Alumni Association: Community: Western Illinois University

Western News

Summer 2007 --Table of Contents

Contents

Front Page Article

Celebrating 50 Years as a University, p. 1
University Milestones, p. 1
Alumni Base Passes 100,000, p. 1

Articles

Four Outstanding Alumni Honored, p. 2
Board Approves Tuition Increase, p. 3
WIU Recognized for Sustainability, p. 4
Teacher Quality Grant, p.4
WIU Joins Chicagoland Chamber, p. 4
Student Accountant Group a Standout in the Nation, p. 4
USDA Grant to Benefit Rural Communities, p. 4
ROTC Color Guard, Rifle Team Win Competitions, p. 4
'First Lady of the Press', p. 4
State Farm Gives $50K to New Telecommunications Program, p. 5
Theatre Students Shine on National Stage, p. 5
Mmmm....Malpass Mocha, p. 5
Danny Glover, activist, p. 5
Billboard/Bus Wrap Blitz Hits Chicago, p. 6
Western Student Receives Fulbright, p. 6
WIU Freshmen to Focus on "Nature Deficit", p. 8
The Day Ford Went Up in Flames, p. 8
Belles Gift to Benefit Three Programs, p. 9
Hicken Family Supports Students, p. 9
Student Gets 'On Board' for WIU: New Trustee Q & A, p. 18
Alumni in the News, p. 19
Stay Informed with E-News, p. 28

Sports

Athletes Battle -- and Beat -- Cancer, p. 10
Western Trio Completes Marathon for Heart Disease, p. 10
Thomas Agrees to Contract with NY Giants, p. 10
Athletes Raise More Than $3,700 in Relay for Life, p. 10
Homecoming Schedule, p. 10
Taking on Hurdles of a New Kind, p. 11
Former WIU Player Now Starting Goalie in Holland, p. 11
2007 Leatherneck Football Schedule, p. 11
Purple and Gold Auction Now Online, p. 11
Mid-Con Conference Now The Summit League, p. 11

Miscellaneous

Alumni Association Calendar, p. 6
2007 Reunions and Half-Century Club Banquet, p. 7
A Fond Farewell, p. 12
WIU Alumni Association: You're a Member--Reap the Benefits, p. 12
TKE 50-Year Reunion, p. 12
Upcoming Western Illinois University Alumni & Friends Events, p. 17
Travel Abroad with Alumni Programs, p. 18
Black Alumni Reunion Weekend, p. 18
Flashback! REMEMBER WHEN?, p. 28

HOMECOMING--Special Section

Homecoming 2007--September 28 & 29, p. 13
Visit With Old Friends and Your Favorite Faculty and Staff, p. 14
Join us at "The Right Place!", p. 15
21st Annual Homecoming Old Stompin' Ground Runaround, p. 16