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March 2, 2012• Vol 27, No. 13
University News
Nominations Sought for President's Excellence in Diversity Awards
The University Diversity Council is seeking nominations for the 23nd annual President's Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception.
Women's Art Exhibit Now Open
The public is invited to see the Women's Art Women's Vision 2012 exhibit, now open at the Multicultural Center.
Briefs
Musical: In the Heights
The Tony Award winning musical "In the Heights" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6
Blood Pressure and Body Composition Screening
Blood Pressure and Body Composition Screening on Wednesday, March 7.
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
The Gem, Mineral and Fossil show will be held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 10 and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 11.
Eye Screening
Free Eye Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration on Wednesday, March 21, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Film Documentary: Precious Knowledge
Free screening and discussion of the documentary Precious Knowledge March 21, 7 p.m.
Concert: The Steel Wheels
Tri States Public Radio's Celebration Concert features The Steel Wheels on Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m.
Pick 1! Pick 2! Pick 3!
Pick a membership plan at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course to suit your love of golf!
Internal Grants Competition
The University Research Council (URC) has announced that the deadline for the FY2013 Internal Grants Competition is 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10.
Film Documentary: Zielinski
The Film Studies Club presents "Zielinski. The rise and fall of John Zielinski, the most blacklisted author in the history of Iowa" followed by discussion with co-director Ryan Walker on Wednesday, April 11, 7 p.m.
Concert: Gym Class Heroes
The music chart-topping hip-hop band Gym Class Heroes will be in Macomb on April 23.
McDonough County Senior Services Directory
The McDonough County Senior Services Directory provides current information about the choices available to senior citizens living in McDonough County.
Faculty & Staff News
Carter Honored for Service
Richard Carter, executive director of the School of Distance Learning, International Studies, and Outreach, was recently honored by the Illinois Council on Continuing Higher Education (ICCHE) for his service to the organization.
Downin named Employee of the Month
Sheila Downin, a human resource officer, has been named the March Civil Service Employee of the Month.
Professional Activities
Division of Student Services Awards
See the most recent list of Division of Student Services Award recipients.
Grants and Contracts
View the most recent listing of grant and contract recipients, provided by the Office of Sponsored Projects.
Professional Activities
Recent publications and presentations by WIU faculty and staff.
Thanks
My daughter Stephanie and I would like to thank WIU colleagues and friends for their expressions of sympathy and support following the untimely death of our beloved mother and wife, Joan Pano. Your various gestures of kindness have been a source of comfort and strength during this difficult time for us.
Nick Pano
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