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Severs Named COEHS Development Officer 

October 14, 2021

Kelly Severs, former multipurpose building coordinator and student athlete success coach at Spoon River College (SRC) in Canton, has been named the Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services development director. Read more.

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Emergency Management Day Set for Oct. 20 at WIU-Macomb

October 13, 2021

Employment of emergency management directors is projected to grow six percent in the next nine years, about as fast as the average for all occupations, with about 1,000 openings for emergency management directors projected each year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read more.

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Vaccine Clinics Scheduled at WIU-Macomb Campus

October 13, 2021

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public, throughout October and November. The clinics will be held in the University Union Sandburg Lounge. Read more.

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WIU Waives Application Fee Through Oct. 31

October 13, 2021

Western Illinois University is waiving the $30 application fee for domestic undergraduate students who apply to WIU (wiu.edu/apply) through Oct. 31. Read more.

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Free Flu Shot Clinics for WIU-Macomb, Students

October 13, 2021

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Free flu shot clinics will be held on the Western Illinois University Macomb and Quad Cities campuses next month for all students, faculty, staff and retirees. Read more.

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Director of Purchasing Interviews

October 12, 2021

Two candidates for the Western Illinois University director of purchasing position will interview Monday, Oct. 25 via Zoom. Read more.

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Dorothy J. Busby Obituary

October 12, 2021

Retired Western Illinois University Financial Aid Office Manager Dorothy J. Busby passed away Monday, Oct. 11 in Macomb. Read more.

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WIU Digital Rec Center Art Competition

October 12, 2021
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Get ready, get set, draw (or paint or sketch or take a photo)! Read more.

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Free Community Art Program Offered for Children in Grades 1-4 at WIU

October 12, 2021

The schedule for the free Western Illinois University Art Education Fall 2021 Community Art Program has been released for students in grades 1-2 and 3-4. Read more.

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WIU Celebrates Dads' Day Saturday, Oct. 16

October 11, 2021

Western Illinois University will celebrate Dads' Day in Macomb Saturday, Oct. 16. Read more.

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WIU School of Ag Course Matches Freshmen with Alumni for Networking Opportunities

October 11, 2021

A unique opportunity for freshmen Western Illinois University agriculture students matches them with successful program alumni who have excelled in various components of the industry. Read more.

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Last updated: Sunday 17th of October 2021 10:52:04 AM


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