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
- Suzi Stambaugh Miner `72 `73 Memorial - Macomb Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
- WIU Black Alumni Reunion Weekend in Chicago
- Mt. Prospect Alumni & Friends Social - Hosted by Red Barn owner DJ Harrington `04 and former WIU Alumni Council Member Chris Wheeler `97 `00
- Glen Ellyn Alumni & Friends Social
- Libertyville Alumni & Friends Social - Hosted by The Board Room owner and WIU Alumna Liz Turnbaugh `04
- Downtown Chicago Alumni & Friends Social - Hosted by the Khouri Family
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
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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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