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Yale Sedman Obituary

September 18, 2020

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Yale Sedman passed away Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Macomb. Read more.

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A Message to the WIU Community from Interim President Abraham

September 18, 2020

I know that updates have been shared through our emergency alert system, on our home page and through social media over the last few days regarding the incident that took place on our campus Tuesday evening, but I wanted to reach out to our community personally. I have sent similar communication to the parents of our students as they, rightfully so, have been worried and concerned over what unfolded on our Macomb campus. Read more.

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Claude R. Collins Obituary

September 18, 2020

Funeral services for retired Building Services worker Claude R. Collins, of LaHarpe, IL, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at Banks and Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. Read more.

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WIU Fall Career and Internship Fair Goes Virtual Oct. 6

September 18, 2020

A virtual Fall Career and Internship Fair, for all academic majors at Western Illinois University, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Read more.

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WIU Virtual Founders' Day Celebration Set for Sept. 23

September 18, 2020
The ceremonial Founders' Day bell ringing by Lana Myers, a retired University employee and granddaughter of Edwin DeCamp, who first rang the bell Sept. 23, 1902 to signal the start of classes at Western Illinois State Normal School.

In 1899, a bill to establish Western Illinois University (then called Western Illinois State Normal School) was passed by the state legislature. Macomb was selected in 1900 as the location for the new normal school in west central Illinois, and on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1902, Western Illinois State Normal School opened its doors for the first official day of classes on the new campus. Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry Open Thursdays During Pandemic

September 17, 2020

During this time of unprecedented events, the Western Illinois University Food Pantry is open to anyone in need of food or other essential resources. Read more.

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Illinois SBDC at WIU Receives CARES Act COVID-19 Supplemental Funding

September 17, 2020

The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University (IL SBDC) provides no cost, confidential advising and training to help entrepreneurs and businesses start, grow, sustain and transition their businesses. Read more.

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Heaton Named September Employee of the Month at WIU

September 17, 2020
September Employee of the Month Brent Heaton

Western Illinois University Associate Agricultural Research Technician Brent Heaton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2020. Read more.

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U.S. Constitution Day Sept. 17 at WIU

September 17, 2020

Western Illinois University will celebrate U.S. Constitution Day Thursday, Sept. 17 both virtually and through channel 3. Read more.

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UPDATE: Suspect in Custody (Posted 2:30 p.m. 9/16)

September 16, 2020

Western Illinois University freshman Kavion Poplous 18, of Chicago, is in custody in Chicago. Read more.

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Budget and Finance, Enrollment Management Administrative Announcements

September 15, 2020

Teresa Smith began her role Sept. 8 as Western Illinois University's interim Chief Financial Officer and interim associate vice president for budget and finance, while Gary Swegan will continue to serve as interim associate vice president of enrollment management at Western Illinois University. Read more.

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Big Picture, LGBT*QA Picnic Sept. 18

September 15, 2020

Members of the Western Illinois University community are invited to attend the 16th annual Big Picture Picnic Friday, Sept. 18 hosted by the WIU LGBT*QA Resource Center. The Big Picture Picnic is held each year as an opportunity for community building among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, asexual and allies within the campus community. Read more.

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Nov. 7 Fallen Soldiers 5K Moves to Virtual Format

September 15, 2020

The ninth annual Western Illinois University Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, but this year's event will be completed in a virtual format because of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.

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WIU Jazz Combos, Marching Leathernecks Hosting Friday Pop-Up Concerts

September 14, 2020

The jazz combos and the Marching Leathernecks of Western Illinois University will hold Friday pop-up concerts in several campus locations. Read more.

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WIU: U.S.News Best Midwestern University

September 14, 2020

Western Illinois University has again been recognized as a "Best Midwestern University" by U.S.News and World Report. This is the 16th consecutive year that WIU has received the national recognition. Read more.

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CBT's Howe Named Certified Professional Resume Writer

September 14, 2020
Michelle Howe

Michelle Howe, Western Illinois University instructor of business communications, recently gained status as a Certified Professional Resume Writer through the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARW-CC). Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry: Appointment-Only System Begins This Week

September 14, 2020

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry remains open and ready to serve those in need on the WIU campus. Read more.

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Last updated: Saturday 19th of September 2020 12:29:05 AM


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  • August 24, Mon. -- Classes Begin
  • August 28, Fri. -- Open Registration Ends (FL 2020)
  • August 31 - September 4, Mon.-Fri. -- Restricted Registration (FL 2020)
  • September 7, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • September 8, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • October 19, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins (SP 2021)
  • October 30, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends (SP 2021)
  • November 1, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • November 2, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins (SP 2021)
  • November 3, Tues. -- Election Day (State Holiday for 2020 -- No Classes/University Closed)
  • November 4, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • November 23-25, Mon.-Wed. -- Thanksgiving Break -- No Classes
  • November 26-27, Thurs.-Fri. -- Holiday -- University Closed
  • November 30, Mon. -- Classes Resume -- Alternative Formats
  • December 14-18, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • December 19, Sat. -- Virtual Commencement

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