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WIU to Host All Major Career and Internship Fair March 9

February 26, 2021

Western Illinois University will host an All Major Career and Internship Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, March 9. Read more.

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Raizman Obituary

February 25, 2021

Former Western Illinois University Department of Art Chair David Raizman, 69, passed away Feb. 22 in Abington, PA. Read more.

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OSE Offering Leadership Development Workshop Series

February 25, 2021

The Office of Student Engagement at Western Illinois University will offer a series of Leatherneck Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) workshops this spring. Read more.

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WIU LEJA Professor Pens Family-Affiliated Extremism and the Siege at the U.S. Capitol

February 25, 2021

Since the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Professor Dean Alexander, who also leads WIU's Homeland Security Research Program, has been researching this topic, including reviewing every available criminal complaint and affidavits stemming from that day in which insurrectionists breached the nation's symbol of democracy. As a result of this work, his latest article, "Family-Affiliated Extremism and the Siege at the U.S. Capitol," was recently published in Security magazine. Read more.

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WIU Hosting Poster Competition to Encourage Mask Usage

February 25, 2021

The Western Illinois University Department of Communication and the Social Media Lab will host a promotional poster competition that encourages mask usage on campus and in the community. Read more.

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Peace Corps' 60th Anniversary and Peace Corps Week Celebrated at WIU

February 24, 2021

Several events have been scheduled at Western Illinois University March 3-5 to celebrate Peace Corps Week and Peace Corps' 60th anniversary. Read more.

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Millie Cale Obituary

February 24, 2021

Funeral services for retired Western Illinois University painter Millie M. Cale will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb. Read more.

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Christensen Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Breanna Christensen

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Breanna Christensen, of Spring Grove, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Bloodworth Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Jenna Bloodworth

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Jenna Bloodworth, of Bethalto, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Buckrop Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Levi Buckrop

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Levi Buckrop, of Taylor Ridge, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Holman Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Raven Holman

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Raven Holman, of Chicago, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Jones Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Gracie Jones

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Gracie Jones, of Colchester, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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Zaluckyj Awarded WIU President's Scholarship

February 24, 2021
Hayden Zaluckyj

MACOMB, IL - High school senior Hayden Zaluckyj, of Belvidere, IL, has been awarded a Western Illinois University President's Scholarship, in conjunction with the Western Commitment Scholarship. Together, these scholarships cover four years of tuition, fees, a double residence hall room and standard board for eight semesters. Read more.

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"A Day in the Media Life" Offers Virtual WIU Broadcasting Visit

February 24, 2021

The Western Illinois University Department of Broadcasting and Journalism will offer "A Day in the Media Life," an opportunity for a virtual program visit, from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Read more.

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Spring 2021 COVID Test Information (Update 2/24/21): IDPH Clinics Scheduled

February 24, 2021

COVID-19 surveillance testing is underway at Western Illinois University and will continue as the semester progresses. Additional open appointment times may be added periodically for those who would like to be tested,but have not been selected as part of the surveillance test population. Read more.

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WIU Students Honored at Virtual IRHA Conference

February 23, 2021

Several Western Illinois University students were honored during the Illinois Residence Hall Association (IRHA) Virtual Leadership Conference Feb. 20-21, hosted by Northern Illinois University. Read more.

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WIU Emeritus Theatre Professor Makes Donation to Students, PAS

February 23, 2021
WIU Theatre Professor Emeritus Jeannie Woods

With the retirement of Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus of Theatre Jeannie Woods, and the recent dissolution of The Starry Night Repertory Theatre she created, two important donations have been made to the WIU Department of Theatre and Dance and the Performing Arts Society (PAS). Read more.

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WIU School of Engineering Chair William Pratt Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award by QCESC

February 22, 2021
Western Illinois University School of Engineering Director William Pratt

Western Illinois University School of Engineering Director William Pratt has been selected to receive the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more.

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WIU ISJP Virtual Spring Book Study for "We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom" Set to Begin Mar.10

February 22, 2021

MACOMB, IL- Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Initiative for Social Justice Pedagogies (ISJP) will host a virtual spring book study in March for Bettina L. Love's book, "We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom." Read more.

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Collaborative Program Offers Zoom Activities for Regional Youth

February 22, 2021

A Western Illinois University Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration professor and her graduate student have helped create a virtual field trip program through the Regional Office of Education to give young people some fun activities during COVID-19. Read more.

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Resources at Western Help Students Find Success

February 22, 2021

Statistics show that first-year college students who take advantage of tutoring and other academic success resources have a higher GPA than those who didn't seek assistance, and are more than likely to finish college in a more timely fashion. At Western Illinois University, the offices throughout the University are continually putting more resources into place so WIU students have the tools to succeed during their time at Western. Read more.

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Last updated: Sunday 28th of February 2021 08:04:08 AM


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Spring Semester Calendar

  • January 18, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 19, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 25, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2021)
  • January 26 - February 1, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2021)
  • February 12, Fri. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 15, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 10, Wed. -- No Classes
  • March 11, Thurs. -- Classes Resume
  • March 15, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 26, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 29, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • April 4, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 13, Tues. -- No Classes
  • April 14, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • May 3-7 Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 14-16, Fri.-Sun. -- Commencement Celebration

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