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Symphony Orchestra Concert Thursday at WIU

September 28, 2022

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Symphony Orchestra Concert "Pictures at an Exhibition" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU's Albarracin Honored by International Press, Radio and TV Association

September 28, 2022
WIU Political Science Professor Julia Albarracin

Western Illinois University Political Science Professor Julia Albarracin has received the Hispanic Pride (Orgullo Hispano) award from the International Press, Radio and TV Association. Read more.

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Cook Named WIU Employee of the Month for September

September 28, 2022
William Cook

Western Illinois University Senior Library Specialist William Cook has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2022. Read more.

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Coffee With a Cop Oct. 5

September 27, 2022

As part of National Coffee with a Cop Day the Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) will host Coffee with a Cop from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the University Union Concourse. Read more.

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Zimmerman Goes Above and Beyond to Maintain Industry Certifications

September 27, 2022
Zimmerman, who has been with WIU for 12 years, is an assistant professor within the Supply Chain Management program.

Western Illinois University Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management Honey Zimmerman has gone above and beyond to maintain industry certifications in supply management. She completed the professional development and continued education necessary to recertify as a Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) in August and Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) in April. Both certifications have been globally recognized and issued by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) as prestigious and highly-valued throughout the supply management industry. Read more.

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WIU & Sauk Valley CC: 2+2 Agreement for Elementary Education Students

September 27, 2022

Prospective college students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education can now complete classes at Sauk Valley Community College and transfer immediately to Western Illinois University while finishing the last two years remotely through various delivery options. Read more.

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WIU Announces $100 Million Campaign

September 26, 2022

The public phase of the Western Illinois University $100 million campaign, "For the W," was announced at a special WIU Foundation event on Founders' Day Sept. 23. Read more.

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New WIU Mascot Bobblehead Commemorates the Late Col. Rock III's Legacy

September 26, 2022

 To commemorate the legacy of the late Col. Rock III (Rocky), who resurrected Western Illinois University's live mascot program when he joined the Leatherneck family on May 18, 2010 as a 16-week-old puppy, Rocky's face is now on an officially licensed and limited edition bobblehead, produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. Col. Rock IV's (Ray) bobblehead was unveiled on Jan. 7, 2022.  Read more.

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UCC Presents Send Silence Packing Sept. 29

September 26, 2022

The month of September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Month, and as part of the annual awareness campaign, the Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) will host Send Silence Packing Thursday, Sept. 29. Read more.

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WIU Livestock Judging Team Places Second at National Barrow Show

September 23, 2022

The Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team captured second place in the overall team competition of the National Barrow Show Livestock Judging Contest Sept. 12 in Minnesota. Read more.

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COVID Vaccine Clinics (WIU-Macomb Campus); WIU-Macomb Test Clinic Hour Changes; Flu Shots

September 23, 2022

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, including Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent (Omicron) boosters for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public Tuesday, Sept. 27 on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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Lupton Pavilion to be Dedicated at Horn Field Campus Oct. 21

September 23, 2022

MACOMB, IL – A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Dr. Frank Lupton Pavilion at Horn Field Campus will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, with remarks at 4:15 p.m. Read more.

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Fallen Soldiers 5K Set for Oct. 8 at WIU

September 23, 2022

On your mark, get set, run (or walk)! Registration is open for the 11th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk at Western Illinois University, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 8. Read more.

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Registration Open for Big Pink Volleyball Tournament Oct. 7

September 22, 2022

Registration is now open for this year's one-day Big Pink Volleyball Tournament, which begins at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Awarded National Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

September 22, 2022
WIU alumna Jessica Schaumberg at WIU's Undergraduate Research Day in April.

A member of Western Illinois University's chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has been awarded a national fellowship to pursue her graduate studies. Read more.

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WIU Faculty Member, Alumna Publish Co-Authored Research

September 22, 2022

A Western Illinois University Sociology and Anthropology faculty member and a 2020 M.A. in Sociology alumna have co-authored an academic article in the Journal of American College Health. Read more.

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Corbin, Browne Parking Lots Update

September 22, 2022

Due to construction updates, the Browne Hall and Corbin Hall parking lots on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus are closed until further notice. These lots typically serve Browne, Sallee, Memorial, Simpkins, and Corbin halls. Read more.

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WIU-QC to Host Flu Shot Clinic For WIU Students, Faculty and Staff

September 22, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2022), 47.7 million adults received a flu shot in 2021. Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a Flu Shot Clinic for WIU students, faculty and staff from 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 5 in Riverfront Hall, room 212. Read more.

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BOT Approves FY23 All-Funds Budget, FY24 Budget Recommendations

September 22, 2022

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees approved a Fiscal Year 2023 All-Funds Budget at its Sept. 22 Board meeting, held on the Moline campus. This budget assumes the FY23 state appropriation of $52.1 million. The University's total operating budget for FY23 is $213.4 million.* Read more.

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WIU Professor Releases Book Researching French History

September 22, 2022

Western Illinois University History Professor Edward Woell has released the book "Confiscating the Common Good: Small Towns and Religious Politics in the French Revolution," which is based on research he completed since writing his previous book. Read more.

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