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John M. Werner Obituary

July 9, 2020

Western Illinois University History Professor Emeritus John M. Werner passed away Wednesday, July 8, in Bettendorf, IA. Read more.

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Celebration of Life Set for OPS Officer Krystal Scott

July 9, 2020

A celebration of life for Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety Police Officer Krystal Scott will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at the former Outskirts (old Macomb Skateland), 201 S. Shady Lane, Macomb. A private celebration will be held from 1-2 p.m. July 18 for members of law enforcement. Read more.

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WIU Health Sciences and Social Work Students Helping Patients During Pandemic

July 7, 2020
WIU health sciences management alumna Alexis Clark completed her practicum at WIU's Beu Health Center during the Spring 2020 semester.

Despite classes at Western Illinois University being moved from campus to computer, a group of students studying in the health sciences area are helping on the front lines to complete their required practicums. Read more.

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WIU to Resume On-Campus Classes, Activities Aug. 24

July 6, 2020

Western Illinois University will resume on-campus activities and face-to-face classes Monday, Aug. 24 at its Macomb and Quad Cities campuses. Read more.

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From WIU Alumni Council President Brian Savage '73

July 6, 2020

Normally this letter kicks off the new year at WIU and recaps the recent accomplishments of the Alumni Council. But first and foremost, I want to share some thoughts on the important and long-overdue issues impacting WIU. Read more.

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#WIUStandsByYou

July 2, 2020
Melody A. Betts MFA'09

On behalf of the Western Illinois University Alumni Association and the WIU community, we stand by all of our Black, alumni, friends, students and staff. Thank you to the remarkable Melody Betts '09 for her collaboration, her message and allowing us to share. Read more.

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WIU Partners with Macomb Business to Provide Face Coverings for Fall 2020 Semester

July 1, 2020

In the spirit of a community working together, one Macomb business is producing 1,000 cloth face coverings to be distributed across the Western Illinois University campus as the University prepares to open for the Fall 2020 semester. Read more.

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  • May 11, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
  • May 25, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • May 26, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • May 29, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
  • June 1, Mon. -- 8-Week, 6-Week, and 1st 4-Week Sessions Begin
  • June 26, Fri. -- 1st 4-Week Session Ends
  • June 29, Mon. -- 2nd 4-Week Session Begins
  • July 3, Fri. -- Independence Day Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • July 6, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • July 10, Fri. -- 6-Week Session Ends
  • July 24, Fri. -- All Sessions End

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