MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Tree Grove on the Macomb campus. Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor Yvonne Zaborac, who passed away in 2022. The Memorial Tree Grove, located on the southeast section of campus by University Village, near the West Pierce Street entrance, was established in Fall 2003, following a recommendation by members of Western’s American Federation of State,... Read More

April is World Autism Awareness Month! In celebration of this month, Ameriprise Financial hosted their last ladies’ lunch of the season where they made a charitable contribution to the Davenport Community School District. The attendees at the event donated visual and sensory items that were carefully hand-picked by DCSD teachers. These items will not only support students in the classroom but they will continue to promote successful learning! #growingexcellence #davenportcommunityschool #davenporteducation  Read More

Western Illinois University graduate student Karston Cole is only one month away from the Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony. Cole will graduate with a Master of Science in Psychology and Clinical/Community Mental Health. Cole is completing an internship at the Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility in Rushville, IL, where he is gaining experience as a behavioral specialist and will remain in this role post graduation. “I am fortunate and grateful to begin my career with the wealth of theoretical knowledge and practical experience provided to me at WIU, especially... Read More

High school students in grades 9th through 12th who are interested in a career in health care are welcome to attend Genesis Adventures in Nursing (GAIN) Camp at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport June 19-23 (deadline for registration is April 21) and July 17-21 (deadline for registration is May 17). GAIN Camp is held each summer at Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, and provides an opportunity for high school students – 9th through 12th grade – to explore nursing and health care careers. Designed to offer an exciting week-long adventure, where participants will have first-hand encounters... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 18, 2023 – Effective job searching starts with a plan. The Bettendorf Public Library and Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel are presenting Job Searching Skills to help job seekers on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 PM. Angela is the Coordinator of Career Planning and Placement at Black Hawk College and will share information and tips to help attendees search for and find a job. Topics covered in the presentation include self-analysis, career research, developing job search materials, targeted job searching, and networking. A time for questions and answers will follow... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 11, 2023 – One of the first tasks to tackle when beginning a new job search is creating a resume. The Bettendorf Public Library and Black Hawk College’s Angela Striegel are presenting Job Searching Skills to help job seekers on Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 PM. The Job Searching Skills presentation is designed to help attendees construct attention- grabbing resumes. This event will take place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend. Presenter, Angela Striegel, is the Coordinator of Career... Read More

Too many young people leave school without critical life skills in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship to reach their potential in life, but there’s hope. JA is working on leveling the playing field, but we can’t do it alone. We need your support and time is running out to fill our spring classes. Be a Game Changer and sign up today: https://bit.ly/407OxAn  Read More

Two candidates will interview to become the new director of the Western Illinois University Institutional Research and Planning office Monday, April 17 and Tuesday, April 25. Candidates include Associate Director of Information Management for the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) David Smalley (April 17) and Executive Director of Institutional Research for West Virginia State University Archit Agarwal (April 25). Smalley has served as the associate director of Information Management for the IBHE since 2016. Previously, he was a division administrator data analyst for the IBHE (2014-16),... Read More

Davenport North hosted the 88th Annual Jesse Day Relays, April 13, 2023, at Brady St. Stadium! This relay event is named after Jesse Day, who was a Geometry and track coach for the Davenport Community School District. Virginia Wayne, daughter of Jesse Day, was recognized at the relay event because she was celebrating her 95th birthday. In honor of this special day, Virginia and her family donated $2,000 to support the Jesse Day Relays!  Read More

Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are provided with culturally and linguistically appropriate information, they are empowered to create healthier outcomes for themselves and their communities. “WIU’s recognition... Read More