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Weather Advisory: WIU-Macomb [9 pm 1/16 - 9 am 1/17]

January 16, 2019

Due to forecasted winter weather this evening, a University weather advisory has been issued for Western Illinois University's Macomb campus from 9 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, Jan. 16) through 9 a.m Thursday, Jan. 17. Read more.

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Q-Lot Snow Removal

January 16, 2019

In preparation for the next snowstorm, Western Illinois University-Macomb students who have vehicles in the Thompson Hall lot and the east section of Q-Lot (closest to Henninger and Tanner Halls) are asked to move their vehicles to the center section of Q-Lot by 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18. Read more.

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Human Resources Director Interviews Set

January 16, 2019

Interviews for the Western Illinois University human resources (HR) director position will be held Jan. 28-29, Jan. 30-31 and Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Read more.

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Weather Advisory: WIU-Macomb Posted 9 p.m. 1/15/19

January 15, 2019

Due to forecasted winter weather, a University weather advisory has been issued for Western Illinois University's Macomb campus now (Tuesday, Jan. 15) through 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16. Read more.

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WIU Dean's List Fall 2018

January 15, 2019

A total of 1,361 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the 2018 Fall Dean's List. The total includes 95 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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WIU Director of Facilities Management Interview Set

January 15, 2019

An interview for the Western Illinois University Director of Facilities Management will be held Tuesday, Jan. 22. Read more.

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WIU School of Agriculture Partners with Illinois Corn Marketing Board for Educational Programming

January 15, 2019

For the second year, the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (ICMB) is partnering with the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture on a program to benefit high school agriculture classes across Illinois. Read more.

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Illinois Small Business Development Center at WIU Valuable Resource for Emerging Business Owners

January 15, 2019
Laci Todd and her family recently opened The Crafty Coop in downtown Macomb.

Navigating the path to opening a small business can be challenging without a place to turn for advice as questions arise. Read more.

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Forever Home: Tom and Gayle Carper

January 14, 2019

Before Tom and Gayle Carper were leaders in the Macomb community, the two first met when their academic and career paths converged at Western Illinois University in the 1970s. Read more.

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RPTA Hosting Summer Camp Job Fair Jan. 24

January 14, 2019

Western Illinois University students, Macomb community members and regional high school students will have a chance to think about summer next week as the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration hosts its annual Summer Camp Job Fair (SCJF) from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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Voss Obituary

January 14, 2019

A funeral mass for Western Illinois University Mathematics Professor Emeritus David A. Voss, of Macomb, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16 at St. Paul Church in Macomb. Read more.

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GBCC to Host 50th Anniversary Gala

January 14, 2019

For the past 50 years, The Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC) has played an integral role in Western Illinois University’s history, growth and success. Read more.

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Priority Snow Removal Routes

January 13, 2019

Western Illinois University Facilities Management (FM) is currently in the process of clearing snow on the WIU-Macomb campus. While FM landscape maintenance staff will remove ice and snow from all campus walkways, designated pedestrian areas and parking lots on the priority route are cleared first. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 17th of January 2019 04:29:05 AM


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  • January 14, Mon. -- Classes Begin
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