MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Looking for a step up on a new career? Seeking an internship that’s going to help your job prospects and expand your skills? You’re in luck, because a virtual Fall Career and Internship Fair, for all academic majors at Western Illinois University, will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. Students and alumni will be able to take part in both group and one-on-one sessions with employers. They can participate in as many group and one-on-one sessions as they choose to. Participants must log in to Handshake and sign up for sessions prior to the event. To join... Read More

MACOMB, IL — The Western Illinois University Food Pantry is moving to a new location on the WIU-Macomb campus. The new location will be in Horrabin Hall, room 10, across from Stipes Hall. The Food Pantry organization is grateful to those who have helped with the operation, including students past and present, faculty and staff, as well as WIU administration. The Food Pantry will be able to offer a wider variety of items the campus community with the new, larger location. The Food Pantry will open to the WIU community in the new location from noon-5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. There will be health... Read More

MACOMB, IL – As the COVID-19 pandemic has limited the internship opportunities available to many Western Illinois University students, several have found opportunities to complete their academic requirements on campus. Graphic communication graduate student Morgan Payne, of Macomb, had been a student worker in WIU’s Department of Engineering Technology for four years. When it came time for Payne to compete her internship, she had difficulty finding an opportunity because of the coronavirus. Engineering Technology Chair Rafael Obregon said the department agreed to have Payne work on special... Read More

MACOMB, IL – The ninth annual Western Illinois University Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, but this year’s event will be completed in a virtual format because of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Runners and walkers will complete the 5K on their own and the race will be timed using an app. Winners will be announced virtually. Each participant will be mailed a moisture-wicking t-shirt and a finisher medal. There will be a live-streamed pre-race ceremony at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 7. Registration is $35 for the public and $10 for WIU students and can... Read More

MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University Associate Agricultural Research Technician Brent Heaton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for September 2020. Heaton was hired in June 1999 and had his classification changed to assistant agricultural research technician in April 2010. He audited to his current position in September 2014. According to Heaton’s nominator, he always arrives at work early, and works hard in extreme temperatures without complaint. “He takes excellent care of the mechanical equipment and has saved the University a lot... Read More

MACOMB, IL – The Western Illinois University School of Music will present the WIU Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Professor of Music and Director of Bands Mike Fansler, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The ensemble will be divided into several chamber groups (for social distancing) and present chamber pieces by composers Philip Sparke, Gordon Jacob, Vaclav Nelhybel, Arthur Bird and WIU Professor of trombone and euphonium John Mindeman. Due to the restrictions currently in place, there are no general admission performances in the COFAC Recital Hall. This performance will be broadcast... Read More

Megan Hasselroth wouldn’t be where she is today – the executive director of a Quad-Cities women’s business organization – without influential mentors. Since January 2020, the 30-year-old Sherrard High School alum has led Lead(h)er, just the second director (and only paid staffer) of the nonprofit since it was started by Melissa Pepper in August 2016. In a virtual 4th birthday celebration, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, Lead(h)er will share stories from across 300-plus matches of female mentors and mentees, highlight successes, and announce the 2020 Girl on Fire Award winners. The awards honor... Read More

MACOMB, IL – During this time of unprecedented events, the Western Illinois University Food Pantry is open to anyone in need of food or other essential resources. The pantry is open for all students, staff and faculty in need every Thursday from noon-5 p.m. For more information, or to schedule an appointment to visit the pantry, contact Casey Hendrickson at cv-hendrickson@wiu.edu or Emily Shupe at er-shupe@wiu.edu.  Read More

WQPT is presenting a special online preview screening of clips from The Age of Nature followed by a discussion with local experts in the area of nature conservation. The event begins at 6:30 pm on September 23rd and is accessible by visiting wqpt.org/nature to register. Guest experts include: Kathy Wine from River Action, Brian Ritter from the Nahant Marsh Education Center, and Joel Vanderbush from Niabi Zoo. The film explores humanity’s relationship with nature and wildlife, as scientists and conservationists from all over the world examine ways we can restore our planet. This documentary series... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University has again been recognized as a “Best Midwestern University” by U.S.News and World Report. This is the 16th consecutive year that WIU has received the national recognition. In the U.S.News and World Report 2021 rankings, of the 51 Midwestern public universities in the top tier, Western is ranked 13th in the 2021 Midwestern rankings. Western is also listed 60th of 157 public and private colleges and universities on the top tier list of “Best Regional Universities.” Along with the “Best Midwestern” ranking, Western... Read More