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In this Issue

Farewell Goldfarb; Welcome Thomas | Borst Named Director of Admissions | AlumniMortgage SM | BOT Approves All-Costs Increases | Hanson Field Turf Project Underway | Join Us in Silvis, Quincy & Chicago

Farewell to President Emeritus Al Goldfarb & Welcome to 11th President Jack Thomas

This was a historic week at Western Illinois University, as we said goodbye
to several longtime administrators
and welcomed many new ones.

President Emeritus Al Goldfarb spent his last day in office June 29, while WIU's 11th President Jack Thomas officially takes office today (July 1).

In addition, Vice President of Administrative Services Jackie Thompson '85 MS-Ed '94 retired June 29 after 41 years. WIU Alumnus Julie DeWees '83 MBA '91 will serve as the Interim. Vice President of Student Services Garry Johnson retired June 30 after 31 years and new Vice President Gary Biller from Arkansas Tech University will succeed him July 1. As current Provost and Academic Vice President Jack Thomas becomes our 11th President, WIU Alumnus Ken Hawkinson '78 MA '79 will serve as the Interim. Longtime WIU faculty member and administrator Nick DiGrino, who most recently served as Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, retired June 30 and Sterling Sadler from UNLV will serve as our new Dean beginning July 1. Finally, Sharon Evans, former Broadcasting chair and current Associate Dean, will serve as Interim Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication effective July 1 replacing Paul Kreider.

Borst Named Director of Admissions

Andy Borst, director of Academic and Student Services at Western Illinois University's Quad Cities campus, has been named director of admissions for Western Illinois University as of July 1, according to WIU Vice President for Student Services Garry Johnson. Borst's tenure in the position will be a two-year appointment, after which a search for a director will resume.

"Following a national search, we've decided that an internal candidate with familiarity and expertise in student services is the best choice," said Johnson. "We are excited to have Andy in this position as we move forward in the essential mission of meeting and exceeding our enrollment goals. His background and experience in working with students, and providing leadership at the Quad Cities campus, will ensure a smooth transition."

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Introducing AlumniMortgage SM

The WIU Alumni Association is pleased to announce the newest benefit for Western Illinois University Alumni - AlumniMortgage offered through Quicken Loans®.

"We are excited to provide this new opportunity with our longtime partner Collegiate Insurance Resources," said Alumni Director Amy Spelman '98. "They have been our trusted insurance partners for many years. WIU Alumni can be assured they will have an excellent experience with the new AlumniMortgage Program."

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BOT Approves All-Costs Increases

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a 4.6 percent increase in all-costs (tuition, fees and room and board) for undergraduate students entering the WIU-Macomb campus in Fall 2011 at the board's meeting June 3 at the WIU-Quad Cities 60th Street Campus. Tuition, fees and room and board are guaranteed for four years, so students entering in Fall 2011 will not see any change in their total costs during their enrollment. The all-costs increase averages approximately 1.15 percent per year. Last year's all-costs increase was 6.2 percent.

Undergraduate students entering Western's Macomb campus in Fall 2011 will be charged $7,648.50 in annual tuition, based on 15 hours per semester at a $254.95 per-semester-hour rate ($14.30 more than the Fall 2010 tuition rate of $240.65 per semester hour). The tuition rate is $225.96 per semester hour for students who entered in Fall 2009 and $215.20 per semester hour for students who entered in Fall 2008. Graduate tuition for students entering in Fall 2011 will be $6,747.84, based on 24 semester credit hours per year ($281.16 per credit hour compared to $265.40 in Fall 2010).

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Hanson Field Turf Project Underway

Hanson Field, the home of Western Illinois Leatherneck Football, will be undergoing a major renovation this summer. According to Assistant Vice President and Director of Athletics Tim Van Alstine, the current natural grass field will be removed and a Matrix Turf brand artificial surface will be installed by Hellas Construction. The project is officially underway.

Funds for the Matrix Turf were approved by the University's Student Government Association through student enhancement fees. The new surface will be completed by late August. The Leathernecks open their home schedule on September 10 against Jacksonville. The track and field enhancements are scheduled to be completed in late September.

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Join us in Silvis, Quincy & Chicago

The WIU Alumni Association will be busy in July! Join us on Sunday, July 10 under the WIU tent for the final day of the PGA's John Deere Classic in Silvis (IL). On Wednesday, July 20, enjoy a day at the ballpark in Quincy at the Quincy Gems vs. Terre Haute Rex Social & Baseball Game. Then on Saturday, July 23, we are off to Allstate Arena for the Chicago Rush vs. Milwaukee Mustangs Social & Football Game. Former Leathernecks Russ Michna '02 MBA '04 and Reggie Gray '06 are both on the Rush roster and you can meet them after the game!

WIU at the 2011 John Deere Classic
Sunday, July 10, 2011
TPC Deere Run
3100 Heather Knoll
Silvis, Illinois

Quincy Gems vs. Terre Haute Rex Social & Baseball Game
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
QU Stadium
18th and Sycamore
Quincy, IL

Chicago Rush vs. Milwaukee Mustangs Social & Football Game
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Allstate Arena
End Zone Suite
6920 N. Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL

****Congratulations to the July winner--Charles Boone MS '90. He found Rocky on the Centennial Honors College 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 June winner--Derek Watts '96. He found Rocky on the COEHS webpage.

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