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Alumni Council

Made up of 24 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, this board meets four times a year. Members represent the interests of alumni and serve as liaisons to 25 University areas. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients, and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association.

WIU Alumni Association Survey - Alumni Council President Eldon Brown '96

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Dear WIU Alumni-

Thank to our WIU Alumni that filled out our survey regarding the University's leadership. The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Dec. 6 to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the University's 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western's history. The Board will approve Mindrup's salary and contract at its March meeting. Read more HERE.

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Eldon Brown `96

President, WIU Alumni Council

Interested in joining the Alumni Council?

The WIU Alumni Association is looking for dedicated leaders of all ages, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, career fields, etc. to serve on the WIU Alumni Council. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members that accurately reflects our student body and alumni community. Applicants are evaluated based on a number of factors, including engagement since graduating (e.g. attendance, giving back to WIU financially, referring students, returning to campus to speak to classes, offering career mentorship, etc.) and general Leatherneck Pride. If you or someone you know is an active alumnus that would be a good candidate, please fill out our online application form. The deadline is April 1.

2025 Alumni Council Meetings

  • Saturday, July 19
  • Friday, October 17

2024 - 2025 Council Members

Alumni Council Featured Member

CalebCaleb Markey 2014


Degree:  Bachelors of Business- Accounting and Finance

Business Information:  Senior Business Analyst at Blessing Health System

Advice for Freshmen: Pursue your passions and in doing so you will make friendships that will last for a lifetime.

Favorite WIU Memory:  Meeting the love of my life and now wife, Michelle.

Family Information/Special Interests and Hobbies:  I am married to my wife Michelle who is also a WIU Alumna ('13 '14). Like so many others, we met on campus, and it has be an adventure ever since. We have one daughter, Adeline. We are avid readers, national park enthusiasts and fundraisers for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.