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Presidential Letter: Purchase Authorization Limit Changed

Effective August 1, 2014, the authorization limit for purchases requiring prior approval of a vice president or president will be increased to $1,000, from the current limit of $500. Read more. (Posted July 31, 2014)

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WIU Professional Development Day with Ali Vincent

Ali Vincent from the TV reality show ''The Biggest Loser''

Join your Western Illinois University colleagues for a professional development day with Ali Vincent, from the reality show “The Biggest Loser,” Friday, Aug. 8 at the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center. Read more. (Posted July 31, 2014)

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WIU Professors Explain Impact of Updated U.S. Seismic Hazard Maps

With the recent update of the national seismic hazard maps by the U.S. Geological Survey, two Western Illinois University faculty are contemplating how the changes will impact research and preparedness. Read more. (Posted July 31, 2014)

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WIU to Unveil New Website Aug. 4

Western Illinois University will unveil its new website design Monday, Aug. 4 at wiu.edu. Read more. (Posted July 29, 2014)

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Billingsley Named WIU Employee of the Month

Gina Billingsley

Beu Health Center Medical Assistant Gina Billingsley has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for July. Read more. (Posted July 29, 2014)

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The First Tee Program of Western Illinois University Tournament Results

Pictured left to right: Maddie Young, Trinity Christensen, Megan Knight and Kathryn Lukkarinen.

The results are in for the final The First Tee program of Western Illinois University. Read more. (Posted July 28, 2014)

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QC's Third Grader Wins National PBS Writing Contest

Quad Cities third grader Paul Schwartz, of Bettendorf, IA

A Quad Cities third grader has been named a national winner in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. Read more. (Posted July 28, 2014)

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Harn Obituary

Retired Western Illinois University Beu Health Center Pharmacy Supervisor Jack T. Harn passed away Thursday, July 24 in Peoria, IL. Read more. (Posted July 28, 2014)

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Paul Hutinger Obituary

A celebration of life for Paul Hutinger, 89, Western Illinois University physical education professor emeritus, who died July 17 in Florida, will be held at a later date. Read more. (Posted July 25, 2014)

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Services Set for David Beaver

A memorial service for Western Illinois University kinesiology professor emeritus David Beaver will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 27 at the Dodsworth Piper Wallen Funeral Home in Macomb. Read more. (Posted July 25, 2014)

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Daytner Appointed Interim Associate Dean for WIU College of Ed and Human Services

Katrina Daytner has been appointed the interim associate dean for administration in the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS). According to COEHS Interim Dean Erskine Smith, Daytner will assume the duties of the post Friday, Aug. 1.

Katrina Daytner has been appointed the interim associate dean for administration in the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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Advocating for Employees & Retirees: WIU SUAA

With pension reform at the forefront of the General Assembly's business, one local non-partisan group ensures that the voices of employees and retirees are heard loud and clear. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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WIU Student Serving in Afghanistan Raising Funds to Bring Puppies to U.S.

Western Illinois University senior Garrett Rogers (Lindenhurst, IL), who is currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, is looking to have a furry friend in tow when he returns stateside later this year. This is Anastasia, ''Anna'' for short, who Rogers has adopted while serving. His online fundraising campaign, to raise the money to bring Anna and her family to the United States from Afghanistan, is available at www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/anastasia/206732. To donate to help Circe, another one of the pups, visit www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/circe/207308.

Western Illinois University senior Garrett Rogers (Lindenhurst, IL), who is currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, is looking to have a furry friend in tow when he returns stateside later this year. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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PAS Diamonds and Denim Event Scheduled for Aug. 1

The Performing Arts Society at Western Illinois University will present its annual "Diamonds and Denim" fundraising event Friday, Aug. 1 at The Forum in downtown Macomb. Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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On-the-Job Rewards: WIU Ag Student Helps Out with Garden Renovation Project at Eisenhower Tower

Grace Foster (far right, red shirt), a senior studying agricultural education in the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture, with individuals who helped with the wading-pool garden reno project at the Housing Authority of McDonough County's Eisenhower Tower. From L to R: Albert, gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident; Cheng- Lun Chu (C.L.) Tarantola, AmeriCorps volunteer/Peace Corps Fellows Program in Community Development at WIU; Sierra (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); Hannah (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); McKenzie Price (Food for Thought/VISTA volunteer); Jayden (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); Jeremy (gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident); Brittany Doyle (Milan, IL), WIU senior (biology /chemistry) and VISTA volunteer for First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought program); Foster; and Barb, gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident.

For Grace Foster, a senior studying agricultural education in the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture, this summer has been filled with lessons in agronomy, mostly from her work at WIU's Allison Organic Research and Demonstration Farm. The New Lenox, IL, native has been working under Joel Gruver Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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Western Illinois University Students Present Winning Design

Western Illinois University students presented their winning puzzle car design at the 2014 national RAPID Conference in Detroit.

Western Illinois University students Scottie Waldhaus, from Quincy (IL), and Darren Walker, of Fort Madison (IA), recently presented their winning design at the 2014 national RAPID Conference in Detroit in June. Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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Illinois Garners Innovation Award for New School Principal Preparation Program; WIU Ed Leadership Dept. Contributes to Redesign Project

Faculty in Western Illinois University's educational leadership (EDL) program are among the university-level educators significantly contributing to the ongoing research and work—known as the Illinois State Action for Education Leadership Project or IL-SAELP—that led to this award. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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WIU Alum Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Western Illinois University alumna Jessica Toops, of Aledo, IL, has been named the 2014 recipient of a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. In Fall 2013, Toops graduated from Western and was the College of Arts and Sciences Scholar, the History Departmental Scholar and an Honors Scholar.

Western Illinois University alumna Jessica Toops, of Aledo, IL, has been named the 2014 recipient of a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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Burlington Bees to host Western Illinois Area Night July 26

The Burlington Bees baseball will host Western Illinois community night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26. The Bees face the Lansing Lugnuts at Community Field in Burlington; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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