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In this Issue Goldfarb to Retire in 2011 | Athletic Team Names Unified | Swimming and Diving Reinstated | WIU Student Named Miss Illinois | Alumni Association Headed to Chicago and Princeton President Goldfarb to Retire in 2011
"While my tenure will end in two years, there are numerous tasks I want to accomplish in that time," Goldfarb noted. "First and foremost, I'd like to see the Performing Arts Center in Macomb and Quad Cities Riverfront Campus construction begin. We are also preparing for our national re-accreditation and we must continue working on Western's fundraising campaign." Click here to read more. WIU Athletic Team Names UnifiedAfter a two-year deliberation, Western Illinois University President Al Goldfarb reached a decision to unify the athletic team names. Beginning Fall 2009, all Western Illinois athletics teams will be called the Leathernecks. Goldfarb made the announcement at the June 5 Board of Trustees meeting. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the decision. Click here to read more. WIU Reinstates Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving ProgramsWestern Illinois University Vice President for Student Services Garry “We are grateful for the Leatherneck swimming and diving family and the greater swimming community, who have provided input, assistance and financial support during this process,” said Van Alstine. “It is very apparent, now more than ever, that the support for swimming and diving on a national scale is alive and well." Click here for the full story. WIU Student Erin O'Connor Named Miss IllinoisErin O'Connor, a Western Illinois University theatre-acting major and O'Connor (Evergreen Park, IL) was crowned the 2009 Miss Macomb on March 30. Her platform, "Take Care: Skin Cancer Education and Prevention," is dear to her heart since her mother passed away from the disease. Click here to read the full story. WIU Alumni Association Headed to Chicago and PrincetonJoin the WIU Alumni Association in Chicago and Princeton this summer! On Saturday, July 11, we will watch the Cubs vs. Cardinals game at the Cubby Bear in Chicago. On Thursday, July 30, come "Root Against President Goldfarb" as his beloved New York Yankees battle the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field. On Friday, August 7, join us at Ravinia in Chicago for a social and a performance by The Four Tops and The Temptations! On Thursday, August 27, enjoy mouth-watering food and an evening of fun at the Prime Quarter Steak House in Princeton. We hope to see you at an upcoming event! Chicago Alumni & Friends Event at Ravinia Princeton Alumni & Friends Event
**Congratulations to the July winner--Andrea Erion '04. She found Rocky on the Centennial Honors College 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 June winner--Greg Anerino '69 MS-ED '72. He found Rocky on the Athletics webpage. You are receiving this newsletter because you are an alumnus or friend of Western Illinois University. Click here to unsubscribe.
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Western Illinois University President Al Goldfarb accepted a final two-year contract and will retire June 30, 2011.
Johnson and Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Tim Van Alstine 
dance minor, was crowned the 2009 Miss Illinois June 20 at the Miss Illinois Pageant in St. Charles. She will advance to the Miss America Pageant, which will be televised live on Jan. 30, 2010 on TLC.
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