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Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Interviews Set

October 20, 2021

Three candidates have been invited to interview for the assistant vice president for facilities management position at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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WIU Registrar Interviews Set

October 20, 2021

Two internal candidates will interview for the position of registrar at the Western Illinois University. Read more.

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WIU Fallen Soldiers 5K Set for Oct. 30 at Macomb Campus

October 20, 2021

Western Illinois University will honor members of the armed forces, along with two of its own fallen soldiers, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin, Saturday, Oct. 30 as part of the 10th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk. The event will begin with a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at Hanson Field, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. in front of Western Hall on University Drive. Read more.

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Woodside Named October Employee of the Month at WIU

October 20, 2021
Carrie Woodside

Western Illinois University Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education EI Enrollment Program Coordinator Carrie Woodside has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2021. Read more.

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Annual Take Back the Night Rally Set for Oct. 21

October 20, 2021

Western Illinois University's Women's Center will host its 32nd annual Take Back the Night rally, beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in front of Sherman Hall. Read more.

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Free Flu Shot Clinics for WIU-Macomb Employees, Students

October 20, 2021

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Free flu shot clinics will be held on the Western Illinois University Macomb and Quad Cities campuses next month for all students, faculty, staff and retirees. Read more.

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'Think B4 You Drink' Event Oct. 29 at WIU

October 19, 2021

The Western Illinois University Student Development and Success Center will host students, faculty and staff for "Think B4 You Drink," from noon-2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29 in the grassy area behind Stipes Hall. Read more.

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GFC Seeking Mobile Food Pantry Coordinator

October 19, 2021
AmeriCorps Summer VISTA volunteers Michelle and Marco Narvaez.

Through a partnership between the AmeriCorps program at Western Illinois University and the new Good Food Collaborative, in Macomb, employment and volunteer opportunities have emerged. Read more.

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Fall 2021 Update: President Guiyou Huang

October 19, 2021

As we are now at the midpoint of our Fall 2021 semester, I want to express my gratitude to our students, faculty, and staff for helping us get to this point. Prior to the start of the fall semester, we put into place a mandatory COVID-19 testing program in which faculty, staff, and students are required to test weekly unless proof of vaccination is provided. Because of your cooperation and your commitment to keep our University community (and those beyond) safe, we continue to have an in-person experience thus far, and for that I thank you. Read more.

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Miczo to Deliver Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Lecture Oct. 26 at WIU

October 18, 2021

Western Illinois University Communication Professor Nathan Miczo will deliver the 31st annual Wayne N. Thompson Scholar Lecture at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26 in the University Union Heritage Room. Read more.

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WIU Housing and Dining to Offer Halloween Activities Oct. 28

October 18, 2021

University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) at Western Illinois University will once again sponsor its annual Residence Hall Safe Trick-or-Treat program from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Thompson Hall. Read more.

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WIU Rotaract Club to Co-Sponsor 'Pints for Polio' Oct. 24 at Forgottonia

October 18, 2021

The Rotaract Club at Western Illinois University will co-sponsor a live-music event, "Pints for Polio," from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Forgottonia Brewery in Macomb, to raise money and awareness about polio eradication efforts. Read more.

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Día de Los Muertos Celebrated at WIU Oct. 29

October 18, 2021

The dead might have bid farewell to this world, but they will never ever leave us, for they dwell in our hearts and minds. Read more.

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New WIU Scholarship Helps Fund Law School Application Processes

October 18, 2021
Lori A. Fink

The Lori A. Fink Bridge to Law School Award was created this summer by 1982 Western Illinois University alumna Lori A. Fink. Read more.

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WIU Offers Financial Aid Appeals, Additional Financial Assistance

October 18, 2021

COVID-19 has created challenges for many college students and their families across the nation, and Western Illinois University is working to ease the financial stress that is affecting its students as a result of the pandemic. Read more.

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WIU Virtual Tour

October 18, 2021

Join Delilah, Nimit and Liz as they take you through a virtual tour of Western Illinois University's main campus. Learn more about WIU at http://wiu.edu/. Read more.

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Severs Named COEHS Development Officer 

October 14, 2021

Kelly Severs, former multipurpose building coordinator and student athlete success coach at Spoon River College (SRC) in Canton, has been named the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services development director. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 21st of October 2021 04:01:04 AM


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