Higher Values in Higher Education http://www.wiu.edu/unews Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:54 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8.0-dev (info@mypapit.net) http://wiu.edu/images/logo1.gif http://www.wiu.edu/unews/ 55 93 Higher Values in Higher Education en-us 2012 Western Illinois University Wed, 16 May 2012 19:37:54 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9862 A partnership between staff at Spring Lake Park in Macomb and a class of Western Illinois University students enrolled in an instructional design and technology (IDT) course has turned out to be a win-win for the park and for the students. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9862 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9863 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pension, Health Benefits and Budget Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9863 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9864 Kathleen Neumann, interim associate provost for budget, planning, and personnel at Western Illinois University, has been named as associate provost for budget, planning, personnel and technology, effective July 1, according to WIU Provost Ken Hawkinson. Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9864 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9848 March 28 started out like any other day for Western Illinois University graduate theatre student Jonathon Gatesman, and it was just another routine morning patrol for Office of Public Safety (OPS) Officer Jason Lytle and Sgt. Derek Watts. Until a 9-1-1 came in for help in Simpkins Hall. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9848 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9855 eborah Miretzky, an assistant professor in educational and interdisciplinary studies at Western Illinois University, received the Western Illinois 2012 Cathy O'Neill Couza Award for Outstanding Leadership in Diversity for her contributions to the University and the community at the 23rd annual President's Excellence in Diversity Awards Reception held May 10. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9855 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9856 Thirty Western Illinois University veterans and service members were inducted into the University’s chapter of SALUTE and to the National Veterans Honor Society on April 26. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9856 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9857 Three candidates will interview for the position of director of the Office of Sponsored Projects at Western Illinois University, according to Roger Runquist, director of the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Research and chair of the search committee. Beth Seaton, who served as director for 15 years, recently accepted a position at Northwestern University. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9857 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9858 Western Illinois University provides live streaming video of its commencement ceremonies held at the Macomb campus. The streaming video is provided courtesy of University Television. The live video feeds will be available via the links below approximately 30 minutes before the scheduled start time of the ceremonies. Live Stream Schedule Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9858 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9702 <strong>MAY 10, 2012: Due to high demand, Think Purple stamps are temporarily out of stock.</strong> Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9702 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9853 Western Illinois University's annual Mobile Computing Awareness Day (MCAD) is set for Wednesday, Nov. 7, in the University Union Capitol Rooms. Members of Western's Mobile Computing Task Force (MCTF) encourage faculty and staff who use mobile technologies for learning and/or student affairs to consider presentation ideas for the event. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9853 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9852 Schedules for the WIU-Macomb University Union and other services are changed during the interim session, May 13-June 4.. The list of these changes is included, as is the list of the regular summer hours. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9852 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9854 Hosting the Illinois News Broadcasters Association (IBNA) semi-annual convention in Macomb made it convenient and productive for Western Illinois University broadcasting students and an alumnus who works 50 miles away at a Galesburg (IL) radio station. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9854 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9851 When Chris Haas puckers up, he gets a lot of attention, but it's not just related to romance. With those lips, also known as chops or embouchure, Haas recently earned the attention of the International Trumpet Guild (ITG), which selected the Western Illinois University music-instrumental performance major as one of three finalists in its 2012 Orchestral Excerpts Competition. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9851 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9846 Culinary classes and cupcake creations, as well as lessons in fashion flair and party planning, are the agenda for Western Illinois University's Kid University 2012 sessions. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9846 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9849 Kathleen Neumann, interim associate provost for budget, planning, and personnel, will interview Thursday, May 10 for the Western Illinois University associate provost for budget, planning, personnel and technology position. Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=9849