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Summer Orientation and Registration - Throughout June & July
All incoming freshman can still register for and attend a two-day Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) program. SOAR programs are held throughout the months of June and July - students can register for a SOAR date by logging in to STARS. We encourage all students to select a date as early as possible. For more details on the orientation and registration program, please visit the SOAR web site.
Contact Info: Student Development and Orienation
Phone: (309) 298-1884
E-mail: sdo@wiu.edu
Other Upcoming Spotlights
Art for Gifted and Talented Students - June 23-28
The Art for Gifted & Talented Students Camp is open to grades 6-8. This hands-on program offers instruction in painting, drawing, airbrush, 3-D design, and computer art. Afternoon and evening recreational activities include swimming, movies, games, and a cook-out.
Contact Info: Non-Credit Programs - School of Distance Learning, International Studies, & Outreach
Phone: (309) 298-1911
E-mail: Non-Credit@wiu.edu
Sherman Shuffle - Mondays & Wednesdays through June 26
Mondays and Wednesdays between 12:05-12:20 p.m. enjoy a short, 15-minute, low-intensity, no-sweat workout in the Sherman Auditorium. Don’t worry about changing your clothes, just bring some comfy shoes. FREE! Open to the WIU campus community!
Contact Info: Campus Recreation
Kelley Kenady
Phone: (309) 298-1228
E-mail: KA-Kenady@wiu.edu
100 Years of Housing Reunion Celebration - June 28-29
Join us for a reunion to celebrate 100 years of housing at Western Illinois University. Activities will include a Welcome Back BBQ, Night on the Town, Golf Outing, Campus and Residence Hall Tours, Lunch and a Social. There will also be plenty of time in between to visit your favorite local spots and help celebrate "Heritage Days" which starts on June 27 and lasts through the weekend. For more information and to register, visit wiu.edu/housing
Contact Info: Leann Meckler
University Housing & Dining Services
Phone: (309) 298-2293
E-mail: lr-meckler@wiu.edu
Adventures in Filmmaking - July 14-19
The Adventures in Filmmaking program will be offered July 14-19 and is available to high school students in grades 9-11. Participants act, write, direct, shoot, and edit their own short films on the Western campus. A film screening is offered to participants and their parents on the last day of the program. Students are given copies of their completed films to keep after the program. Participants stay overnight throughout the week in Corbin/Olson Hall on the Western Illinois University campus.
Contact Info: Non-Credit Programs - School of Distance Learning, International Studies, & Outreach
Phone: (309) 298-1911
E-mail: Non-Credit@wiu.edu
Youth Program: Girls Plus Math - July 21 - 26
Girls Plus Math will be held July 21-26, 2013, and is available to girls ages 11-13. Participants explore math concepts, estimation, tessellations, web page creation, calculator activities, and critical thinking in a fun hands-on learning environment. Afternoon and evening recreational activities include swimming, crafts, movies, games, and a cook-out.
Contact Info: Non-Credit Programs - School of Extended Studies
Phone: (309) 298-1911
E-mail: Non-Credit@wiu.edu
Discover Western - September 14
Discover Western open houses allow you to tour the campus, meet with academic and student services staff, talk with current WIU students and more – a great way for you to experience campus life and picture yourself at WIU. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more details and to register online, visit the Discover Western web site.
Contact Info: Undergraduate Admissions Office
Phone: (309) 298-3157
Toll-Free: 1-877-PICK WIU (742-5948)
E-mail: Admissions@wiu.edu
Ongoing & Recent Spotlights
Macomb Farmer's Market - Thursdays & Saturdays through October 19
WIU is committed to community development in our region and well beyond. The Macomb Farmer's Market is a great place to get locally grown produce, baked goods and other healthy local fare. This event takes place on the beautiful historic downtown square in Macomb every Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m (through October 19).
Contact Info: Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce & Downtown Development
Phone: (309) 837-4855
2013 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The outstanding accomplishments of two Western Illinois University graduates were recognized at the Spring 2013 Commencement Exercises. The recipients of the 2013 WIU Distinguished Alumni Awards are John Garvey, a managing director in the Disputes and Investigations practice at Navigant, Inc., and Karen Kolodzey, retired president and managing partner of Brigandi+Associates (b+a). For more info, visit the Alumni Association website or view the news release.
Contact Info: Alumni Association
Phone: (309) 298-1914
E-mail: A-Association@wiu.edu
WIU Mobile - The WIU Macomb campus at your fingertips!
WIU now offers the ability to view important campus resources and plan your time on campus directly from your mobile device using WIU Mobile, a free mobile application for Apple iOS and Android devices. With WIU Mobile, you can view an interactive campus map, get up to date news and events, check out dining facilities and daily menus, access computer lab workstation availability, and have direct access to support information on campus. For details and download links, visit the WIU Mobile web site.
Contact Info: Center for the Application of Information Technologies
E-mail: WIUMobile@wiu.edu
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