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Fall Welcome from President Thomas | Alumni Admissions Initiative | Homecoming & Reunion | Join Us in
Columbia & Macomb
Fall Welcome from President Jack Thomas
 Dear Alumni & Friends,
I am excited to begin the new school year here at
Western Illinois University as the 11th president. I hope
to see you back on campus later this month for Western’s
Homecoming celebration.
When you return to campus, please note some of the
updates and improvements. The University now has an
accessible elevator/entrance at the University Union.
The newly renovated Memorial Hall is open and now
houses classrooms, Career Services and service-oriented
departments. Hanson Field now has a new turf playing
field. Renovations continue at Corbin-Olson and Lincoln-Washington halls and the heating plant and steam line
tunnel projects are ongoing. While construction has not yet started, the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Performing
Arts Center took place during the Spring 2011 semester.
We look forward to construction beginning next year.
Read more.
WIU Names New Admissions Director, Launches Alumni Admissions Initiative
 Do you know a student who would be a great fit for WIU? Western's new director of admissions, Andy Borst, who was named to his new post July 1, hopes you will take a direct role in WIU’s future by recommending a student you know who has great potential.
"As an institution, we've created a strong sense of positive momentum in the last year," said Borst. "I'm honored to work with alumni of this great University to help tell the story of Western Illinois University. Our WIU admissions staff and I will focus on recruiting locally and out-of-state, collaborating with the Honors College to recruit more high-ability students and creating more opportunities for alumni, faculty and staff to actively engage in recruiting students to such wonderful and unique campuses."
"We are excited to launch this new initiative working hand-in-hand with our Admissions staff to provide opportunities for our alumni to help grow our WIU family and give back to their alma mater," said Alumni Director Amy Spelman MS '98. "Future issues of the Western News will include a special section about recruitment so be sure to watch for it. Our alumni and friends will learn about the specific areas in which they can help, in addition to statistical information about Western's enrollment. For now, just utilizing the Refer a Student form found on p. 31 in the Western News or online at wiu.edu/alumni/recommend.php is a great help."
Borst previously served as director of Academic and Student Services at Western Illinois University's Quad Cities campus, where he was responsible for admissions, academic advising and student services for the Quad Cities campus; he also was an adjunct instructor. Prior to joining the Western Illinois University staff in 2008, Borst worked in residence life and housing at the University of Iowa. He received his doctorate in higher education and student affairs from the University of Iowa in 2011, his master's degree from St. Ambrose University in 2003 and his bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University in 2001.
2011 Homecoming & Reunion
 Get ready for Homecoming 2011--"Past, Present and Future: Once a Leatherneck, Always a Leatherneck." Homecoming activities will be held throughout the week of September 26, including "Paint the Paws," the annual event where we paint yellow paws up and down University Drive and Western Avenue, which is set for September 28. Also, when you arrive at the Alumni House for Homecoming 2011, be sure to use your smartphone and "Check-in" to the Alumni House on foursquare. Alumni Programs wants to know when you arrive on campus so be sure to "check-in" virtually when you stop by the Alumni House. One lucky Foursquare user who checks in at the Alumni House during Homecoming 2011 will win a great prize!
Friday, September 30
All Alumni Social, Alumni House
Saturday, October 1
Old Stompin' Ground Runaround 5K Run/2 mile walk, Alumni House
Complimentary donuts and coffee, Alumni House
Homecoming Parade
Alumni Cookout, "The Right Place"
Leathernecks Football vs. Southern Illinois University, Hanson Field
Join us at "The Right Place," the big tent west of Hanson Field. Grab a bite to eat and visit with faculty and staff from the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business and Technology, Education and Human Services and Fine Arts and Communication; the Centennial Honors College; the Center for International Studies; University Libraries; the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies Degree; and staff and friends from Student Services, the Alumni Association and Athletics.
After the game, join us at the Alumni House for the Saturday Night All-Alumni Social and 25-, 40- and 50-Year Reunion Recognition Event. This year we are honoring the classes of 1961, 1971 & 1986, so be sure to join us and reconnect with former friends and classmates!
For more information about Homecoming, or to register, visit http://wiu.edu/alumni/homecoming.php.
For more information on our 2011 Reunion, visit http://wiu.edu/alumni/reunion.php.
Join us for Football in Columbia (MO) & the Al Sears Jazz Festival in Macomb
The WIU Alumni Association will be in Columbia (MO) on Saturday, September 17 and we want you to join us for the WIU vs. Missouri Pregame Social & Football Game! Our social at the Boone Tavern & Restaurant begins at 3:30 p.m., and kickoff between the Leathernecks and Tigers is set for 6:00 p.m. Then on Friday, September 23, the 10th Annual Al Sears Jazz Festival will take place in Macomb. Our Macomb Alumni & Friends Event at Shiloh's Bar & Bistro begins at 6:00 p.m.
WIU vs. Missouri Pregame Social & Football Game
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Social: Boone Tavern & Restaurant
811 E. Walnut
Columbia, MO
Game: Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
600 E. Stadium Blvd.
Columbia, MO
Macomb Alumni & Friends Event
Friday, September 23, 2011
Shiloh's Bar & Bistro
2 W. Side Square
Macomb, IL
****Congratulations to the September winner--Kirk Garber '99. He found Rocky on the Bachelor of Arts in General Studieswebpage.
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 August winner--Fawn Harris '85. She found Rocky on the Quad Cities Campus webpage.
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