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Daytner Appointed Interim Associate Dean for WIU College of Ed and Human Services

Katrina Daytner has been appointed the interim associate dean for administration in the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS). According to COEHS Interim Dean Erskine Smith, Daytner will assume the duties of the post Friday, Aug. 1.

Katrina Daytner has been appointed the interim associate dean for administration in the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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Advocating for Employees & Retirees: WIU SUAA

With pension reform at the forefront of the General Assembly's business, one local non-partisan group ensures that the voices of employees and retirees are heard loud and clear. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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WIU Student Serving in Afghanistan Raising Funds to Bring Puppies to U.S.

Western Illinois University senior Garrett Rogers (Lindenhurst, IL), who is currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, is looking to have a furry friend in tow when he returns stateside later this year. This is Anastasia, ''Anna'' for short, who Rogers has adopted while serving. His online fundraising campaign, to raise the money to bring Anna and her family to the United States from Afghanistan, is available at www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/anastasia/206732. To donate to help Circe, another one of the pups, visit www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/circe/207308.

Western Illinois University senior Garrett Rogers (Lindenhurst, IL), who is currently serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan, is looking to have a furry friend in tow when he returns stateside later this year. Read more. (Posted July 24, 2014)

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PAS Diamonds and Denim Event Scheduled for Aug. 1

The Performing Arts Society at Western Illinois University will present its annual "Diamonds and Denim" fundraising event Friday, Aug. 1 at The Forum in downtown Macomb. Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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On-the-Job Rewards: WIU Ag Student Helps Out with Garden Renovation Project at Eisenhower Tower

Grace Foster (far right, red shirt), a senior studying agricultural education in the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture, with individuals who helped with the wading-pool garden reno project at the Housing Authority of McDonough County's Eisenhower Tower. From L to R: Albert, gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident; Cheng- Lun Chu (C.L.) Tarantola, AmeriCorps volunteer/Peace Corps Fellows Program in Community Development at WIU; Sierra (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); Hannah (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); McKenzie Price (Food for Thought/VISTA volunteer); Jayden (First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought camper/volunteer); Jeremy (gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident); Brittany Doyle (Milan, IL), WIU senior (biology /chemistry) and VISTA volunteer for First Presbyterian Church Food for Thought program); Foster; and Barb, gardener/Eisenhower Tower resident.

For Grace Foster, a senior studying agricultural education in the Western Illinois University School of Agriculture, this summer has been filled with lessons in agronomy, mostly from her work at WIU's Allison Organic Research and Demonstration Farm. The New Lenox, IL, native has been working under Joel Gruver Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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Western Illinois University Students Present Winning Design

Western Illinois University students presented their winning puzzle car design at the 2014 national RAPID Conference in Detroit.

Western Illinois University students Scottie Waldhaus, from Quincy (IL), and Darren Walker, of Fort Madison (IA), recently presented their winning design at the 2014 national RAPID Conference in Detroit in June. Read more. (Posted July 23, 2014)

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Illinois Garners Innovation Award for New School Principal Preparation Program; WIU Ed Leadership Dept. Contributes to Redesign Project

Faculty in Western Illinois University's educational leadership (EDL) program are among the university-level educators significantly contributing to the ongoing research and work—known as the Illinois State Action for Education Leadership Project or IL-SAELP—that led to this award. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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WIU Alum Awarded Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Western Illinois University alumna Jessica Toops, of Aledo, IL, has been named the 2014 recipient of a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. In Fall 2013, Toops graduated from Western and was the College of Arts and Sciences Scholar, the History Departmental Scholar and an Honors Scholar.

Western Illinois University alumna Jessica Toops, of Aledo, IL, has been named the 2014 recipient of a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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Burlington Bees to host Western Illinois Area Night July 26

The Burlington Bees baseball will host Western Illinois community night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 26. The Bees face the Lansing Lugnuts at Community Field in Burlington; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Read more. (Posted July 22, 2014)

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Plantings Completed At Rezab Family Prairie Meadow

MACOMB, IL - More than 450 one-gallon prairie plants were added to the Rezab Family Prairie Meadow Friday, July 18 as part of a pioneer restoration project, sponsored by the McDonough County Historical Society. Read more. (Posted July 21, 2014)

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Western Organization for Women to Hold Summer Meeting

The Western Organization for Women (WOW) at Western Illinois University will host its summer meeting from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, July 24 in Horrabin Hall, 1. Read more. (Posted July 21, 2014)

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Schlag Named New Associate Director of WIU Centennial Honors College

Associate Professor Paul A. Schlag, of the Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA), has been appointed associate director of the University's Centennial Honors College. Read more. (Posted July 21, 2014)

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Spicer Services Set

Services for J. Pat Spicer, a retired industrial education and technology professor at Western Illinois University, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, at the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Macomb. Spicer, 72, died July 13 in Springfield. Read more. (Posted July 18, 2014)

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World's Fittest Man, Cuba, IL, Native/WIU Alum Calling for Volunteers for Ultimate SUCK Race in Cuba

Participants in Western Illinois University alum Joe Decker's 2013 Ultimate Suck race/fitness competition. Registration cost for the 2014 36-hour race is $275 per person (+ $6.87 sign-up fee); cost of the 12-hour option is $150.00 (+ $4.50 sign-up fee). Current WIU students are eligible for a 50 percent discount for both the 12-hour and 36-hour options. The coupon code to receive the discount is ''WIU'' and students will need to show their valid WIU IDs when they check in for their individual race options (12-hour or 36-hour race). Racers can register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Cuba/TheUltimateSUCK.

According to Joe Decker, Western Illinois University alumnus, Cuba native and Guinness Book of World Records holder for the "World's Fittest Man," his 36-hour race, "The Ultimate Suck" Read more. (Posted July 17, 2014)

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WIU Awarded 2014 Retention Excellence Award

Western Illinois University's recent retention success has garnered the institution the 2014 Lee Noel-Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award from Noel-Levitz, a higher education consulting firm. Western is one of three institutions in the nation that received the award July 9 at the National Conference on Student Recruitment, Marketing and Retention. Read more. (Posted July 17, 2014)

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Australian Ag Students Take a "Walkabout" WIU

Two years ago, Western Illinois University Agriculture Professor Emeritus John Carlson and 21 WIU ag students traveled across the globe to Australia to learn about that country's agriculture systems, as well as the culture. Last week, Western returned the favor to Charles Sturt University students. Read more. (Posted July 17, 2014)

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WIU's Thompson Hall Renovation Featured at National Conference

The renovation work on Western Illinois University's Thompson Hall will be featured during a presentation at the 2014 Midwest Association of Higher Education Facilities (MAPPA) conference for facilities management professionals at Purdue University in September. Read more. (Posted July 17, 2014)

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WIU Community Music School Accepting New Students

MACOMB, IL – The Community Music School at Western Illinois University is offering a variety of musical opportunities for students of all ages. Read more. (Posted July 16, 2014)

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