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WIU to Host Block Party May 1

March 25, 2024

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MACOMB, IL - -Are you ready to celebrate another great semester? Western Illinois University will host the third annual Rocky's Great Leatherneck Block Party from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 behind the University Union. This event is open free for all WIU students.

This event will have free food and drinks along with a ton of activities like a dunk tank with campus "celebrities!" Additionally, treats like the Kona Ice Shack, games, giveaways and music will be available to all attendees. This effort is to provide an opportunity for all to gather and celebrate a great end of the semester.

"Rocky's Great Leatherneck Campus Block Party has steadily grown to one of the largest capstone events for the campus community," WIU University Union Director Ashley Katz said. "Our goal is to bring as many campus entities as possible together to facilitate this large event. Students, staff and faculty all look forward to this annual event and I have no doubt this year will not disappoint. Mark your calendars for May 1st!"

For more information on the event, contact Katz at ae-katz@wiu.edu.

Posted By: Kelsey Brown (kl-brown5@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing