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Mary Olive Woods Scholarships Awarded at WIU

October 23, 2018
Matt McAnally

The Western Illinois University religious studies, philosophy programs and African American studies programs, through the support of the Mary Olive Woods (MOW) Trust, recently awarded prestigious scholarships to 13 students studying philosophy and/or religious studies at the University. Read more.

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Illinois Secretary of State Services Come to WIU Oct. 25

October 23, 2018

Mobile services from the Illinois Secretary of State's office will visit Western Illinois University Thursday, Oct. 25. Read more.

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The Macomb Feminist Network’s Writing Women into History 2019 Award: Call for Nominations

October 23, 2018

The Macomb Feminist Network (MFN) is accepting nominations for its 2019 Writing Women into History Award. Read more.

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WIU Students Have Opportunity to Study Abroad in Ecuador in 2019

October 22, 2018

Western Illinois University students have a chance to study abroad in Ecuador at the end of the Spring 2019 semester. Global Business at the Equator Ecuador South America will take place May 14-23. Read more.

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Casa Latina to Host 'Define American' at WIU Nov. 8

October 22, 2018

Casa Latina at Western Illinois University will host "Define American" from 6-8 p.m. Thursday Nov. 8 in the University Union Lamoine Room. Read more.

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Dia de los Muertos Celebrated at WIU Nov. 2

October 22, 2018

Casa Latina at Western Illinois University will celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at the Multicultural Center. Read more.

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WIU Czech Centenary Music Festival Continues Oct. 28

October 22, 2018

The second portion of the Western Illinois University Czech Centenary Music Festival will be a lecture delivered by Music Professor Brian Locke at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication Recital Hall. Read more.

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'March Tale' Production Oct. 24-28 at WIU

October 22, 2018

The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present "March Tale," Wednesday-Sunday, Oct. 24-28 in the Horrabin Hall Theatre. Read more.

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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research Launches "MyWestern" App

October 22, 2018

Want to check Western Illinois University happenings? Calculate a grade? Get academic help? All this and much, much more are available in the easy-to-use new app, "MyWestern," available in Apple's App Store for all "i" products. Read more.

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WIU: Military Times "Best for Vets College" 2019

October 22, 2018

For the ninth consecutive year, Western Illinois University has been selected as a Military Times "Best for Vets College" by Military Times magazine. Western is the only Illinois public four-year university in the top 80 among four-year schools and is one of two Illinois public universities appearing on this year's four-year schools' top 100 list. Read more.

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WIU School of Graduate Studies Hosting Informational Seminars

October 22, 2018

The Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies will offer a series of seminars for anyone interested in pursuing a master's degree, a post-baccalaureate certificate or taking a few graduate courses as a non-degree student. Read more.

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WIU, Highland Community College Continue Partnership

October 22, 2018

For many years, Western Illinois University and Highland Community College (HCC) in Freeport have worked together to ensure continuing education for Highland students and a seamless transition from the community college to WIU. Today, the two institutions signed an updated Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) agreement, as well as a new transfer agreement with WIU's theatre and art programs. At Highland during the first two years, students would complete the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in art, graphic design, theatre and general studies. Students would then complete their final two years at WIU. Read more.

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Dance Marathon Pancake Dinner Fundraiser Nov. 1

October 22, 2018

Let the Western Illinois University Dance Marathon do the cooking Thursday, Nov. 1. Read more.

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WIU Promise Plus Program

October 22, 2018

Western Illinois University has unveiled the Western Promise Plus as part of the new "AIM HIGH" funding program created by the state of Illinois. Western's Promise Plus is designed to significantly reduce or offset tuition and fees, PLUS other costs – room, meal plan, books and course materials – for new freshmen enrolling in Fall 2019. Read more.

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Discover Western

October 22, 2018

Discover your future Western Illinois University by attending a Discover Western open house, which provides prospective students the opportunity to tour campus, meet with academic and student services staff, talk to current WIU students and more. Students who apply on-site for admission will have the $30 application fee waived. Read more.

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WIU Hosts German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge Competition

October 19, 2018

Western Illinois University's Military Science Department's Army ROTC Leatherneck Battalion hosted ROTC cadets from five states for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB) competition. Read more.

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Screening of "Parallel Lines" With Film Director Oct. 24 on WIU Campus

October 19, 2018

Casa Latina and the Film Club at Western Illinois University will sponsor a campus visit by artist and director Allison Walsh from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the University Union’s Sandburg Theatre. Read more.

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Provost's Awards of Excellence Winners Announced

October 19, 2018
Pictured, in the front row, from left, are Centennial Honors College Adviser Molly Homer, Associate Professor Ute Chamberlin, Professor Gloria Delany-Barmann and Assistant Professor Penelope Shumate. In the back row, from left, are Interim Provost Kathy Neumann, Professor George Mangalaraj, Interim RPTA Chair Michael Lukkarinen and WIU President Jack Thomas.

Five Western Illinois University faculty members and one academic adviser have been named the 2018 Provost's Award of Excellence winners. Read more.

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University Counseling Center Receives Reaccreditation

October 19, 2018

The Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) has been re-accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services (IACS), Inc., an Alexandria, VA-based organization of United States, Canadian and Australian counseling agencies. Western is one of five universities in Illinois with an IACS accredited counseling center. Read more.

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Food and Culture Club Hosting Event About Australia Oct. 24

October 18, 2018

The Food and Culture Club at Western Illinois University will host an informational presentation about the culture of Australia from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the University Union Lamoine Room. Read more.

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'A Taste of India' Nov. 3 Benefits International Education Scholarships at WIU

October 18, 2018

The Western Illinois University chapter of Phi Beta Delta, the international honor society, will host its annual scholarship dinner themed, "A Taste of India," at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Campus Students for Christ house, 1545 Riverview Dr., Macomb. Read more.

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Informational Meetings for Study Abroad in Peru Oct. 24, 31

October 17, 2018

An informational meeting for the study abroad course "Microfinance in Developing Countries: Peru" will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 and Oct. 31 in Stipes Hall, room 319. Read more.

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Walker Named WIU's 2018 Lincoln Laureate

October 17, 2018
Nicole Walker

Western Illinois University senior forensic chemistry and foreign languages and cultures double major Nicole Walker, of Lake Zurich, IL, has been named the University's recipient of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award for 2018. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 23rd of October 2018 02:58:07 PM


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