MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — Billy Clow, dean of Western Illinois University’s College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC), has been appointed interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022. He previously served as interim provost from January 2019-January 2021. A search for the provost position will be launched this fall. […]
Western Illinois University emergency management students, along with professional emergency personnel and educators, have the benefit of hands-on training and numerous other learning opportunities as a result of a collaborative partnership between the WIU GIS Center, WIU School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA)‘s emergency management degree program and the Illinois Law Enforcement Training […]
The last Rock Island Center For Math and Science’s last Above and Beyond Award for this school year goes to the Ramsdale family! The family was nominated by our very own PE teacher, Julie Hudnall. Congratulations to all and what a great way to end the school year! GT SPORTS Rock Island/Milan School District 41
Are you a fan of WEBTOON?! Do you read Space Boy? Or Lore Olympus? Or I Love Yoo? UnOrdinary? All teens (ages 11-19) are invited to join Amber for a Zoom discussion on Thursday, July 1st at 2:00 pm to share their favorite (and least favorite) titles on the creator-owned online digital comic platform WEBTOON and […]
On June 14, when “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” returned to live audiences at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New Work City, everyone attending had to prove they were fully vaccinated against Covid. Same when Bruce Springsteen returned to Broadway on June 26. More than 500 U.S. colleges and universities also are requiring proof […]
Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff on the WIU-Macomb campus in need of an official University ID will now be able to get their identification card at the University Union Service Center. Previously, the ID services were available in Seal Hall. The Union Service Center, located on the first floor across from the food […]
Summer reading and events at the Rock Island Public Library run through the end of July! Through July 31, Reading Colors Your World summer reading challenges and events at the Rock Island Public Library will encourage readers of all ages to be creative, try new things, explore art and color, and see the beauty of diversity. […]
Kids can discover a different country each week through crafts, activities, and snacks! Program kits will be available starting on Monday of each week, and kids are welcome to join Miss Christie on Zoom every Thursday beginning July 1st through July 29th at 1:00 pm for discussions and crafts demonstrations. This program is best suited […]
Davenport Public Library has crafts for every color of the spectrum! Each week at the Fairmount Library we’ll offer a craft corresponding to color; do one or do them all. Registration is required for each week at http://bit.ly/dpl-craftingbycolor. Best for ages 6+ Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 pm: Orange Hanging Paper Fish Wednesday, July 7th at […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University-Macomb COVID-19 summer test clinics will be held from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Thursday, Aug. 12, in the University Union Sandburg Lounge. Fall 2021 test clinic times and days will be announced prior to the start of the fall semester, which is set to begin Monday, […]
