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Youth Program: Discovering the World Through Science - June 9 - 14

The Discovering the World through Science program will be offered by the College of Arts and Sciences and is available for students completing their freshman, sophomore or junior year in high school. Students explore geology, physics, nursing, meteorology, neuroscience, chemistry, and biology in a hands-on learning environment. An overnight field trip to WIU’s Kibbe Field Station finishes the week. The $475 registration fee includes housing in Corbin/Olson Hall, meals, equipment use, and recreational activities.

Contact Info: Non-Credit Programs - School of Extended Studies
Phone: (309) 298-1911
E-mail: Non-Credit@wiu.edu

Other Upcoming Spotlights

Summer Session 2013 - Advanced Registration Underway (Open Registration starts April 22)

From general education courses to online courses to classes that count toward a major, Western's 2013 Summer Session has something to suit every student's schedule ... and degree. Registration for current WIU students is underway for courses offered during the May pre-session; four-, six-, and eight-week sessions; weekend academies; and online options. Open registration for other students begins April 22. For complete details, visit the summer session website & the University Relations press release.

Contact Info: Office of the Provost
Ken Hawkinson
Phone: (309) 298-1066
E-mail: KS-Hawkinson@wiu.edu.

Moms' Weekend - April 5 - 7

All students and their mothers are invited to attend our Moms’ Weekend 2013 festivities. The weekend is filled with fun including a Friday night dinner and comedian/magic show. Saturday activities include cooking classes, cupcake battles and tastings, a Big Pink Volleyball challenge, a Baggo contest hosted by the Veteran’s Club, and an Art, Craft, and Vendor show in the University Union. The weekend wraps up with a buffet-style, farewell breakfast on Sunday. For more information or to register for Moms’ Weekend, please visit our website.

Contact Info: Parents and Family Association
Phone: (309) 298-2295
E-mail: pfa@wiu.edu

Jazz Rhythm Section Festival - April 6

The Western Illinois University Jazz Rhythm Section Festival is an educational opportunity open to WIU students, music educators, and high school students in the region. The festival includes a schedule of clinics and workshops by our guest artists, specifically designed to help students with jazz rhytm section performance techniques. All events, including the concert, are free of charge and open to students of all ages and levels. The general public is also welcome. For complete details, please visit the Jazz Festival web site.

Contact Info: Jazz Studies
Dr. Michael Stryker, Associate Professor of Jazz Piano
E-mail: MS-Stryker@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-1444

Discover Western - April 6

Discover Western open houses allow you to tour the campus, meet with academic and student services staff, talk with current WIU students and more – a great way for you to experience campus life and picture yourself at WIU. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more details and to register online, visit the Discover Western web site.

Contact Info: Undergraduate Admissions Office
Phone: (309) 298-3157
Toll-Free: 1-877-PICK WIU (742-5948)
E-mail: Admissions@wiu.edu

School of Music Annual Horn Festival - April 13 - 14

The Western Illinois Horn Festival 2013 will feature two hornists, Edwin C. "Ted" Thayer, Principal Hornist Emeritus of the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington D.C. and Professor Lisa Bontrager, Horn Professor at Pennsylvania State University, Hornist with the Millenium Brass, the Pennsylvania Woodwind Quintet and the Mirror Image Horn Duo. The Horn Festival will also feature guest artists, lectures and clinics with rehearsals and the final recital at 7:30 p.m. For more details, visit the School of Music website.

Contact Info: School of Music
Randall E. Faust
Phone: (309) 298-1300
E-mail: RE-Faust@wiu.edu

WIU Receives "Breastfeeding is Smart Business" Award from the State of Illinois - April 16th

The Silver "Breastfeeding is Smart Business Award" is from the State of Illinois. WIU was nominated for this award in 2011 by Lora Ebert Wallace, Dept. Sociology/Anthropology, highlighting WIU as a leader in family-friendly accommodation. WIU's significant progress in development of a lactation program for employees, including lactation rooms, was brought about by WIU's Western Organization for Women, the Office of Equal Opportunity, and the Women's Center. For more info, view the Western Organization for Women and Equal Opportunity and Access websites, or view the news release. This event will be held in Stipes Hall 501.

Contact Info: Dr. Lora Ebert Wallace
Email: LE-Wallace2@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 259-0306

Commencement Weekend - May 10-12

Ceremonies recognizing the academic and personal accomplishments of WIU students and alumni will be held May 10-11 in Macomb and May 12 in the Quad Cities during 2013 Spring Commencement Weekend. Macomb Honors, Graduate & Undergraduate ceremonies will be streamed live online.

Macomb Ceremonies:

May 10 - 2 p.m. - Honors Convocation
May 10 - 4 p.m. - ROTC Commissioning
May 10 - 5:30 p.m. - Graduate Commencement
May 11 - 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - Undergraduate Commencements

Quad Cities Ceremonies:

May 12 - 12 p.m. - Honors Convocation
May 12 - 1 p.m. - Combined Graduate/Undergraduate Commencement

For complete schedules, locations and details, view the Commencement web site.

Contact Info: Office of the Registrar
Phone: (309) 298-3107
E-mail: Commencement@wiu.edu

Ongoing & Recent Spotlights

Spring Career Fair and Grad Program Expo.

Make An Appointment With Your Advisor Right Away!

There's a one word difference between those who visit their advisors regularly and on-time and those who don't...success! Advisors can save you money, time, and aggravation. But you need to call and make an appointment. Don't let time slip away. Please call right away to give yourself the best chance of reaching your academic and career goals.

Contact Info: Varies by major; Check details on the news release

University Housing & Dining: Eat With Us, Faculty & Staff

Faculty and Staff can now enjoy the many benefits of dining on campus without any annoying markups. Adding Rocky Dollars to your account is perfect for the days you need to grab a late breakfast, take a quick lunch and don't have time to go off campus, want to take a student or colleague out to eat or need a coffee break. Every dollar you add goes straight to your account and can be used in any of our dining facilities, convenience stores and more. Come Eat With Us. For more details, view the web site.

Contact Info: University Housing and Dining Services
Leann Meckler
Phone: (309) 298-2293
E-mail: lr-meckler@wiu.edu

WIU Mobile - The WIU Macomb campus at your fingertips!

WIU now offers the ability to view important campus resources and plan your time on campus directly from your mobile device using WIU Mobile, a free mobile application for Apple iOS and Android devices. With WIU Mobile, you can view an interactive campus map, get up to date news and events, check out dining facilities and daily menus, access computer lab workstation availability, and have direct access to support information on campus. For details and download links, visit the WIU Mobile web site.

Contact Info: Center for the Application of Information Technologies
E-mail: WIUMobile@wiu.edu

Western Commitment Scholarship - Rewarding Academic Ability

The Western Commitment Scholarship is a new program intended to reward students with excellent academic ability who demonstrate achievement in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance at Western Illinois University. Awards are based on student's high school GPA and ACT/SAT score. New freshmen who submit all application materials for admission by May 15 are automatically considered for Western Commitment Scholarships! For complete details, visit wiu.edu/westerncommitment.