July 20th, 2024
Moline
Construction on the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA) reached a new milestone today, as the final structural beam was raised into place earlier this morning. The occasion marks the completion of the Goldfarb Center’s frame. The significant milestone was celebrated with a “Topping Out” ceremony led by Executive Vice President of Operations at River […]
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July 17th, 2024
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Save the date: this fall, Western Illinois University invites all students and faculty to attend career and internship fairs provided by the WIU Career Center and various academic departments. These fairs are for job seekers looking for information about local and regional organizations. “We aim to enhance faculty engagement with our […]
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July 16th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
Western Illinois University is hosting a group of choral professionals this week, with public performances scheduled in Macomb and Chicago. withonevoice, a new, non-profit professional vocal ensemble of 16 singers based in Chicago, IL, began a week-long residency program at the WIU-Macomb campus on Sunday. The ensemble will include professional musicians and teachers from Illinois, […]
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July 12th, 2024
Moline
To reduce the amount of waste on campus, Western Illinois University Housing and Dining Services partnered with Goodwill of Macomb (Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois) during residence hall move-out. Donation bins were placed in each residence hall. The Corbin-Olson lobby had six bins, the Grote Student Center had 10 bins and the Thompson lobby had […]
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July 10th, 2024
Moline
Regional leaders will gather at Western Illinois University in the hopes of securing funding to explore advanced technology. The workshop, held Thursday, July 11, in Stipes Hall, is designed to help the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE) apply for a $160 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. The event is being organized by Chris Merrett, Director […]
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July 1st, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University Interim Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management John Smith has been named acting administrator in charge for the division of Finance and Administration, effective immediately, according to Interim President Kristi Mindrup. Smith replaces the Vice President for Finance and Administration and will provide leadership for the division until a longer-term appointment is […]
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June 27th, 2024
Moline
The Western Illinois University College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) is announcing program and structural changes, effective July 1. This reorganization is part of an effort to become more efficient, create new program synergies and provide the region with well-educated and highly-qualified service-oriented graduates. “The College of Education and Human Services family undertook a […]
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June 26th, 2024
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert with special guest trumpeter and vocalist, Benny Benack III, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, director of Jazz Studies. By […]
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June 26th, 2024
Moline
Western Illinois University Religious Studies professor, Amy Carr, received national attention this spring for her look at theological ways of interpreting and responding to the political polarization of Christianity. A book she co-authored with Christine Helmer, professor of humanities at Northwestern University, was honored as a finalist in Theology and Religious Studies at the 2024 […]
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June 21st, 2024
Moline
This summer, Western Illinois University is welcoming a record number of students for a variety of week-long camps hosted by the WIU Office of Study Abroad and Outreach (SAO). The booked, week-long adventure began on June 10, with 19 students attending the Art: Colorful Minds and Creative Hands program for grades 4-8. The Crime Scene […]
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