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WIU to Host Second Annual National Day of Racial Healing Events

December 20, 2024

The Western Illinois University Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (JIDE) will host its second annual National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, following Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read more.

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125 Anniversary Celebration: Jessica Beach

December 20, 2024

Alumna Jessica Beach credits her experiences at Western Illinois University with shaping her future career success and fostering a deep connection to a welcoming community of diverse people. Read more.

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Just Hired: Elizabeth Orwig

December 19, 2024

Meet Elizabeth Orwig, a WIU’s Special Education program graduate who has accepted a position as a Junior High Special Education teacher at Colona Grade School. Read more.

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WIU Foundation Holiday Hours and Year-End Gifts

December 18, 2024

The Western Illinois University campuses, including the WIU Foundation, will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Read more.

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125 Anniversary Celebration: Hayley Lair

December 18, 2024

Alumna Hayley Lair is proud to follow in her grandparent's footsteps as a proud Leatherneck. To Lair, being a Leatherneck has a strong correlation with family, and fondly remembers being a part of the WIU community. Read more.

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2024 Fall Dean's List

December 17, 2024

A total of 1,090 undergraduate students enrolled at Western Illinois University were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List, including 112 students at the WIU-Quad Cities Campus. Read more.

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Studio Art Major Designs Annual Holiday Card

December 17, 2024
Junior Studio Art major Ruby Warner, originally from Marysville, OH, produced the card art for this year's holiday card.

Each year, the Western Illinois University Foundation partners with the Department of Art and Design to create its annual holiday greeting card for donors and friends of the university. This yearly tradition provides a WIU student the opportunity to showcase their artistic abilities and shine a spotlight on a special campus scene. Read more.

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Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer at WIU Infant and Preschool Center

December 17, 2024

The holiday season got a little brighter at the Western Illinois University Infant and Preschool Center when Santa Claus himself made a special visit on December 5. His arrival was met with excitement, joy and plenty of smiles from the children, who eagerly welcomed the jolly visitor. Read more.

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Kinkaid to Interview For WIU Director of Employee Learning & Engagement

December 16, 2024

Stephanie Kinkaid will interview on the Western Illinois University campus on Wednesday, Dec. 18, for the open position of Director of Employee Learning & Engagement. Read more.

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125 Anniversary Celebration: Omar Medina

December 16, 2024

Current student Omar Medina sees Western Illinois University as a place of progress, diversity and unity. Read more.

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James Named December EOM

December 16, 2024

Western Illinois University employee Ashley James, administrative assistant to the School of Engineering and Technology director, has been named the December 2024 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 26th of December 2024 05:36:04 AM


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