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Knapp Retirement Reception Set June 28

June 17, 2019

A retirement reception for Western Illinois University Visual Production Center (VPC) Administrative Assistant Alice Knapp will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday, June 28 in Tillman 207. Knapp will retire June 28 after 33 years of service. Read more.

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Richardson Awarded Centennial Honors Scholarship

June 17, 2019
Emily Richardson

High school senior Emily Richardson, of Osceola, MO, 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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WIU Alumna Wins National Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

June 17, 2019
Nicole Walker

Western Illinois University alumna Nicole Walker, a May graduate with degrees in forensic chemistry and foreign languages and cultures, has been awarded an $8,500 national fellowship from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Read more.

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BOT: WIU President Thomas Announces Decision to Take Administrative Leave; Tables Program Review Recommendations

June 14, 2019

At today’s Western Illinois University Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting, WIU President Jack Thomas announced his decision to go on administrative leave, effective July 1, 2019. Following his announcement, the Board unanimously voted to accept the president’s request to be placed on administrative leave. Read more.

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Forgottonia Brewing Opens in Macomb with Help of SBDC

June 14, 2019

Forgottonia Brewing, the first craft brewery in Macomb, has launched its business with a series of soft openings during the past week, officially opening Wednesday, June 12. Read more.

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WIU President Jack Thomas: Presidential Announcement

June 14, 2019

I have informed the Board of Trustees that June 30, 2019 will be my last day as President of Western Illinois University. At this pivotal time in our history, I believe the University would best be served by new leadership. Read more.

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Brasel Named English Language Fellow in Thailand

June 14, 2019
Loraine Brasel

Loraine Brasel, a lecturer in Western Illinois University's English as a Second Language (WESL) program, has been chosen as a fellow for the English Language Fellow Program. Beginning in August, Brasel will teach for 10 months in Thailand. Read more.

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'Oliver!' Production July 12-14 at WIU Showcases Talent of Local Students

June 14, 2019

The College of Fine Arts and Communication at Western Illinois University has announced the second season of SummerStage, with performances of "Oliver!" Friday-Saturday, July 12-13 and Sunday, July 14, in Hainline Theatre. Read more.

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Western Illinois University Offers Degrees in Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering

June 13, 2019

Beginning in Fall 2019, Western Illinois University will offer two new degrees, a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Read more.

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It Takes a Village to Create Public Art

June 13, 2019

A group of Western Illinois University faculty and students and Macomb community volunteers began work on a wall mural on the side of The Old Dairy restaurant Thursday afternoon. Read more.

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Juneteenth Returns to Macomb; WIU's GBCC Co-Sponsors Community Event

June 13, 2019

Juneteenth Celebration will return to Macomb Saturday, June 15, says NAACP McDonough County Branch President Byron Oden-Shabazz. Read more.

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McAvoy Named WIU June Employee of the Month

June 11, 2019
Shelby McAvoy

Western Illinois University Events Coordinator Shelby McAvoy has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for June 2019. Read more.

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Carin and Rodger Stutz Scholarship Established

June 11, 2019
Rodger and Carin Stutz

John F. Kennedy paraphrased the quote, "To those whom much is given, much is expected." Western Illinois University alumni Rodger and Carin Stutz believe that the best investment they can make for future generations is one in education. The couple recently established the Carin and Rodger Stutz Scholarship. Read more.

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Baker Named Acting Senior Executive Director of Development

June 11, 2019

Julie Baker, former development director for the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) at Western Illinois University, has been named acting senior executive director of development for the Office of University Advancement, effective June 11. Read more.

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WIU Board to Meet June 13-14 in Macomb

June 11, 2019

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will hold its regular quarterly meeting Friday, June 14 in Macomb. The WIU Board's open meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Friday in the Brophy Hall gymnasium on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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WIU SOAR Programs Continue

June 6, 2019

The first Western Illinois University Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) was held Tuesday-Wednesday this week, with the second two-day overnight program taking place tomorrow (Friday)-Saturday. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 18th of June 2019 01:36:06 AM


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