September 19th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University Associate Agricultural Research Technician Brent Heaton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2020. Heaton was hired in June 1999 and had his classification changed to assistant agricultural research technician in April 2010. He audited to his current position in […]
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September 12th, 2024
Moline
The Western Illinois University Autism Center of Excellence has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Tracy Family Foundation. This significant investment from the Tracy Family Foundation will expand the WIU Autism Center of Excellence (WACE)’s staff to better support families in the west central Illinois region. WACE provides no-fee autism evaluations for children up […]
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September 11th, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) and the GIS Center are sponsoring a free, virtual FAA Part 107 training course from 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, Oct. 14-17. The course, conducted online via Microsoft Teams, is designed for emergency managers, first responders, police, fire, EMS, conservation officers, GIS professionals and students in […]
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August 30th, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Esports teams are actively recruiting new members to join the competition. “Esports is a great opportunity to meet new friends, have fun and represent the University against teams across the country,” WIU-QC Student Services Director Curtis Williams said. The teams include: Valorant Rocket League Fortnite NBA2K Street […]
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August 29th, 2024
Moline
The Western Illinois University Libraries and University Counseling Center (UCC) are collaborating to bring therapy dogs to Malpass Library monthly throughout the Fall 2024 semester. The initiative is part of the UCC Wellness Wednesday series, which is an effort to help students manage their stress and to promote healthy habits. Therapy dogs will be available […]
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August 20th, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University is partnering with the Macomb Area Chamber of Commerce, City of Macomb, Spoon River College and the Macomb School District to host the Downtown Block Party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, in Chandler Park, just north of the Macomb Square. The event will offer new and existing WIU students the opportunity […]
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August 18th, 2024
Moline
The Quad Cities branch of the Western Illinois University Libraries will continue to provide service for students, faculty and staff on the Quad Cities campus, even with the new vision for the Quad Cities campus. Beginning Monday, Aug. 19 the Quad Cities Library will have a Library and Information Desk at the second floor atrium […]
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August 10th, 2024
Moline
Brittany Sunderman’s story began with building bridges and, through Western Illinois University, she is now building bridges in an Illinois community. Sunderman, who graduated from WIU with a Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development in 2023, started her path working for a construction company in Seattle, WA. She traveled to Nicaragua on a […]
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August 1st, 2024
Moline
QUAD CITIES, Iowa / Illinois—The Quad Cities Community Foundation has granted a total of $57,218 to Western Illinois University to support and develop Rocky’s Play Space, a bilingual early learning and family empowerment lab site opening this year in Moline. “Rocky’s Play Space represents the power of partnership and collaboration,” said Sue Hafkemeyer, the Community […]
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July 29th, 2024
Moline
With the 2024 Summer Olympic Games officially kicking off, Leatherneck Athletics is proud to celebrate a rich history of connections to the Olympic Games. Leatherneck student-athletes and coaches have left a significant mark on the global sports stage throughout the years, from track and field to basketball to excellence in athletic training, WIU Athletics has […]
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