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i-Pathways Provides National Hurricane Relief

November 14, 2018

In the wake of Hurricane Florence's devastation on the East coast, the i-Pathways project, developed by Western Illinois University's Center for the Application of Information Technologies (CAIT), is reflecting WIU's core value of social responsibility by offering free access to programs damaged in the hurricane. Read more.

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WIU Diversity Council: Active Support for Continued Positive Change

November 14, 2018

Western Illinois University's Diversity Council affirms that diversity and inclusion are indispensable elements of our institutional core values: Academic Excellence, Educational Opportunity, Personal Growth and Social Responsibility. Read more.

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Holiday Arrangements by WIU Faculty Member to be Performed Across the Country

November 13, 2018
Associate Professor of Music John Mindeman

Western Illinois University Associate Professor of Music John Mindeman will have several of his holiday arrangements performed throughout the country this year. Read more.

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Gary W. Myers Obituary

November 13, 2018

Funeral services for retired Western Illinois University electrician Gary W. Myers, of Avon, Il, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at the Avon United Methodist Church. Read more.

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Universitywide Kinder Mondays

November 13, 2018

Making the world a more kind place one Monday at a time. Read more.

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WIU Promise Plus Program Reduces Cost of College Education

November 13, 2018

Western Illinois University has unveiled the Western Promise Plus as part of the new "AIM HIGH" funding program created by the state of Illinois. Unlike other programs, Western's Promise Plus goes a step beyond to significantly reduce or offset tuition and fees, PLUS other costs – room, meal plan, books and course materials – for new freshmen enrolling in Fall 2019. Read more.

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Western Commitment: Automatic Scholarships

November 13, 2018

Incoming new freshmen (Fall 2019) with a high school GPA of 3.0+ and an ACT/SAT score of at least 20-24 (1030-1190) are automatically qualified for the Western Illinois University Commitment Scholarship, which provides scholarship funding of at least $3,000 per year ($12,000 total), and those with higher scores will qualify for even greater award amounts. Read more.

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#LeatherneckPride Facebook Cover Photos

November 13, 2018

Show your #LeatherneckPride with a Western Illinois University FB cover photo, and a few #WIU profile pictures as well! Read more.

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WIU-QC to host Minority Leadership Conference and College Fair

November 12, 2018

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a leadership conference and college fair for minority students at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 16. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Al Boyer and Son, Cameron, to Speak to Music, Business Classes

November 12, 2018
Alfred D. Boyer

Western Illinois University Alumnus Alfred (Al) D. Boyer will return to campus this week to speak to students from the University's College of Fine Arts and Communication and the College of Business and Technology. Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry Announces Expanded Hours

November 9, 2018

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry has announced expanded hours for students, faculty and staff to access free, non-perishable food items. Read more.

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Run-Hide-Fight Training Offered Nov. 13 at WIU

November 9, 2018

Human Resources at Western Illinois University will offer Run-Hide-Fight training Tuesday, Nov. 13 so WIU employees and graduate assistants can learn options of what to do in case of an active shooter situation. Read more.

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Sheridan Retirement Reception Set for Nov. 12

November 9, 2018

A retirement reception honoring Tim Sheridan, director of student judicial programs, will be held from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 in the University Union Lamoine Room. Sheridan retired Sept. 30 after nearly 33 years of service. Read more.

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Women in Politics Roundtable at WIU-QC

November 8, 2018
Ready to Run logo

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a free roundtable discussion for women and girls interested the topic of “Women in Politics” on Monday, Nov. 26 as part of its Ready to Run program. Read more.

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Reed Named November Employee of the Month

November 8, 2018
Eric Reed

Western Illinois University Assistant Superintendent of Grounds in Landscape Maintenance Eric Reed has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for November. Read more.

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Auditions for 'The Vagina Monologues' Set for Nov. 11-12, 14 at WIU

November 8, 2018

The Western Illinois University Women’s Center is looking for members of the campus community to audition or be a part of the crew for an upcoming performance of "The Vagina Monologues." Read more.

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Chick-fil-A Opening Delayed

November 8, 2018

Due to technology-related issues during the renovation and implementation of the Chick-fil-A Express in the Western Illinois University Union, the grand opening of the restaurant will be delayed. Read more.

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WIU Foundation Summer Stipend Award Recipients

November 8, 2018

The Western Illinois University Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Projects have awarded nine stipends to WIU faculty for Summer 2019 Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 14th of November 2018 09:48:05 PM


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