Western Illinois University is partnering with city officials to host a community walk through of off-campus housing from 1:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16.

The event is an opportunity for University staff and law enforcement and city staff and community partners to have a positive touchpoint and to welcome new student residents before the upcoming academic year. It will also offer the chance to inform student residents about the responsibilities they have as members of the community and about the resources available to them.

Volunteers are being sought to be a part of the walking tour, and they will be given resources to hand out to participating homes when they arrive. Available shifts include 1:30-4 p.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.

Both shifts will meet at University Village, and organizers are seeking two WIU and two community volunteers for each of the tour times.

To register to participate in the event, visit tinyurl.com/communitywalk22.

Questions about the tours can be directed to Macomb Community Development Coordinator John Bannon at jbannon@cityofmacomb.com or WIU Director of Student Engagement Nick Katz at nb-katz@wiu.edu.

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