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Richard Crockett Obituary

July 25, 2025

Former Western Illinois University Professor Richard Crockett, 89, of Monmouth, passed away on July 20. Read more.

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UUB and IHC to Host a Hypnotist & Comedy Show Aug. 24

July 25, 2025
Hypnotist & Comedy Show from 8:30-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 in the Grand Ballroom

The Western Illinois University Union Board (UUB) and the Inter-Hall Council (IHC) will host a Hypnotist & Comedy Show from 8:30-10 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 in the Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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WIU Professor Honored with Illinois Theatre Association Award

July 25, 2025

Western Illinois University is proud to announce that Steven House, associate professor of Theatre and head of Design, has been awarded the ITA’s 2024 Award of Excellence in College/University Theatre. Read more.

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Mayborn Named CAS Interim Dean

July 24, 2025

The Western Illinois University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has named Kyle Mayborn as the interim dean, effective July 1, 2025. Read more.

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Just Hired: Jae Florence Corales

July 24, 2025
Jae Florence Corales, WIU Graphic Design graduate

Meet Jae Florence Corales, a Western Illinois University Graphic Design graduate, who has been hired by Gray Media, a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Read more.

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Taylor Named July EOM

July 23, 2025
Dave Taylor, July 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month.

Dave Taylor, office manager for the Western Illinois University College of Education & Human Services (COEHS) Advising Center, has been named the July 2025 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Read more.

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Sandra Fowler Obituary

July 23, 2025

Sandra Fowler, 85, of Macomb, passed away July 15. Read more.

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Amy Spelman Retirement Reception on July 30

July 22, 2025

Western Illinois University is celebrating the retirement of Amy Spelman, assistant vice president for Alumni Relations, with a reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 30 at the Alumni House. Read more.

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Leatherneck Legacy Move-In Social Set for Aug. 21–22

July 22, 2025

Western Illinois University alumni who are helping their child or grandchild move into WIU on Wednesday and Thursday, August 21–22, are invited to attend the Leatherneck Legacy Move-In Social, hosted by the WIU Alumni Association. Read more.

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Al Sears Music Fest 2025 to Feature WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra

July 18, 2025
Al Sears Music Fest returns to Macomb this fall, Friday, Sep. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21.

The Al Sears Music Fest returns to Macomb this fall, Friday, Sep. 19 - Sunday, Sept. 21, with a dynamic weekend of jazz, R&B and American songbook performances. The festival will feature the Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra and WIU alumnus Yoseph Henry. Read more.

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UCC to Host Open House Aug. 26

July 18, 2025

The new school year is rapidly approaching! The Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) will host a UCC Open House from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, in its new space on the second floor of the Beu Health Center. Read more.

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Just Hired: Mackenzie Kolodziejski

July 18, 2025
Mackenzie Kolodziejski, WIU Agriculture Education graduate.

Meet Mackenzie Kolodziejski, a Western Illinois University Agriculture Education graduate, who has been hired by the Louisa-Muscatine Community School District. Read more.

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Last updated: Sunday 27th of July 2025 03:21:10 PM


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  • August 25, Mon. -- Classes Begin
  • September 1, Mon. -- Labor Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • September 2, Tues. -- Classes Resume
  • October 10, Fri. -- Fall Break -- No Classes
  • October 13, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • November 24-26, Mon.-Wed. -- Thanksgiving Break -- No Classes
  • November 27-28, Thurs.-Fri. -- Thanksgiving Holiday -- University Closed
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  • December 15-19, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • December 20, Sat. -- Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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