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Military Appreciation Week Celebrated Nov. 11-16 at WIU

October 17, 2019

Western Illinois University will celebrate Military Appreciation Week Monday-Saturday, Nov. 11- 16 Read more.

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WIU Concert Band to Perform Friday in COFAC Recital Hall

October 17, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Concert Band performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Western Trombone Festival Sunday at WIU

October 16, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Western Trombone Festival Sunday, Oct. 20, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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UHDS at WIU to Host Safe Trick-or-Treat Program Oct. 30

October 16, 2019

University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) at Western Illinois University will once again sponsor its annual Residence Halls Safe Trick-or-Treat program from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Corbin-Olson Residence Halls, in conjunction with one of the Macomb community evenings. Read more.

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Chudnovskaya to Deliver Wayne N. Thompson Professor Lecture

October 16, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Communication will host its 27th annual Wayne N. Thompson Professor Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 in the University Union Sandburg Theatre in Macomb, and at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in Room 2118 on the Quad Cities campus. Read more.

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WIU Launches New Scholarship Incentives, Including New Alumni Legacy Scholarship

October 16, 2019

To make its already affordable college education even more attainable for students, Western Illinois University has launched new scholarship incentives, including an Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the children and grandchildren of WIU graduates and a Leatherneck Visitors Scholarship for incoming freshmen who attend an Admissions event on campus. Read more.

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Casa Latina Holds Final Event of Latinx Heritage Month Thursday

October 15, 2019

Casa Latina will hold its final event of Latinx Heritage Month, "Redefining Latinx Standards," at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in the Western Illinois University Multicultural Center. Read more.

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'Moonlight and Magnolias' Comes to WIU Stage Oct. 23-27

October 15, 2019

A performance of "Moonlight and Magnolias," by the Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will run Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 23-27 in the Horrabin Hall Theatre. The Wednesday-Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. while the Sunday performance begins at 2 p.m. Read more.

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Araya to Speak Friday as Part of Physics Department’s Lecture Series on Nobel Prizes

October 15, 2019

As part of the Western Illinois University Physics Department’s Lecture Series on Nobel Prizes, Associate Professor of Physics Esteban D. Araya will present “Understanding the Evolution of the Universe and Earth’s Place in the Cosmos” at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18 in Currens Hall, room 205. Read more.

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Take Back the Week at WIU Begins Oct. 21, Annual TBTN Rally Set for Oct. 24

October 15, 2019
Members of the Take Back the Night Planning committee at the annual Take Back the Night Proclamation signing with, seated, l-r, Naomi Taylor, director, WIRC-CAA Victim Services; Mayor Mike Inman, Interim President Martin Abraham, Multicultural Center Director Rocio Ayard-Ochoa, Interim VP of Student Services John Smith, and SGA President Colton Markey. Standing, l-r, TBTN Planning Committee members: Grace Davis, Krystal Vergara, Sierra Elsbury, Randi Frawley, Anakaren Salazar, Cortnie Schierman, Dani Harris, Keosha Westphal, Yazmin Laserna, Evan Baker, Angie Perez, Araceli Muñoz, Marissa Worley, Laura Casey, Kayla Henry, Azucena Pantoja, Carolina Lopez, Tom Depauw and Lauren Hoover.

Western Illinois University's 30th annual Take Back the Night event will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Sherman Hall circle drive. The annual march and rally is held to increase awareness of -- and seek an end to - sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, stalking and other forms of sexual and power-based interpersonal violence, as well as to remember and honor victims and survivors. Read more.

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Western Revises Admissions Criteria

October 14, 2019

With the various choices available, searching for the right college can be a daunting process for high schoolers. However, Western Illinois University has made changes to its admissions process to help prospective students – and their families – take the guesswork out of the college application process. Read more.

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Morris Named September Advisor of the Month

October 11, 2019
September Advisor of the Month Kelly Morris (seated) is pictured with two of the committee members, Molly Homer and Stacy Dorsett, and her supervisor Michelle Yager. 

The Council of Academic Advisors Awards and Recognition Committee at Western Illinois University announced recently that Academic Advisor Kelly Morris has been named Advisor of the Month for September. Read more.

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Early Bird Housing Renewal Begins Monday at WIU

October 11, 2019

Early Bird Housing Renewal for Western Illinois University students opens Monday, Oct. 14 for students with residence hall contracts. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 17th of October 2019 12:32:04 PM


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