Higher Values in Higher Education http://www.wiu.edu/unews Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:16:45 +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 2010 Western Illinois University Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:16:45 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7898 Due to winter weather conditions, the University Advisory for Western Illinois University-Macomb has been extended through 9 p.m. tonight (Feb. 9). In addition, an advisory is in effect for the WIU-Quad Cities campus through 9 p.m. tonight. The campuses are open and classes are being held. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7898 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7902 Presidents and chancellors of the public universities in Illinois today jointly urged the governor and comptroller to agree on a plan to provide state funding that was committed to higher education and to reduce a payment backlog that threatens the universities’ operations. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7902 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7903 Tim Waldrop is a living example of the old saying, "Ask, and you shall receive." The WIU associate professor of art recently asked for, and received, a substantial donation (more than $3,100) of glitter and glitter-related craft materials from Martha Stewart Crafts for the next Art Gallery installation: "Exploring Media: Glitter." Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7903 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7894 Due to winter weather conditions, Western Illinois University-Macomb has issued a University Advisory through 9 p.m. today (Feb. 8). The campus remains open and classes are being held. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7894 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7895 Terri Hare, associate director of financial aid at Western Illinois University, has been named director of University Scholarship Activities, effective March 8, according to WIU President Al Goldfarb. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7895 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7896 Western Illinois University's Centennial Honors College will host the Ninth Annual Pre-Law Symposium Monday, Feb. 15 in the University Union Lamoine Room. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7896 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7897 Sharon Brown, senior library specialist in the Leslie F. Malpass Library at Western Illinois University, has been named the WIU February Civil Service Employee of the Month. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7897 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7899 The Western Illinois University Women's Center and Feminist Action Alliance student organization will sponsor three benefit performances of Eve Ensler's award-winning play, "The Vagina Monologues," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 11-13 in the Multicultural Center. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7899 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7888 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Grammy Award-winning South African a cappella singing group, will perform at Western Illinois University's Union Grand Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7888 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7889 ue to winter weather conditions, Western Illinois University-Macomb has issued a University Advisory has been extended through 8 a.m. tomorrow (Feb. 6). The campus remains open and classes are being held. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7889 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7890 Next month, Western Illinois University's School of Agriculture will host its Spring Open House for high school and transfer students who are interested in the innovative and fast-paced business of agriculture. The annual event is slated for Friday, March 5 on WIU's Macomb campus. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7890 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7891 Services for for Western Illinois University Leathernecks Head Football Coach Arthur J. Dufelmeier will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Havana. Visitation will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7. Dufelmeier, 86, of Havana passed away Thursday, Feb. 4 in Havana. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7891 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7892 The Western Illinois University Counseling Center will offer an Eating Wellness Screening Day for students, faculty and staff interested in learning more about nutrition and healthy eating habits. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7892 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7893 Like to exercise, but need more of a challenge? Physical fitness buffs can learn more about the ins and outs (and ups and downs) of the "Ironman" multi-sport endurance event next week on Western Illinois University's Macomb campus. Join WIU Physical Plant Assistant Director Bill Brewer, who recently competed in Ironman Wisconsin, for a presentation at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 in Stipes Hall 121. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7893 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7879 "What's the Buzz" at Western Illinois University? It's "Jesus Christ Superstar," which will come to the Western Hall stage for a 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9 performance. Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.wiu.edu/newsrelease.sphp?release_id=7879