Alumni Association
Western News
Spring 2009 --Table of Contents
Contents
Front Page Article
- Western Illinois University receives $1 million for Quad Cities engineering program, p. 1
- WIU a 'Neighborhood Ball' site on inauguration night, p. 1
Articles
- WIU receives national recognition for community service, p. 7
- WIU scholarship program named a 'best practice', p. 7
- Shoemaker named associate director, p. 7
- Thanks for the Memories: An impossible dream...made possible, p.14
- Theatre students learn from the best, p. 21
- Art alumnus brings work to WIU gallery, p. 21
- The man behind the menu: '83 alumnus critiques cuisine--and film, football, too, p. 22
- Stephen Straub, WIU professor emeritus, passes away, p. 28
College of Business and Technology
- A standout in the field, p. 17
- Charles Carey visits students, athletes as Executive in Residence, p. 17
- Accreditation 101, p. 18
- CBT conducts MBA survey, p. 18
- Fimmen retires, p. 18
- CBT Young Alumnus: Tim Heth '93, p. 19
- Accounting alumna 'excels' on CPA exam, p. 19
- CBT appoints diversity officer, p. 19
- End of an era: Associate Dean Larry Wall retires after 28 years at WIU, p. 20
- CBT hosts economic outlook events, p. 20
- Entrepreneur alumnus gives Web 2.0 advice, p. 20
- Look for these CBT features in the next issue of Western News, p. 20
College of Education and Human Services
- A 'full circle' farewell: Bonnie Smith-Skripps will retire at the end of Spring 2009 semester, p. 3
- COEHS Upcoming Events, p. 3
- An amazing day--down to the 'Corps', p. 4
- Alumna reaches out to WIU roommate for lifeline, p. 4
- Gaming and science: A cosmic connection, p. 5
- Daughter follows in dad's footsteps, p. 5
- Young alumni giving back, p. 6
- COEHS initiates Lifespan Institute to facilitate research, p. 6
- Rec Center update, p. 8
- Collaboration on the green: The new Multicultural Center, p. 8
- Bookstore has new look, p. 8
- Success with WIU Parents' Fund, p. 8
- Spotlight on Disability Support Services, p. 9
- Johnson selected to Diamond Honorees, p. 10
- Western housing staff namb awards at GLACUHO conference, p. 10
- Club Wetzel wins program of the year, p. 10
- Introducing the 2009 Orientation Team, p. 10
- Students volunteer globally, p. 11
- WIU alumni garner top awards, p. 11
- Banas named MACURH regional co-adviser, p. 11
- Save the Date!, p. 11
- Westerwinds give back to community, p. 12
- Student-athletes making the grade, p. 12
- Linebacker Jason Williams picked for East-West Shrine Game, p. 12
- 'Necks guard named to Academic All-District First Team, p. 12
- Miller tackles the 'thing that couldn't be done', p. 13
- Follow your Westerwinds and Leathernecks on the road, p. 13
- WIU Alumni & Friends Events for 2009, p. 2
- Travel Abroad with Alumni Programs, p. 15
- WIU Alumni Association--You're a Member! Reap the benefits!, p. 15
- Upcoming Alumni & Friends Events, p. 16
- Save the Date--25 Year, 40 Year and 50 Year Reunion, p. 28
- WIU Broadcasting Reunion, p. 28
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