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University news from the past seven days is displayed below. If you wish to view news archives or search previous releases, please visit the University news archive.
February 10, 2012
- PAS Wine Tasting Feb. 25
- ShakesFest—A Festival of three of Shakespeare Plays Coming to WIU
- Centennial Honors College Pre-Law Symposium
- Farewell Reception Set for Beth Seaton
- "Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance"
- Environmental Summit to Include University Union’s Efforts in Sustainability
- WIU Students Honored at January Kennedy Center Festival
- WIU Day at BWW Feb. 15
- Allison Faculty Flute Recital
February 9, 2012
February 8, 2012
February 7, 2012
February 6, 2012
- Chair of Art Dept. Nominated for CAA Board of Directors
- “The Vagina Monologues” Part of this Year’s V-Day 2012 Campaign at WIU
- Historic Macomb Homes Profiled in Five-Week Television Run
- Dean Recital Feb. 20
- Guest Vocal Master Class
- Dance-a-Thon Raises Over $2,800 for Children’s Charity
- WIU Libraries Author Recognition Reception in April; WIU Authors Submit Works by March 2
February 3, 2012
- Caterpillar Foundation Sponsors Chance for Six Students to Study in China
- Application Deadline Announced for WIU Minority Internship Program
- Think Purple!
February 2, 2012
- Godard: Honors College Associate Director
- Vinod: 2012 Distinguished Faculty Lecturer
- "Difficult Conversations" Continues: Feb. 16 Session to Cover Biased Remarks
Events Planner
Spring Semester, 2012
- January 16, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
- January 17, Tues. -- Classes Begin
- February 13, Mon. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
- February 14, Tues. -- Classes Resume
- March 12-16, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
- March 19, Mon. -- Classes Resume
- May 7-11, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
- May 11, Fri. -- Graduate Commencement
- May 12, Sat. -- Undergraduate Commencement
- May 13, Sun. -- WIU-Quad Cities Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
Summer Session, 2012
- May 14, Mon. -- Pre-Session Begins
- May 28, Mon. -- Memorial Day -- No Classes/University Closed
- May 29, Tues. -- Classes Resume
- June 1, Fri. -- Pre-Session Ends
- June 4, Mon. -- 8-Week and 1st 4-Week Sessions Begin
- June 18, Mon. -- 6-Week Session Begins
- June 29, Fri. -- 1st 4-Week Session Ends
- July 2, Mon. -- 2nd Four-Week Session Begins
- July 4, Wed. -- Independence Day -- No Classes/University Closed
- July 5, Thurs. -- Classes Resume
- July 27, Fri. -- All Sessions End
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