University Relations
University Communications & Marketing
Our office is open weekdays 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. On weekends or after-hours and in emergencies, make contact through the WIU Office of Public Safety, telephone (309) 298-1949.
- Telephone: (309) 298-1993
- Fax: (309) 298-1606
- E-Mail: U-Relations@wiu.edu
Communications & Marketing
- Darcie Shinberger, assistant vice president, University Communications, Marketing and Media Relations, covers University administration, Board of Trustees, legislative subjects, Clery Act reporting, and matters dealing with the University in general; is the University spokesperson and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) chief officer.
- Kynli Finley, admissions marketing coordinator
- Jessica Lambert, director of creative and marketing services; University branding efforts, creative managment, graphic design.
- Alisha Looney, assistant director of communications, marketing communications and social media; beats include business and technology, education and human services and human resources; Clery Act reporting.
- Jodi Pospeschil, assistant director of communications; managing editor of the Western alumni magazine; beats include fine arts and communication, arts and sciences, Women's Center, Office of Student Activities; Clery Act reporting and deputy FOIA officer.
Publications
- Timothy Engel, deputy director
- Mark Austin, graphic designer
- Caren Bordowitz, graphic designer
- Justin Derry, graphic designer
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