Student Life
Things to Do
University Calendar
Sports & Recreation
- Campus Recreation - a swimming pool, a walking track, cardio equipment, intramural activities, and much more!
- Athletics - Leathernecks in action
Student Organizations
If you have an interest, WIU has a group for you! We have academic honors societies, sports clubs, and service organizations, or, you can start your own!
Office of Student Activities
Cultural Opportunities
Area Attractions
“I’ve grown accustomed to the 'Western-way-of-life.' I love the fact that there is so much to do at Western. I have been provided with so many opportunities to get to know people, stay active, have fun and get a beneficial education. I enjoy being part of Tradicion because I love to dance Salsa, Merengue and other modern Latin dances. ”
~Kevin Caples, Hospitality & Restaurant Management
Student Life
“There’s nothing to do” - not true!
- Look around. Read the boards in the residence halls, academic buildings and the University Union. Have some fun. Take on some responsibility.
- Check out Greek Life
- Develop leadership skills through the TEAMLEAD and Learning to Lead programs.
- Enjoy WIU's recreation facilities, including the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, the Sipolt Memorial Disc Golf Course and Western’s 18-hole Harry Mussatto Golf Course.
Four years should be enough to sample all the cultural, educational, entertainment and social activities on campus…be sure not to miss out.
Student Events Planner
Spring, 2010
- Jan. 17: Spring Semester - Res Halls Open
- Jan. 25: UUB Zone
- Feb. 12: Lincoln's Birthday (University Closed)
- Mar. 13: Spring Break - Res Halls Close
- Mar. 21: End of Spring Break - Res Halls reopen
- April 16 - April 18: Dads' Weekend
- May 10-14: Final Exam Week
- May 14: Graduate Commencement
- May 15: Undergraduate Commencement
- May 16: WIU-Quad Cities Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement
- May. 16: Spring semester 2010 Ends/ Res halls close
Upcoming Events for Students
- Feb 9, 2010 - All Day
- Last day to register for the Inner Tube Water Polo!
- Feb 9, 2010 - All Day
- University Art Gallery exhibit: The Cartographer's Dilemma
- Feb 9, 2010 - 10:00 AM
- Society of Human Resource Management Valentines Bake Sale in Stipes Hall
- Feb 9, 2010 - 3:30 PM
- Study Abroad Information Meeting
- Feb 9, 2010 - 4:00 PM
- Breaking Barriers: Study Abroad and Diversity
- Feb 9, 2010 - 4:00 PM
- Breaking Barriers: Study Abroad and Diversity
- Feb 9, 2010 - 4:30 PM
- Presentation: Ironman Competition Training with Bill Brewer
- Feb 9, 2010 - 7:00 PM
- SGA General Assembly
- Feb 9, 2010 - 8:00 PM
- BCA: Jesus Christ Superstar
- Feb 10, 2010 - All Day
- International Film Series: CoCo Before Chanel
- Feb 10, 2010 - All Day
- University Art Gallery exhibit: The Cartographer's Dilemma
- Feb 10, 2010 - 10:00 AM
- Ethics Day 2010: "The Ethics of Debt"
- Feb 10, 2010 - 7:00 PM
- GBCC Speaker
- Feb 10, 2010 - 7:30 PM
- Ladysmith Black Mambazo
- Feb 10, 2010 - 8:00 PM
- "Eat Your Heart Out!" for Valentines Day!
- Feb 11, 2010 - All Day
- International Film Series: CoCo Before Chanel
- Feb 11, 2010 - All Day
- University Art Gallery exhibit: The Cartographer's Dilemma
- Feb 11, 2010 - 9:00 AM
- Zimbra Training
- Feb 11, 2010 - 6:00 PM
- LEAD Series
- Feb 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
- Admissions Transfer Student Chat
- Feb 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
- Organization of Black Graduate and Professional Students presents "The Gift and the Curse of Diversity: The Hijacking of Black History Month at Predominately White Institutions"
- Feb 11, 2010 - 7:00 PM
- V-Day and "The Vagina Monologues"
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