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WIU Cash Flow Update | Corbin/Olson Renovations | WIU Helping Haitian Relief Efforts | Educational Networking, Canton and Burlington Events on the Horizon
WIU Cash Flow Update
 With the state of Illinois late on payments to all public universities in Illinois, WIU President Al Goldfarb says Western is doing everything possible to save money by cutting travel, holding off on projects and not filling vacant positions. President Goldfarb recently wrote a letter to the WIU Campus Community:
After receiving some additional payments from the state of Illinois, the University is still expecting reimbursements totaling $21.6 million. While we are appreciative of these reimbursements, in order to meet our monthly payroll and to avoid furloughs it is still imperative that all University offices continue to limit spending to immediate operational needs only.
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Corbin/Olson Renovations To Begin Fall 2010
 As part of Western Illinois University's University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) Master Plan, Corbin and Olson halls, two of the Macomb campus's longest-standing residence halls, will be completely rehabbed and renovated beginning October 2010. The project means Corbin and Olson halls will no longer be available for Homecoming or hotel-style housing and should reopen in Fall of 2012 as traditional residence halls. According to UHDS Director of Residential Facilities Matt Bierman, renovations and reorganization of the University's 10 residence halls are two of the primary focuses of the University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) Master Plan.
As part of the plan, Wetzel Hall closed following the completion of the Spring 2009 semester, and with the start of the Fall 2009 semester, Tanner Hall, once an upper-division hall, was transformed into a traditional double-occupancy building that houses both freshman and upper-division students. Tanner is currently also considered an FYE (First Year Experience) hall.
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WIU Helping Haitian Relief Efforts
Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff interested in helping Haitian relief efforts following the Jan. 10 devastating earthquake recently attended an informational meeting with American Red Cross and Salvation Army personnel on campus.
"We encourage the University community to be involved in any way they can to support the families and residents of Haiti who were affected by the horrors of this recent disaster," said Western Illinois University President Al Goldfarb.
Western Illinois University's "Give $1" campaign to help Haiti included drop-off sites in the University Union Concourse Jan. 25-29. The Office of Student Activities on the University Union first floor also served as a cash donation drop-off site.
In addition to the "Give $1" campaign, other events such as a Red Cross blood drive, a disaster preparedness workshop, educational programs on Haiti and a benefit concert are in the planning stages.
Educational Networking, Canton and Burlington Events on the Horizon
Join the WIU Alumni Association at the Blue Fox Restaurant in Tinley Park for the Educational Networking Event on Thursday, March 4! On Thursday, March 11, join us for the Canton Alumni & Friends Event at Official Time Out Sports Bar & Grill. We will also be at the Burlington Golf Club on Thursday, March 25 for the Burlington Alumni & Friends Event.
March 4
Educational Networking Event
March 11
Canton Alumni & Friends Event
March 25
Burlington Alumni & Friends Event
**Congratulations to the February winner--Nathan Harrison '97. He found Rocky on the Athletics webpage.
Can you find this exact Rocky (in black and white) some where 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 January winner--Pat Walsh '64. He found Rocky on the Centennial Honors College webpage.
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