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University Assembly: August 19

August 9, 2022

The new academic year at Western Illinois University will kick off with the annual University Assembly beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall on the WIU-Macomb campus. Read more.

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WIU Alumnus Takes Pride in the University He Chose

August 9, 2022
Dwight pictured with his wife Nancy.

Western Illinois University alumnus Dwight Berryman looks back fondly on his educational journey at WIU and believes it helped open many doors throughout his career while raising a family. Read more.

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WIU Athletics to Host Purple & Gold Auction Aug. 13

August 8, 2022

Western Illinois University Athletics will host its largest fundraiser of the year this Saturday (Aug. 13) at Western Hall. The 33rd Annual Purple & Gold Auction will feature a social, silent auction, two cash raffles, dinner, a short program and a live auction benefiting Western's nearly 400 Leatherneck student-athletes. The online auction is currently open. Read more.

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WIU Announces Interim Partnership With QC STEM Alliance

August 8, 2022
The Quad Cities STEM Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides unique hands-on experiences and activities for high school students using robotics.

Western Illinois University-Quad Cities has announced a new partnership with the Quad Cities STEM Alliance in hopes of expanding educational opportunities for area high school students. Read more.

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WIU Student Conducts West Nile Research in McDonough County

August 5, 2022
WIU student Kenia Reza checks trap for mosquitoes as part of her program-based internship with the McDonough County Health Department.

Western Illinois University Health Sciences graduate Kenia Reza recently conducted a study through the McDonough County Health Department and found a presence of West Nile virus in local mosquitoes as part of her program-based internship with the health department. Read more.

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WIU's International Student Closet Seeking Donations for Fall Semester

August 5, 2022

Western Illinois University's International Student Closet is preparing for the Fall 2022 semester by collecting personal and household items. Read more.

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WIU Dean's List Summer 2022

August 3, 2022

A total of 192 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Summer 2022 Dean's List. The total includes 34 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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Community Music School Prepares for Fall Semester Classes

August 2, 2022

The Western Illinois University Community Music School will soon start its fall semester of group classes and private lessons. Read more.

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University Union: Cooling Center

August 2, 2022

Due to the summer temperatures and high humidity affecting the region this week (week of Aug. 1),the University Union on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus is designated as a cooling center for area residents. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 9th of August 2022 06:41:04 PM


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Fall Semester Calendar

  • August 22, Mon. -- Classes Begin
  • August 26, Fri. -- Open Registration Ends  (FL 2022)
  • August 29 - September 2, Mon.-Fri. -- Restricted Registration  (FL 2022)
  • September 5, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • September 6, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • October 14, Fri. -- Fall Break -- No Classes
  • October 17, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • October 30, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • November 1, Tues. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SP 2023)
  • November 8, Tues. -- 2022 General Election Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • November 9, Wed. -- Classes Resume
  • November 11, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SP 2023)
  • November 14, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SP 2023)
  • November 21-23, Mon.-Wed. -- Thanksgiving Break -- No Classes
  • November 24-25, Thurs.-Fri. -- Holiday -- University Closed
  • November 28, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • December 12-16, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • December 17, Sat. -- Commencement

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