On April 16, students and faculty from the Social Work program at Western Illinois University proudly attended the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Advocacy Day held at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield, IL. A total of twelve students, accompanied by two professors, represented WIU at this event. Among them, three students were named Lobby Leaders, guiding various groups across the capitol to engage in discussions with legislators on critical social issues. “I think having this opportunity for students, even if this was their first time stepping foot in the Capitol, was very... Read More

The Western Illinois men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team heads west this week for one of the country’s most prestigious events, the Drake Relays. Events start on Wednesday and end on Saturday for Leatherneck athletes. In total, the Leathernecks have 16 entries on the women’s side and 12 for the men. Matthew Thomas starts the week for the Leathernecks, participating in the decathlon, beginning on Wednesday. On Thursday, focus turns to the track as Drake hosts its Distance Carnival. Logan Lommel and Aylana Cezar compete in the men’s and women’s steeplechase... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Jazz Studio Orchestra (JSO) Concert with special guest trumpeter and vocalist, Benny Benack III, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. The JSO is under the direction of Whitney Ashe, director of Jazz Studies. By age 33, Emmy-nominated Trumpeter and Vocalist Benny Benack III has already become a leading voice in Jazz for his generation, headlining clubs and festivals around the world on the heels of his latest critically acclaimed album “Third Time’s the Charm”... Read More

The Western Illinois golf program is thrilled to introduce a new opportunity to support the program. The Men’s and Women’s golf teams are embarking on a fundraising campaign to enhance their winter facilities and swing technology this spring. By purchasing a raffle ticket at https://bit.ly/43LJJEi, not only will you be contributing to the Leatherneck golf teams’ goal, but you also stand a chance to win some amazing prizes. Raffle Tickets will cost $100 and will be available through April 26th. Raffle Ticket Items –    A foursome at Boulder Ridge Country Club –  ... Read More

MACOMB, IL/ MOLINE,IL – – Western Illinois University’s Museum Studies program sponsors the 2024 Career Conversations from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11. This virtual Zoom event is for emerging professionals, professionals in career transition and any individuals interested in connecting with these vibrant groups of professionals. During the event, panelists will share their educational and career paths, talk about the road to their current positions, explore the highs and lows of working in cultural institutions and answer any questions of the audience. The goal of this event... Read More

The Western Illinois University College of Business and Technology will host keynote speaker and CEO Amanda Gore tomorrow, April 2 for the Ferguson Lecture from 2-3:30 p.m. in the University Union Grand Ballroom. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff, corporate partners and community members. Gore is the CEO of The Joy Project, a businesswoman and author and award-winning speaker. She is one of four Australians inducted into the USA Speaker Hall of Fame and works with small and large companies in every industry, including Mcdonald’s, Westpac, KPMG, CISCO, AMP, MDRT, Flight... Read More

Western Illinois University Facilities Management Building Services Employee Cindy Britton has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for March. Britton started at WIU part time in 2005 and was hired full time in 2010. Before WIU, Britton’s favorite roles were being a wife and mother. Her passions lie in domestic engineering. “Being awarded this honor has lifted my spirits,” Britton said. “It means a lot to know that my work is appreciated, especially since I plan on retiring at the end of April.” Britton was not only nominated for... Read More

Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities campus will host a series of presentations, films and panels from 5-6 p.m. each Wednesday night during the Spring 2020 semester. This series will focus on informative topics in relation to Earth Day. The public is invited to attend. Here are the upcoming presentations:   February 5 – Climate and Weather – Eric Sorensen, WQAD Meteorologist (RH 111)   February 19 – To Save Nature is to Save Ourselves: Surviving Mass Extinction – Joel Vanderbush, Curator of Conservation & Education, Niabi Zoo.   February 26 – American... Read More

You don’t have to leave to go far! Through the experiences of our local Western Illinois University students, we want to highlight the many opportunities that await you in this special series. Close to home, WIU can show you the world as you pursue your academic journey and future career. Meet Lauren Hall, a senior Accounting major who could almost see WIU from her home. “With WIU being in my backyard my whole life, it always seemed like a great option,” Hall said. Why WIU? When asked why she chose WIU, Hall said that she found out how wonderful the Accounting department was at... Read More

The Western Illinois University Department of Art and Design’s upcoming “First Wednesday” event will take place from 7-9 p.m. March 1, in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex and the University Art Gallery. The WIU Art and Design faculty combine their efforts to offer creative, hands-on activities to visitors. This event is open free to the public, and visitors are welcome from campus and the surrounding community and region. *Everyone is welcome but all children under 13 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.* March 1 activities include: Garwood Hall • Printmaking... Read More