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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. 2, 2011• Vol 27, No. 2 University NewsPresidential Investiture, Inaugural Address: Founders' Day Sept. 23Jack Thomas will be invested as WIU's 11th president and will deliver his inaugural address as part of Western's 18th Annual Founders' Day celebration Friday, Sept. 23 in Western Hall on the WIU-Macomb campus. WIU Recognized for 'Beating the Odds' to Improve Student SuccessWestern Illinois University is among 32 higher education institutions in the nation being recognized as a model for helping students stay on track and graduate. Theme Speaker Series AnnouncedLeroy Chiao, an astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station, and Dr. Gary Telgenhoff, a forensic psychologist and consultant for "CSI" and "Bones" are the speakers for this year's University Theme Speaker Series. BriefsInternal 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 displaysand more on Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Multicultural Center. Thank Your Payroll Workers During National Payroll WeekWestern Illinois University is joining in the salute to the American worker and payroll professionals by participating in National Payroll Week, which coincides with the nation's Labor Day celebration. 'Rake Up the Deals' and Support a Great Cause: AIS Silent AuctionThe Tri-States Audio Information Services' (AIS) 13th annual silent auction, which offers a chance to get great bargains while supporting a great cause, is now underway. View the items up for bid. Faculty & Staff NewsSutton Named Hallwas LecturerChristopher Sutton, professor of geography, will speak on the importance of geography and geographic literacy when he presents the Ninth Annual John Hallwas Liberal Arts Lecture at WIU. Civil Service Personnel UpdatesThe most recent listing of Civil Service personnel updates is available on the Civil Service Employees Council (CSEC) website. Grants and ContractsMost recent listing of grant and contract recipients, provided by the Office of Sponsored Projects.
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