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In this Issue
Join WIU in July for the Wetzel Hall Implosion and UHDS Events
Alumni Association Welcomes Newest Members
Western After Hours in Naperville on June 7 | WIU Hits the Links
Join WIU for Cubs v Cards | Head East with WIU in June!
Join WIU in July for the Wetzel Hall Implosion and Other UHDS Weekend Events
 
Open in September of 1970, Wetzel Hall was used for nearly four decades as a home for more than 20,000 Western students.
Wetzel will officially be decommissioned during the morning of Saturday, July 14, 2012 (weather permitting). Early plans for the celebration include an evening dinner on Friday, July 13, the morning viewing of the implosion on Saturday followed by an afternoon golf outing. All WIU alumni are invited to attend any or all of these events. If you would like to be a part of the demolition by pushing the plunger on the day of the Wetzel implosion, you can take part in the Text-2 Plunge event. Information can be found online. Details about the events and registration will be posted online in mid-June.
In the meantime, you are invited to share your favorite memories of Wetzel Hall. If you would like to share your story for the virtual scrapbook, visit A Celebration of Wetzel Hall.
Alumni Association Welcomes Newest Members
 Western Illinois University welcomed the newest members to the Alumni Association during commencement ceremonies on May 11-12 in Macomb and May 13 in the Quad Cities. Nearly 1,835 of the 2,606 students (70 percent) eligible to walk in the Spring 2012 ceremonies participated. They now join a network of more than 115,000 alumni around the world.
On Saturday, May 12, John "Jack" M. Brannigan '76, retired senior vice president for HomeSphere/Best Contractors, of Denver and Laura J. Janus '70, chief investment officer and portfolio manager for Fixed Income and a founding partner of Holland Capital, of Chicago each received the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Read more on their accomplishments.
Western After Hours in Naperville on June 7
Join us for Western After Hours Thursday, June 7 at the BlackFinn American Saloon in downtown Naperville! Complimentary light appetizers will be served while they last and a cash bar will be provided. Feel free to stop in anytime between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Our tradition happens on the first Thursday of every month and rotates between downtown Chicago and the suburbs. Complimentary light appetizers will be served while they last and a cash bar will be provided.
Western After Hours
Thursday, June 7, 2012
BlackFinn American Saloon
16 West Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, Illinois
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
(There is no charge for this event.)
Upcoming After Hours
Chicago
CANCELED DUE TO THE JULY 4 HOLIDAY
Oak Lawn
115 Bourbon Street
August 2
Chicago
N9NE Steakhouse
September 6
LaGrange
Harry's Sports Bar and Grill
October 4
WIU Hits the Links
The WIU Alumni Association is hosting two golf outings in June! The fun begins on Monday, June 11 with “The Western Open” Golf Outing at Seven Bridges in Woodridge (IL). Then on Monday, June 18, we will be at TPC Deere Run in Silvis (IL) for the Quad Cities Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, just three weeks before the PGA's John Deere Classic is there. Register today; both outings are almost sold out.
“The Western Open” Golf Outing
Monday, June 11, 2012
Seven Bridges Golf Club
One Mulligan Drive
Woodridge, Illinois
Quad Cities Alumni & Friends
Golf Outing
Monday, June 18, 2012
TPC Deere Run
3100 Heather Knoll
Silvis, Illinois
Catch "One of the Best Rivalry in Sports" with WIU when the Cardinals Play the Cubs in Chicago
Join your WIU Alumni Association for our Downtown Chicago Signature Summer Event. Watch the Chicago Cubs take on the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals from the best seat in the house-a Wrigleyville Rooftop! Tickets are limited and going fast. Here is your opportunity to watch this great rivalry and have an exciting day at the ballpark with your alma mater.
Our rooftop event overlooks right center field, boasting fantastic views from the outdoor patio & inside of the luxurious bar area. Rain or shine, everyone is sure to have a great time! Check out the impressive spread of mouthwatering food and beverage selections that will be available for your enjoyment by visiting our detailed events calendar. Get your tickets today!
 
Wrigleyville Rooftop Alumni & Friends Event
Cubs vs. Cardinals Game
Saturday, July 28
Rooftop doors open at 11:30 a.m.
First Pitch is at 12:05 p.m.
Register today!
Head East with WIU in June!
Your Western Illinois University Alumni Association invites you to join us on the East Coast this month! Regardless of where you live, you are always a part of the Leatherneck Nation! Join us in Washington D.C., New York City or Paterson, New Jersey. Vice President Joe Rives and Alumni Director Amy Spelman '98 will be your hosts at all three events; President Jack Thomas will join us in D.C.; President Emeritus Al Goldfarb joins us in NYC and Associate Alumni Director Amanda Shoemaker '11 will see you in New Jersey! Register today!
Washington D.C. Alumni & Friends Social
June 12, 2012
District ChopHouse & Brewery, 509 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Social: 6-8 p.m.
Social, mouth-watering hors d’oeuvres & cash bar—$20
New York Alumni & Friends Social
June 13, 2012
The Parlour NYC, 247 W. 30th St., New York, NY
Social: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Social, delectable appetizers & cash bar—$15
(there are multiple Parlour locations—our event is on W. 30th St.)
Paterson (NJ) Alumni & Friends Event
June 14, 2012
The Brownstone, 351 W. Broadway, Paterson, NJ
(You have seen The Brownstone on the Bravo channel; now see it in person!)
Social: 6 p.m., Dinner: 6:45 p.m.
Social, dinner & cash bar—$25
****Congratulations to the June winner--Niles Fleege '76. He found Rocky on the Foundation and Development webpage.****
****Congratulations to the May winner--Lauren Kulinski '05 MS '08. She found Rocky on the Student Life 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!
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