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WIU #MaskUp Campaign Wins County Quality of Life Award

WIU #MaskUp Campaign Wins County Quality of Life Award

MACOMB, IL – The #MaskUp campaign by the Western Illinois University Department of Communication Social Media Lab has been honored for outstanding volunteerism by the McDonough County Quality of Life Advisory Committee. The award was presented to WIU Associate Professor of Communication Josh Averbeck on campus Thursday morning. Averbeck worked with students in the Social […]

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Western Illinois University Presidential Search Interviews Set

Western Illinois University Presidential Search Interviews Set

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — According to the Western Illinois University Presidential Search Committee, six finalists will be considered for the position of Western’s 12th president. Interviews will begin Monday, Oct. 19. The finalists who will participate in virtual on-campus interviews include: Monday, Oct. 19: Martin Abraham, interim president, Western Illinois University. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Bahman Ghorashi, […]

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Steven Hudson's 'Adaptations' on Display at WIU Art Gallery

Steven Hudson’s ‘Adaptations’ on Display at WIU Art Gallery

Champaign, IL, artist Steven Hudson will have a solo exhibition of his paintings, “Adaptations,” on display through Friday, Nov. 20 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. According to his artist statement, Hudson’s work navigates the space of an imagined post apocalypse, depicting a remnant human presence that navigates a bleak landscape. The people and […]

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Western Illinois University Exhibition Tells Story of Veterans Through Art

Western Illinois University Exhibition Tells Story of Veterans Through Art

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition by the Experiencing Veterans and Artists Collaborations (EVAC) Project through Friday, Nov. 6. Through “Bridging the Gap,” EVAC uses storytelling and art to educate the public about life in the military. EVAC curators have interviewed veterans about their experiences and artists have made an edition […]

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Western Illinois Grad Students, Faculty Research Diversity of Quad-Cities' Bicycle Trails

Western Illinois Grad Students, Faculty Research Diversity of Quad-Cities’ Bicycle Trails

MOLINE, IL – A collaborative research paper about Quad Cities bicycle trails by one Western Illinois University graduate student and one alumna, along with their professor, has been projected to “make a major contribution to the field,” with its findings related to diversity among those who use the trails. Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) […]

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Butcher and McCormick Honored by Federal Association for COVID-19 Work

Butcher and McCormick Honored by Federal Association for COVID-19 Work

MACOMB, IL – Two members of Western Illinois University’s Housing staff have been honored at the national level for their work to make the University’s campus safer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Assistant Director of Residence Life Jessica Butcher and Assistant Director of Residential Administration Bridget McCormick were honored by the Heroes Program of the Association […]

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Family Weekend, Dads' Day Rescheduled

Family Weekend, Dads’ Day Rescheduled

MACOMB, IL — Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Western Illinois University’s Family Day and Dads’ Day, both traditionally held during the fall semester, will be shifted to a Family Weekend event, which will also include Moms’ Day (typically held during the spring), in Spring 2021. According to Ashley Katz, Director of the University Union, […]

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