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Classrooms of WIU Lead Alumna to Career as Professional Archaeologist

November 21, 2019
WIU alumna Micca Metz

A Western Illinois University alumna has taken lessons learned through her undergraduate anthropology and history courses and transitioned them into a career working as a professional archaeologist. Read more.

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WIU Department of Communication Announces Lambda Pi Eta Inductees

November 21, 2019
A total of eight WIU Department of Communication students were inducted into the University's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), the National Communication Association's student honor society, on Nov. 5.

Eight students were inducted into Western Illinois University's chapter of Lambda Pi Eta (LPH), the National Communication Association's student honor society, on Nov. 5. Read more.

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WIU Food Pantry Announces Thanksgiving, Finals Hours

November 21, 2019

The Western Illinois University Food Pantry will continue to operate for students, staff and faculty over the upcoming holiday season, and through finals week. Read more.

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WIU Director, Student Part of Statewide GIS Conference

November 21, 2019
WIU student Ian Stearns, left, was given the ILGISA Outstanding Student Award during a recent state GIS conference.

Western Illinois University was well represented at the recent Illinois Geographic Information Systems Association (ILGISA) meeting, where WIU GIS Center Director Chad Sperry was named the organization's new president and WIU junior meteorology major, GIS minor Ian Stearns was given the ILGISA Outstanding Student Award. Read more.

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Holiday Safety Tips

November 21, 2019

As the holiday season fast approaches, the Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) and the Macomb Police Department want to remind members of the campus and local communities to safeguard personal property by locking offices, desks and residence hall room doors, as well as vehicles and homes off campus, and to travel safely during the busy holiday season. Read more.

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WIU Opera Workshop Program to Present Fall Showcase and Spring Preview

November 20, 2019

Western Illinois University's Opera Workshop program will present its Fall Showcase and Spring Preview from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 in Browne Hall, room 130. Read more.

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Former WIU Engineering Technology Chair Receives Prestigious Award

November 20, 2019
Ray Diez, former Western Illinois University Engineering Technology chair

Ray Diez, former Western Illinois University Engineering Technology chair, has been named the recipient of the Charles W. Keith Award from the ATMAE (Association for Technology Management and Applied Engineering). Read more.

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WIU Equestrian Club Hosting 'Cookies with Santa'

November 20, 2019

The Western Illinois University Equestrian Club will sponsor "Cookies with Santa and His Reindeer" from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the WIU Livestock Center, 2201 Wigwam Hollow Rd. Read more.

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WIU Livestock Judging Team Places High in Recent Contest

November 20, 2019

The Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team placed high in the annual Premier Stockman Livestock Judging Contest, held in Indiana in late October. Read more.

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WIU Marketing Club Raises Awareness and Funds for Local Homeless Shelter

November 20, 2019
The WIU Marketing Club partnered with Samaritan Well, Macomb's homeless shelter, to host an overnight event to raise funds and awareness for the shelter.

Audrey Hepburn said, "As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands: one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." Students in the Western Illinois University Marketing Club recently demonstrated this as they partnered with Samaritan Well, Inc., the Macomb men's and women's homeless shelter, to raise money and awareness. Read more.

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Phi Beta Delta Hosts Induction Ceremony

November 20, 2019
Pictured, from left, are Penny Monroe, Taylor Wey, Yin Thi Thi Oo, An Ngyuen Le, Saikiran Annedla and Praveen Kumar Thipparam. Not pictured is Paw Htoo.

The Eta Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Delta at Western Illinois University inducted seven new members during a ceremony Monday, Nov. 11. Read more.

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WIU-QC Offering Early Bird Classes for Quad Cities High School Students

November 19, 2019

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities is excited to announce a new opportunity for Quad Cities-area high school students, available in Spring 2020. Students will have the opportunity to get an early start on college through WIU's "Early Bird Course," Financial Health (General Education/Human Well-Being course). Read more.

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WIU Sigma Iota Epsilon Inducts New Members

November 19, 2019

Western Illinois University’s chapter of Sigma Iota Epsilon, a nationally recognized management honorary and professional fraternity, has inducted 13 new undergraduate students in the Fall 2019 semester. Read more.

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RAC to Serve Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 21

November 19, 2019

The Resident Assistant Council (RAC) at Western Illinois University will hold its 18th annual Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 21, for those in need in the Macomb community. Read more.

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Boren Awards Representative on WIU Campus Nov. 21

November 18, 2019

Graduate and undergraduate students interested in overseas language study and careers in the federal government are invited to attend an information session on the Boren Awards at Western Illinois University from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in Morgan Hall, room 101A. Read more.

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WIU Department of Communication Opens Social Media Lab

November 18, 2019

Students at Western Illinois University now have a dedicated space to learn about and work with social media accounts with the opening of the WIU Social Media Lab this week. Read more.

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Volunteers Sought for Spring 2020 New International Student Orientation

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Global Education and Outreach is seeking volunteers to help with New International Student Orientation, Jan. 6-10, the week prior to the beginning of the Spring 2020 semester. Read more.

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Winter DanceWorks Concert Dec. 5-8 at WIU

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present its annual Winter DanceWorks Concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 5-7, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in Hainline Theatre. Read more.

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Casa Latina to Host Define American: Thanking Our Immigrants Program

November 18, 2019

Casa Latina at Western Illinois University will host the program, "Define American: Thanking Our Immigrants" from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov 21 in the WIU Multicultural Center. Read more.

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Utter Named WIU October Employee of the Month

November 18, 2019
Brad Utter

Western Illinois University Building Maintenance Carpenter Brad Utter has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2019. Read more.

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WIU Launches Speaker Outreach Initiative

November 18, 2019

The Western Illinois University Office of Undergraduate Admissions has launched a new program to bring expert sources from WIU into area classrooms to provide additional learning opportunities for high school and community college students. Read more.

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Harkey Named WIU November Employee of the Month

November 18, 2019
Kelly Harkey

Western Illinois University Administrative Assistant Kelly Harkey has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for November 2019. Read more.

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Trans* Day of Remembrance

November 18, 2019

The LGBT*QA Resource Center at Western Illinois University will host the Trans* Day of Remembrance vigil at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the Multicultural Center on the Macomb campus. Read more.

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JSO Tour Concert Nov. 20 at WIU to Feature Trumpeter Dan Miller

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the Jazz Studio Orchestra Tour Concert, featuring guest trumpeter Dan Miller, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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Symphony Orchestra Concert Nov. 21 at WIU

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Symphony Orchestra Concert, with violinist, WIU Associate Professor Julieta Mihai, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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'Stuff the Bus' Brings in Over 6,000 Food Donations

November 15, 2019

The fall "Stuff the Bus" food drive, held Nov. 6 at Western Illinois University, collected more than 6,000 nonperishable food items and nearly $2,500 in donations. Read more.

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Cellist Masterclass Tuesday at WIU

November 15, 2019
Anthony Arnone

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a guest masterclass with cellist Anthony Arnone at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Browne Hall, room 226. Read more.

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WIU Alumna Wins Championship Awards in World Horse Show

November 15, 2019

A Western Illinois University alumna recently won two world champion awards in the American Paint Horse Associations (APHA) World Championship Show in Ft. Worth, TX. Read more.

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WIU School Psychology Program Hosting Table Fair for Student Internships, Job Opportunities

November 15, 2019

The Western Illinois University Department of Psychology will host a table fair Friday, Nov. 22 for graduate students looking for internship opportunities in school psychology. Read more.

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Sullivan Obituary

November 15, 2019

Graveside services for former Western Illinois University staff secretary Marjorie Sullivan will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 21st of November 2019 06:54:06 PM


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