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Reception for Senior Group Exhibition set for Nov. 19

November 12, 2019

Western Illinois University senior art majors will hold a group exhibition on display through Friday, Dec. 6, at the University Art Gallery. Read more.

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WIU Professor Places Again in National Forecasting Competition

November 12, 2019

Western Illinois University Meteorology Associate Professor Marcus Büker placed second in a recent meteorological forecast competition, called WxChallenge, forecasting for the city of Columbus, OH. Read more.

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Chuvala Obituary

November 12, 2019

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus John Chuvala III, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Quincy, IL. Read more.

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PAS Accepting Community Arts Grant Applications

November 12, 2019

The Performing Arts Society (PAS) at Western Illinois University is now accepting applications for its bi-annual Community Arts Grant program. Read more.

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WIU Voice Studio Students Honored at Regional Conference

November 12, 2019
Pictured, from left, are Mark Mixon, Kaiyan Wang, Assistant Professor of Voice Penelope Shumate, Rachel Mason, Mariah Walker and Joshua Pitt.

On Nov. 3, students of Western Illinois University Assistant Professor of Voice Penelope Shumate were named as award winners at the Central Region National Association of Teacher of Singing (NATS) Conference and Student Auditions in Iowa City, IA. Read more.

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Student Composers Concert Tuesday at WIU

November 12, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Student Composers Concert at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Casa Latina's Cafe y Hablamos Held Each Friday

November 12, 2019

Casa Latina at Western Illinois University will host its weekly event, Café y Hablamos, from 1-2 p.m. each Friday in the Multicultural Center. Read more.

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WIU: Best for Vets College 2020

November 11, 2019

For the 10th consecutive year, Western Illinois University has been selected as a Military Times "Best for Vets College" by Military Times magazine. Western also ranks number one among all Illinois public and private colleges. Read more.

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WIU Students Place High in CME Trading Challenge

November 11, 2019

For the second time in recent years, a team of Western Illinois University students have finished high in the CME Group Trading Challenge, a four-week electronic trading competition. Read more.

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WIU Veterans Memorial Grove Tree Planting Nov. 15

November 11, 2019

In April 2001, shortly before Sept. 11, seven trees were planted on campus in memory of seven Western Illinois University students who died during World War I, and to honor the memory of all Western students and alumni who died serving our country in the Armed Forces. Read more.

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Military Appreciation Week Celebrated Nov. 11-16 at WIU

November 11, 2019

Western Illinois University will celebrate Military Appreciation Week Monday-Saturday, Nov. 11- 16. Read more.

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WIU Wind Ensemble Recording Released Friday

November 11, 2019

A professional recording of the Western Illinois University's performance of "Symphony No. 10 – The River of Time," by composer David Maslanka and his son, Matthew Maslanka, was released for online sale Friday, Nov. 8. Read more.

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Faculty Recital Nov. 13 at WIU

November 8, 2019
School of Music Interim Director Jeffrey Brown

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a faculty recital, featuring pianist Jeffrey Brown, the interim director of WIU's School of Music, with collaborative pianist Po-Chuan Chiang, a faculty assistant, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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RAD Classes Begin Monday at Student Recreation Center

November 8, 2019

To prepare Western Illinois University female students, faculty and staff to defend themselves against potential assaults, WIU's Office of Public Safety (OPS) will offer Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) courses, beginning Monday, Nov. 11. Read more.

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WIU's Peace Corps Fellows Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary

November 8, 2019
The Peace Corps Fellows Program at WIU was recently presented with a plaque honoring the program’s accomplishments and highlighting the nearly $1.2 million dollars USDA-RD has awarded the program since 1998.

On Oct. 21, Dwight Reynolds, area director for USDA-RD, and Matt Harris, business programs specialist, presented Karen Mauldin-Curtis, director of WIU’s Peace Corps Fellows (PCF) Program, with a plaque honoring the program’s accomplishments and highlighting the nearly $1.2 million dollars USDA-RD has awarded the program since 1998. Read more.

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Veteran Works with WIU Offices to Launch Gourmet Popcorn Business

November 8, 2019
James Altenhein, owner of Windy Hills Farms and Gardens

This fall, you can find James Altenhein, owner of Windy Hills Farms and Gardens, hosting tours and field days educating the community about his newest venture, Catahoula Blue, gourmet popcorn. Read more.

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WIU English Organizations Host Research Conference

November 8, 2019
Roberta Di Carmine, center, is pictured with keynote speaker Ariana Ruiz, and the conference planning committee.

The Western Illinois University English Graduate Organization (EGO) and the Sigma Tau Delta undergraduate students recently hosted the 16th annual combined annual conference Saturday, Oct. 19 on the WIU campus. Read more.

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BFA Performance at WIU Nov. 15-16 Features Five Students

November 8, 2019

Seniors in Western Illinois University's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program will present "A Night With Us: BFA Senior Showcase 2019," at 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Nov. 15-16, in Simpkins Theatre. Read more.

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Celebrating First Generation Students

November 8, 2019
Western's 1st Generation Society - front row, l-r, Jocelyn Gomez, Jenny Diaz, Brenda Betancourt; back row, Jacqueline Mendoza, Tais Martinez, Adviser Kelly Morris, Jessica Muniz.

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 30 percent of college students are first-generation students. To celebrate first-generation students, Nov. 8 has been designated as National First Generation College Celebration Day. This day was selected to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. Read more.

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Wilkinson Named WIU Advisor of the Month

November 7, 2019
Advisor of the Month Ashley Wilkinson is pictured with Avademic Advisor Kim Moreno.

The Council of Academic Advisors Awards and Recognition Committee at Western Illinois University announced recently that Academic Advisor Ashley Wilkinson has been named Advisor of the Month for October. Read more.

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GIS Day Nov. 13 at WIU

November 7, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Earth, Atmospheric and GIS will host GIS Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the University Union. Read more.

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Wind Ensemble Concert Saturday at WIU

November 6, 2019
WIU Director of Bands Mike Fansler

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Wind Ensemble Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Darrel Cady Obituary

November 6, 2019

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Darrel Cady passed away Saturday, Nov. 2. Read more.

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Public Comments Sought for BOT Resolution

November 6, 2019

Public comments are being sought prior to the second reading of a Western Illinois University Board of Trustees resolution pertaining to the use of University facilities. Read more.

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Last updated: Wednesday 13th of November 2019 12:34:05 AM


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