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Celebrate Ray's Eighth Birthday with WIU on Feb. 13

February 4, 2026

It’s time to get out the party hats, streamers and cup cakes for Colonel Rock IV’s eighth birthday! Read more.

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WIU to Host Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11

February 3, 2026
WIU will host the Illinois Supreme Court Oral Arguments on March 11 as part of the Riding the Circuit program.

Western Illinois University hosts the 2026 installment of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Riding the Circuit program as justices hear oral arguments in two cases beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Read more.

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WIU Celebrates Black History Month with a Month-Long Series of Events

February 3, 2026

The Western Illinois University Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC), will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with a diverse lineup of events designed to educate, inspire and bring the campus community together. Read more.

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Ag Mech Expo Begins Feb. 7

February 2, 2026
A view of the 2025 Ag Mech Show.

The Western Illinois University Ag Mech Farm Expo is back for its 54th year, running Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 7-8 at Western Hall, presented by the WIU School of Agriculture - Agricultural Mechanization Club. Read more.

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WIU Launches “Pick the Pair” Campaign Ahead of The Western Challenge Giving Day

February 2, 2026

Western Illinois University is launching Pick the Pair, a new donor engagement campaign designed to build excitement and community participation leading into The Western Challenge Day of Giving on Friday, April 24. Read more.

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WIU students, faculty member receive grants from National Psychology Honors Society

February 2, 2026

Two WIU students, Graduate Student Liz Foster and Undergraduate student Kelsie Balagna and Psychology Professor Bob Intrieri won grants from National Psychology Honors Society (Psi Chi). Read more.

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Plant / Person Tonja Torgenson Solo Exhibition

February 2, 2026

The Western Illinois University Art Gallery will host "Plant / Person", a solo exhibition by Detroit artist, Tonja Torgerson on display Friday, Jan. 20 through Tuesday, Feb. 24 Read more.

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Celebrating Valentines Week with CASA LOVES YOU WEEK

February 2, 2026

The Western Illinois University Casa Latina Cultural Center invites students to celebrate love in its many forms; friendship, community, laughter and simply showing up for one another this Valentine’s Week with Casa Loves You Week, a full week of fun, connection and community taking place Monday, Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. 13. Read more.

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Roberts Publishes Book Exploring American Imperial Behavior

January 30, 2026

Western Illinois University Professor & Chair of the History Department Tim Roberts published a book in December with Cornell University Press titled "After Barbary: Algeria’s Roles in the French and American Empires." Read more.

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WIU School of Music Presents 'Sky Blue Pink: A Midwestern Dreamscape'

January 30, 2026

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present “Sky Blue Pink: A Midwestern Dreamscape,” a Faculty Recital featuring flutist Julianna Eidle and pianist Po-Chuan Chiang Monday, Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Read more.

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WIU School of Engineering & Technology Hosts Professional Seminar Featuring IMEG Consultants Corp.

January 30, 2026

The Western Illinois University School of Engineering & Technology will host a professional seminar from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, featuring Matt Dotson, senior geotechnical engineer with IMEG Consultants Corp. Read more.

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WIU Students to Host RockyTHON Pasta Party to Benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

January 30, 2026

Western Illinois University students are inviting faculty, staff, students and community members to support a great cause while enjoying a hearty meal at the RockyTHON Pasta Party from 4–8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, at the American Legion, 221 E. Washington St., Macomb. Read more.

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Just Hired: Chiemeka Emeribe

January 29, 2026
WIU alum Chiemeka Emeribe is a teaching assistant and doctoral student in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Purdue University.

Meet Chiemeka Emeribe, a graduate of Western Illinois University’s Biological Science graduate program, who is a teaching assistant and doctoral student in Cellular and Molecular Biology at Purdue University. Read more.

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Behymer Named January CSEC EOM

January 29, 2026
Mark Behymer, Facility Operations director in the University Union Administrative Office, was named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for January 2026.

Mark Behymer, Facility Operations director in the University Union Administrative Office at Western Illinois University, has been named the January 2026 Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month. Read more.

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WIU Announces Spring 2026 Career and Internship Fairs

January 29, 2026

Western Illinois University’s Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement and academic departments will host a series of Career and Internship Fairs during the Spring 2026 semester, offering students opportunities to connect with employers, explore career paths and secure internships and full-time positions. Read more.

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WIU Organizations to Celebrate MLK Week

January 29, 2026

Western Illinois University’s Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center (GBCC), Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and Western's All Volunteer Effort (WAVE) are coming together to host a week of meaningful service and engagement in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., taking place Monday through Thursday, Feb. 2-5. Read more.

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Last updated: Thursday 5th of February 2026 08:19:08 AM


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  • January 19, Mon. -- Dr. Martin Luther King Day -- No Classes/University Closed
  • January 20, Tues. -- Classes Begin
  • February 12, Thurs. -- Lincoln's Birthday -- No Classes/University Closed
  • February 13, Fri. -- Classes Resume
  • March 16-20, Mon.-Fri. -- Spring Break -- No Classes
  • March 23, Mon. -- Classes Resume
  • May 11-15, Mon.-Fri. -- Final Exam Week
  • May 16, Sat. -- Undergraduate and Graduate Commencement

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