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Knoblauch Cafe Releases Fall Semester Menu

September 19, 2017

The Knoblauch Café at Western Illinois University will serve nutritional lunches from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Tuesdays during the Fall 2017 semester. Read more.

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Boutwell to Lecture Sept. 22 as Part of Colloquium Series

September 19, 2017

The Western Illinois Department of Psychology will present its Fall 2017 Colloquium Series, beginning at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 in Waggoner Hall 170. Read more.

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Fallen Soldier 5K Oct. 14

September 19, 2017
Captain Dobogai's mother, Lisa, fires the cannon to start the 2012 race.

What started out five years ago as a local race designed to honor Western Illinois University alumni who were killed in the line of duty, while raising funds for a WIU scholarship, has grown into one of the largest foot races in McDonough County. Read more.

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Colonel Ray "Rock" Hanson Statue to be Unveiled Sept. 29

September 19, 2017

During Homecoming weekend at Western Illinois University, a larger-than-life statue will be unveiled on the Macomb campus to honor the man behind the tradition of the WIU Fighting Leathernecks. Read more.

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WIU Professor to Present Original Composition Sept. 19 in COFAC Recital Hall

September 19, 2017

Western Illinois University Music Composition Professor James Romig will present an original composition at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU School of Agriculture to Host Oct. 13 Open House

September 19, 2017

The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture will host its annual Fall Open House for prospective students and their parents, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 in the University's Livestock Center. Read more.

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Sports Broadcasting Celebrates 25 years at Western during Homecoming Weekend

September 19, 2017

As alumni gather at Western Illinois University for Homecoming weekend, Friday-Saturday, Sept. 29-30, the University's sports broadcasting program will celebrate its 25th anniversary on campus. Read more.

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Marsh Exhibit on Display at University Art Gallery

September 18, 2017

An art exhibition by Shayla Marsh, titled "Between the Surface and the Light', will be on display at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Read more.

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Spanish Workshop Series

September 18, 2017

Western Illinois University and Spoon River College will offer a short series of Spanish Workshops. The workshops will be at the Spoon River College Outreach Center. Read more.

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WIU-QC Founders' Day Sept. 26

September 18, 2017

Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to celebrate Western's founding at the WIU-QC Founders' Day event Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Rock Island County Board Community Room (Rms. 103/104) in Riverfront Hall on the WIU-QC campus.
This year's event will feature a new format, including guest speaker WIU Alumnus, Former State Sen. and chair of the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Board of Directors Kirk Dillard '77. Read more.

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Social Entrepreneurship Salon to Kick Off at WIU-QC Sept. 20

September 18, 2017

The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Social Entrepreneurship Salon will present “Community Development: Strategic Visioning,” at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 on the WIU-QC campus, the first in a series of salons to be held throughout the academic year. Read more.

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Diversity Expert to Speak Sept. 21 at WIU-QC

September 18, 2017
Diversity expert Jose Soto

Jose Soto, an expert on cultural diversity, will speak at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities on the challenges and benefits of diversity in the university and Quad Cities communities at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Riverfront Hall Rooms 103/104. Read more.

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2017 Founders' Day Sept. 25

September 18, 2017
Lana Myers, a retired University employee and granddaughter of Edwin DeCamp, who first rang the bell Sept. 23, 1902 to signal the start of classes at Western Illinois State Normal School, carries on the tradition.

Faculty, staff and community members are invited to celebrate the founding of Western at the 24th annual Founders' Day Celebration Monday, Sept. 25 at Sherman Hall. Read more.

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Forrest Suycott Obituary

September 18, 2017

A funeral mass for Forrest Suycott, Jr., the retired dean of the former College of Fine Arts at Western Illinois University, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Mount Pulaski, IL. Read more.

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WIU Livestock Judging Team Named Champion Senior College Judging Team

September 18, 2017
The Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team was named the Champion Senior College Judging Team at the National Barrow Show in Austin, MN this week.

The Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team was recently named the Champion Senior College Judging Team at the National Barrow Show in Austin, MN this week. Read more.

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'The Polished Man' Comes to WIU Sept. 20-21

September 18, 2017

Real men wear nail polish -- and speak out again sexual violence. Read more.

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PAS Plans Beerfest for Sept. 23 at The Forum

September 18, 2017

MACOMB, IL – The Performing Arts Society (PAS) at Western Illinois University will hold its ninth annual Beerfest from noon-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 at The Forum in downtown Macomb. Read more.

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Educational Leadership Honors Alumni for Dissertation, Leadership Skills

September 18, 2017

The Western Illinois University Educational Leadership (EDL) program recently gave two awards to program graduates who are administrators at school districts in Illinois. Read more.

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Western Courier Open House

September 18, 2017

Western Illinois University's student newspaper, the Western Courier, will hold its open house from 2:30 - 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Read more.

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Food and Culture Club Hosting Cultural Event Oct. 12

September 15, 2017

The Food and Culture Club in the Western Illinois University Department of Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising and Hospitality will host an informational presentation about the culture of Costa Rica from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the University Union Heritage Room. Read more.

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Weston Receives Honorary Alumni Award Posthumously

September 15, 2017
Marjorie Weston accepting the Honorary Alumni Award in honor of her husband, the late C. Don Weston, with President Jack Thomas.

Western Illinois University presented the 2017 Honorary Alumni Award posthumously to C. Don Weston during the annual Town & Gown celebration Sept. 14, hosted by the WIU Alumni Association. Weston's wife, Marjorie, accepted on her husband's behalf. Read more.

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Oursler Receives 2017 Town & Gown Award

September 15, 2017
Mayor Mike Inman & Duke Oursler

To recognize his many contributions for exceptional service over the years in continuing the partnership between Western Illinois University and the Macomb community, WIU Associate Professor of Art Duke Oursler received the 2017 Town & Gown Award from the WIU Alumni Association. Read more.

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German 325 Class to Hold Mock Election

September 14, 2017

The Western Illinois University German 325 class will stage a mock election to celebrate this year's election in Germany. Read more.

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CBT Professional Development Series Continues Through Sept. 22

September 14, 2017

Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology (CBT) will host the annual Professional Development Series through Sept. 22. Read more.

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LaMoine River Clean-Up Sept. 23

September 14, 2017

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up of the LaMoine River from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Read more.

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Libraries to Host Donor Reception Sept. 20

September 14, 2017

Western Illinois University Libraries will host a reception to honor its donors at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in the Malpass Library Garden Lounge. Read more.

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2017 WIU Homecoming Grand Marshals: Dave & Jackie Thompson

September 14, 2017

Western Illinois University alumni Dave and Jackie Thompson have been named the grand marshals for the Western Illinois University 2017 Homecoming Celebration, "Storybook Homecoming: A Tale of Leatherneck Pride." Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 20th of September 2017 04:14:07 AM


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