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WIU Art Gallery Presents "Remnants" Exhibition Through Feb. 18

January 27, 2022

West Hartford, CT artist Kasey Ramirez will have her solo exhibition, "Remnants," on display through Feb. 18, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Read more.

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Applications Open for Dupuis/Mukti Fund Leadership Award

January 27, 2022

Applications are being accepted for the Western Illinois University Martin Dupuis/Mukti Fund Leadership Award in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender (GLBT) Communities. The $1,400 award recognizes a student who has provided leadership either for a GLBT group and/or for GLBT issues. Read more.

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WIU Celebrates February as Black History Month

January 27, 2022

Throughout February, Western Illinois University will celebrate Black History Month with a full schedule of events. Read more.

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WIU Alumni Retires From Work, But Not From Creating Art

January 27, 2022
Robert ''Bob'' Johnson with one of his pieces of artwork

“I may be busier in retirement than I was when I was working”, said Robert “Bob” Johnson, a 1978 graduate of the Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design. His 37 years as curator for the WIU Museum of Geology came to an end in 2017, but he still has plenty of projects he intends to accomplish. Retirement has not slowed him, or his creativity for that matter, down. He is adamant that in order for it to be enjoyable, retirement requires a plan. He was fortunate enough to have one: creating more art. Read more.

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WIU Virtual Career Fair for Education Students & Alumni Jan. 28

January 26, 2022

Western Illinois University will host a virtual career fair for WIU students and alumni interested in working in the education field from noon-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Read more.

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Charles "Gregg" Jorgensen Obituary

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Charles "Gregg" Jorgensen passed away Friday, Dec. 31, in California. Read more.

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WIU COVID19 Update: Conclusion of Gateway Testing, Beginning of Weekly Testing Phase with New Hours, At Home Kits, KN95 Masks Available & More

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University will continue with the mandatory gateway testing on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses for the remainder of this week (through Thursday, Jan. 27). Mandatory weekly testing for individuals who are not vaccinated will resume Monday, Jan. 31. Read more.

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WIU Earns U.S.News & World Report Best Online Program Ranking

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University has been recognized once again by the U.S.News & World Report for offering some of the best online degree programs. Western is ranked 111th out of 384 regionally accredited institutions in the 2022 "Best Online Programs: Bachelor's" category. Western also received a "Best for Vets" designation, ranking 63rd. Read more.

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Richard Dale Hirtzel Obituary

January 24, 2022

Funeral services for Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Richard Dale Hirtzel were held Monday, Jan. 24 in American Fork, UT. Read more.

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Spring '22 Vaccine Clinics (WIU-Macomb Campus): Jan. 25 & Feb. 22

January 24, 2022

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost, and an appointment is not needed. Read more.

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Brassfest Campus Events Canceled

January 21, 2022

MACOMB, IL – This weekend's WIU Brassfest 2022 event has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read more.

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WIU Ag Alumni Leads Student to GROWMARK Essay Contest Win

January 21, 2022
Sidney Stiers

“Wonderful is how I would describe him,” said student Sidney Stier when asked about her teacher and mentor in the world of agriculture, Western Illinois University alumnus Kent Rigg. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 27th of January 2022 07:52:07 PM


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  • January 17, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 18, Tues. -- Classes Begin
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