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RPTA at WIU Presents Annual Alumni, Student Awards
RPTA at WIU Presents Annual Alumni, Student Awards
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Camp Rocky's Outdoor Olympics April 30 at HFC
Students in Western Illinois University's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration have designed Camp Rocky's Outdoor Olympics, a free day camp from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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WIU to Host DataFest 2022 Competition April 8-10
The Western Illinois University School of Accounting, Finance Economics, and Decision Sciences (AFED) is scheduled to host their first virtual DataFest 2022 competition April 8-10.
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Inauguration Ceremony Set March 31 for WIU's 12th President
The inauguration for Western Illinois University's 12th President Guiyou Huang will be held at 2:30 p.m.
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WIU Partners with ICC for Motorcycle Safety Courses
Western Illinois University has partnered with Illinois Central College and its Motorcycle Safety Program to offer motorcycle safety courses to the public, as well as to WIU students.
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Geodeland Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show March 12-13 at WIU
The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will host its 41st annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 12, and from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 13 in the Western Illinois University Union Grand Ballroom. Parking and admission are free.
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WIU's Caribbean Connection
Western Illinois University now boasts a growing population of international students from the Caribbean, with more than 70 students enrolled at Western in the past two semesters.
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Kerley Named February Employee of the Month at WIU
Western Illinois University Health Center Transporter 1 Teslin Kerley has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for February 2022.
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WIU COVID19 Update: Mandatory Weekly Testing Continues for Unvaccinated, Quarantine/Isolation Protocol Changes, Face Coverings Required and More
Mandatory weekly testing remains in place for Western Illinois University faculty, staff and students* who are unvaccinated and who are physically on WIU's campuses.
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Macomb Park District Director Awarded WIU's Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award
Western Illinois University alumna and Macomb Park District Executive Director Rachel Lenz has been named the 2022 recipient of the Jim Berousek Distinguished Alumnus Award through the University's Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA).
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WIU Accepts Associate of Arts/Associate of Science to Satisfy all Gen Eds
Western Illinois University will now allow an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from any accredited college to satisfy the University general education requirements, effective immediately.
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Harty Named WIU Employee of the Month
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.
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Scherer Named Assistant Athletic Director for Development at WIU
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.
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WIU Student-Run Media Nominated for Annual Conference Awards
Western Illinois University's student-run broadcast news and sports media, as well as the radio station, have been named as finalists for the annual Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards.
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WIU School of Ag Honored as a Top Nationwide Program
The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture was recognized as a top nationwide program during the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) convention Nov. 30-Dec. 4 in New Orleans, LA.
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WIU Ag Alumni Part of FFA Effort to Help Tornado Damaged Mayfield
Those are the words of Western Illinois University alumnus Riley Hintzsche, the agricultural educator and FFA advisor at Streator Township High School, in reference to a collaborative project to bring needed supplies to storm-ravaged Mayfield, KY.
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WIU Will Launch New Option in Early Childhood Education Summer 2022
Western Ill University, issued the following announcement on Dec. 20Western Illinois University will offer the Early Childhood Degree on the Quad Cities campus, beginning Summer 2022.
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Holiday Art Sale at WIU Dec. 13-15
The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design will host its holiday art sale from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday–Wednesday, Dec. 13-15, in the University Union Brattain Lounge
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WIU Digital Rec Center Art Competition Deadline Nearing
There's still time to get your artwork in for the Western Illinois University Digital Recreation Center (DiRC) art competition. WIU students with artistic flair are invited to submit their artwork for the competition.
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A Conversation with WIU Admissions
Parents of prospective and admitted college students can get all their questions answered about Western Illinois University at a special virtual chat Tuesday, Nov. 30 with the new vice president for enrollment management and the undergraduate admissions and enrollment team at WIU.