Alumni

Previous Alumni & Friends Events

2024

October

  • Celebrating Town & Gown
  • WIU vs. Charleston Southern University Pregame Social & Football Game in North Charleston, SC at Honky Tonk's Saloon
  • Paint the Paws
  • Homecoming and Reunion 2024
  • Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K mile run/1.5 mile walk
  • Western Illinois University All-Greek Reunion Featuring the `80s
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Basque County ~ Spain & France
  • Carthage Alumni & Friends Social

September

  • WIU vs. Indiana University Pregame Tailgate & Football Game in Bloomington, IN
  • WIU vs. Illinois State University Pregame Tailgate & Football Game in Bloomington, IL
  • WIU vs. Gonzaga University Pregame Social & Men's Soccer Match in Spokane, WA
  • Burlington Alumni & Friends Social
  • Quincy Alumni & Friends Social
  • Warsaw Alumni & Friends Social
  • Monmouth Alumni & Friends Social at Market Alley Wines
  • Rushville Alumni & Friends Social at Rick & Rich's - Hosted by Cody Duffie `10
  • Avon Alumni & Friends Social at The Storm Shelter
  • Galesburg Alumni & Friends Social
  • Family Day - Leatherneck Legacy Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: The Charm of the Amalfi Coast

August

  • Black Alumni Reunion
  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial - Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Leatherneck Legacy Move-In Social at the Alumni House
  • WIU vs. Northern Illinois University Pregame Tailgate & Football Game in DeKalb, IL

July

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Icelandic Revelation
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Alaskan Heritage & Wildlife
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Northern Delights

June

  • "The Western Open" - Chicago Alumni & Friends Golf Outing - SOLD OUT
  • Jim Lodico `62 `75 Memorial - Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing

May

  • Dallas/Fort Worth Area Alumni & Friends Social
  • Houston Alumni & Friends Social
  • Distinguished Alumni Awards/Graduation
  • Las Vegas Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Grand Cities of Central Europe
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Coastal Gems of the Emerald Isle

April

  • Cleveland Alumni & Friends Social hosted by Margaret Wong `73 and Celia Wong `73
  • Washington DC Alumni & Friends Social
  • 'The Wiz' Social and Show at The Marquis Theatre on Broadway in New York
  • Boston Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Dutch Waterways
  • Purple and Gold Day Celebration
  • San Antonio Alumni & Friends Social
  • Austin Alumni & Friends Social

March

  • Women's OVC Pregame Social at The Rooftop
  • Women's & Men's Pregame Social: Social at The Rooftop at 1:00 p.m.
    Men's Pregame Social following women's game - Ford Center's Main St. Bar, Men's Game vs. Tennessee State/S. Indiana
  • Grad Prep Day
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Southern Charms

February

  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social
  • WIU Women's and Men's Basketball at Tennessee State Pregame Social and Games in Nashville
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix Area Alumni & Friends Social

January

  • WIU Women's and Men's Basketball vs. Tennessee State Pregame Socials and Games in Macomb at Western Hall

2023

December

  • 'The Wiz' Social at 312 Chicago and Show at The Cadillac Theatre in Chicago
  • Alumni Achievement Awards/Graduation

November

  • Peoria Social & Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour at Peoria Civic Center
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Florence in the Serene Season
  • Pregame Social and WIU Men's Basketball vs. University of Illinois Game in Champaign
  • Pregame Social and WIU Men's Basketball vs. University of Wisconsin Game in Madison
  • Digital Recreation Center Alumni, Students and Friends Social & Gaming Event

October

  • Celebrating Town & Gown 2023 and Rocky on Parade Unveiling
  • Paint the Paws
  • Homecoming and Reunion 2023
  • Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K mile run/1.5 mile walk
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Journey to Southern Africa

Sepember

  • WIU Mega Reunion
  • Fallen Soldiers 5K

August

July

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Alaska & Britsh Columbia Array
  • Peoria Chiefs (St. Louis Cardinals affiliate) vs. South Bend Cubs (Chicago Cubs affiliate) Social & Baseball Game 

June

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Great Pacific Northwest
  • "The Western Open" - Chicago Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Alsce ~ Fairytale France
  • Jim Lodico '62 '75 Memorial - Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Irish Inspiration

May

  • Distinguished Alumni Awards/Graduation
  • Denver Alumni & Friends Social

April

March

  • Grad Prep Day

February

  • Sarasota Alumni & Friends Social
  • Fort Myers Alumni & Friends Social at The Lucky Screw
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social at Ridgway Bar & Grill  
  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix Alumni & Friends Social

January

  • Jupiter Alumni & Friends Social at Brick & Barrel Pub
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Tast of the Caribbean & Pabana Canal
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social and Brunch at Russell's on the Lake
  • The Villages Alumni & Friends Social at Waterfront Inn
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social at American Social

2022

November

  • Celebrating Town & Gown
  • Arlington Heights Alumni & Friends Social
  • Homewood Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naperville Alumni & Friends Social
  •  WIU Men's Basketball vs. DePaul Pregame Social and Basketball Game in Chicago
  • WIU Men's Basketball vs. Central Florida Pregame Social in Orlando
  • Bloomington Alumni & Friends Social

October

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Tuscany ~ Lucca, Carrara and the Cinque Terre
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Adriatic & Aegean Array
  • WIU Fallen Soldiers 5K
  • Paint the Paws
  • Homecoming & Reunion 2022
  • Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K Run or 1.5 Mile Walk

September

  • Springfield Alumni & Friends Social
  • Des Moines Alumni & Friends Social and Brewery Tour
  • WIU at University of Minnesota Pregame Social and Football Game

August

  • Kansas City Alumni & Friends Social - Hosted by WIU Alumni Rodger '78 and Board of Trustee member Carin Stutz '78
  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Black Alumni Reunion Weekend - 30th Anniversary Celebration
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Northern Realms/Baltics
  • Burlington Alumni & Friends Social
  • Mt. Sterling Alumni & Friends Social

July

  • St. Louis Alumni & Friends Event - St. Louis Cardinals vs. LA Dodgers
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: The Majestic Great Lakes
  • Chicago Architecture River & Lake Cruise
  • Jim Lodico '62 '75 Memorial Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Alaskan Heritage and Wildlife
  • Indianapolis Alumni & Friends Social
  • Cincinnati Alumni & Friends Social
  • Columbus Alumni & Friends Social
  • Cleveland Alumni & Friends Social - Hosted by WIU Alumni Margaret Wong '73 and Cecilia Wong '73

June

  • Chicago "Western Open" Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Chicago Meet & Greet Social

May

  • Washington, DC Alumni & Friends Meet and Greet Social
  • A Boot Camp Workout with "World's Fittest Man" ... Guinness World Record Holder Joe Decker '98 and his wife, Nicole Decker, Gut Check Fitness Founders
  • Graduation/Distinguished Alumni Awards

April

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Charms of the South
  • Chicago Alumni & Friends Social
  • Peoria, IL Alumni & Friends Social
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix Area Alumni & Friends Social
  • Purple and Gold Day Celebration and Western Challenge
  • Purple and Gold Day

March

  • San Francisco Alumni & Friends Social
  • San Diego Alumni & Friends Social
  • Los Angeles Alumni & Friends Social
  • Portland Alumni & Friends Social
  • Seattle Alumni & Friends Social - SOLD OUT
  • Meet New Head Coach Myers Hendrickson '11 and the Coaching Staff via Zoom

February

  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Area Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ft. Lauderdale Alumni & Friends Social

January

  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Tasman Tapestry
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Jacksonville Alumni & Friends Social
  • Hilton Head Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Charleston Alumni & Friends Social
  • Raleigh Alumni & Friends Social
  • Charlotte Alumni & Friends Social

2021

December

  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Atlanta, GA

November

  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaurgural Tour - Oak Brook
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Nashville, TN
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Memphis, TN
  • Western Illinois University at DePaul University Pregame Social and Basketball Game - Chicago

October

  • Homecoming & Reunion 2021
  • Old Stompin' Ground Runaround
  • President Huang’s Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Denver, CO hosted by alumni Curt Westen ‘82 ‘83 & Doug Reese ‘85 ‘86
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Park City, UT hosted by alumnus Bill Keever '82
  • Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk

September

  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Houston, TX
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Dallas, TX
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inagurual Tour - Quincy
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inagurual Tour - Rushville
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inagurual Tour - Monmouth
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inagurual Tour - Carthage
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inagurual Tour - Galesburg
  • Celebrating Town and Gown 2021 with Unveiling of Rocky on Parade
  • Paint the Paws - POSTPONED
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Lustrous Coasts
  • President's Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Washington, D.C. - POSTPONED

August

  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Moline
  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Let's Strike it Up Bowling Event hosted by the Black Alumni Council
  • Purple and Gold Auction
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Undiscovered Ireland
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - San Antonio, TX
  • President Huang's Alumni & Friends Inaugural Tour - Austin, TX

June

  • Leatherneck Club Golf Classic
  • Macomb Black Alumni Reunion
  • Chicago Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at The Village Links of Glen Ellyn 
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at TPC Deere Run
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Tuscany

May

  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - Sixth Stop: Regulator
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Gems of the Danube
  • Alumni Travel Abroad: Grand Seine River & Normandy Passage
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Glendale Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Phoenix Area Alumni & Friends Social at Village Tavern - Scottsdale
  • Cooking with a Leatherneck: Dr. Guiyou Huang

April

  • Homecoming 2020 Part II
  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - Fifth Stop: The Ritz
  • WIU Theatre & Dance, WIU Dumela Alumni Council Hosts Reunion Weekend
  • Purple & Gold Day and Western Challenge

March

  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - Fourth Stop: Cafe

February

  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - Third Stop: Forum
  • A Date with Campus Recreation Workout with Campus Recreation's Nick Knowles '02 '07 and Brian Thomas '11 '13
  • Alumni & Friends Town Hall with President Huang Via Zoom

January

  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - Second Stop: Gin Mill

2020

December

  • Western Wednesdays Virtual Pub Crawl - First Stop: The Change of Pace
  • Broadcasting and Journalism Alumni Panel Discussion at 7 p.m.
  • Virtual 12 Planks of Christmas Workout with Campus Recreation's Nick Knowles '02 '07 and Brian Thomas '11 '13
  • 18-19 Graduation

November

  • Western Wednesdays Alumni & Friends Social: Virtual Beer and Cheese Pairing Event 
  • Fallen Soldiers Virtual 5K Walk/Run
  • Live Virtual Boot Camp Workout with "World's Fittest Man," Guinness World Record Holder and Army Veteran Joe Decker '98 and Nicole Decker

October

  • Take a Walk Down Memory Lane with Tom Carper '82 and Brad Bainter '79 '83!
  • Celebrating Town and Gown - Postponed until Spring 2021
  • Western Wednesdays Alumni & Friends Social: Meet Our New Leathernecks Men's Basketball Coaches! 
  • Virtual Homecoming - Part I
  • Virtual Old Stompin' Ground Runaround
  • Virtual Panel Discussion with Covid-19 Front Line Healthcare Professionals featuring WIU School of Nursing Alumni: A Purple & Gold Day of Caring "Reboot" 
  • Virtual WIU Halloween Workout with Campus Recreation's Nick Knowles '02 '07 and Brian Thomas '11 '13

September

  • Cold Drinks and Hot Topics with Interim President Martin Abraham and First Lady Nancy Abraham via Zoom
  • WIU AlumNI-GHT OF CHAMPIONS - Hosted by Ryan Budds '08 owner of Trivia With Budds

August

  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing - SOLD OUT
  • 31st Annual Virtual Purple & Gold Auction
  • Fired Up Friday Virtual Workout with World's Fittest Man Joe Decker '98 and Nicole Decker

July

  • Live Virtual Boot Camp Workout with "World's Fittest Man" - Joe Decker '98 and Nicole Decker
  • Schaumburg Alumni & Friends Event at Top Golf (postponed)
  • 28th Annual Black Alumni Reunion Weekend - Virtual Reunion, Party and Comedy Show

June

  • Chicago Alumni & Friends Golf Outing - Postponed
  • Quad Cites Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at TPC Deer Run - Postponed

May

  • Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals) vs. South Bend (Cubs) Pregame Social and Baseball Game - CANCELLED
  • Graduation/Distinguished Alumni Awards - Postponed

April

  • Purple and Gold Day of Caring

March

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Mount Prospect at Red Barn Restaurant and Brewery
  • Davenport (IA) Dinner and the Show Waitress at the Adler Theatre - CANCELED

February

  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social
  • Destin Alumni & Friends Social
  • WIU vs. North Dakota Pregame Tailgate and Basketball Games in Western Hall
  • Peoria (IL) Brunch and the Show Waitress at the Peoria Civic Center
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix Area Alumni & Friends Social

January

  • Jupiter Alumni & Friends Social
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Alumni & Friends Event
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social

2019

December

  • Chicago Western Wednesdays Downtown
  • Graduation/Alumni Achievement Awards

November

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Holiday Markets Cruise - The Festive Rhine River

October

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Plainfield
  • Portland Alumni & Friends Social
  • Seattle Alumni & Friends Social

September

  • Quad Cities Area Western Wednesdays
  • WIU at Colorado State Pregame Social & Football Game
  • LEJA Alumni & Friends Social at Alumni House in Conjunction with LEJA Career Fair
  • Fallen Soldiers 5k
  • Celebrating Town & Gown Hosted by Acting President Abraham and Mayor Inman at the Forum in Macomb
  • Paint the Paws

August

  • Chicago Western Wednesdays Downtown at Madison Tavern
  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Purple & Gold Auction hosted by WIU Athletics
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - 75th Anniversary of D-Day: Normandy - Deauville - SOLD OUT
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - 7th Anniversary of D-Day: Normandy - Deauville
  • Boston Alumni & Friends Social

July

  • Cubby Bear Alumni & Friends Social and Baseball Watch Party in Chicago for Cubs vs. Cardinals
  • "The Western Open" Chicago Golf Outing
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Stunning Scenery of Alaska
  • Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing

June

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Barcelona: Art, Culture, People
  • Graduation/Distinguished Alumni Awards
  • Chicago Cubs at Washington Nationals Pregame Social & Baseball Game
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Journey Along the Elbe
  • Cleveland Alumni & Friends Social

May

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Southern Grandeur
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Sketches of Sicily
  • Plano Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Austin Alumni & Friends Social at Lazarus Brewing Co. 
  • Houston Alumni & Friends Social at Benjy's
  • Dallas Alumni & Friends Social at Panther Island Brewing
  • Purple and Gold Day Alumni Breakfast in conjunction with Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours
  • Quad Cities Grad Prep Day
  • Macomb Purple and Gold Day at Sports Corner in Macomb
  • Quad Cities Purple and Gold Day in Conjunction with Quad Cities Western Wednesdays at the Barrel House in Moline
  • Macomb Grad Prep Day
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Chicago Cubs at Arizona Diamondbacks Pregame Social & Baseball Game
  • Phoenix/Scottsdale Alumni & Friends Social & Brunch

April

  • Chicago Western Wednesdays at McNally's in St. Charles

February

  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • St. Augustine Alumni & Friends Social
  • Destin Alumni & Friends Social
  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social
  • Blackhawks vs. Red Wings Pregame Social & Hockey Game in Chicago
  • Western Illinois University vs. University of South Dakota Pregame Tailgate & Basketball Games
  • Springfield Alumni & Friends Legislative Reception

January

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Sparking South Pacific
  • Venice Alumni & Friends Social
  • The Villages Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Port Salerno Beach Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social

2018

December

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago at The Galway Arms
  • Graduation/Alumni Achievement Awards
  • Las Vegas Alumni & Friends Social and Women's Basketball Game

November

  • Monmouth Alumni & Friends Wine Tasting Event at Market Alley Wines
  • Grad Prep Day - Macomb Campus
  • Celebrating Town & Gown 2018

October

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Rosemont at Hofbräuhaus Chicago
  • Warsaw Alumni & Friends Social at Warsaw Brewery
  • WIU vs. ISU Pregame Social & Football Game
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Coastal Vignettes
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Cuba: Art, Culture & People

September

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours at Geneseo Brewing Co.
  • WIU vs. U of I Pregame Social and Football Game
  • LEJA Alumni & Friends Social at the Alumni House
  • Paint the Paws
  • Homecoming
  • 2018 Reunion

August

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago
  • Niabi Zoo Alumni & Friends Event
  • Cubs vs. Kansas City Royals Pregame Social & Baseball Game
  • Suzi Stambaugh Miner '72 '73 Memorial Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Majestic Frontiers of Alaska

July

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Cruise the Rhine River
  • Cubby Bear Alumni & Friends Social and Baseball Game Watch Party in Chicago for Cubs vs. Cardinals

June

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Amalfi Coast
  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Arlington Heights at Peggy Kinanne's
  • "The Western Open" Chicago Golf Outing at Village Links of Glen Ellyn
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Romantic Rhine & Moselle
  • Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at TPC Deere Run
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Switzerland

May

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours and Celebrating Purple & Gold Day at River House Bar & Grill in Moline
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Timeless Beauties
  • Graduation/Distinguished Alumni Awards

April

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago at Butch McGuire's
  • Cubs at Brewers Pregame Social & Baseball Game
  • 75th Anniversary of Greek Life at WIU Celebration in Macomb
  • Springfield Alumni & Friends Legislative Reception at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre
  • Decatur Alumni & Friends Social at The Gin Mill
  • Purple and Gold Day Alumni Breakfast at the Alumni House
  • Macomb Purple and Gold Day at the Sports Corner @124
  • St. Louis Purple and Gold Day at Lombardo's Trattoria
  • Grad Blast - Macomb
  • Grad Prep Day - Quad Cities Campus
  • Grad Prep Day - Macomb Campus

March

  • Denver Alumni & Friends Social in conjunction with WIU Campus Recreation
  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays at Johnny's Italian Steakhouse in Moline
  • Washington DC Alumni & Friends Social at DBGB Kitchen and Bar
  • Blackhawks vs. Bruins Pregame Social & Hockey Game in Chicago - SOLD OUT
  • New Orleans Alumni & Friends Social with the President at the Sheraton New Orleans

February

  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social at The Bevy
  • Bradenton/Sarasota Alumni & Friends Luncheon at Pier 22
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social at CRU Restaurant
  • Chicago Western Wednesdays at Ballydoyle in Aurora
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Australia
  • WIU Day at Peoria Rivermen vs. Fayetteville Marksmen Pregame Social & Hockey Game
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social at Trattoria Pina
  • Glendale Alumni & Friends Luncheon at Urban Margarita
  • Alumni Social & Cubs Spring Training Game in Mesa

January

  • ALL GREEK REUNION at Cork & Kerry in Chicago
  • Doral Alumni & Friends Social at City Works Eatery & Pour House
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social at Seasons 52
  • Orange Beach Alumni & Friends Social at Cobalt
  • Tallahassee Alumni & Friends Social
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social at Bulla Gastrobar

2017

December

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago at Blue Frog's Local 22
  • Graduation/Alumni Achievement Awards
  • WIU at Stanford Pregame Social and Women's Basketball Game
  • WIU at Gonzaga Pregame Social and Women's Basketball Game

November

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours at Blue Cat Brew Pub in Rock Island
  • WIU vs. Illinois State University Pregame Social & Football Game
  • WIU Vets Reception at the Macomb Museum
  • WIU vs. University of Illinois Pregame Social and Women's Basketball Game
  • WIU at Weber State Pregame Social & Football Playoff Game
  • Knoxville Alumni & Friends Social at Chesapeake's
  • Chattanooga Alumni & Friends Social at Terminal Brewhouse
  • Atlanta Alumni & Friends Social at SweetWater Brewing Co.

October

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Chicago Suburb
  • Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk
  • Steppenwolf Theatre Alumni & Friends Event
  • Raleigh Alumni & Friends Social at Rally Point Sport Grill
  • Charlotte  Alumni & Friends Social at Corkscrew on 5th
  • Charleston Alumni & Friends Social at Bay Street Biergarten
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Music in America

September

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Davenport at UP Rooftop Restaurant at The Current Iowa
  • Phoenix Alumni & Friends Social at O.H.S.O. Eatery and Distillery
  • WIU vs. Northern Arizona Pregame Social & Football Game
  • Celebrating Town & Gown 2017
  • Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at Gold Hills Golf Course
  • Paint the Paws
  • WIU at Coastal Carolina Pregame Social & Football Game
  • Homecoming
  • 2017 Reunion

August

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago at Sweetwater Tavern and Grille
  • Memphis Alumni & Friends Social at Memphis Flying Saucer
  • Nashville Alumni & Friends Social at City Winery
  • WIU Night at the Burlington Bees
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Baltic & Scandinavia Treasures

July

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Cruise the Rhine River
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Riches of the Emerald Isle
  • San Francisco Alumni & Friends Social
  • Quincy Alumni Summit at Kroc Center
  • San Diego Alumni & Friends Social
  • Los Angeles Alumni & Friends Social
  • Rockford Alumni Summit at Machine Shed
  • Savanna Alumni Summit at Savanna Public Library

June

  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Swiss Alps & Italian Lakes
  • Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Game at Wrigley Field
  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Naperville at Old Town Pour House
  • "The Western Open" Chicago Golf Outing at Village Links of Glen Ellyn
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Coastal Mediterranean
  • Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing at TPC Deere Run
  • Philadelphia Western Wednesdays at City Tap House
  • Pittsburgh Alumni & Friends Social at Pittsburgh City Works with NFL Great Mike Wagner '71
  • Cleveland Alumni & Friends Social at Great Lake Brewery hosted by Jim Barnes '76
  • Detroit Alumni & Friends Social at Henry Ford Museum and Ten Eyck Tavern
  • Columbus Alumni & Friends Social at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with Zoo President and CEO Tom Stalf '92
  • Cincinnati Alumni & Friends Social at Corkopolis
  • Indianapolis Alumni & Friends Social at Table by Market District
  • Bloomington Alumni & Friends Social at Destihl Brewery
  • Higgins Hall Celebration & Implosion

May

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Davenport at Front Street Brewery Tap Room
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Sicily
  • Graduation/Distinguished Alumni Awards

April

  • Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins Pregame Social & Hockey Game in Chicago
  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago
  • Springfield Alumni & Friends Reception
  • Washington D.C. Alumni & Friends Social
  • Kick-Off to Purple & Gold Day Breakfast
  • Purple and Gold Day in Macomb
  • Purple and Gold Day in Denver
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Timeless Treasures

March

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Moline
  • WIU Night at the Peoria Rivermen - Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Peoria Rivermen Pregame Social & Hockey Game
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Havana Impressions
  • New Orleans Alumni & Friends Social with WIU's Jazz Studio Orchestra performance at World War II Museum
  • WIU Women's Basketball vs. Florida State Pregame Socials and NCAA Tournament Game
  • Mt. Sterling Alumni & Friends Dinner
  • Grad Prep Day - Quad Cities Campus
  • Grad Prep Day - Macomb Campus

February

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Homewood
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Portraits of Chile & Argentina
  • Tucson Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix Alumni & Friends Social

January

  • St. Louis Alumni & Friends Social at Cardinals Nation in Ballpark Village for NHL Winter Classic & Blues vs. Blackhawks
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Baja and the Riviera
  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social

2016

December

  • WIU Women's Basketball vs. Marquette Pregame Social & Basketball Game in Milwaukee, WI
  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Downtown Chicago
  • Alumni Breakfast
  • Graduation - Alumni Achievement Awards
  • WIU Men's Basketball vs. Purdue Pregame Social & Basketball Game in West Lafayette, IN

November

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Davenport, IA
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Adriatic Gems
  • Dallas Alumni & Friends Social
  • Houston Alumni & Friends Social
  • Austin Alumni & Friends Social
  • San Antonio Alumni & Friends Social
  • Waco Alumni & Friends Social

October

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Oak Brook
  • Homecoming
  • 2016 Reunion
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Spain ~ Ronda
  • Lewistown Alumni & Friends Social
  • Fallen Soldiers 5K
  • Make a Difference Day
  • Monmouth Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ursa Alumni & Friends Social

September

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Rock Island, IL
  • Utica Alumni & Friends Social
  • Decatur Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Great Pacific Northwest
  • Western Illinois University vs. Northern Illinois University Pregame Social & Football Game
  • Lodge & Libations at Horn Field Campus
  • Celebrating Town & Gown
  • Paint the Paws

August

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Chicago
  • Portland Alumni & Friends Social
  • Seattle Alumni & Friends Social
  • Galesburg Alumni & Friends Social
  • Grad Prep Day - Macomb Campus

July

  • New York Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Grand Danube Passage

June

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Chicago Suburb
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - European Hideaways
  • Peoria Alumni & Friends Event - Social & Book of Mormon performance at Peoria Civic Center
  • Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Pregame Social & Baseball Game in Atlanta
  • The Western Open Golf Outing at Village Links in Glen Ellyn (IL)
  • Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs Pregame Social & Baseball Game in Washington D.C.
  • Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Game in Chicago
  • Quad Cities Golf Outing at TPC Deere Run in Silvis (IL)
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Italy's Magnificent Lake District

May

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours
  • Minneapolis Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Mediterranean Wonders & Waterways
  • Graduation - Distinguished Alumni Awards
  • Graduation - Quad Cities

April

  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Chicago
  • San Diego Alumni & Friends Social
  • Los Angeles Alumni & Friends Social
  • San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Pregame Social/Meet & Greet & Baseball Game in San Francisco
  • Springfield Legislative Alumni & Friends Social
  • Grad Prep Day in Macomb
  • Grad Blast in Macomb
  • Alumni Breakfast in Macomb
  • WIU-QC Grad Prep Day in Moline, IL
  • Purple and Gold Day in Macomb
  • Purple and Gold Day in Naperville
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Southern Grandeur

March

  • Quad Cities Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Betterndorf
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Ecuador - Quito & Cuenca
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Cuban Discovery
  • Indianapolis Alumni & Friends Social
  • Pinehurst, NC Alumni & Friends Event
  • Chicago Wolves at Rockford Icehogs Pregame Social & Hockey Game
  • Boston Alumni & Friends Social
  • Alumni Travel Abroad - Atolls & Islands of French Polynesia

February

  • Tallahassee Alumni & Friends Social
  • Orlando Alumni & Friends Social
  • Western Wednesdays After-Hours in Orland Park
  • Tampa Alumni & Friends Social
  • Sarasota/Bradenton Alumni & Friends Luncheon
  • Ft. Myers Alumni & Friends Social
  • Naples Alumni & Friends Social
  • Ft. Lauderdale Alumni & Friends Social
  • WIU Women's Basketball vs. University of Denver Pregame Social & Game
  • WIU Men's Basketball vs. University of Denver Pregame Social & Game
  • Glendale, AZ Alumni & Friends Social
  • Tucson, AZ Alumni & Friends Social
  • Phoenix, AZ Alumni & Friends Social
  • Blackhawks vs. Capitals Pregame Social & Hockey Game in Chicago

January

  • Gulf Shores Alumni & Friends Social

 

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