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Activites at and around WIU

Challenge Your Mind

Academics are why we’re here. But learning takes on many forms, and students are encouraged to discover new activities, appreciate different ideas, and mature as a socially responsible citizen.

• Attend performances by students, faculty members, guest artists/speakers, troupes and ensembles who present and perform on campus most nights of the academic year
• Befriend an international student as a conversation partner.
• Expand your interests and involvement with some of the 200+ clubs and organizations
• Study
• Volunteer

It will make a difference in your life on campus…and beyond.

Check out the Office of Student Activities (OSA) in the University Union. OSA staff and students work year-round to plan and schedule events you want to hear, to see and to be part of.

Challenge Your Body

The Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center is open to all students from early morning to late night to sneak in a workout, find a pickup game with friends, or grab a snack and relax at the Oasis. Personal trainers are available to tailor an individual’s fitness needs.

Macomb Area

Western Illinois University's residential home is in Macomb (20,000), the seat of McDonough County. And Macomb rated among the top 100 small communities for best quality of life by Bizjournals.com 2006 study which factored in 12 indicators, including:

• strong economies
• light traffic
• moderate costs of living
• first-class educational systems
• good access to big-city attractions

There are plenty of outdoor activities, state parks and attractions in Macomb and area counties. Take a look of a few of the options.

Intramurals, Sports Clubs & More

Campus Recreation also sponsors intramurals, special events, sports clubs and manages a disc golf course east of Lincoln/Washington halls.

Golf

• The Harry Mussatto Golf Course is Western’s public championship 18-hole course north of campus.
• Macomb Country Club’s 18-hole course is open to visitors residing outside of McDonough County.
• More Area Public Courses
  • Gold Hills (18 holes)
  • Twin Oaks (9 holes)
  • Shaw Creek (9 holes)
  • Swan Creek (9 holes)

Hiking • Biking • Camping Boating • Fishing

• Spring Lake Park and Campground
• Lake Argyle State Park (1,700 acres), includes a 93-acre lake for boating/fishing; 5 miles of foot trails

Climbing Tower

Western’s Horn Field Campus, 92 acres of woodland and prairie, 5 miles south of Macomb.

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