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McDonough Named Assistant Athletics Director | Volleyball Honored | Purple & Gold Auction | Football Tickets Available Online

Sean McDonough Named Assistant Athletics Director

Sean McDonough has been hired as Western Illinois University Assistant Athletics Director in charge of external relations and the Leatherneck Club. The announcement was made Thursday (July 22) by Director of Athletics Dr. Tim Van Alstine.

McDonough replaces long-time Leatherneck Athletics Administrator Dwaine Roche, who retired June 30, and begins his duties in August.

For the past four years McDonough has worked at The Steier Group in Omaha, Nebraska, as a Senior Campaign Manager. During his time as a consultant on four major capital campaigns, he raised more than $60 million dollars. McDonough is responsible for: creating and executing development strategies, donor cultivation, marketing strategies, leadership and volunteer management, and tailoring a development plan for each client.

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Leathernecks Earn 2009-2010 AVCA Team Academic Award

The Western Illinois volleyball team became one of only 94 Division I women’s teams to earn the 2009-10 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.

“The player’s have established a focused culture for the team’s academic expectations,” Western Illinois head coach Kym McKay said. “Incoming freshmen know before they arrive on campus for their first preseason that success and responsibility in the classroom are high priorities. The upperclassmen are great roles models and ensure that the younger players get on the right path.”

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Tickets Available for Upcoming Purple & Gold Auction

Western Illinois Athletics Department's 21st annual Purple and Gold Gala Benefit Auction is scheduled for Saturday, August 28th. The event will be held inside Western Hall.

The Purple and Gold Auction is the catalyst for the fundraising efforts for the Leathernecks' 20 Division I programs. A portion of the funds raised in this year's event will help renovate the weight training facility inside Western Hall.

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Football Tickets Available for Purchase Online

Public:
Reserved    $90
• Guaranteed Priority Seating
General Admission    $65

WIU Faculty/ Staff:
Reserved    $70
• Discounted season tickets
• Guaranteed Priority seating
General Admission    $45

Business:
Business Backs the Leathernecks    $360
• 6 reserved football tickets
• Acknowledgement in Game Day Programs
• Public Address Announcement at Each Game

NEW! Ticket Exchange Program
• Never let another ticket go to waste
• Any unused (not torn) season tickets can be turned in exchange for any one of the five games this year!

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