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Western Illinois Alumna Proves It's Never Too Late to Fulfill a Dream

Western Illinois Alumna Proves It’s Never Too Late to Fulfill a Dream

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna Ramona Bellino would have graduated from college in 1971, but life had other plans. “The day after I graduated from St. Casimir High School, I entered the workforce,” said Bellino, the oldest of nine children. “I was uncertain at that point about the career path I wanted […]

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Western Illinois University Celebrates Asian And Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

Western Illinois University Celebrates Asian And Pacific Islander American Heritage Month

May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. Since 1990, the U.S. has used this month to recognize and celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Like many commemorative months, Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month originated in Congress in 1977. After several failed resolutions, a week was proclaimed for the acknowledgement and celebration […]

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Multicultural Graduation Celebration April 29 in University Union At Western Illinois

Multicultural Graduation Celebration April 29 in University Union At Western Illinois

In anticipation of Western Illinois University’s commencement in May, the Multicultural Center (MCC) will host a joint graduation celebration to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of graduating members of the LGBT*QA, Latinx and African/African American/Afro-Caribbean communities at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the University Union Heritage Room. In prior years, the MCC had hosted […]

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Western Illinois University Employee Memorial Tree Planting Set for April 26

Western Illinois University Employee Memorial Tree Planting Set for April 26

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Tree Grove on the Macomb campus. Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor Yvonne Zaborac, who passed […]

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Spring Commencement to Recognize Second in Family as a Double Graduate of Western Illinois

Spring Commencement to Recognize Second in Family as a Double Graduate of Western Illinois

Western Illinois University graduate student Karston Cole is only one month away from the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Cole will graduate with a Master of Science in Psychology and Clinical/Community Mental Health. Cole is completing an internship at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, IL, where he is gaining […]

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Interviews Scheduled for Director of Institutional Research at Western Illinois

Interviews Scheduled for Director of Institutional Research at Western Illinois

Two candidates will interview to become the new director of the Western Illinois University Institutional Research and Planning office Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 25. Candidates include Associate Director of Information Management for the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) David Smalley (April 17) and Executive Director of Institutional Research for West Virginia State […]

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Western Illinois University Celebrates Minority Health Month in April

Western Illinois University Celebrates Minority Health Month in April

Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]

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Western Illinois University Deadline Extended for Undergraduate Research Day Abstracts

Western Illinois University Deadline Extended for Undergraduate Research Day Abstracts

The deadline for students to submit abstracts for participation in Western Illinois University’s Undergraduate Research Day has been extended to Tuesday, April 11. Undergraduate students from all majors are invited to submit their faculty-mentored research and creative projects for participation in the 20th annual Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day, which will take place April […]

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