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Brassfest Campus Events Canceled

January 21, 2022

MACOMB, IL – This weekend's WIU Brassfest 2022 event has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read more.

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WIU Ag Alumni Leads Student to GROWMARK Essay Contest Win

January 21, 2022
Sidney Stiers

“Wonderful is how I would describe him,” said student Sidney Stier when asked about her teacher and mentor in the world of agriculture, Western Illinois University alumnus Kent Rigg. Read more.

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Scherer Named Assistant Athletic Director for Development at WIU

January 20, 2022

Western Illinois University Alumnus Mark Scherer has been named the assistant athletic director for development within Western Illinois University's Foundation and Development Office, effective Jan. 24. Read more.

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University Union: Warming Center

January 20, 2022

Due to the cold weather affecting the region today (Jan. 20) and Friday, Jan. 21, the University Union on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus is designated as a warming center for area residents. Face coverings are required in all campus facilities. Read more.

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WIU Broadcasting and Journalism Podcast Begins Second Season

January 20, 2022

A podcast highlighting the careers of Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism alumni is embarking on its second season. Read more.

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WIU's March Ag Mech Farm Expo Canceled for 2022

January 20, 2022

Because of crowd size limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st annual Western Illinois University Ag Mech Farm Expo, scheduled for March 5-6, has been canceled. Read more.

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Spring '22 Vaccine Clinics (Including Boosters), Testing, KN95 Masks Available & More

January 19, 2022

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost. Read more.

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Fundraiser Set for WIU's Alternative Spring Break Program

January 18, 2022
2019 Alternative Spring Break at the Crossroads Community Services food pantry in Dallas.

For more than 20 years, Western Illinois University students have gone across the United States during spring break all in the name of helping others as part of WIU's Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Read more.

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Spring 2022 Student Organization Fair Set for Feb. 23

January 18, 2022

From the African American Literary Society to the Zoology Club, and all sports clubs, honor and academic societies, fraternity and sorority life and all other clubs in-between, with more than 200 student organizations at Western Illinois University, there truly is something for everyone. Read more.

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WIU President Guiyou Huang: Happy New Year

January 18, 2022

As we begin the Spring 2022 semester at Western Illinois University, I'd like to welcome the newest members of our Leatherneck family to WIU, and welcome back our returning students, faculty, and staff. I hope you had a relaxing and healthy winter break and are ready for a wonderful new year. January 1 marked my one year anniversary as your 12th president. My family and I have enjoyed our first year here and we thank you again for making us feel so welcome. We look forward to being active members of the Macomb and Moline communities in the times ahead. Read more.

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WIU Graduation Fall 2021

January 13, 2022
WIU President Guiyou Huang

A total of 528 students earned academic degrees or post-baccalaureate certificates after the Fall 2021 semester at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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Maurice R. Greene Obituary

January 13, 2022

Funeral services for retired Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety Sergeant and Utility and Maintenance Repairman Maurice R. Greene, of Colchester, IL, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 17 at Jones Mortuary in Colchester. Read more.

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Last updated: Sunday 23rd of January 2022 08:29:04 AM


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Spring Semester Calendar

  • January 17, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 18, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 24, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2022)
  • January 25-31, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2022)
  • February 11, Fri. -- Lincoln's Birthday Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 14, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 14-18, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
  • March 21, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 21, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2022)
  • April 1, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2022)
  • April 3, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 4, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2022)
  • May 9-13, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 13, Fri. -- Graduate Commencement
  • May 14, Sat. -- Undergraduate Commencement
  • May 15, Sun. -- WIU-Quad Cities Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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