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In this Issue WIU Alumni Association grows to more than 125,000
WIU Alumni Association grows to more than 125,000
WIU's Korea Connection
Throughout the years, both Kims have sent many students from Gwangju to Western to continue their education. A museum in honor of the elder Kim was established at Gwangju and a section of the Kim Museum is dedicated to Western Illinois University, including In-Kon's cap and gown from WIU. Currently, Kim's son, Dong Jin (DJ) '13, completed his master's degree in education at Western and is now enrolled in the University's education doctorate degree program. The Kims' connection to the University was brought full circle recently when President Jack Thomas and Rick Carter, executive director of the School of Distance Learning, International Studies and Outreach, traveled across the ocean to visit the Kims and other WIU alumni in Korea and hosted more than 20 alumni for dinner in Seoul. WIU, City of East St. Louis PartnershipWestern Illinois University and the City of East St. Louis have entered into a partnership that will provide law enforcement training and educational opportunities for individuals in the St. Louis area through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Executive Institute (ILETSBEI), which is housed at WIU. As part of the partnership, WIU Admissions Counselor D'Angelo Taylor '11, who is also a WIU alumnus, will staff a new office in the East St. Louis City Hall building and will serve the greater St. Louis area, beginning in August. Western Wednesdays in Chicago, Washington D.C. and Quad Cities areasJoin your WIU Alumni Association as the Western Wednesdays After Hours tradition continues! We began in Chicago, then launched Washington D.C. Western Wednesdays last January, and kicked-off our Quad Cities Western Wednesdays in May. We'll rotate every other month in the Chicago, Washington D.C. and Quad Cities areas this year! Hundreds of alumni have joined us every month for great food, great conversation and a few beverages! Save the Date -- Washington D.C. Western Wednesdays (last Wednesday of every other month) Pre-registration is preferred, however walk-ins are welcome. To pre-register, please call 309-298-1914 or email A-Association@wiu.edu. For the complete list and details of upcoming Western Wednesdays After Hours visit http://www.wiu.edu/alumni/westernwednesdays.php.Join WIU on the Golf Course this summerJoin President Jack Thomas as he perfects his swing at Seven Bridges and TPC Deere Run in June. Both outings are filling up rapidly, sign up now! You do not want to miss the exciting changes we have in store for you!
Autographed picture of Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford will be raffled at The Western Open golf outing. Chances may be purchased for $10 the day of the outing.
Both Outings Include:
Hole and Flag Sponsorships available. Director of Athletics Tommy Bell, new Head Men's Basketball Coach Billy Wright and Head Softball Coach Holly Van Vlymen '00 '08 will be joining us at the QC Golf Outing. At both golf outings, Head Baseball Coach Ryan Brownlee, Head Women's Basketball Coach JD Gravina and Head Football Coach Bob Nielson will be hitting the links with us. Your WIU Alumni Association is coming to Quincy!
Join President Jack Thomas, Head Baseball Coach Ryan Brownlee and Alumni Director Amy Spelman ’98 for an evening at the ball park and watch several Leathernecks who will be playing for the Gems this summer! Our pre-game picnic will be along the first baseline. Game tickets may be picked up at the north entrance before the game. $15/person (adult) or $6.50/person (kids 10 & under) WIU "Chicago Homecoming" and WIU at Northwestern
Then be sure to join us for our traditional WIU Homecoming Oct. 3-4!
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Nearly 1,800 of the 2,400 students eligible to walk in the Spring 2014 ceremonies crossed the stage and transitioned from student to alumnus last month. They now join a network of more than 125,000 alumni around the world. Commencement ceremonies were held on May 10-11 in Macomb and May 12 in the Quad Cities when Western Illinois University welcomed the newest members to the Alumni Association.
Western Illinois University's Korea connection spans more than three decades, beginning with Gwangju University's founder In-Kon Kim. 
Western Wednesdays After Hours in Plainfield
The Western Open Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
Registration gift for all players – golf glove with custom WIU magnetic ball marker 
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