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Charges "Gregg" Jorgensen Obituary

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Charges "Gregg" Jorgensen passed away Friday, Dec. 31, in California. Read more.

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WIU COVID19 Update: Conclusion of Gateway Testing, Beginning of Weekly Testing Phase with New Hours, At Home Kits, KN95 Masks Available & More

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University will continue with the mandatory gateway testing on the Macomb and Quad Cities campuses for the remainder of this week (through Thursday, Jan. 27). Mandatory weekly testing for individuals who are not vaccinated will resume Monday, Jan. 31. Read more.

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WIU Earns U.S.News & World Report Best Online Program Ranking

January 25, 2022

Western Illinois University has been recognized once again by the U.S.News & World Report for offering some of the best online degree programs. Western is ranked 111th out of 384 regionally accredited institutions in the 2022 "Best Online Programs: Bachelor's" category. Western also received a "Best for Vets" designation, ranking 63rd. Read more.

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Richard Dale Hirtzel Obituary

January 24, 2022

Funeral services for Western Illinois University Professor Emeritus Richard Dale Hirtzel were held Monday, Jan. 24 in American Fork, UT. Read more.

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Spring '22 Vaccine Clinics (WIU-Macomb Campus): Jan. 25 & Feb. 22

January 24, 2022

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost, and an appointment is not needed. Read more.

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Brassfest Campus Events Canceled

January 21, 2022

MACOMB, IL – This weekend's WIU Brassfest 2022 event has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read more.

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WIU Ag Alumni Leads Student to GROWMARK Essay Contest Win

January 21, 2022
Sidney Stiers

“Wonderful is how I would describe him,” said student Sidney Stier when asked about her teacher and mentor in the world of agriculture, Western Illinois University alumnus Kent Rigg. Read more.

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Scherer Named Assistant Athletic Director for Development at WIU

January 20, 2022

Western Illinois University Alumnus Mark Scherer has been named the assistant athletic director for development within Western Illinois University's Foundation and Development Office, effective Jan. 24. Read more.

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University Union: Warming Center

January 20, 2022

Due to the cold weather affecting the region today (Jan. 20) and Friday, Jan. 21, the University Union on the Western Illinois University-Macomb campus is designated as a warming center for area residents. Face coverings are required in all campus facilities. Read more.

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WIU Broadcasting and Journalism Podcast Begins Second Season

January 20, 2022

A podcast highlighting the careers of Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism alumni is embarking on its second season. Read more.

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WIU's March Ag Mech Farm Expo Canceled for 2022

January 20, 2022

Because of crowd size limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st annual Western Illinois University Ag Mech Farm Expo, scheduled for March 5-6, has been canceled. Read more.

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Spring '22 Vaccine Clinics (Including Boosters), Testing, KN95 Masks Available & More

January 19, 2022

The McDonough County Health Department, in cooperation with Western Illinois University, will host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics (including boosters) for WIU faculty, staff and students, as well as members of the general public, Jan. 25 and Feb. 22. Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines will be available at no cost. Read more.

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Last updated: Tuesday 25th of January 2022 02:01:04 PM


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Spring Semester Calendar

  • January 17, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 18, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • January 24, Mon. -- Open Registration Ends  (SP 2022)
  • January 25-31, Tues.-Mon. -- Restricted Registration  (SP 2022)
  • February 11, Fri. -- Lincoln's Birthday Observed -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 14, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 14-18, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
  • March 21, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • March 21, Mon. -- Advanced Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2022)
  • April 1, Fri. -- Advanced Registration Ends  (SU/FL 2022)
  • April 3, Sun. -- Last Day to Drop Classes or Withdraw from the University
  • April 4, Mon. -- Open Registration Begins  (SU/FL 2022)
  • May 9-13, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 13, Fri. -- Graduate Commencement
  • May 14, Sat. -- Undergraduate Commencement
  • May 15, Sun. -- WIU-Quad Cities Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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