The Western Illinois University Department of Theatre and Dance will present “The Importance of Being Earnest,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Nov. 12, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 in Hainline Theatre. The production is being directed by WIU graduate student Taylor Dahlberg, of Jefferson, IA, as her thesis project. The production, written by Oscar Wilde, is a “madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights theatre goers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Because of the successful efforts of, and new initiatives put into place by, the Western Illinois University Office of Retention Initiatives to ensure student success, WIU recently received EdSights’ Inaugural PERSIST Excellence in Execution Award. The Office of Retention Initiatives is led by Executive Director Justin Schuch. Under Schuch’s leadership, the office, which is part of the Division of Enrollment Management, has launched a number of new, student-focused efforts to enhance the student experience. Students are able to text “Rocky” 24 hours... Read More

MOLINE, IL – – The Western Illinois University- Quad Cities Veterans Resource Center will host a Veterans Animal Shelter Donation Drive Tuesday, Nov. 1-Wednesday, Nov. 10 in the Quad Cities Complex C Atrium. This event is open to all WIU faculty, staff, students and the QC community to donate. The donation drive is a part of the Veterans Week Campaign honoring veterans of all kinds. These donations will pay respect to the contributions animals have made and continue to make to the Armed Forces. Items accepted for donation include:   Kitten formula   Puppy/dog food,... Read More

Members of the Western Illinois University chapter of the International Honor Society Phi Beta Delta will host “A Taste of Spain,” international scholarship fundraiser, beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Campus Students for Christ House, located at 1545 Riverview Drive. The event will feature authentic Spanish cuisine, entertainment and an international marketplace. All profits benefit scholarships supporting international education at WIU. Tickets purchased in advance are $12 for adults and $7 for students. Tickets at the door are $15 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets... Read More

Stacey Macchi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Western Illinois University, recently gained status as a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) through the National Resume Writers’ Association (NRWA). To earn this certification, Macchi attended a five-week live training program; completed course preparation and weekly homework assignments with passing scores; and passed a final exam. Additionally, Macchi had to show understanding of best practices to “find, build and nurture networks online, and of how to leverage LinkedIn’s network power and... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Professor and clarinetist Eric Ginsberg and pianist Jeffrey Brown, director of the School of Music, will perform Poulenc’s Sonata for clarinet and piano, and will be joined by Assistant Professor and cellist Kenny Lee to perform Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11. This performance is open free for general audience seating. PROGRAM Sonata for clarinet and piano – Francis... Read More

MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Psychology Club will host Game Night on the WIU-QC campus from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 in QC Complex C, Room 2222. Compete against your peers in games you know and love; play new games; meet new people, and have snacks all evening. “We hope that through relaxation, some competitiveness and laughter, we can help students build relationships and take their minds off the stresses of college, if only momentarily,” said Psychology Club President Brooklyn Denney. All are encouraged to attend at any time throughout the evening. For... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – The word CEO usually conjures images of high-powered executives at Fortune 500 companies; but in McDonough County and rural counties all over the Midwest, it may look like a high school student selling homemade ice cream or automotive detailing services. The Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program was developed in Fall 2008 by Effingham County teacher Craig Lindvah. He saw a need in the educational landscape for hands-on business experiences for high school students, so he started what would be the first CEO class with 20 high school students. While... Read More

A ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Dr. Frank Lupton Pavilion at Horn Field Campus will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, with remarks at 4:15 p.m. The event is hosted by the Western Illinois University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration. It will be held rain or shine. Lupton, also known as “Doc,” was a professor emeritus from WIU’s RPTA program, who retired in 1993. He passed away in March 2021, and, since then, numerous memorials to him have been placed at Horn Field Campus and its outdoor classroom, funded by many alumni and friends of Doc... Read More

The premiere of a new work by Western Illinois University Music Composition Professor James Romig, titled Spaces, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, IA. The 80-minute piece will be performed by Augustana College Percussion Professor Tony Oliver, a long-time member of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. “Tony Oliver is a marvelous percussionist whose performances are both musically sensitive and technically accurate — exactly the qualities necessary for sharing a brand-new work with an audience,” said Romig. “Tony and I have been friends since... Read More