Alumni Association: Community: Western Illinois University

Western News

Fall 2008 --Table of Contents

Contents

Front Page Article

Articles

New Alumni Council members, p. 10
Jazz Concert to benefit Ann Collins scholarship, p. 10
Thanks for the Memories, p. 14
Campus Landmark Restored, p.15
Celebrating your 100th Birthday, p. 28
Obituaries, p. 28

College of Education and Human Services

COEHS Dean Smith-Skripps announces retirment, p. 3
2008 COEHS awards, p. 3
Vikings VP of Marketing and WIU alumnus visits campus, p. 4
Kellogg Award for excellence in science teaching, p. 4
Hall retires, p. 5
Research, hands-on experience gives graduate student an edge, p. 5
COEHS Upcoming Events, p. 5
Kelley named health sciences chair, p. 6
House named chair of educational leadership department, p. 6
WIU counselor education programs receive accreditation, p. 6
Students selected for national nonprofit leaders program, p. 6

College of Business and Technology

WIU Allison Farm organic field day, p. 17
Did you know?, p. 17
Engineering program moves forward, p. 17
Computer science celebrates 25 years, p. 17
Peek named academic mentor of the year, p. 18
SCIMA chapter wins national competition, p. 18
CBT faculty retiring in 2008, p. 18
Richard Longworth to speak on campus, p. 19
WIU hosts visiting international students, p. 19
College to unveil new cyber cafe and coffee bar, p. 19
Core Value: Social Responsibility, p. 19
A winning attitude: Maxwells named Special Olympics Family of the Year, p. 20
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship, p. 20

Sports

Van Alstine named president of FCS ADA, p. 12
Former Leatherneck named to Packers Hall of Fame, p. 12
'Necks help with flood response, p. 12
Football coach on medical leave, p. 12
Leatherneck football television clearances announced, p. 12
Football - 2008 Schedule, p. 12
WIU brings volleyball back to Brophy Hall, p. 13
Gateway Football Conference now Missouri Valley, p. 13
Westerwinds soccer home win streak at 10; host Summit League Nov. 7-9, p. 13

Miscellaneous

WIU Alumni & Friends Events for 2008, p. 2
Attention Snowbirds!, p. 10
Travel Abroad with Alumni Programs, p. 15
2008 Reunion & Half-Century Club Banquet, p. 15
Homecoming 2008, p. 16
Upcoming WIU Alumni & Friends Events, p. 16

Foundation Year in Review--Special Section

A letter from President Al Goldfarb, p. 7
2007-2008 in review: highlights, p. 7
Financial Summary, p. 7
92-year-old folk artist creates legacy through loan, p. 8
A letter from Vice President Dan Hendricks, p. 8
A letter from Foundation Past President Arlington Seymour, p. 8
WIU Foundation announces record year in fundraising, p. 9
Art gallery receives historic donation, p. 9