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Kain Named Executive Director of University Technology/CIO

July 1, 2022

Greg Kain, who brings 18 years of experience innovating technology in the Illinois higher education industry, has been named the executive director of University Technology (uTech)/Chief Information Officer at Western Illinois University, effective July 1. Read more.

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Human Resources Updates/Changes

June 30, 2022

The Office of Human Resources at Western Illinois University has made some changes to improve efficiencies and to better serve the WIU community. Read more.

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WIU Summer COVID-19 Testing Changes

June 30, 2022

The University continues to follow Gov. Pritzker's Executive Order, which was recently extended and outlines testing requirements for unvaccinated employees and students who are physically on WIU's campuses. Due to continued negotiations between the State of Illinois and the SHIELD Illinois testing program, WIU will change its testing methods until further notice. Read more.

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Oden Named Centennial Honors College Dean

June 29, 2022

Lorette Oden, interim dean of the Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College and chair of the Department of Health Sciences and Social Work, has been named the permanent dean, effective July 1. Read more.

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Message from MCC & Women's Center

June 28, 2022

As we shared on May 11 when the leak emerged about the Supreme Court discussion to overturn Roe v. Wade, we re-shared this message on June 24 following the heartbreaking and short-sighted decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. For more than 36 years, the Western Illinois University Women's Center has advocated for, and celebrated, women and the rights of women, and we will continue. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Donates to the University That Gave Him So Much

June 28, 2022
A.J. ''Jan'' Ryden (center) stands with son, Eric Ryden and WIU President Guiyou Huang.

Western Illinois University alumnus and Deere & Company retiree A.J. "Jan" Ryden recently donated $25,000 to WIU to start an endowed scholarship fund. Ryden, a widower, father and grandfather, said he wants to impact the lives of students who are in need of financial assistance to complete their degrees. Read more.

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Merrett Named Dean of Innovation & Economic Development, Special Adviser for Innovation

June 27, 2022

Christopher D. Merrett, longtime director of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA) at Western Illinois University, has been named dean of innovation and economic development, as well as special adviser to the president for innovation, at WIU. Read more.

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Kral Obituary

June 27, 2022

Western Illinois University Career Development Center Director Emeritus Martin (Marty) Kral passed Friday, June 24 in Macomb. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Reflects on Her "Dream Round" Going Into the 2022 John Deere Classic Tournament

June 27, 2022

From the greens at WIU to John Deere green, Western Illinois University Supply Chain Management alumna and former Leatherneck golfer Allison Farrell got to live out a dream of golfing at the John Deere Class last summer with none other than John Deere CEO John May serving as her caddy. Read more.

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WIU Master of Public Health Achieves STEM Designation

June 27, 2022

The Master of Public Health (formerly called Master of Health Sciences) graduate degree program at Western Illinois University has achieved STEM designation. Read more.

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Macomb Fireworks to be Held at WIU

June 27, 2022

The City of Macomb Fourth of July fireworks event will begin around 9 p.m. Monday, July 4 at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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  • May 16, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
  • May 30, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • May 31, Tues. -- Pre-Session Classes Resume
  • June 3, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
  • June 6, Mon. -- 8-Week, 6-Week, and 1st 4-Week Sessions Begin
  • June 20, Mon. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • June 21, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • July 1, Fri. -- 1st 4-Week Session Ends
  • July 4, Mon. -- Independence Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • July 5, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • July 5, Tues. -- 2nd 4-Week Session Begins
  • July 15, Fri. -- 6-Week Session Ends
  • July 29, Fri. -- All Remaining Sessions End

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