Higher Values in Higher Education http://www.wiu.edu/news Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:05 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://wiu.edu/images/logo1.gif http://www.wiu.edu/unews/ 55 93 Higher Values in Higher Education en-us 2012 Western Illinois University Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:04 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9543 Whether you are a first time wine taster (don't worry about that "blanc" look on your face) or a seasoned wine connoisseur, the Performing Arts Society's (PAS) 13th Annual Wine Tasting will offer something for everyone. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9543 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9542 Quick, name that Shakespeare, “A pox o’ your throat, you bawling, blasphemous, incharitable dog.” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9542 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9541 The Western Illinois University Centennial Honors Centennial Honors College Pre-Law SymposiumCollege will host the 11th annual Pre-Law Symposium Monday, Feb. 20 in the University Union Lamoine Room on the Macomb campus. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9541 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9540 A farewell reception will be held Tuesday, Feb. 21 for Beth Seaton, director of the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) at Western Illinois University, who has been named the director of Research Administration for the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Seaton will begin her duties at Northwestern Feb. 27. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9540 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9539 "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall on Western Illinois University's campus as part of the Bureau of Cultural Affairs Masters of Chamber Music Series. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9539 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9538 With the University Union serving as the activity hub for Western Illinois University, it only makes sense that the facility should be in the middle of the University’s sustainability efforts. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9538 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9537 Five Western Illinois University Theatre students were honored during the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in January. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9537 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9536 Forget cooking on Wednesday, Feb. 15 ... and help Western Illinois University at the same time. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9536 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9533 Matthew Allison, a Western Illinois University School of Music instructor, will be performing a faculty flute recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall, on WIU-Macomb campus. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9533 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9535 The Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) has approved Western Illinois University's projects request to renovate Thompson Hall and begin phase one of the University Union renovation. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9535 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9534 The Western Illinois University Chapter of SALUTE - Veterans National Honor Society is accepting applications for Spring 2012. SALUTE (Service – Academics – Leadership – Unity – Tribute - Excellence) is an academic honor society recognizing student veterans and military personnel who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the academic setting. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9534 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9530 The Distinguished Faculty Lecturer Selection Committee is soliciting nominations for the 2013 prestigious award from the faculty, staff and students of Western Illinois University. Self-nominations are welcome. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9530 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9529 A multicultural experience comes to Western Illinois University with the 39th annual International Bazaar March 2-3, featuring displays from around the world, as well as a variety of foods, styles and activities. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9529 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9528 Did you know that recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees? (Source: U.S. National Park Service "recycling quiz" -- nps.gov). Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9528 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9527 WIU's Horn Environmental Learning Project (H.E.L.P.) and Student Outdoor Adventure Recreation Society (SOARS) will offer an Outdoor Skills Seminar from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at Horn Field Campus Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9527 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9526 Charles A. Wright, chair of Western Illinois University's Department of Art, has been named a candidate for the College Art Association's (CAA) Board of Directors. He is joined on the ballot by a small contingency of instructors from institutions including Harvard and the Art Institute of Chicago. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9526 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9525 The Western Illinois University production of Eve Ensler’s play, “The Vagina Monologues,” will be part of the V-Day 2012 campaign on the Macomb campus Feb. 17-19. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9525 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9524 University Television at Western Illinois University is releasing a five-episode production highlighting 10 historic Macomb homes. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9524 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9522 Marietta Dean, Western Illinois University professor emeritus of music, will perform a recital with Anna Wagner, a guest pianist from the University of Vienna, at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20 at the First Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Carroll St., in Macomb. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9522 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9521 University of Music Vienna Professor Anna Wagner will hold a vocal master class on German art songs at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in Browne Hall 130 on the Western Illinois University Macomb campus. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9521 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9520 A Western Illinois University student has taken a love for dance and translated it into raising over $2,800 for a children’s cancer charity. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9520 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9519 Western Illinois University Libraries is sponsoring the annual WIU Author Recognition Reception in April. Faculty, staff or students, including retired faculty or staff members, who published during the 2011 calendar year are encouraged to complete the Libraries' author submission form by Friday, March 2. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9519 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9518 A substantial donation to Western Illinois University by the Caterpillar Foundation will help six students study in China this fall. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9518 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9517 Applications are being accepted for Western Illinois University’s Minority Internship Program (MIP) through March 19. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9517 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9516 Celebrate your Leathernecks and National Women and Girls in Sports Day Feb. 4 in Western Hall. Cheer on Leatherneck Women as they take on Oakland at 4:30 p.m. and stick around to cheer the Leatherneck Men at 7 p.m. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/news/newsrelease.php?release_id=9516