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WIU Gamma Phi Omega colony recognized as a Phi Chapter

The Western Illinois University Gamma Phi Omega colony has been recognized as a Phi Chapter, becoming the 21st undergraduate chapter in the Midwest. Read more. (Posted September 23, 2016)

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Emergency Alert Test Set for Sept. 27

A systemwide test of the WIU Emergency Alert System (WEAS) will be initiated at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27. 
 Read more. (Posted September 23, 2016)

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Register Now Fallen Soldiers 5K Fun Run/Walk/One-Mile Walk Oct. 22

Registration continues for the Western Illinois University fifth Fallen Soldiers 5k Run/Walk, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 22 at the WIU-Macomb campus. This year's event will have a new option for those wishing to walk a bit less than 3.1 miles: a one-mile walk (untimed). Read more. (Posted September 23, 2016)

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NFL Great Mike Wagner to Serve as WIU Homecoming Grand Marshal

Mike Wagner, former NFL great, has been named the grand marshal for the Western Illinois University 2016 Homecoming Celebration, "Rocky in Space: Our Pride is Out of this World." Read more. (Posted September 22, 2016)

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WIU & Heartland Community College Sign Agreements

WIU VP of Quad Cities & Planning Joe Rives, left, and HCC President and WIU Alumnus Rob Widmer formally sign the WIU-HCC agreements.

Western Illinois University and Heartland Community College have signed five agreements that will allow students to concurrently enroll at both institutions and provide a seamless transfer from Heartland to Western. 

 Read more. (Posted September 22, 2016)

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WIU Film Minor Provides Wide Variety of Cinematic Experience

A relatively new academic minor at Western Illinois University gives students a chance to gain experience in cinema. Read more. (Posted September 21, 2016)

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U.S. Fund Unicef CEO, WIU Alumna Caryl Stern to Deliver Presentation Sept. 29 at WIU

Western Illinois University alumna Caryl Stern, the president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for Unicef, will return to Western on Thursday, Sept. 29 to accept the WIU College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Lifetime Achievement Award. She will also deliver a presentation, ''I Believe in Zero,'' at 7 p.m. (Sept. 29) in the University Union Grand Ballroom.

Western Illinois University alumna Caryl Stern, the president and CEO of the U.S. Fund for Unicef, will return to Western on Thursday, Sept. 29 to accept the WIU College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Lifetime Achievement Award. She will also deliver a presentation, "I Believe in Zero," at 7 p.m. (Sept. 29) in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more. (Posted September 21, 2016)

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Randy Kowalski to Present to WIU CBT Students for Professional Development Series

Randy Kowalski, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) deputy director, will visit Western Illinois University Thursday, Sept. 22 to present a session to students about the benefits of entrepreneurship in Illinois.

Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology (CBT) students will have the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Deputy Director Randy Kowalski Thursday, Sept. 22 as part the CBT Professional Development Series. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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Group Piano for Adult Beginners Comes to WIU on Fridays

The Western Illinois University Community Music School will offer Group Piano for Adult Beginners from 4:45-5:45 p.m. on Fridays, from Sept. 23-Nov. 18 in the Brown Hall digital piano lab, room 213. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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American National Parks History, Legacy Talk Oct. 4 at Malpass Library

In celebration of the U.S. National Park Service's centennial year, Western Illinois University Libraries will host the speaker series, ''Celebrating the National Parks and Park Service,'' presented by WIU faculty members. The presentations in the series are open free to the public.

In celebration of the U.S. National Park Service's centennial year, Western Illinois University Libraries will host the speaker series, "Celebrating the National Parks and Park Service," presented by WIU faculty members. The presentations in the series are open free to the public. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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'Visible Mending' Opens at WIU's Annex Gallery

The Western Illinois University Department of Art will host an exhibition by Missouri artist Catherine Armbrust, titled "Visible Mending," through Sunday, Oct. 2 in the Annex Gallery of the Heating Plant Annex. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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Onlinecolleges.com Gives WIU High Marks

From Princeton Review to U.S.News to Washington Monthly, Western Illinois University has earned "best" rankings in recent months, and now, onlinecolleges.com has recognized Western as a "Most Affordable Four-Year Online Colleges in Illinois." Western is one of five Illinois public universities recognized. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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Campus Students for Christ Opens New Addition

Members of the CSC Board and University representatives cut the ribbon on a 6,000 square-foot addition to the organizations building.

After 47 years of providing a faith-based component to the lives of Western Illinois University students, the student organization Campus Students for Christ (CSC) cut the ribbon Sunday on a building expansion that will help the ministry reach more students and build on its existing programming. Read more. (Posted September 20, 2016)

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WIU-Quad Cities Campus recognized as a "Be Healthy QC Workplace"

The Quad City Health Initiative is recognizing the Western Illinois University-Quad Cities campus as a “Be Healthy QC Workplace.” Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Carpenter to deliver the 24th Annual Wayne N. Thompson Lecture

The Western Illinois University Department of Communication has chosen Assistant Professor Christopher Carpenter to deliver the 24th annual Wayne N. Thompson Lecture, Monday, Oct. 10 and Tuesday, Oct. 11. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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WIU Peace Corps Fellows Awarded USDA $96K Grant to Serve Small Business in Rural IL

According to Western Illinois University's Peace Corps Fellows (PCF) Program in Community Development Manager Karen Mauldin-Curtis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Rural Development funding will expand the ability of the PCF program to place and support at least four graduate interns in rural communities. She said the funding helps offset the sponsorship cost to communities that wish to host a Peace Corps Fellow, and it enables the program to serve rural communities that might not otherwise have access to the technical assistance the Fellows provide through the program.

Rural communities in Illinois, and graduate students at Western Illinois University will, once again, be supported by a Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-Rural Development. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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2016 WIU Homecoming Events Line-Up

Homecoming events at Western Illinois University begin Friday, Sep. 25 and run through Saturday, Oct. 8. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Associate Director for Human Resources Interviews Set

Three candidates have been selected to interview for the associate director for human resources at Western Illinois University. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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WIU's 'We Care' Beautification Project set for Oct. 4-6

Facilities Management at Western Illinois University will host its annual "We Care" campus volunteer beautification event from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 4-6. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Al Sears Jazz Festival Sept. 23-25

The 15th annual Al Sears Jazz Festival will run from Friday-Sunday, Sept. 23-25 at various locations around Macomb and at Western Illinois University. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Interfaith Jazz Gathering Sept. 21 at Wesley Church

The Western Illinois University Jazz Program will present an Interfaith Jazz Gathering, beginning at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W. Calhoun St., Macomb. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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WIU Society of Human Resource Management Chapters Win Merit Awards

The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities and Macomb student chapters of the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) each received a merit award from the national chapter of SHRM for the 2015-16 academic year. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Celebrating Town & Gown 2016

President Jack Thomas and Macomb Mayor Mike Inman at the 2016 CUPP Block Party.

The Western Illinois University and Macomb community event, Celebrating Town & Gown, hosted by WIU President Jack Thomas and Macomb Mayor Mike Inman, will be held Thursday, Sept. 29 at The Forum in downtown Macomb.
 The 2016 event is the 10th anniversary for Celebrating Town & Gown. Read more. (Posted September 19, 2016)

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Last updated: Saturday 24th of September 2016 03:52:04 PM


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