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Foundation Year in Review | Lindahl Supports PAC | Homecoming & Reunion Just Two Months Away | Get WICKED with WIU | Join Us in
San Francisco, Huntsville, Columbia, Detroit, St. Louis & Kansas City

Foundation Year in Review

On behalf of the entire Western Illinois University Community, the WIU Foundation thanks all the generous individuals who made contributions to the University during fiscal year 2011. Private support received through the WIU Foundation totaled nearly $8.4 million.

Over 29,000 gifts from more than 15,000 donors make up this total. “The commitment of our alumni, faculty, staff and friends in the face of a challenging economy and difficult state financial environment is evidence of their loyalty to Western,” said Vice President for Advancement and Public Services Brad Bainter. “On behalf of all our students, I thank each and every donor who made the choice to share with us this year."

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Lindahl Supports PAC

"I enjoy the performing arts. It's really nothing more profound than that."

Those are the words of Tate Lindahl, a retired Western Illinois University administrator and Macomb resident, whose seven-figure bequest will support the much-anticipated Western Illinois University Performing Arts Center.

"I have always felt that the most important part of a performance, aside from the performers themselves, comes from the ambiance of the performance space," he added.

Lindahl's gift was announced at the April 26 ceremonial groundbreaking on WIU's Macomb campus. For many years, legislators, local organizations and campus and community leaders have worked together to make the center a reality. The project has been a University priority for many years and, when completed, will be a cultural center for the people of western Illinois.

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2011 Homecoming & Reunion Just Two Months Away

Join the WIU Alumni Association for Homecoming and Reunion 2011 on September 30 and October 1, as we honor the classes of 1961, 1971 and 1986. The weekend kicks off on Friday, September 30 with the All-Alumni Social at the Alumni House.

On Saturday, enjoy the the Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K run/2 mile walk, complimentary breakfast, parade and lunch at "The Right Place," the big tent west of Hanson Field. While there, visit with faculty and staff from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Technology, Education and Human Services and Fine Arts and Communication; the Centennial Honors College; the Center for International Studies; University Libraries; the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree Program; and staff and friends from Student Services, the Alumni Association and Athletics. Then, cheer on your Fighting Leathernecks as they play Southern Illinois University. After the game, join us at the Alumni House for the Saturday Night All-Alumni Social and 25-, 40- and 50-Year Reunion Recognition Event.

For more information about Homecoming, or to register, visit http://wiu.edu/alumni/homecoming.php.

For more information on our 2011 Reunion, visit http://wiu.edu/alumni/reunion.php.

Get WICKED with WIU

The Broadway blockbuster WICKED is coming to central Illinois and your WIU Alumni Association wants to invite you to join us at a performance.

So much happened before Dorothy dropped in. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Awards, WICKED is a must-see for theater-goers. Join Alumni Director Amy Spelman '98 on Wednesday, October 19 for a great Peoria Alumni & Friends Event. Prior to the performance, we will meet at the Peoria Civic Center for a reception at 5:30 p.m.; the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available on the main floor, in the first balcony and in the second balcony. Prices for each ticket include the pre-performance reception.

On Broadway and around the world, WICKED has worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Do not miss this great opportunity to see a Broadway classic in central Illinois. Register today before our group tickets sell out. You can do so at wiu.com/alumni or call Alumni Programs at 309-298-1914. We look forward to seeing you in Peoria.

Peoria Alumni & Friends Event - Social & WICKED performance
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Peoria Civic Center
201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, Illinois

Join us for Baseball in San Francisco and Football in Huntsville (TX), Columbia (MO), Detroit, St. Louis & Kansas City

The WIU Alumni Association will be on the road in August, September and October for a variety of great sporting events! Join us on Monday, August 29 in San Francisco (CA) for the San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Social & Baseball Game. On Thursday, September 1, we are off to Huntsville (TX) for the WIU vs. Sam Houston State Pregame Social & Football Game. The Leathernecks will travel to Columbia (MO) on Saturday, September 17 and we will be there for the WIU vs. Missouri Pregame Social & Football Game. The NFL is on our schedule Monday, October 10, so join us in Detroit (MI) for the Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Pregame Social & Football Game. Finally, on Sunday, October 30, our St. Louis Rams vs. New Orleans Saints Pregame Social & Football Game will take place in St. Louis (MO). As if that were not enough, we hope you will join for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers Pregame Social & Football Game on December 18 and additional tickets will be available for the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos game on November 13.

San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs Social & Baseball Game
Monday, August 29, 2011
AT&T Park
Club King (left field)
24 Willie Mays Plaza
San Francisco, CA

WIU vs. Sam Houston State Pregame Social & Football Game
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Bowers Stadium (Tailgate Area)
620 Bowers Blvd.
Huntsville, TX

WIU vs. Missouri Pregame Social & Football Game
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Social: Boone Tavern & Restaurant
811 E. Walnut
Columbia, MO
Game: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
600 E. Stadium Blvd.
Columbia, MO

Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Pregame Social & Football Game
Monday, October 10, 2011
Ford Field
Hall of Legends Club Level
2000 Brush Street
Detroit, MI

St. Louis Rams vs. New Orleans Saints
Pregame Social & Football Game
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Social: Missouri Athletic Club Parking Lot
405 Washington Ave.
St. Louis, MO
Game: Edward Jones Dome
701 Convention Plaza
St. Louis, MO

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Green Bay Packers
Pregame Social & Football Game
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Arrowhead Stadium
1 Arrowhead Dr.
Kansas City, MO

****Congratulations to the August winner--Fawn Harris '85. She found Rocky on the Quad Cities Campus webpage.

Can you find this exact Rocky (in black and white) somewhere else in the eNewsletter? If you find him, email us at A-Association@wiu.edu and let us know where he was placed. One winner will be picked from all the entries emailed on the first day of the month and will get a WIU Prize Pack! Good luck!

****Congratulations to the July winner--Charles Boone MS '90. He found Rocky on the Centennial Honors College webpage.

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