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Two Beethoven 250th Anniversary Concerts Presented Virtually Oct. 22, 23

October 20, 2020

The Western Illinois University School of Music’s chapter of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) will present two Beethoven 250th anniversary celebration concerts at 7 p.m. on both Thursday, Oct, 22 and Friday, Oct. 23 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry Implementing New COVID-19 Procedures

October 20, 2020

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry is implementing new COVID-19 procedures, as the current health situation continues. Read more.

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WIU: COVID-19 Updates {Updated 10/20/20}

October 20, 2020

With five weeks left in the Fall 2020 on-campus academic experience at Western Illinois University, the COVID-19 team and the Office of Risk Management are revising protocols and procedures to ensure the safety of the University community as cases are on the rise in WIU's service region. Classes will move to a remote-only format following the Thanksgiving holiday (Nov. 30-Dec. 18). Read more.

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Ramirez Named WIU's Lincoln Laureate

October 20, 2020
Paula Ramirez

Western Illinois University senior psychology and music double major Paula Ramirez, of Bogota, Colombia, has been named Western Illinois University's recipient of the 2020-21 Lincoln Academy of Illinois' Student Laureate Award. Read more.

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International Pronouns Day Oct. 21

October 19, 2020

To celebrate International Pronouns Day, which is the third Wednesday of October, the Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center and the City of Macomb is partnering to sign a proclamation in honor of the day, which seeks to make respecting, sharing and educating about personal pronouns commonplace. Read more.

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Forever Home: John "JB" Biernbaum

October 19, 2020
John ''JB'' Biernbaum

Homecoming week at Western Illinois University seemed like the perfect time to interview Associate Vice President for Student Services John "JB" Biernbaum for the next edition of the "Forever Home" series. Read more.

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Joseph A. Panici Obituary

October 19, 2020

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Joseph A. Panici, of Macomb, passed away Thursday, Oct. 8 in Peoria, IL. Read more.

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A Message from Interim President Martin Abraham: Campus Polling Places & Election Judge Information

October 19, 2020

Western Illinois University is pleased to offer polling places on its Macomb and Moline campuses. Individuals on the Macomb campus may vote in person from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 19-22; Monday-Thursday, Oct. 26-29 in the University Union first floor lobby. Individuals on the Moline campus may vote in person from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, Oct. 19-Oct. 30 and from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 in the WIU-QC Complex Atrium. Facial coverings are required, and social distancing measures will be in place. Read more.

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WIU's BGS Program Moving to University Libraries

October 19, 2020

The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (BGS) program at Western Illinois University has a new administrative home, as the program is joining University Libraries. Read more.

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WIU: IDPH COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site

October 16, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health, in conjunction with the McDonough County Health Department, will host a free drive-thru COVID-19 test site on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 19-20 in the Tanner Circle, in the far east section of Q-Lot. Read more.

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Texas Roadhouse to Host Dine to Donate Night Nov. 5 for WIU Food Pantry

October 16, 2020

The Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Quincy, Il, will host a Dine to Donate night from 4-10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Read more.

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Caring for Yourself & Caring for Others

October 15, 2020

Although we are six feet apart, we need to continue to connect with each other, check in, and empower each other to press on. When we share our experiences and our feelings with others we give them the opportunity to listen and provide support. Read more.

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Presidential Search Interviews Set

October 14, 2020

According to the Western Illinois University Presidential Search Committee, six finalists will be considered for the position of Western's 12th president. Interviews will begin Monday, Oct. 19. Read more.

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Students Inducted into WIU's Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi

October 14, 2020

Western Illinois University's chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society was scheduled to host its 48th annual induction ceremony just prior to the Spring 2020 commencement, but the event was cancelled by COVID-19. Read more.

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WIU Offering Alternative to Safe Trick-Or-Treat Programming

October 14, 2020

University Housing and Dining Services (UHDS) at Western Illinois University will sponsor an alternative to the annual Residence Halls Safe Trick-or-Treat program. Read more.

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Work by WIU Alumna to Be Featured on Voting Rights Mural in Milwaukee

October 14, 2020
Woman Holding Magnolia #2; Screen-Print, Caran D'ache, Hand applied ink, Collage on Paper; 50'' x 38,'' 2018; Courtesy of Artist and The Alice Wilds.

Western Illinois University alumna Tyanna J. Buie, of Detroit, MI, is one of five artists chosen to collaborate on a 7,400-square-foot mural in downtown Milwaukee, called "Voting Rights are Human Rights." Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 20th of October 2020 05:17:05 PM


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