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WIU Veterans Resource Center Seeking Award Nominations

April 13, 2021

he Western Illinois University Veterans Resource Center is seeking nominations for the Veterans Leadership Awards Ceremony, which will be held Friday, May 14. Read more.

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WIU Steel Band Concert Live-Streamed April 16

April 13, 2021

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a live-streamed Steel Band Concert, under the direction of Professor Rick Kurasz, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 16 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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UPDATE: WIU COVID-19 Moderna Vaccination Clinic April 14-15 Opens to All WIU, SRC Members, Community Residents

The April 14 and 15 mass vaccination clinics at Western Illinois University-Macomb's campus are now open to all WIU and Spoon River College faculty, staff and students, as well as residents of McDonough, Fulton, Schuyler, Hancock, Warren and Henderson counties, who are 18 years of age or older. Read more.

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Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Conference April 19-23

April 13, 2021

The Centennial Honors College at Western Illinois University will host the annual Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Conference, which will be held in a virtual format Monday-Friday, April 19-23, with a special live session from 3-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, concluding with the keynote presentation at 5 p.m. by distinguished WIU alumna Kirsten Dillender. Read more.

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"Ask a Leatherneck" Showcases Support, Services for WIU Students

April 13, 2021

Western Illinois University's Rocky's Resources in the Transition and Academic Skills Center (TASC) has launched a new initiative designed to answer questions and direct students to University resources, areas of support and service. Read more.

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WIU Virtual Faculty Recital April 14

April 12, 2021

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a live-streamed Faculty Recital featuring clarinetist Eric Ginsberg and pianist Jeffrey Brown at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 14 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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'Opera in the Park' Coming to Chandler Park April 30, May 1

April 12, 2021

The Western Illinois University School of Music Opera Theatre, under the direction of Associate Professor of Voice Penelope Shumate, will present "Opera in the Park," at 5 p.m. Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1 in Macomb's Chandler Park. Read more.

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'Spring Into a Fun Semester' at WIU Continues April 12-18

April 12, 2021

MACOMB,IL- The Western Illinois University Office of Student Engagement (OSE), in conjunction with numerous other campus offices, will host "Spring Into a Fun Semester" April 12- April 18 during the Spring 2021 semester. Read more.

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WIU Departments Collaborate for Virtual Classes for Emergency Responders and Educators

April 12, 2021
Pictured is a map of class participants

Earlier this month, Western Illinois University's Emergency Management program collaborated with the Emergency Operation Center Project (ILETSBEI) and the WIU GIS Center to offer two virtual classes to emergency responders and educators. Read more.

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Macomb Community Town Hall Set for April 20

April 12, 2021

Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang would like to invite Macomb- and McDonough County-area residents to a virtual town hall from 5-6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 via Zoom. Read more.

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Quad Cities Community Town Hall Set for April 19

April 12, 2021

Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang would like to invite Quad Cities-area residents to a virtual town hall from 5-6 p.m. Monday, April 19 via Zoom. Read more.

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Chief Human Resource Officer Interviews Set

April 12, 2021

Interviews for the Western Illinois University Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) position will be held via Zoom Tuesday, April 20; Wednesday, April 21; and Friday, April 23. Read more.

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CRSSA (Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act) Applications Available for WIU Students

April 12, 2021

CRSSA (Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act) emergency grant applications are now available for Western Illinois University students who meet eligibility requirements. Read more.

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“Understanding the Hispanic Community’s Health Issues” Virtual Presentation April 12.

April 8, 2021

As part of the Minority Health Month recognition at Western Illinois University, students in the WIU Public Health graduate program will host a virtual presentation addressing the main health issues affecting the Hispanic population from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 12 via Zoom (https://wiu.zoom.us/j/98140091839). The event is open free to the public. Read more.

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WIU Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Holds Annual Induction Ceremony

April 8, 2021

Western Illinois University's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society held its 49th annual induction ceremony in a virtual format Thursday, April 8, adding another 50 WIU students to its membership. Read more.

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George Goehner Obituary

April 7, 2021

Services for retired Western Illinois University Physical Plant Director George Goehner, of Waterloo, IL, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10, at Schildknecht Funeral Home in O'Fallon, IL. Read more.

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Academic Advisors Adapt to Virtual Advising During COVID-19

April 7, 2021
Academic Advisor of the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) Stacy Dorsett

MACOMB, IL- Since COVID-19 began spreading in early 2020, academic advisors have changed the way they interact with students by transitioning from in-person advising, to virtual advising. Academic advisors have found new ways to continue to meet students' needs during the pandemic. Read more.

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WIU Digital Rec Center to Open in Fall 2021

April 7, 2021

In 2021, the global eSports market was valued at just over $1.08 billion and it's estimated the global eSports market revenue will reach almost $1.62 billion by 2024. As competitive video games continue to integrate into popular culture, Western Illinois University is stepping into the game – literally – with its new Digital Rec Center (DiRC), set to open in Fall 2021. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 14th of April 2021 05:09:43 AM


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Spring Semester Calendar

  • January 18, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 19, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 25, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2021)
  • January 26 - February 1, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2021)
  • February 12, Fri. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 15, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 10, Wed. -- No Classes
  • March 11, Thurs. -- Classes Resume
  • March 15, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 26, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2021)
  • March 29, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2021)
  • April 4, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 13, Tues. -- No Classes
  • April 14, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • May 3-7 Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 14-16, Fri.-Sun. -- Commencement Celebration

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