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WIU Freshmen and Seniors Encouraged to Respond to National Survey of Student Engagement

February 8, 2023

Western Illinois University freshmen and seniors are encouraged to participate in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), which will allow them to provide input on undergraduate academic challenges and future opportunities. Each participant should check their WIU email account in early February for the survey. Read more.

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WIU Department of English Hosts Annual Writing Festival

February 8, 2023

More than 80 students, from six regional high schools, participated in the 2023 Writing Festival at Western Illinois University, Monday, Feb. 6. Read more.

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Cole Named 2023 Distinguished University Professor

February 8, 2023
WIU Distinguished University Professor Peter Cole

The Western Illinois University 2023 Distinguished University Professor Peter Cole will deliver the Distinguished Faculty Lecture, The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19), at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Social Work Conference Scheduled for Feb. 17 at WIU

February 8, 2023

Western Illinois University's Counseling Center and the Social Work program will host "Increasing Cultural Competence with the LGBTQIA+ Community from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, in Stipes Hall, room 121. Read more.

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Faculty Recital Feb, 8 at WIU

February 8, 2023

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital featuring cellist Kenny Lee and pianist Jeffrey Brown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Rodney Fink Obituary

February 8, 2023

Western Illinois University Dean Emeritus Rodney Fink passed away Friday, Feb. 3. Read more.

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WIU Ag Council to Host Mac 'N Cheese and Chili Cook-Off March 8

February 8, 2023

The Western Illinois University Ag Council will host a Mac 'N Cheese and Chili Cook-Off from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Macomb American Legion, 221 E. Washington St. Read more.

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WIU ACE Club to Host Engineering Week 2023

February 7, 2023

Western Illinois University - Quad Cities’ Academic Club of Engineering (ACE) will host Engineering Week 2023 on the WIU-QC campus Monday, Feb. 20- Friday, Feb. 24, with a variety of activities for students and evening events throughout the week. Read more.

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WIU Career Fairs with Education Professionals set for March 3, 8

February 7, 2023

Western Illinois University will host two Education Career Fairs, one in-person event, from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, March 3 at the Student Recreation Center, and one virtual, from 3:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 8. Read more.

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WIU Career Center to Offer Spring '23 Career and Internship Fairs

February 7, 2023

The Western Illinois University Career Center, in conjunction with various academic departments, will offer several career and internship fairs for WIU students this fall. The fairs are open free for job-seekers and bring opportunities for many WIU students and alumni seeking first-hand information about local and regional organizations. Read more.

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WIU Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo March 4-5 in Western Hall

February 7, 2023

After a multi-year break because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club's Farm Expo will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 5 in Western Hall. Read more.

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WIU Professor Part of Grant Review Panel to Study Climate Hazard Proposals

February 6, 2023
WIU Anthropology Professor Heather McIlvaine-Newsad is pictured in Grand Isle, LA, after Hurrican Katrina, where her disaster research first began.

During her time at Western Illinois University, Anthropology Professor Heather McIlvaine-Newsad has performed extensive research with the help of grant funding. Read more.

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New Freshmen and New Transfer Student Headcount Up at WIU for Spring Enrollment

February 3, 2023

Western Illinois University’s spring-to-spring new freshmen class has increased 18.18% from Spring 2022 to Spring 2023, and new transfer students have increased 18.75%, according to 10th-day data released by WIU’s Institutional Research and Planning. Read more.

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WIU CBT to Host ProChat Speaker Series for Professional Development

February 2, 2023

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology (CBT) will host the ProChat Speaker Series for Professional Development every Thursday and Friday starting Thursday, Feb. 2 in Stipes Hall. The event is open to any WIU student. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 8th of February 2023 06:07:05 PM


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  • January 16, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 17, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 23, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2023)
  • January 24-30, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2023)
  • February 13, Mon. -- Lincoln's Birthday Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 14, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • March 13-17, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
  • March 20, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • April 2, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 3, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2023)
  • April 14, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2023)
  • April 17, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2023)
  • May 8-12, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 12, Fri. -- Graduate Commencement
  • May 13, Sat. -- Undergraduate Commencement
  • May 14, Sun. -- WIU-Quad Cities Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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