Community members, faculty, staff and students will be able to learn about the dangers of driving intoxicated firsthand as the Western Illinois University Theta Chi fraternity and the Office of Public Safety (OPS) will host a “Dizzy Driving” event from 5-6 p.m., Monday, April 7 in the Horrabin Hall parking lot. “Dizzy Driving” will give […]
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host a poker tournament at 5 p.m. Monday, April 7, in Riverfront Hall 103/104. Each poker tournament has its own rules of play. The tournament director will prepare the tournament rules in advance and will publish and distribute them for everyone to consult. Participants will compete in a single-elimination Texas […]
Western Illinois University will host WIU Forensic Psychology Professor Kim McClure for a presentation titled “Wellness-Centered De-Escalation Skills for Professionals: A Cultural Context Approach” from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in Stipes Hall 121. This event, sponsored by the Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), is free and open to all students, faculty and staff. McClure specializes in Psychology […]
The Western Illinois University Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert for kids, seniors and the community at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The performance will include exciting music by living composers, including John Williams, Jordan Jinosko, Elena Kats-Chernin and Anna Roclawska-Musialczyk. There will also […]
Q-C March Madness 2025 will be presented Saturday, March 8, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier at Western Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105 Three sections USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK. 4 round […]
The Western Illinois University Math Club invites students to join the presentation by speaker Kinshuk Mangal from 3-4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Morgan Hall 224. From the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy, the WIU Math Club will be hosting a presentation with student speaker Kinshuk Mangal, a Mathematics major focusing on data science and […]
Throughout February, Western Illinois (WIU) Athletics commemorated Black History Month by acknowledging Leathernecks past and present. The month featured highlights of Black alumni and Hall of Famers, as well as current student-athletes and coaches. Jennifer Alexander Jennifer Alexander was a Volleyball student-athlete at WIU from 2001-2006. Alexander was a named member of the All-Freshman team, […]
The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 9 at the Western Illinois University Union Ballroom. The theme of this year’s 44th annual Geodeland Show is “Petrified Wood.” A featured display […]
Western Illinois University will host its Spring 2025 All Major Career and Internship Fair from noon-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. All students and alumni are welcome to attend the fair for valuable networking opportunities and learn about internships and part- and full-time job opportunities. “Career Fairs play such an important role […]
Western Illinois University faculty, staff and students are invited to learn more about Phi Beta Delta, an international honor society dedicated to promoting international education and fostering a global exchange of ideas. The Eta Epsilon Chapter at WIU provides scholarships for international study and engages with the international community through various events. These include cultural nights […]
