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WIU-QC Offering Early Bird Classes for Quad Cities High School Students

November 19, 2019

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is excited to announce a new opportunity for Quad Cities-area high school students, available in Spring 2020. Students will have the opportunity to get an early start on college through WIU's "Early Bird Course," Financial Health (General Education/Human Well-Being course). Read more.

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WIU Sigma Iota Epsilon Inducts New Members

November 19, 2019

Western Illinois University’s chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon, a nationally recognized management honorary and professional fraternity, has inducted 13 new undergraduate students in the Fall 2019 semester. Read more.

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RAC to Serve Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 21

November 19, 2019

The Resident Assistant Council (RAC) at Western Illinois University will hold its 18th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, for those in need in the Macomb community. Read more.

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Boren Awards Representative on WIU Campus Nov. 21

November 18, 2019

Graduate and undergraduate students interested in overseas language study and careers in the federal government are invited to attend an information session on the Boren Awards at Western Illinois University from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in Morgan Hall, room 101A. Read more.

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WIU Department of Communication Opens Social Media Lab

November 18, 2019

Students at Western Illinois University now have a dedicated space to learn about and work with social media accounts with the opening of the WIU Social Media Lab this week. Read more.

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Volunteers Sought for Spring 2020 New International Student Orientation

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Global Education and Outreach is seeking volunteers to help with New International Student Orientation, Jan. 6-10, the week prior to the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester. Read more.

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Winter DanceWorks Concert Dec. 5-8 at WIU

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present its annual Winter DanceWorks Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5-7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hainline Theatre. Read more.

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Casa Latina to Host Define American: Thanking Our Immigrants Program

November 18, 2019

Casa Latina at Western Illinois University will host the program, "Define American: Thanking Our Immigrants" from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov 21 in the WIU Multicultural Center. Read more.

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Utter Named WIU October Employee of the Month

November 18, 2019
Brad Utter

Western Illinois University Building Maintenance Carpenter Brad Utter has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2019. Read more.

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WIU Launches Speaker Outreach Initiative

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University Office of Undergraduate Admissions has launched a new program to bring expert sources from WIU into area classrooms to provide additional learning opportunities for high school and community college students. Read more.

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Harkey Named WIU November Employee of the Month

November 18, 2019
Kelly Harkey

Western Illinois University Administrative Assistant Kelly Harkey has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for November 2019. Read more.

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Trans* Day of Remembrance

November 18, 2019

The LGBT*QA Resource Center at Western Illinois University will host the Trans* Day of Remembrance vigil at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Multicultural Center on the Macomb campus. Read more.

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JSO Tour Concert Nov. 20 at WIU to Feature Trumpeter Dan Miller

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Jazz Studio Orchestra Tour Concert, featuring guest trumpeter Dan Miller, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Symphony Orchestra Concert Nov. 21 at WIU

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Symphony Orchestra Concert, with violinist, WIU Associate Professor Julieta Mihai, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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'Stuff the Bus' Brings in Over 6,000 Food Donations

November 15, 2019

The fall "Stuff the Bus" food drive, held Nov. 6 at Western Illinois University, collected more than 6,000 nonperishable food items and nearly $2,500 in donations. Read more.

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Cellist Masterclass Tuesday at WIU

November 15, 2019
Anthony Arnone

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a guest masterclass with cellist Anthony Arnone at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Browne Hall, room 226. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Wins Championship Awards in World Horse Show

November 15, 2019

A Western Illinois University alumna recently won two world champion awards in the American Paint Horse Associations (APHA) World Championship Show in Ft. Worth, TX. Read more.

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WIU School Psychology Program Hosting Table Fair for Student Internships, Job Opportunities

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Psychology will host a table fair Friday, Nov. 22 for graduate students looking for internship opportunities in school psychology. Read more.

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Sullivan Obituary

November 15, 2019

Graveside services for former Western Illinois University staff secretary Marjorie Sullivan will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Read more.

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Pilot Project: Train Status Website

November 14, 2019

The City of Macomb, working with Amtrak, has developed a train status webpage for Macomb's Amtrak passenger trains. The city and Amtrak have partnered in a pilot project to develop the site to better inform travelers of Macomb-bound train statuses. Read more.

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WIU Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Places Little Free Libraries Won By Student Book Drives

November 14, 2019
Pictured, from left, are PKP President-Elect Jodi Pospeschil; Phi Kappa Phi President Katharine Pawelko; Infant and Preschool Center Director Sherri Moon and COEHS Interim Dean Katrina Daytner.

This week, the Western Illinois University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi delivered two Little Free Libraries, won by student-led book drives, to local childcare centers. Read more.

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The Krizalido Piano Trio to Perform Guest Recital Nov. 16 at WIU

November 14, 2019
The Krizalido Piano Trio

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a guest recital, featuring the Krizalido Piano Trio, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU Food and Culture Club to Host 'A Tour of Ireland'

November 14, 2019

The Food and Culture Club at Western Illinois University will host "A Tour of Ireland" at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in the University Union Lamoine Room. Read more.

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WIU Scholarship Incentives, Including New Alumni Legacy Scholarship

November 14, 2019

To make its already affordable college education even more attainable for students, Western Illinois University has launched new scholarship incentives, including an Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the children and grandchildren of WIU graduates and a Leatherneck Visitors Scholarship for incoming freshmen who attend an Admissions event on campus. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 20th of November 2019 07:47:05 AM


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