November 13th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University Campus Recreation Center will host a single-day Intramural (IM) Bags Tournament starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Rec Center. Both the doubles and singles tournaments will be played on the same day. The tournament is open to all WIU students. To register, visit IMLeagues.com. Participants must register by […]
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November 11th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Art enthusiasts, rejoice! The captivating creations of Western Illinois University’s talented art students are on display at the Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition. This annual showcase, running until November 28 at the University Art Gallery, is a testament to the creativity and skill of WIU’s budding artists. The exhibition […]
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November 10th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University Art Department will offer a free Community Art Program for students in grades 1-8 over three Sundays in October and November. Classes will be held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 13. Classes for grades 1-2 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24; grades 3-4 will be […]
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November 7th, 2023
Moline
All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday […]
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November 1st, 2023
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private […]
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October 31st, 2023
Moline
MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a game-changer for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Spanish-speaking community. A comprehensive workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish, “Square Workshop,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 […]
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October 26th, 2023
Moline
Continuing a strong transfer partnership, Spoon River College and WIU Admissions have partnered together to create a designated space where students can easily find their WIU representative. An admissions representative is at SRC-Macomb and SRC-Canton multiple times per month to meet with students. Admissions can help students start an application, navigate their next steps after […]
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October 23rd, 2023
Moline
The WIU and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ceremony that will unveil a gift by the late Arlington and Arlene Seymour, marking the future expansion of the Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC). “Gifts like the Seymours’ make the difference at Western Illinois University,” WIU Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics […]
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October 18th, 2023
Local News & Happenings
Western Illinois University Building Service Worker Charles Eddington has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2022. Eddington was hired in his current position in August 1998. He is currently working in Malpass Library. According to his nominator, Eddington always tackles additional requests with enthusiasm and a […]
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October 17th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Let’s improve communication across the board! McDonough District Hospital, Western Illinois University and Spoon River College will host speaker, strategist and consultant Lisa X. Walden on “Connecting Across Generations: Generational Insights at Work” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the University Union, Grand Ballroom on the Macomb campus. “We are […]
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