About the Alumni Association

About Us

The WIU Alumni Association earned a Grand Gold Award for Overall Alumni Programming and a Gold Award for a Specific Alumni Program from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Whether it's organizing a reunion, planning Homecoming activities, informing alumni of what's happening at WIU, or spreading goodwill, the WIU Alumni Association plays a crucial role in continuing the partnership between the University and its more than 100,000 alumni and friends.

Everyone who graduates from the University is an automatic member of the Alumni Association. There are no dues or fees, and each year more than 50 alumni events are hosted in a variety of locations throughout the United States.

Our Mission

The Alumni Association, through communication, commitment, programs, advocacy, leadership and giving, shall continue with pride the lifelong relationship of our graduates with Western Illinois University. The Alumni Association strives to fulfill five main program objectives which are to broaden the University's base of support, utilize alumni to assist the University, communicate effectively with alumni and friends, promote legislation to enhance the image of the institution, and to assist with fund raising and scholarship programs. Our ultimate objective is to make the hallmark of what we do exemplify quality, good taste, and demonstrate a sense of pride in our University.

Alumni Programs Staff

Visit us at the Alumni House, located at 1009 W. Adams, or give us a call at 309/298-1914. You can also send an individual e-mail. Just copy and paste the below addresses into your email program.

WIU Alumni Programs Staff

Front row: Amy Spelman & Jana Knupp.
Back row: Bev Stuckwisch, Carrie Lowderman, Amanda Shoemaker, Terra Litchfield & Judy Edwards.

Amy Spelman MS '98, Director of Alumni Programs
AE-Spelman@wiu.edu
Jana Knupp '02 MBA '04, Associate Director of Alumni Programs
JM-Knupp@wiu.edu
Amanda Shoemaker, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
AJ-Shoemaker@wiu.edu
Judy Edwards '96, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs
JD-Edwards@wiu.edu
Terra Litchfield, Applications Programmer I
TJ-Litchfield@wiu.edu
Beverly Stuckwisch, Secretary
BJ-Stuckwisch@wiu.edu
Carrie Lowderman, Clerk
CA-Lowderman@wiu.edu
Daniel Hernandez, Graduate Assistant
DR-Hernandez@wiu.edu
 
 
 

Alumni Programming

Homecoming
A weekend full of activities including a 5K run/1.5 mile walk, parade, continental breakfast, cookout, football game, socials and reunions.
Reunions
25-Year, 40-Year, 50-year and Half-Century Club reunions are held each year.
Western News
Our quarterly alumni newspaper contains information about academics, athletics, organizations and our alumni. The class notes section keeps you up-to-date on former classmates' careers, marriages, births and accomplishments, as well as special features about our distinguished alumni. Check out the latest edition of Western News online.
Alumni Records
The official record-keeper of names, addresses and biographical information for more than 100,000 graduates. Keep us up-to-date! Send us your current mailing address, email address, and other biographical information.
Alumni Awards (presented annually)
The Distinguished Alumni Award
The Alumni Achievement Award
The Honorary Alumni Award
Town & Gown Award
Scholarships
The Laflin Scholarship
The Alumni Council/WIN Scholarships
The Student Alumni Association Leadership Scholarship
WIN
Western Illinois Now (WIN) is a fundraising program established in 1983 to assist in supporting alumni activities, the Alumni House and scholarships.
Insurance
The Alumni Association, through American Insurance Administrators, endorses the following insurance programs with low group rates: comprehensive short- and long-term medical plans, disability, dental, travel, home and auto.
 
Online Alumni Directory
The Alumni Association is pleased to provide a networking opportunity online to reconnect with former classmates and friends.
Online Social Network
An online social network allows you to reconnect with friends and former classmates. These networks also help you connect with professionals in your field-all at your fingertips. WIU's Online Social Network is available exclusively for Western graduates as our newest benefit.
Duplicate Diploma
If you have lost or misplaced your diploma, you may reorder one. Follow the directions online and the University will send you a copy.
Request for Labels/Listings and Download of Alumni
The below request form is for the use of Western Illinois University employees ONLY. All requests must be signed by the development officer in your college or your dean. If you do not report to a dean, please contact Alumni Programs to ask who should sign your request (download Request Form PDF).
Request for Batch Emails
The below request form is for the use of Western Illinois University employees ONLY (download Request Form PDF).