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Cindy Britton Named Western Illinois University Employee Of The Month

March 28th, 2024

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 Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

March 7th, 2024
Western Illinois University Local Student Spotlight: Lauren Hall

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

First Wednesday Art Event TONIGHT at Western Illinois University

March 6th, 2024
First Wednesday Art Event TONIGHT at Western Illinois University

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

WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

March 6th, 2024
WIU – Quad Cities Presents Earth Hour Every Wednesday Night

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

Western Illinois University Holding Summer Music Camps

March 5th, 2024

The Western Illinois University Community Music School (CMS) is accepting registrations for the 2024 Summer Music Camps. These half-day and full-day camps bring musical opportunities to children of all ages, with options for students with previous or no previous experience. Registration is required and must be done by Wednesday, May 1 to receive a 20% early registration scholarship. Use the code “EARLY20” in the registration portal for eligibility. The schedule of events include: Week One – June 10-14 • Rocky’s Pups Music Camp; ages 6-8; 9 a.m.-noon • Rocky’s Music... Read More

Huang Steps Down as Western Illinois University President, Mindrup Named Interim President

March 4th, 2024
Huang Steps Down as Western Illinois University President, Mindrup Named Interim President

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University President Guiyou Huang has announced his departure from the University March 31. Pending the approval of the Board of Trustees, Vice President of Quad Cities Campus Operations Kristi Mindrup will serve as interim president, effective Monday, April 1. “I am incredibly grateful for the honor of serving as the 12th president of WIU. While we have faced many challenges, we have also overcome many. I appreciate the opportunity I was given to lead this great institution, and I know that the future is full of possibilities for WIU. It... Read More

Guest Recital and Masterclass Leslie Marrs March 2 at Western Illinois

February 28th, 2024
Guest Recital and Masterclass Leslie Marrs March 2 at Western Illinois

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Guest Recital featuring flutist Leslie Marrs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Leslie Marrs is an associate professor of Flute at Drake University. The recital will be followed by a masterclass with WIU flute students, from the studio of Suyeon Ko. The program will include: Songs of the Open Road – Daniel Dorff (1956b) 1. Afoot and light-hearted I take to the open road 2. However calm these waters we must not anchor here 3. Strong and content I travel the open road 4.... Read More

Ashley January Exhibition Jan. 17-Feb 24 at Western Illinois Art Gallery

February 24th, 2024
Ashley January Exhibition Jan. 17-Feb 24 at Western Illinois Art Gallery

Chicago artist Ashley January will have a solo exhibition, “Human | Mother | Black,” on display Tuesday, Jan. 17 – Friday, Feb. 24 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery. A reception for the artist will be held from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31. The artist will speak about their work at 5 p.m. January creates contemporary paintings informed by her maternal experience. Due to pregnancy complications that led to her son’s premature birth, her body of work addresses the crisis of the Black maternal mortality and morbidity rate in America. Recently, January became the first... Read More

Western Illinois Girls Softball Takes A Split In Doubleheader

February 20th, 2024
Western Illinois Girls Softball Takes A Split In Doubleheader

Western Illinois played two on Sunday, a doubleheader at Arkansas-Pine Bluff that saw the Leathernecks split the day, losing in the first game, but coming up victorious in the second. A massive day at the plate saw senior Gabriela Drager extend her hitting streak to seven games, as she went 5-6 with a walk, two runs, and two RBIs on the day. A Monday series finale saw the Leathernecks take a loss in a game dominated by pitching. The Leatherneck offense took a while to get going in game one, but Leatherneck starting pitcher Emily Price came out hot. Price struck out the side in the first inning,... Read More

Western Illinois University to Offer Virtual Graduate Information Sessions

February 15th, 2024
Western Illinois University to Offer Virtual Graduate Information Sessions

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Have you thought about going back to school? The Western Illinois University School of Graduate Studies will offer multiple virtual information sessions this semester and summer. Individuals interested in pursuing a master’s degree, post-baccalaureate certificate or who want to take graduate level courses as a non-degree student are invited to attend and will be provided with the information needed to get started. Graduate Studies staff will provide a brief presentation and be present to answer any questions about degree options, curriculum, admission and... Read More