December 12th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Interdisciplinary English and Arts Society (IDEAS) will host a holiday potluck at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Building C Atrium. IDEAS extends an invitation to the WIU community to wrap up an amazing semester with a holiday potluck, ornament decorating and a holiday movie. Students are welcome to […]
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December 9th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – -The Western Illinois University School of Music faculty will present a Woodwind Christmas Concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10 on the WIU-QC campus in the Building C Atrium and at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 on the Macomb campus in the Macomb Art Center. WIU’s Woodwind Faculty will perform works by […]
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December 4th, 2023
Moline
The Agronomy Club at Western Illinois University recently hosted the Section 11 Agronomy Contest, creating an enriching and competitive environment for students. The event brought together dedicated members of the Agronomy Club under the guidance of faculty advisor Joel Gruver. The Agronomy Club, composed of passionate students with an interest in the science of soil […]
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November 29th, 2023
Cities
Western Illinois University Nursing Office Administrator Lura Krueger has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for November. Having initially joined WIU in March 2018, Krueger’s professional journey took her elsewhere for a period, only to see her return to the University in January 2021 where she began her […]
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November 28th, 2023
Moline
The Center for Undergraduate Research at Western Illinois University Malpass Library is delighted to announce its inaugural $500 Research Scholarship Competition. In collaboration with the Centennial Honors College and WIU Libraries, this research scholarship competition seeks to support and acknowledge outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students at WIU. Open to all WIU undergraduate students engaged […]
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November 23rd, 2023
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Western Illinois University has been recognized as a “Best Regional University in the Midwest” for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. WIU has been ranked 38 out of 167 public and private colleges and universities on the “Best Regional Universities (Midwest)” list in the U.S. News and World Report 2023 rankings. […]
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November 21st, 2023
Moline
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL -– After a distinguished career spanning over two decades, Western Illinois University announces the retirement of Troy Rhoads, who has served as the assistant vice president for Facilities Management since December 1, 2021. Rhoads began his journey with WIU as a maintenance worker in 1996, steadily progressing through various roles, showcasing his dedication […]
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November 15th, 2023
Moline
Western Illinois University Psychology Professor Kimberley A. McClure has been awarded a $746,000 grant from the United States Department of Justice for the development of a cutting-edge virtual training center, aptly named the De-escalation Training through Active Learning (DeTAL) Assessment and Research Center. The DeTAL Center is positioned to become a pivotal resource, not only […]
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November 13th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
The Western Illinois University Campus Recreation Center will host a single-day Intramural (IM) Bags Tournament starting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Rec Center. Both the doubles and singles tournaments will be played on the same day. The tournament is open to all WIU students. To register, visit IMLeagues.com. Participants must register by […]
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November 11th, 2023
Arts & Entertainment News
Art enthusiasts, rejoice! The captivating creations of Western Illinois University’s talented art students are on display at the Department of Art and Design Talent Grant and Tuition Waiver Exhibition. This annual showcase, running until November 28 at the University Art Gallery, is a testament to the creativity and skill of WIU’s budding artists. The exhibition […]
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