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Have an item to submit to Campus Connection? Just fill out the online form. Also see the publication schedule, deadlines and more at wiu.edu/connection. Latest WIU Headlines Get University News in Your In-Box By subscribing to the E-News Notification Service, you will receive an e-mail containing the day's headlines and upcoming events each weekday afternoon. Resources for Faculty & Staff Beyond the Bell Tower Read about how faculty, staff and students are going "Beyond the Bell Tower" by visiting University Relations' blog. | News for the WIU Campus CommunityApril 15, 2011• Vol 26, No. 14 University NewsSURS and HMO Changes AnnouncedThe State of Illinois has selected four managed care plans to provide benefits to state employees, dependents and retirees starting July 1. Health Alliance was not one of the providers selected. In addition, changes to SURS affecting retirement annuities have been announced. See Notices, Reminders and Upcoming Events (below) for Benefits Choice Meeting dates. PAC Ceremonial Groundbreaking April 26Western Illinois University's Performing Arts Center will be one step closer to reality when the ceremonial groundbreaking takes place Tuesday, April 26. Candidates for VPSS to Begin InterviewingFour candidates for the WIU vice president for student services (VPSS) position have been announced. COEHS Names New Dean: SaddlerSterling Saddler, professor and vice president of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), has been named dean of Western's College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), effective July 1. VP for Administrative Services Interviews OngoingInterviews for the WIU vice president of administrative services (VPAS) candidates are continuing through May 4. Notices, Reminders and Upcoming EventsBenefits Choice MeetingsThe Benefits Office will conduct meetings covering upcoming changes to insurance options (see "Changes Announced" above) on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 3-4. Celebration ConcertThe next offering in the Tri States Public Radio Celebration Concert Series will feature Corky Siegel and Randy Sabien. Juvenile Justice and Special Education Research ForumParents, secondary education teachers, and all those in the human services field--as well as the general public--are invited to attend a Juvenile Justice and Special Education Research Forum at Western Illinois University. Summer Youth Programs AvailableThree academic summer camps will be offered through Western's Non-Credit Programs: Adventures in Filmmaking, Art for Gifted and Talented Students and Girls Plus Math. Donna Phillips Memorial 5K Run/Dog Walk April 16Provide your pooch with a fun day of walking and get out and get some exercise for a good cause during the Second Annual Donna Phillips Memorial 5K Fun Run/Dog Walk. Employee Wellness EventsFind more events and information on the Employee Wellness page. Faculty and Staff NewsEmployee Discovers Authentic Lincoln SignatureWhen Roger Kent of University Television (UTV) looked a bit closer at a picture that had been hanging in his office for a few years, he noticed what looked like a signature belonging to the nation's 16th president. His hunch proved to be right. Waugh Retirement Reception April 28Teri Waugh, a financial aid adviser IV, will retire from WIU with 35 years of service. Dean to be Honored with Art Dedication, ReceptionAn art dedication reception honoring WIU School of Music Professor Emerita Marietta Dean will be held Sunday, April 17 in the Multicultural Center. Professional ActivitiesRecent faculty and staff presentations, publications and more. Division of Student Services AwardsThe Division of Student Services has announced its most recent listing of award winners. Garrett to Direct Illinois Small Business Development CenterGreg Garrett, a native of Fulton County (IL), has been appointed director of the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Western.
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