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. The annual show, acknowledged as the largest, student-run agriculture show in the country, attracts more than 150 vendors, and provides networking opportunities for students. “We are disappointed to […]
From the African American Literary Society to the Zoology Club, and all sports clubs, honor and academic societies, fraternity and sorority life and all other clubs in-between, with more than 200 student organizations at Western Illinois University, there truly is something for everyone. WIU-Macomb students can check out registered student organizations at Western at the […]
It was a day of celebration at the downtown Enterprise Lofts, where Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati and other officials celebrated the announcement of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities decision to open its new Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab. This exciting project launched the same day Moline began accepting applications for its new ARPA-funded childcare […]
A podcast highlighting the careers of Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism alumni is embarking on its second season. Jan. 12 marked the one-year anniversary of “Alumni Chats,” hosted by College of Fine Arts and Communication Interim Dean William “Buzz” Hoon. “The podcast has hit some milestones this year,” said Hoon. “We are proud that […]
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. Scherer had previously served as an agent trainee and sales associate for State Farm since October 2021. Before joining State Farm, he was the head men’s basketball coach and […]
“We’re getting our community meetings back together with the next Listening Post. We’ll make sure there is an online option as well but this will be at the public library. Come share with us what’s working and what needs work in our community.” -Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati Learn more here: https://facebook.com/events/s/listening-post/943672589663919/
Gildas Club Quad Cities is presenting a week of activities for World Cancer Day this week. The schedule is as follows: Tuesday: Team up to Focus on Your Health – Sign up for a 21-day health challenge: worldcancerday.org/21DayChallenge Wednesday: We Walk Together as Community is Stronger than Cancer. Walk the pond at Trinity Moline, 3:30-4:00P […]
The 2022 Illinois 5Essentials Survey is available for teachers, parents, and students. The survey will be open on January 11 and close on March 11, 2022. The 5Essentials Survey identifies five indicators that lead to improved outcomes for all students, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. The five indicators that positively affect school […]
West Hartford, CT artist Kasey Ramirez will have her solo exhibition, “Remnants,” on display through Feb. 18, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A virtual reception for the artist will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The Zoom link can be requested by emailing TA-Hennings@wiu. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Ramirez received […]
“Wonderful is how I would describe him,” said student Sidney Stiers when asked about her teacher and mentor in the field of agriculture, Western Illinois University alumnus Kent Rigg. Stiers was recently selected as a runner-up in the 29th annual GROWMARK essay contest. This year’s theme was, “What, in your opinion, has changed for the […]
