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Tree Canopy at WIU Provides $800K+ of Value for Campus Community

Fall 2013 at Western Illinois University's Lake Ruth. According to Paul Blome, an urban forestry instructor in the WIU School of Agriculture, the tree ''canopy'' at Western provides a value of somewhere around $830,000 in pollution reduction alone.

The beautiful trees spread across Western Illinois University's Macomb campus do more than just increase the aesthetics of the University grounds. According to Paul Blome, an urban forestry instructor in the WIU School of Agriculture, the tree "canopy" at Western provides a value of somewhere around $830,000 in pollution reduction alone. Read more. (Posted April 18, 2014)

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WIU Arbor Day Celebration April 25

Western Illinois University's celebration of Arbor Day in 2013. WIU School of Agriculture Forestry Instructor Paul Blome addressing those who attended the ceremony in April 2013. Last year was the first year Western was designated as a Tree Campus USA and earned the honor again in 2014.

Western Illinois University's Facilities Management and Horn Field Campus invite the WIU and Macomb communities to celebrate Arbor Day, Friday, April 25, by volunteering to plant trees and attend a special tree-planting ceremony at Western. Read more. (Posted April 18, 2014)

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Edwards to Receive Honorary Doctorate

Sandra Keiser Edwards, deputy director of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR, will receive the Western Illinois University Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters at Western's Spring 2014 Commencement exercises Saturday, May 10. Read more. (Posted April 18, 2014)

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Nine Inducted into Phi Beta Delta at WIU

Pictured are the most recent inductees into Phi Beta Delta, the honor society for International scholars. In the front row, from left, are Rodney Fink, a charter member of PBD and guest speaker, Omotola Ashafa and Jo Davis. In the back row, from left, are Harrison Heilman, Jennifer McNabb, Christie Carmack, Gary Schmidt and Paula Rhodes. Not pictured are Richard Carter and Levor Henry.

The Eta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Delta inducted nine new members during its sixth ceremony Monday, April 7. Read more. (Posted April 18, 2014)

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Sinex and Pynes Garner Awards at the 2014 Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day

The Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College presented two awards of excellence to faculty members during closing ceremonies for the 2014 Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, held Wednesday, April 16 in the University Union. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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WIU 2014 Undergraduate Research Day Student Winners

Nine students earned awards at the Western Illinois University Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, Wednesday, April 16. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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Patrick Retirement Reception is April 25

David Patrick

A retirement reception for WIU Department of Theatre and Dance Chair David Patrick will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Hainline Theatre lobby. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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Spring Gala Dance Concert April 24-26 at WIU

Western Illinois University’s annual Spring Gala Dance Concert will offer an evening of modern and ballet dance, choreographed by students, faculty and a guest artist in University Dance Theatre (UDT), at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 24-26 in the Hainline Theatre. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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Pollock Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Sean Pollock

High school senior Sean Pollock, of Peoria (IL) has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which covers four years of tuition, fees and a residence hall room at the school. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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Luncheon for Administrative Assistants Planned for April 23

The annual Derby Days Administrative Assistant Luncheon at Western Illinois University will be held from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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WIU Employees Honored for Years of Service

The 31st annual Western Illinois University Employee Recognition Reception begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more. (Posted April 17, 2014)

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Boyer, Hare Awarded WIU Service Honors

The Western Illinois University Department of Human Resources has released the names of its annual Civil Service recognition and service award winners. Read more. (Posted April 16, 2014)

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Inaugural Rocky Run April 26; 5K Run/Walk for Purple and Gold Day Celebration

The inaugural Rocky 5K Run/Walk at Western Illinois University is set start at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at the WIU Alumni House. Read more. (Posted April 16, 2014)

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Retirement Reception for Jeanne Clerc April 29

The Western Illinois University Department of Health Sciences is hosting a retirement reception for Professor Jeanne Clerc from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Stipes Hall 501.

The Western Illinois University Department of Health Sciences is hosting a retirement reception for Professor Jeanne Clerc from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in Stipes Hall 501. Refreshments will be served. Read more. (Posted April 16, 2014)

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Wall Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Malone Wall

Waterloo High School senior Malone Wall, of Waterloo (IL), has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which covers four years of tuition, fees and a residence hall room at the school. Read more. (Posted April 16, 2014)

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WIU Commissioning Ceremony is May 9

The Western Illinois University Department of Military Science will host its commissioning ceremony for cadets at 4 p.m. Friday, May 9. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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WIU Signs Honors Agreement with Highland Community College

Western Illinois University and Highland Community College (HCC) have signed an articulation agreement to formalize an understanding of cooperation between the two institutions. The agreement assists HCC honors students in their admission and transfer to the Centennial Honors College at WIU. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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Senior Olympics at WIU April 25-26

MACOMB, IL – The deadline to enter the Western Illinois Senior Olympics, hosted by Western Illinois University April 25-26, is Friday, April 18. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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LGBTQA Week Underway at WIU

e Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer and Allies (LGBTQA) Resource Center at Western Illinois University and the UNITY campus organization is celebrating LGBTQA Awareness Week this week on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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WIU to Host of Spring Teacher's Institute April 17-19

Western Illinois University's Department of African American Studies, the DuSable Museum of African American History of Chicago (IL) and Illinois' Amistad Commission will co-host the 2014 Spring Teacher's Institute on the WIU campus Thursday - Saturday, April 17-19. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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Siddiqi Inducted Into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars of Morehouse College

WIU Professor Mohammad A. Siddiqi was inducted into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars of Morehouse College April 3.

Western Illinois University English and Journalism Professor Mohammad A. Siddiqi was honored April 3 with induction into the Martin Luther King Jr. Collegium of Scholars of Morehouse College. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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WIU Broadcasting Students Accept State Awards

Students in Western Illinois University's Department of Broadcasting were in Peoria over the weekend to collect 13 awards in the Students in Illinois News Broadcasters Association annual competition. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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Mock DUI April 28

In 2012, the State of Illinois saw 326 traffic fatalities caused by drunk driving and more than 4,100 arrests for impaired driving [Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility]. The dangers of drunk driving will be front and center Monday, April 28 as the Western Illinois University Emergency Medical Services (WEMS), a volunteer student organization, re-creates the scene of an alcohol-related accident at its 23rd annual Mock DUI project. Read more. (Posted April 15, 2014)

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PAS Awards Set for May 6

The 2014 annual Performing Arts Society (PAS) Recognition Banquet and Awards Program will be held in the University Union at Western Illinois University Tuesday, May 6. Read more. (Posted April 14, 2014)

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Second Annual Jani International Sporting Day, "JAIHO," at WIU May 3

The inaugural Jani International Sporting Event, or JAIHO, in 2013 focused on cricket.

Western Illinois University's second annual Jani International Sporting Day (JAIHO) is set from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more. (Posted April 14, 2014)

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Alumni Photo Contest for Purple & Gold Day

Alumni can also show their love for Western Illinois University, in the WIU Alumni Association's "Alumni ♥ WIU" contest to celebrate Purple & Gold Day 2014. Read more. (Posted April 14, 2014)

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Fauke Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

High school senior Courtney Fauke, of Carlyle (IL), has been awarded a President's Scholarship to Western Illinois University, which covers four years of tuition, fees and residence hall room and board at the school. Read more. (Posted April 14, 2014)

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Award-Winning Residence Hall Students

It's fitting that during the 2014 Winter Olympics, numerous Western Illinois University students brought home "the gold" so to speak Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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University Art Gallery to Host Garden Party

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will host a Garden Party from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 17. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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T-shirt Making Sessions and Display Planned for The Clothesline Project

The Clothesline Project Display is coming to WIU Friday, April 18.

The Clothesline Project Display, a tribute to victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence, will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday, April 18 on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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WIU Children's Literature Exam Center Open House April 24, 25

Get the latest on the "hot" new children's and young adult books and discover the literature that will get your students and/or children excited about reading at the Western Illinois University Children's Literature Examination Center's Open House. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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Minority Health Month Keynote Speaker April 30: Native American/Bi-National Rose McDonald

Rose-Alma J. McDonald, a member of the Native American Mohawk tribe, will be on the Western Illinois University campus Wednesday, April 30, to deliver the keynote address for Western's commemoration of Minority Health Month 2014. McDonald will present, ''A Native American/First Nations Inter-Nation-al Perspective on Indigenous Health,'' at 5 p.m. April 30 in Stipes Hall 121.

Rose-Alma J. McDonald, a member of the Native American Mohawk tribe, will be on the Western Illinois University campus later this month to deliver the keynote address for Western's commemoration of Minority Health Month 2014. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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IIRA, Carthage Community Development to Host Business Succession, Transition Planning Workshop April 24

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University will host a workshop that will focus on the information and services needed to successfully transition family and other closely held businesses in Carthage (IL) Thursday, April 24. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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House, Senate Appropriations Testimony

Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas recently presented budget-related testimony before the Illinois House and Senate Appropriations Committees to urge legislators for greater support of, and funding for, higher education. Thomas and other University leaders appeared before the Senate March 5 and the House April 9. Read more. (Posted April 10, 2014)

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Detlaf Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Huntley Consolidated High School senior Zoe Detlaf, of Huntley (IL), has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which covers four years of tuition, fees and a residence hall room at the school. Read more. (Posted April 9, 2014)

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WIU, Myanmar Center Enters Into MOU

Drs. Jack and Linda Thomas recently hosted at the University Residence a reception and dinner for representatives from the International Language & Business Center (ILBC) of Yangon, Myanmar. WIU and the ILBC entered into an agreement April 8. Pictured are, l-r, Dr. Than Nyunt, head, ILBC International Relations & Communications Department; U Fernando LayMaung, Superintendent of Schools; Daw Thin Nwe Oo, Director, Chief Operating Officer, University Project; U Tin Maung Win, Managing Director; WIU President Jack Thomas and Dr. Linda Thomas.

Western Illinois University and the International Language & Business Center (ILBC) of Yangon, Myanmar, have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at expanding educational opportunities on both campuses. Read more. (Posted April 9, 2014)

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Senior Olympics Set for April 25-26 at WIU

Western Illinois University invites area senior citizens to participate in the 2014 Western Illinois Senior Olympics Friday-Saturday, April 25-26 on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more. (Posted April 9, 2014)

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WIU-QC Minority Scholarship Fundraiser April 24

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, along with local community outreach organizations, will hold a scholarship fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 24 at the Establishment Theatre, 220 19th St., Rock Island. Read more. (Posted April 9, 2014)

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North Quad Bus Route Unavailable Thurs. Morning

The Go West bus routes that serves the North Quad area (Henninger, Bayliss and Tanner halls and North Charles Street apartment complexes) of the Western Illinois University Macomb campus will be unavailable from approximately 6-8 a.m. Thursday, April 10 for road repairs. The road will be closed to all vehicular traffic. Read more. (Posted April 9, 2014)

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Spring Semester, 2014

  • January 13, Mon. -- Classes Begin
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