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Three COFAC Faculty Honored with Awards of Excellence

January 27th, 2024
Three COFAC Faculty Honored with Awards of Excellence

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Three Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) faculty were recently named winners of the 2021 COFAC Awards of Excellence. “The faculty in the College of Fine Arts and Communication continue to excel in all areas,” said COFAC Interim Dean William “Buzz” Hoon. “We are fortunate to have a number of dedicated, hard-working individuals educating our students and I am happy to recognize their achievements.” COFAC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching – Department of Art and Design Professor Bill... Read More

Rocky Students Named as Charles O. Austin Scholars

January 26th, 2024
Rocky Students Named as Charles O. Austin Scholars

The board recognized 65 students who have maintained a 3.5 GPA or above for 6 semesters. At the Board of Education meeting on August 10, 65 Rock Island High School seniors were honored as Charles O. Austin Jr. Scholars. The students were presented with certificates of recognition for completing six semesters of study and earning a 3.5 GPA or higher. The designation was established by the Board of Education in honor of Charles O. Austin, Jr., who served District #41 for 14 years as Rock Island High School Principal and for 7 years as Superintendent of Schools. Austin demanded excellence, was... Read More

“Charlotte’s Web” Hits the Stage at North Scott January 26-28

January 25th, 2024

Joseph Robinette, working with the advice of E.B. White, has created a play that captures this work in a thrilling and utterly practical theatrical presentation. All the enchanting characters are here: Wilbur, the irresistible young pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher; Fern, a girl who understands what animals say to each other; Templeton, the gluttonous rat who can occasionally be talked into a good deed; the Zuckerman family; the Arables; and, most of all, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, who proves to be “a true friend and a good writer.” Determined to save Wilbur, Charlotte... Read More

Rock Island Preschool For All Applications Now Being Accepted

January 24th, 2024
Rock Island Preschool For All Applications Now Being Accepted

Preschool for All and Head Start Applications are NOW Being Accepted for Fall 2024! Any family that lives in the RIMSD boundary can apply. There is NO cost to parents!  Read More

Western Illinois University ’24-’25 Housing Renewal to Begin Jan. 26

January 24th, 2024
Western Illinois University '24-'25 Housing Renewal to Begin Jan. 26

Housing renewal for current Western Illinois University students who wish to live on campus for the 2024-2025 academic year begins Friday, Jan. 26. Students were emailed individual renewal times and instructions late last week. Based on where students wish to live and the number of semester hours accrued, students will be assigned renewal times on the following schedule:   Same hall/same room (for qualified floors or qualified rooms): Friday, Jan. 26 – Monday, Jan. 29   Group moves: One day only – Wednesday, Jan. 31   Graduate student/seniors: Begins Thursday,... Read More

Rock Island Rocks Take Home Honors At Clinton Wrestling Tourney

January 22nd, 2024
Rock Island Rocks Take Home Honors At Clinton Wrestling Tourney

The Rock Island Rocks battled today at the Bob Lueders invite in Clinton, IA against top ranked wrestlers from IL, IA, and WI. The team took 7th out of 21 and individual placers were Mauricio Parker (4th), Truth Vesey (2nd), Merrick Stockwell (5th), Daniel McGhee (1st), Temar Hudson (7th), Antonio Parker (6th), Amare Overton (1st), and Andrew Marquez (2nd).  Read More

Western Illinois Students Receive Go West Security Awards

January 15th, 2024
Western Illinois Students Receive Go West Security Awards

Three Western Illinois University students were honored on December 4 by GoWest/McDonough County Transit for their work as GoWest security officers. • Officer Alexander Betinis, a freshman Biology Science major, of Maywood, IL, received the Guard of Semester award and was promoted to corporal. • Officer Ian Thomas, a freshman Forensics Chemistry major, of Dixon, IL, passed his probationary period. • Officer Sam Graeser, a freshman LEJA major, of Divernon, IL, passed his probationary period and received the Guard of Semester award. “I’m very proud of the Go West Security team and... Read More

Rock Island School District Names YMCA Community Partner Of The Month

January 13th, 2024
Rock Island School District Names YMCA Community Partner Of The Month

ROCK ISLAND MILAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 41 HAS NAMED ITS COMMUNITY PARTNER OF THE MONTH! Congratulations to the 2 Rivers YMCA-Nourish Programs for being chosen as the winner for November! Their nomination stated, “The service that they provide to us benefits not only the district, but more importantly the students, families, and the larger community. We appreciate how they go out of the way to service all of our out-of-school programs throughout the school district both during the year and throughout the summer! Without the Nourish Program, we would not be able to ensure the fidelity we have... Read More

Woolam Named Western Illinois University Employee of The Year For 2023

January 11th, 2024
Woolam Named Western Illinois University Employee of The Year For 2023

Western Illinois University Agriculture (Ag) Office Manager and Account Technician Barbara Woolam has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Year for 2023. Woolam started at WIU in May 2000 as a Facilities Management, Building Services secretary. Over the years, she demonstrated exceptional dedication and work ethic, leading to a series of promotions. She transitioned to a secretarial role in Continuing Education before becoming the office support specialist for the Educational Leadership program in 2003. After several promotions, she was named the office manager for... Read More

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western Illinois Campuses

January 9th, 2024
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western Illinois Campuses

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – In anticipation of forecasted snow and high winds, Western Illinois University’s Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are under a winter weather advisory Tuesday-Wednesday, Jan.9-10. During a weather advisory, the University will generally remain open, ensuring that campus buildings are accessible. However, it is the personal responsibility of faculty, staff and students to use their judgment regarding attendance and travel conditions. Supervisors are urged to plan for continued operations, recognizing that University offices may be short-staffed or closed during the advisory. The... Read More