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Mary Olive Woods Lecture Sept. 26

August 23, 2019

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Andrea Jain, of Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) will deliver the 33rd Mary Olive Woods Lecture, "Peace, Love, Yoga: The Politics of Global Spirituality," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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Leatherneck Country Meats Offering Second Sale

August 23, 2019

For the second year, the student-run Leatherneck Country Meats – The Purple and Gold Standard of Western Illinois University, will offer a pork sale to the public. Read more.

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Osaghae Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

August 22, 2019
Osazee Osaghae

North Side College Prep High School senior Osazee Osaghae, of Chicago, IL, has been selected for Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors Scholarship, which awards $10,000 per year to academically high-achieving students. Read more.

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OPS to Accept Transfers from Other Law Enforcement Agencies

August 22, 2019

Police officers at any Illinois police agency may now apply for a transfer to Western Illinois University's Office of Public Safety (OPS) when police officer positions at Western are available. Read more.

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Judy Gedney Obituary

August 22, 2019

Funeral services for Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Judy Gedney, of Macomb, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the First Baptist Church in Macomb. Read more.

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WIU's Shumate Records with Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios

August 22, 2019
WIU Assistant Professor Penelope Shumate

Since Western Illinois University Assistant Professor Penelope Shumate's appointment to the School of Music in Fall 2014, she has performed as a soloist consecutively every year at either Carnegie Hall or David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. Read more.

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Twidwell Named WIU August Employee of the Month

August 21, 2019
Sarah Twidwell

Western Illinois University Photography Laboratory Assistant Manager Sarah Twidwell, of the Visual Production Center has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for August 2019. Read more.

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Biennial WIU Faculty Art Exhibit Runs Through Sept. 20

August 20, 2019
Jan Clough, ''Rest,'' 2018

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will feature the Biennial Faculty Exhibition through Sept. 20. Read more.

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New Event – 'Neck Up the Square – Aug. 23

August 20, 2019

Western Illinois University, in partnership with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Macomb, will co-sponsor a new event this Friday, 'Neck Up the Square. The event will be held around the Macomb Downtown Square from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 23. Read more.

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WIU Dean's List Summer 2019

August 20, 2019

A total of 227 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2019 Summer Dean's List. The total includes 31 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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Filipink to Deliver Sept. 11-12 John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture

August 20, 2019

Western Illinois University History Professor Richard Filipink will deliver the 17th annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture, "It Depends Who Writes the History, Henry: History's Role in the Liberal Arts and Creating an Educated Citizen," Wednesday, Sept. 11 on the Quad Cities campus and Thursday, Sept. 12 on the Macomb campus. Read more.

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New Doppler Radar in Place on WIU's Memorial Hall

August 20, 2019

A new addition to the top of Western Illinois University's Memorial Hall in recent weeks will result in the ability to better predict weather systems approaching the region, as well as added educational opportunities for University students. Read more.

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EMT Volunteers Needed for Western EMS

August 20, 2019

Calling all Western Illinois University students who are certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) … Western has the job for you! Read more.

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Universitywide Kinder Mondays Program Continues

August 19, 2019

Making the world a kinder place one Monday at a time. Read more.

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WIU Multicultural Center to Host Annual Open House Aug. 29

August 19, 2019

The Multicultural Center (MCC) at Western Illinois University will host its annual open house from noon-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. Read more.

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WIU School of Music Professor Chosen for Second Residency at Copland House

August 19, 2019
WIU School of Music Professor James Romig is one of 12 composers from 10 states chosen for a Copland House Residency Award.

Western Illinois University School of Music Professor James Romig is one of 12 composers from 10 states chosen for a Copland House Residency Award. Read more.

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Acting President Martin Abraham Fall 2019 Welcome

August 19, 2019

Welcome to Western Illinois University! I'm looking forward to getting out and meeting you throughout the year. As I'm out and about on campus, be sure you say hello. Let's make it a great semester! Read more.

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