WIU Libraries Partner with Western Illinois Athletics for "Baskets for Books"

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Western Illinois Athletics and Western Illinois Libraries are partnering on an initiative to help raise money for new books at Western. "Baskets for Books" encourages participants to make an individual pledge for every three-point basket made at men's and women's home basketball games during the 2015-16 season. Those who take part will receive an invoice in March 2016 from the WIU Foundation for the final pledge amount (based on the total number of three-point baskets made at home games). Last year, each team made roughly 100 three-pointers during their home schedules.
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WIU Libraries Partner with Western Illinois Athletics for "Baskets for Books"

October 6, 2015

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MACOMB, IL — Western Illinois University Libraries and Western Illinois Athletics are partnering on an initiative to help raise money for new books at Western.

"Baskets for Books" encourages participants to make an individual pledge for every three-point basket made at men's and women's home basketball games during the 2015-16 season. Those who take part will receive an invoice in March 2016 from the WIU Foundation for the final pledge amount (based on the total number of three-point baskets made at home games). Last year, each team made roughly 100 three-pointers during their home schedules.

According to University Libraries Dean Michael Lorenzen, the initiative will help strengthen academic resources on campus.

"We appreciate the support," Lorenzen noted.

Western Illinois Athletics Interim Director Matt Tanney said Athletics is pleased to partner with the University Libraries on the "Baskets for Books" initiative.

"We regularly advocate academic excellence among our student-athletes, so to contribute toward the University's core values for all WIU students is a logical fit. Providing the highest quality resources to educate our students is integral to the institution's mission and is fully supported by Athletics," Tanney added.

For more information about, or to make a pledge for, "Baskets for Books," contact WIU Libraries Development Director Suzanne Woodward at (309) 298-2356.