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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 CommunitySept. 16, 2011• Vol 27, No. 3 University NewsWIU Re-Accreditation AnnouncedThe Higher Learning Commission-North Central Association of College and Schools announced Sept. 6 that Western Illinois University has been reaccredited for 10 years. Provost Search UpdateBased on phone interview and reference checks, candidates for the WIU provost and vice president for academic affairs will be invited to campus to participate in an extensive interview process. Enrollment Update: Fall '11Western Illinois University's Fall 2011 new freshman enrollment has increased by nearly 200 students, while total enrollment for the University is down 31 students from Fall 2010 according to 10-day enrollment reports. WIU Homecoming 2011 Sept. 30-Oct.1With the theme "Past, Present and Future: Once a Leatherneck, Always a Leatherneck," Western's 2011 Homecoming Weekend will take place Sept. 30-Oct. 1. BriefsWelcome Reception for Vice President for Student ServicesMeet new Vice President for Student Services Gary Biller during a welcome reception Sept. 22. Internal Grants Competition Deadline/ Changes AnnouncedThe University Research Council (URC) has announced the deadline for the Fall 2011 Internal Grants Competition, as well as a change in structure/funding cycles for the competition. Celebrate Disability Culture on Oct. 6Celebrating Disability Culture Day will feature a guided tour of art displays and more on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Multicultural Center. CSEC Golf Outing to Raise Funds for ScholarshipsThe Civil Service Employees Council (CSEC) will sponsor its Fourth Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Sunday, Oct. 9 at Gold Hills Golf Club. Western Walks-a-ThonThe Fall 2011 Western Walks-a-Thon will include healthy snacks (provided by Hy-Vee); prizes (awarded every hour); and is open free to all WIU faculty and staff members. Wear Pink Reminder / Sign up for Big PinkCampus Recreation staff encourages all WIU employees to wear pink on Tuesdays throughout October, and to register a team for the Big Pink Volleyball Fundraiser, to raise breast cancer awareness. We Care to be Offered During Homecoming WeekThe WIU Fall 2011 We Care event will take place during Homecoming Week, Monday, Sept. 26 through Thursday, Sept. 29. Faculty & Staff NewsCivil Service EOMThe Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2011 is Jessica Lambert, a web specialist for University Relations. Grants and ContractsMost recent listing of grant and contract recipients, provided by the Office of Sponsored Projects. Professional ActivitiesRecent publications and presentations by WIU faculty and staff.
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