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Feminine Hygiene Products Available at WIU Food Pantry

February 21, 2020

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry has received a large donation of feminine hygiene products that are now available for anyone in need. These items are available at the Food Pantry on a first come first serve basis. Read more.

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Richard Vick Obituary

February 21, 2020

A musical celebration of life for Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Richard Vick, of Macomb, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at the Wesley Community Center. Cremation has been accorded. Read more.

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RAD Classes to Begin March 23

February 21, 2020

To help Western Illinois University female students, faculty and staff defend themselves against potential assaults, WIU's Office of Public Safety (OPS) will offer Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) courses, beginning Monday, March 23. Read more.

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WIU Student Named Miss Macomb 2020

February 21, 2020
WIU Interim President Martin Abraham with Miss Teen Macomb Isabelle Lee and WIU Psychology Major and the 2020 Miss Macomb Paige Olin

Western Illinois University junior Paige Olin, a psychology major from LaHarpe, was named the 2020 Miss Macomb Feb. 15. Olin will compete for the title of Miss Illinois in Marion, IL in June. Read more.

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Faculty and Guest Recital Feb. 27 at Western

February 20, 2020
Jeiran Hasan

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a faculty and guest recital featuring flutist Jeiran Hasan and pianist Nathan Carterette at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Empowerment Hour March 5 at WIU

February 20, 2020

The Western Illinois University Women’s Center and the Peace Corps program have partnered to host the Empowerment Hour coffee and yoga event from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Multicultural Center dance studio. Read more.

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Comadreando Event Feb. 26 at WIU

February 20, 2020

Casa Latina and the Women's Center at Western Illinois University will present Comadreando at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the Casa Latina Lounge. Read more.

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Employee Wellness Health MegaFair Feb. 27

February 20, 2020

Western Illinois University employees are invited to visit the Employee Wellness Health MegaFair from 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 in the University Union Heritage Room. Read more.

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Rocky on Parade 2020 Kicks Off Saturday with Rocky Rally

February 20, 2020
Pictured are the top 10 designs from the children's coloring contest.

Rocky on Parade 2020 will kick off with its first public event, the Rocky Rally, from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 22, at the Macomb Arts Center in downtown Macomb. Read more.

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WIU LEJA Ranked 12th Most Affordable Criminal Justice Degree in Nation

February 20, 2020

The Western Illinois University School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) undergraduate degree program has been ranked among the top 35 most affordable criminal justice degree programs in the nation, coming in at number 12, by Great Value Colleges. Read more.

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Wingra Wind Quintet to Perform Guest Recital Feb. 25

February 19, 2020

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a guest recital, featuring Wingra Wind Quintet, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU Senior Wins National Creative Writing Contest

February 19, 2020
Araceli Muñoz

As a first-generation college student, Western Illinois University senior law enforcement and justice administration (LEJA) major Araceli Muñoz has found a reflective outlet through writing. Read more.

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Second Cannabis-Related Minor - Cannabis & Culture – to Debut at WIU in Fall 2020

February 19, 2020

Western Illinois University is ahead of the curve once again, with the announcement of a second cannabis-related minor, Cannabis and Culture, set to debut this fall through the WIU College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). Western recently announced the School of Agriculture's new Cannabis Production minor that will also begin in Fall 2020. Read more.

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Reception for Coddington Exhibit set for March 26

February 18, 2020

Artist Ann Coddington, of Champaign, IL, will have her solo exhibition, "entwine," on display through Thursday, March 26, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Read more.

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Reception for Bock-Nelson, Mueller and Sacksteder Exhibit set for Feb. 25

February 18, 2020

Artists Jennifer Bock-Nelson (Quincy, IL), Kelly Mueller (New Orleans, LA) and Amy Sacksteder (Ypsilanti, MI) will have their exhibition, "Borrowed Time," on display Tuesday, Feb. 25-Friday, April 3, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. Read more.

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WIU LGBT*QA Resource Center Expands Options for Students

February 18, 2020

The staff of the Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center is dedicated to the care, success and empowerment of the students who call WIU home. Read more.

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WIU School of Agriculture to Host First 'Mac 'N Cheese Fest' Feb. 27

February 18, 2020

The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture's Ag Council will host its first ever Mac 'N Cheese Fest from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at the Macomb American Legion, 221 E. Washington St. Read more.

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Nominations Sought for OSA Student Leadership Awards

February 18, 2020

The Western Illinois University Office of Student Activities (OSA) will host the 2020 Student Leadership Awards Ceremony from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 20 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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Showcase of Bands Friday-Saturday at WIU

February 18, 2020

The 33nd annual Western Illinois University School of Music Showcase of Bands will be held Friday-Saturday, Feb. 21-22 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Anthropology Day Celebrated Friday at WIU

February 17, 2020

The Western Illinois University Department of Sociology and Anthropology will host an Anthropology Day Celebration Friday, Feb. 21 in Morgan Hall, room 453. Read more.

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WIU Welcomes U.S Department of State Global UGRAD-Pakistan Students

February 17, 2020
Iqra

Western Illinois University has welcomed two new international students to campus as part of the United States Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). Read more.

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Knoblauch Café Reopens Tuesday

February 17, 2020

The Knoblauch Café will open for the Spring 2020 semester Tuesday, Feb. 18 and will serve meals on Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the Knoblauch Hall Corporate Dining Room, 239. Read more.

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It's Birthday Party Time: Celebrate with Ray & Rocky Feb. 20

February 17, 2020

Western Illinois University will celebrate a pawsitively awesome day Thursday, Feb. 20! The "official" birthday party for Col. Rock III (Rocky) and Col. Rock IV (Ray) will be held from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in the University Union Concourse, and again at 7 p.m. at the Women's Basketball game in Western Hall. Read more.

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