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Apr. 20, 2026: School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Alumni and Friends Social

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Gather with representatives from Western Illinois University, WIU's School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, alumni and friends for an evening of reconnection before the 2026 LEJA Public Safety Career Fair the following day.

Apr. 23, 2026: Dance Escape

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0500

Dance Escape
Directed by Donald Laney

WHEN:
April 23 – 25 at 7:30pm and April 26 at 2:00pm
April 25 at 2:00pm – Emerging Choreographers

WHERE:
Hainline Theatre

TICKETS:
$20 General Admission, $17 Student/Senior, WIU Student free with ID
Visit westernpresents.com, call 309.298.2900, or stop by the WIU Box Office in Hainline Theatre. Emerging Choreographers Performance is Free!

ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: Western Illinois University's annual Spring Dance Concert will offer an evening of dance, choreographed by students and instructors in University Dance Company (UDC). Each performance will incorporate a variety of dance styles, including modern/contemporary, jazz, Afro-modern, and ballet.

Apr. 24, 2026: Purple and Gold Day Social

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:30:00 -0500

On Friday, April 24, Western Illinois University alumni and friends from around the world will come together as one Leatherneck family for our annual Purple and Gold Day Celebration/Western Challenge to celebrate the date on April 24, 1899 when the Illinois Legislature approved the creation of what would become WIU.

All guests will receive a free ticket for door prize drawings throughout the night and one drink.

Apr. 24, 2026: Dance Escape

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0500

Apr. 25, 2026: Dance Escape

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Apr. 25, 2026: Dance Escape

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:30:00 -0500

Apr. 26, 2026: Dance Escape

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0500

Apr. 28, 2026: Indianapolis Alumni and Friends Social

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0500

Join your WIU Alumni Association, Advancement staff, and other alumni and friends of WIU for a happy hour social in Indianapolis!

$10: Appetizers and social; cash bar available

Jun. 16, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Board of Trustees Meeting - QC Campus

8:00 a.m.: Closed Meeting
9:30 a.m.: Open Meeting

Sep. 12, 2026: WIU vs. Wisconsin Pregame Tailgate and Football Game

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Join Western Illinois University and Leatherneck Football as we face off against University of Wisconsin in Madison!

The WIU Alumni Association invites ALL Alumni and Friends to our Pregame Tailgate and Football Game.

Tailgate, food, cash bar and ticket: TBA
Tailgate, food and cash bar ONLY: TBA
Game ticket ONLY: TBA

If you purchased tickets and tailgate, you pick your tickets up at our tailgate. If you purchased tickets ONLY, you will pick them up at the will call location located at the Wisconsin Athletic Ticket Office near Gate 1 (off Monroe Street). It opens 2 hours before kickoff, requiring a photo ID for ticket pickup.

For information about game day parking, visit HERE.

Clear Bag Policy

Camp Randall Gameday Information

Menu: TBA

Sep. 23, 2026: Board of Trustees Retreat

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Board of Trustees Retreat - Macomb Campus

Sep. 24, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Board of Trustees Meeting - Macomb Campus (University Union, Capitol Room)

8:00 a.m.: Closed Meeting
9:30 a.m.: Open Meeting

Oct. 20, 2026: Paint the Paws

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0500

Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to take part in Western Illinois University's Homecoming tradition, Paint the Paws. Hosted by the Western Illinois University Alumni Association, the Paint the Paws event involves the painting of more than 200 paws along University Drive and Western Avenue to welcome Alumni back to campus and display school spirit.

Dec. 03, 2026: Board of Trustees Meeting

Thu, 03 Dec 2026 08:00:00 -0600

Board of Trustees Meeting - Macomb Campus (University Union, Capitol Room)

8:00 a.m.: Closed Meeting
9:30 a.m.: Open Meeting