Student Life
Things to Do
University Calendar
Sports & Recreation
- Campus Recreation - everything from a swimming pool and a walking track to cardio equipment and intramural activities
- Athletics - Leathernecks in action
Student Organizations
If you have an interest, WIU probably has a group you can join, including academic honors societies, sports clubs, and service organizations.
Office of Student Activities
Cultural Opportunities
Area Attractions
“I’ve grown accustomed to the 'Western-way-of-life.' I love the fact that there is so much to do at Western. I have been provided with so many opportunities to get to know people, stay active, have fun and get a beneficial education. I enjoy being part of Tradicion because I love to dance Salsa, Merengue and other modern Latin dances. ”
~Kevin Caples, Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Student Life
“There’s nothing to do” is an unacceptable statement at Western!
- Look around. Read the boards in the residence halls, academic buildings and the University Union. Have some fun. Take on some responsibility.
- Check out Greek Life
- Develop leadership skills through the TEAMLEAD and Learning to Lead programs.
- Enjoy Western’s attractive and modern recreation facilities, including the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, the Sipolt Memorial Disc Golf Course and Western’s 18-hole Harry Mussatto Golf Course.
Four years should be enough to sample all the cultural, educational, entertainment and social activities on campus…be sure not to miss out.
Student Events Planner
Summer, 2009
- June 25-28: Macomb Heritage Days
- July 4: Independence Day Celebration
Fall, 2009
- Sep 11-13: Moms' Weekend
- Oct 2-4: Family Weekend
- Oct 16-18: Homecoming
Upcoming Events for Students
- Nov 20, 2009 - All Day
- Thanksgiving Week Hours at the Spencer Student Recreation Center
- Nov 20, 2009 - 10:00 AM
- Acirema Simulation
- Nov 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM
- 2009 Gender and Development Symposium
- Nov 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM
- Coffee, Culture and Conversation
- Nov 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM
- Coffee, Culture, and Conversation
- Nov 20, 2009 - 1:00 PM
- Collaboration in Gender Development Studies: Connecting the Community with the World
- Nov 20, 2009 - 4:00 PM
- Tradicion Hispana Dance Troupe – Latin dance lessons
- Nov 21, 2009 - 1:05 PM
- Leatherneck Football vs. South Dakota State
- Nov 21, 2009 - 6:00 PM
- Fall Break - Res Halls close
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