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Schuch Named Executive Director of Retention Initiatives

November 30, 2020

Justin Schuch, interim executive director of retention initiatives at Western Illinois University, has been named to the permanent position following an internal search. Read more.

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Two WIU CSP Students Excel Through National Student Affairs Organization

November 30, 2020
Ian Clark

Two Western Illinois University graduate students in College Student Personnel (CSP) are advancing through the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), one of the professional organizations designed to help them excel in their future careers and in leadership. Read more.

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WIU Testing Schedule: Update

November 30, 2020

Western Illinois University will continue to host numerous test dates over the next few weeks for WIU students who are residing on campus, and for those who are physically continuing to work on WIU's Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. In keeping with new Tier 3 guidelines, employees are encouraged to work remotely when possible and should coordinate with their supervisor to determine appropriate arrangements. The Illinois Department of Public Health will also host two test dates this week on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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Fourth Virtual Science Saturday Presented Dec. 5

November 25, 2020

The Western Illinois University Department of Physics will host the fourth edition of its Virtual Science Saturday, "Rules of the Road in Cyberspace," from 10-11 a.m. Dec. 5. Read more.

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WIU to Host Virtual Tribute to 2020 Nobel Prize Winners

November 25, 2020

The Western Illinois University Physics Department will host a virtual lecture series on Nobel Prizes at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Read more.

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WIU School Psychology Graduate Students Meet with Potential Internship Sites Virtually

November 24, 2020

In the era of the COVID-19 pandemic, Western Illinois University's School Psychology program hosted its second meet-and-greet for graduate students looking for internship opportunities in school psychology, with a twist - it was virtual. Read more.

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WIU Financial Aid Office Begins Processing Award Offers

November 23, 2020

The Financial Aid Office at Western Illinois University has begun processing award offers for the 2021-22 academic year; one of the earliest dates in Illinois. Read more.

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#GivingTuesday at WIU Set for Dec. 1

November 23, 2020

Get ready to join a virtual wave of support Tuesday, Dec. 1 as Western Illinois University takes part in #GivingTuesday, a 24-hour global campaign to encourage personal philanthropy and showcase the impact of collective giving. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 1st of December 2020 05:18:03 AM


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  • August 24, Mon. -- Classes Begin
  • August 28, Fri. -- Open Registration Ends (FL 2020)
  • August 31 - September 4, Mon.-Fri. -- Restricted Registration (FL 2020)
  • September 7, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • September 8, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • October 19, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins (SP 2021)
  • October 30, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends (SP 2021)
  • November 1, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • November 2, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins (SP 2021)
  • November 3, Tues. -- Election Day (State Holiday for 2020 -- No Classes/University Closed)
  • November 4, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • November 23-25, Mon.-Wed. -- Thanksgiving Break -- No Classes
  • November 26-27, Thurs.-Fri. -- Holiday -- University Closed
  • November 30, Mon. -- Classes Resume -- Alternative Formats
  • December 14-18, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • December 19, Sat. -- Virtual Commencement

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