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Grimm Accepts National Advising Award

October 20, 2017
Jennifer Grimm

Western Illinois University Department of Communication Academic Advisor Jennifer Grimm accepted the Outstanding Advising Award – Primary Advising Role by the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) during a conference in October. Read more.

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Dia de los Muertos Celebrated by WIU's Casa Latina

October 20, 2017

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

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Boos and 'Booze' Event Planned by AOD Resource Center

October 20, 2017

The Alcohol and Other Drugs Resource Center at Western Illinois University will host Boos and "Booze" from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the grassy area behind Stipes Hall. Read more.

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Budget Director Interviews Set

October 20, 2017

Interviews for the Western Illinois University budget director position will be held Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 25-26 and Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 30-31. Read more.

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WIU Jack-O'-Lantern Stencils Available for Download

October 20, 2017
The Western Illinois sweep design

Pumpkin carvers will have a chance to demonstrate their #WIUPride this Halloween by carving one using Western Illinois University stencils. Read more.

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'A Taste of India' Benefits International Education Scholarships at WIU

October 19, 2017

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

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International Bazaar Interest Meeting Oct. 24 at Western

October 19, 2017

The Western Illinois University Center for International Studies and the International Friendship Club will host an interest meeting about the International Bazaar from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Memorial Hall 341. Read more.

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Live Streaming Capabilities Added to COFAC Recital Hall

October 19, 2017

A multi-faceted addition to the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall will expand the ability and size of audiences who can see voice and instrumental productions being performed in the facility. Read more.

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WIU Marketing Club Will Host Push 4 Parks Bags Tournament Nov. 3

October 19, 2017

The Western Illinois University Marketing Club will host a Push 4 Parks bags tournament from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 on the campus quad behind Stipes Hall. Read more.

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WIU RPTA Announces $100,000 Matching Challenge for 50th Anniversary

October 19, 2017

As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, the Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration has started a major fundraising campaign that includes a $100,000 matching challenge. Read more.

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WIU Junior Wins Statewide GIS Award

October 19, 2017
WIU junior LEJA major Adam Fackler was awarded the ILGISA Student Award in Bloomington, IL by Nicole Gattuso, ILGISA president.

Western Illinois University junior law enforcement and justice administration major Adam Fackler, of Lake Zurich, IL, was recently named the winner of the Illinois Geographic Information System Association's (ILGISA) Student Award. Read more.

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'The 39 Steps' Performed at WIU Through Oct. 28

October 18, 2017

The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present "The 39 Steps" in the Horrabin Hall Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 25-28 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. Read more.

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Oxfam Hunger Banquet Nov. 8 at WIU

October 18, 2017

Western Illinois University’s Center for International Studies and the School of Agriculture is sponsoring the Oxfam Hunger Banquet from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the University Union Heritage Room. Read more.

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WIU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Offering Services to WIU and Macomb Communities

October 17, 2017

Western Illinois University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders hosts a Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic to serve the University and the community during the academic year. Read more.

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Annual WIU Marching Band Classic is Oct. 21

October 17, 2017

The 36th annual Western Illinois University Marching Band Classic, for high school bands, will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 on WIU's Hanson Field. Read more.

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Interest Meetings Set for Studying Abroad in France

October 17, 2017

The Western Illinois University Study Abroad Office and Department of Foreign Language and Literatures will host two interest meetings at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 and at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 in Morgan Hall 330 for students interested in studying abroad in France. Read more.

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WIU to Host Commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation Oct. 31

October 17, 2017

The Western Illinois University Department of History will sponsor a faculty panel discussion, "Reformation 500," to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the initiation of the Reformation from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31 in the University Union Sandburg Theatre. Read more.

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Horn Field Campus Partners for Zombie Apocalypse Macomb 2017 Oct. 27-29

October 17, 2017

Western Illinois University's Horn Field Campus will partner with the Macomb Park District to present Zombie Apocalypse Macomb 2017 Friday-Sunday, Oct. 27-29. Read more.

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Military Consultant to Address University Community Oct. 26

October 17, 2017

The Western Illinois University Veterans Resource Center, the Council on Student Activity Funds and CITR will sponsor two presentations by a military consultant Thursday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. in the University Capitol Room in Macomb and Riverfront Room 120, on the Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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Last updated: Monday 23rd of October 2017 06:52:05 AM


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