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Van Alstine Resigns from AD Post; Melz-Jennings Named Interim AD

Tim M. Van Alstine, director of intercollegiate athletics at Western Illinois University, has resigned from the position, effective today (May 21). Van Alstine has served as athletics director at Western since July 2001. Read more. (Posted May 21, 2013)

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Thomas: Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumnus

IUP President Michael Driscoll presents Dr. Jack Thomas with the IUP Distinguished Alumnus Award.

President Jack Thomas was recently honored as a 2013 Distinguished Alumnus by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Thomas received his doctorate from IUP in 1990. Read more. (Posted May 21, 2013)

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IL Wind for Schools Teacher Workshop June 13 at WIU

The Illinois Wind for Schools (ILWFS) team will conduct the second annual Statewide Illinois Wind for Schools Teacher Workshop from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Stipes Hall on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus. Read more. (Posted May 21, 2013)

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Cancer Survivors Sought for WIU Research Program

A Western Illinois University professor, along with an Illinois State University assistant professor (WIU alum) and a May 2013 WIU psychology graduate, are seeking cancer survivors to volunteer for a research study utilizing movement therapy. Read more. (Posted May 20, 2013)

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Budget Update [5/17/13]

On May 14, the vice presidents and I presented plans to address shortfalls in the University budget in order to provide resources for upcoming salary obligations. We have an obligated contractual salary increase of 3.5 percent ($4.7 million) for the next fiscal year, which will require budget reductions for the campus. Read more. (Posted May 17, 2013)

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Kid University

Culinary classes, as well as lessons for chocaholics and kids who are interested fashion and sewing, are on the agenda for Western Illinois University's Kid University 2013 sessions. Read more. (Posted May 17, 2013)

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WIU's McNabb Honored by International Golden Key Honorary Society

Jennifer McNabb

Jennifer McNabb, associate director of Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors College, has received a 2013 Adviser Professional Development Grant from the International Golden Key Honorary Society. Read more. (Posted May 16, 2013)

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Visiting Professor from France to Deliver May 21 Lecture Comparing Icarian Community to European Union

A faculty member from the Reims Law School in Champagne, France, will deliver ""European Union: Icarian or Banana Republic?" at noon, Tuesday, May 21 at the Western Illinois University Leslie F. Malpass Library, room 180. Read more. (Posted May 15, 2013)

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Lorenzen: University Libraries Dean

Michael Lorenzen, associate dean for public services at Western Washington University (WWU), has been named dean of University Libraries at Western Illinois University, effective July 15. He replaces Phyllis Self who retired April 30 after seven years of service at WIU. Read more. (Posted May 14, 2013)

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WIU School Counseling Alum Named GLSEN Educator of the Year

Matthew Beck, who graduated in 2008 with his M.S. Ed. in school counseling from Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, was named the GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) 2013 Educator of the Year. Beck is in his sixth year as a professional school counselor at Erie Elementary School in Erie (IL).

An alumnus of Western Illinois University has been named the GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) 2013 Educator of the Year. Read more. (Posted May 14, 2013)

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Adopt-A-Classroom Initiative Brings WIU to Grade Schools

Marcy Lantz's sixth grade class from Edison School recently visited Western as part of an Adopt-A-Classroom program. With the class are John Biernbaum of University Housing and Dining, Jude Kiah of the Bookstore and Go West and President Jack Thomas.

What do sixth grade students at Edison School in Macomb have in common with sixth graders at King Elementary in Vancouver, WA, and kindergartners at Riverton (IL) Elementary? Western Illinois University is "their" school. Read more. (Posted May 14, 2013)

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Benefits Meetings: State Retirees

Western Illinois University Benefits Office staff will present benefits choice meetings for state retirees at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb. Read more. (Posted May 10, 2013)

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Thompson: Couza Diversity Award

Cathy Couza, Bill Thompson, and Jack Thomas

Bill Thompson, an associate professor in University Libraries at Western Illinois University, received the Western Illinois University 2013 Cathy O'Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity for his contributions to the University and the community at the 24th annual President's Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception held May 9. Read more. (Posted May 10, 2013)

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Summer Session, 2013

  • May 13, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
  • May 27, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • May 28, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • May 31, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
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  • July 12, Fri. -- 6-Week Session Ends
  • July 26, Fri. -- All Sessions End

Fall Semester, 2013

  • August 19, Mon. -- Classes Begin
  • September 2, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • September 3, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • October 18, Fri. -- Fall Break -- No Classes
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