank Distillery Co.
1051 Goodale Blvd.
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, July 28
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shaker Heights Country Club
3300 Courtland Blvd.
Shaker Heights, OH
Hosted by Western Illinois University Alumni Margaret Wong '73 and Cecilia Wong '73.
Kansas City Alumni & Friends Social
Wednesday, August 3
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Hallbrook Country Club
11200 Overbrook Country Club
Leawood, KS
Hosted by WIU Alumni Rodger '78 and Board of Trustees member Carin Stutz '78.
Burlington Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, August 18
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Good Restaurant + Lounge
423 N. 3rd St.
Burlington, IA
Springfield Alumni & Friends Social
Thursday, September 1
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boone's Saloon
301 W. Edwards St.
Springfield, IL
Des Moines Alumni & Friends Social and Brewery Tour
Thursday, September 8
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Court Avenue Brewing Company
309 Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA
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