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STEP Enforcement Results

As part of a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) conducted increased traffic enforcement during the Thanksgiving holiday season, from Nov. 14 through Dec. 1. Read more. (Posted December 6, 2013)

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Fall 2013 College, Departmental, Honors Scholars

Centennial Honors Scholar Andrey Mojica (Rock Island IL), who graduates with a B.S. in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, is the Fall 2013 Academic Convocation Speaker.

Six students participating in Western Illinois University's 2013 Fall Commencement Ceremonies Dec.13-14 in Macomb have received the highest recognition from their colleges for their overall academic excellence by being named a College Scholar. Read more. (Posted December 6, 2013)

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Findlay Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Kevin Findlay

Naperville North High School senior Kevin Findlay, of Lisle, 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 December 6, 2013)

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Sodexo Team From WIU Earns Top North American Award

Pictured in the front row, from left, are Ken Dougles, Eva Galbraith, Allen Nemec, Ada Neighbors, Robin Harris, Anna Filson, Nate Rebman and Joe Perone. In the back row are John Boswell, Laurence Shiner, Josh Filson, Jan Tronvig-Greenwood, Jason Robinson and Dan Murphy.

Fourteen employees of Sodexo Education on the campus of Western Illinois University recently flew to Maryland to receive the company's Spirit of Progress Platinum Award. Read more. (Posted December 6, 2013)

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Budget Update [12/6/13]

As the semester draws to a close and we celebrate another graduation ceremony, I would like to update you on our budget situation. Read more. (Posted December 6, 2013)

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Spring 2014 International Student Scholarships Awarded

Eight international students at Western Illinois University will receive scholarships for the Spring 2014 semester. Read more. (Posted December 5, 2013)

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Save the Date: "A is for Arab" Exhibit

The exhibit, "A is for Arab" will open Monday, Jan. 13 in Western Illinois University's Leslie F. Malpass Library. Read more. (Posted December 5, 2013)

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WIU Be the Match Chapter Registers Over 200; Fund Drive Underway

On the Western Illinois University campus Nov. 7 and 8, more than 200 individuals took the "Be the Match" call to register as bone marrow donors. Read more. (Posted December 5, 2013)

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WIU Students Win Figge Exhibit Prizes

Two Western Illinois University students were awarded top prizes during the College Invitational 2013 at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA on Nov. 14. Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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Miller Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Hononegah High School senior Margaret Miller, of Rockton, 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 December 4, 2013)

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Holiday Break Safety Tips

It's that time of year when, according to campus and local law enforcement officials, some individuals choose to do their holiday "shopping" at the expense of others. Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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WIU Alumnus Wins Recreation Service Award

Scott Vandermoon, a Western Illinois University alumnus, recently received the Illinois Intramural Recreational Sports Association Service award at the organization's state workshop, hosted at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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WIU 2013 Fall Honors, Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 13-14

Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in Macomb during Western's Fall 2013 Commencement Weekend.

Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of Western Illinois University students and alumni will be held Friday-Saturday, Dec. 13-14 in Macomb during Western's Fall 2013 Commencement Weekend. Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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WIU Mourns Student Death

The Western Illinois University community is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Harp, a sophomore pre-elementary education major from Irondale, MO, who died Nov. 28 in Missouri.
 Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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Priority Snow Removal Routes

Western Illinois University is prepping for the annual onslaught of ice and snow, including setting priority snow removal routes to keep WIU walks, lots and pathways clear for pedestrians. Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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"Illinois Artists Conversations" Debuts on UTV

Richard Hunt, and his sculpture ''Ascension'' on the WIU Macomb campus

The original series, "Illinois Artist Conversations," conceived and hosted by Western Illinois University African American Studies and Art Associate Professor Jo-Ann Morgan will debut the week of Dec. 8 on University Television's local cable Channel 3 (Comcast subscribers; Channel 9, MTC subscribers). Read more. (Posted December 4, 2013)

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Fashion Merchandising Students, Faculty Get Inside-Industry Insight at Natl. Retail Federation Student Program

Fashion merchandising students who attended the National Retail Federation's Student Program in Chicago this past fall. Front row (from L to R): Elana Katz, Jessica Burke, Kellie Raddatz, Martina Rogers and Lauren Avampato. Back Row (from L to R): Ashley Lieurance, Amanda Mast, Ciara Isley, Virginia Dorn, Samantha Underwood, Karla Susnjar, Fernanda Polanco, Krystle Perryman and Ashley Frieson.

This fall, students and staff from the Western's fashion merchandising program were invited by the National Retail Federation to get an inside glimpse into the industry. Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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WIU ROTC Rifle/Pistol Club Hosting Fundraiser

The Western Illinois University ROTC Rifle/Pistol Club will sponsor a Santa Shoot Fundraiser Thursday, Dec. 5 at the Horrabin Hall shooting range. Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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2013 Alumni Achievement Recipients

Five Western Illinois University alumni have been selected to receive the WIU Alumni Achievement Award at the Saturday, Dec. 14 Commencement exercises. Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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Update Regarding Pension Reform

Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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Music Conference Planned at WIU in October 2014

The Western Illinois University Department of Music will host an international interdisciplinary conference in October 2014 and is issuing a "call for papers" to be presented. Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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Col. Rock III 2014 Calendar at WIU Bookstore

It's the perfect stocking stuffer: the 2014 Col. Rock III Calendar! Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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Bookstore: Beware of Book Buyback Scams

Buyer … and seller … beware. Read more. (Posted December 3, 2013)

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IIRA Awarded Nearly $200K USDA Grant; Cooperative Development Funding to Strengthen Businesses and Create Jobs in Rural Communities

The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University is among 34 national recipients awarded U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help rural cooperatives and small businesses expand and strengthen their capacity to serve rural citizens and communities. Read more. (Posted December 2, 2013)

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Golemon Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Luke Golemon

Brimfield Community High School Senior Luke Golemon, of Brimfield, 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 December 2, 2013)

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English Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

Azariah Academy Home School Senior Cora English, of Bushnell, 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 December 2, 2013)

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WIU Department of Art Holiday Sale Planned for Dec. 9-11

The Western Illinois University Department of Art will host its annual Holiday Sale in the University Union Grand Ballroom Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 9-11 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Read more. (Posted December 2, 2013)

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Free Flu Shots for Current, Retired Employees at McDonough County Health Dept.

Current and retired employees of Western Illinois University, as well as State of Illinois employees, who have not received a flu shot yet this season can still receive one free flu shot each from the McDonough County Health Department in Macomb. Read more. (Posted November 27, 2013)

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WIU Ed Leadership Students Jump In to Help After Washington, IL, Nov. 17 Tornado

For Western Illinois University Educational Leadership (EDL) Professor Lloyd Kilmer and seven of his educational leadership students, Sunday, Nov. 17 started at 8 a.m. and was to be the homestretch of their weekend academy course at the Central School District 51 in Washington, IL. Read more. (Posted November 26, 2013)

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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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