MOLINE, IL — The Western Illinois University Quad Cities Core Values Awards have been an annual tradition since 2010 to recognize the contributions of individuals from the University community in the Quad Cities. The 2020 awards were chosen by the Quad Cities Core Values Selection Committee. The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated announcing the winners virtually, but […]
Western Illinois University Assistant Director of Campus Recreation Brian Thomas has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for February. Thomas began work at WIU in January 2018 in his current position. He was transitioned to Civil Service, with the same title, in February 2019. According to his nominator, […]
MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The Initiative for Social Justice Pedagogies at Western Illinois University, led by English Professor Rebekah Buchanan and Education Professor James La Prad, will again host the virtual Anti-Racist Inquiry Series – Looking Inward: Educators Examining Race, via Zoom, beginning Thursday, Feb. 11. The series debuted during the Fall 2020 semester. According to […]
Davenport’s German American Heritage Center is looking out for its customers in regard to their safety and covid-19! The museum released the following statement today in regard to its policies: The ongoing safety of our German American Heritage Center and Museum (GAHC) visitors, volunteers and staff is our top priority. We will continue with our […]
Area college students and alumni from Western Illinois University, Knox College and Monmouth College have a chance to think about summer when the WIU Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (RPTA) hosts its annual Summer Camp Job Fair (SCJF) virtually from noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Summer camps across the country are planning to […]
Western Illinois University will celebrate Black History Month throughout February, with a variety of activities, speakers and events planned. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the events vary from virtual to in person. The Black History Month schedule for the remainder of the month includes: • Tuesday, Feb. 9 – 9-11 a.m. – Free breakfast from […]
Many factors can impact your risk of getting cancer. Those factors can be genetic, environmental, behavioral, and more. Join Kelly Craft, LISW, LCSW, Program Manager at Gilda’s Club Quad Cities on Tuesday, February 23rd at 6:30 pm on Zoom for a workshop about cancer risk factors and prevention. Learn about common genetic and environmental factors […]
Join Kevin Braafladt, the Army Sustainment Command Deputy Historian at the Rock Island Arsenal, and the Army Sustainment Command History Office on Wednesday, February 10th at 6:00 pm in exploring the history of WWI through a discussion of Unrestricted Submarine Warfare & The Zimmermann Note. Delve deeper into First World War history by learning about […]
A local group of volunteers has begun a project to preserve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer (GLBTQ+) history of the Quad Cities. This project began shortly after Joyce Wiley, a local social activist in the GLBTQ+ community passed away in June of 2020. Joyce’s long-time friend Kathy Bowman was talking with Joyce’s husband […]
Last week, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law mandating schools offer 100% in-person education, and on Friday morning, three Iowa Quad-Cities superintendents discussed that impact – as well as other school changes in an online forum hosted by the Quad Cities Chamber. The United Township district superintendent also participated in the webinar on […]
