Because of crowd size limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st annual Western Illinois University Ag Mech Farm Expo, scheduled for March 5-6, has been canceled. The annual show, acknowledged as the largest, student-run agriculture show in the country, attracts more than 150 vendors, and provides networking opportunities for students. “We are disappointed to […]
From the African American Literary Society to the Zoology Club, and all sports clubs, honor and academic societies, fraternity and sorority life and all other clubs in-between, with more than 200 student organizations at Western Illinois University, there truly is something for everyone. WIU-Macomb students can check out registered student organizations at Western at the […]
It was a day of celebration at the downtown Enterprise Lofts, where Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati and other officials celebrated the announcement of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities decision to open its new Spanish Bilingual Early Learning and Family Empowerment Lab. This exciting project launched the same day Moline began accepting applications for its new ARPA-funded childcare […]
A podcast highlighting the careers of Western Illinois University Broadcasting and Journalism alumni is embarking on its second season. Jan. 12 marked the one-year anniversary of “Alumni Chats,” hosted by College of Fine Arts and Communication Interim Dean William “Buzz” Hoon. “The podcast has hit some milestones this year,” said Hoon. “We are proud that […]
Western Illinois University Alumnus Mark Scherer has been named the assistant athletic director for development within Western Illinois University’s Foundation and Development Office, effective Jan. 24. Scherer had previously served as an agent trainee and sales associate for State Farm since October 2021. Before joining State Farm, he was the head men’s basketball coach and […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Kristi Mindrup has been named Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations, effective Feb. 1. Mindrup, who has been assistant vice president for Quad Cities academic affairs since August 2009, has been serving as the interim administrator in charge of the WIU-Quad Cities campus since June 2020. Before being named assistant vice […]
West Hartford, CT artist Kasey Ramirez will have her solo exhibition, “Remnants,” on display through Feb. 18, at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A virtual reception for the artist will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. The Zoom link can be requested by emailing TA-Hennings@wiu. Born in New Brunswick, NJ, Ramirez received […]
“Wonderful is how I would describe him,” said student Sidney Stiers when asked about her teacher and mentor in the field of agriculture, Western Illinois University alumnus Kent Rigg. Stiers was recently selected as a runner-up in the 29th annual GROWMARK essay contest. This year’s theme was, “What, in your opinion, has changed for the […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University Admissions and Records Coordinator Sheryl Harty has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for January 2022. Harty was hired at WIU in June 2013 as an admissions records representative in Graduate Studies and was reclassified by audit to admissions records officer in […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University will host a virtual career fair for WIU students and alumni interested in working in the education field from noon-4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28. Students and alumni who are looking for positions as teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators and other roles in education are invited to attend the […]
