Western Illinois University’s International Student Closet is preparing for the Fall 2022 semester by collecting personal and household items. The closet is located at the St. Francis of Assisi Newman Center, 1404 W. University Dr., which is where donations can be dropped off. If the center is not open, items can be left inside the first set of doors. Items being collected include: • Bathroom: Shower curtains, garbage cans, towels, bath mats, soap dishes • Bedroom: Bedding, pillows, blankets, comforters, lamps • Winter apparel: Coats, sweatshirts, long pants, socks, scarves, hats,... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, the Western Illinois University DREAMer Scholarship Fund awarded more than $23,000 to four “DREAMers” during the 2021-2022 academic year. Political Science Professor Julia Albarracin-Green, who established the WIU DREAMer Scholarship Fund, hopes to do the same for the 2022-2023 academic year. According to the Migration Policy Institute, more than 33,700 individuals considered Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) reside in Illinois. To help these childhood arrivals to the United States achieve their dreams, Albarracin-Green... Read More

Western Illinois University IT Support Associate (Desktop Architect) Joe Butcher has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for July 2022. Butcher began working at WIU in August 2014 as an Instructional Technology Systems Manager – Computer Store Operations and moved to the position of Research and Instruction Consultant – uTech, Technology Suppert in July 2016. He transitioned to IT Support Associate (Hardware/Software Support Associate IV) – uTech, Technology Support in February 2019, and was reclassified to his current position by audit in August... Read More

The memory of Macomb native and Civil Rights activist, the late Rev. Dr. C.T. Vivian, is being celebrated one brush stroke at a time as Western Illinois University Art Professor Emeritus Michael Mahoney works to complete a 70-foot public mural at the intersection of Macomb’s North Randolph and East Carroll streets. The mural, which will be unveiled at a public ceremony Saturday, July 30, depicts accomplishments during the pastor’s life. Vivian, who grew up in Macomb, graduated from Macomb High School and WIU, passed away at age 95, in July 2020. Several locations in Macomb are currently... Read More

Western Illinois University is partnering with city officials to host a community walk through of off-campus housing from 1:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16. The event is an opportunity for University staff and law enforcement and city staff and community partners to have a positive touchpoint and to welcome new student residents before the upcoming academic year. It will also offer the chance to inform student residents about the responsibilities they have as members of the community and about the resources available to them. Volunteers are being sought to be a part of the walking tour, and they will... Read More

Western’s Office of Public Safety (OPS), the Macomb Police Department (MPD) and Carthage Police Department will hold a bicycle auction, conducted by Lowderman Auction Company, beginning at 5-5:30 p.m. (registration), 5:30 p.m. (auction) Friday, Aug. 5 at the University Services Building on West University Drive. The bikes will be on display between 4-4:30 p.m. Approximately 150 bicycles, and a variety of unclaimed lost and found items (e.g. clothing, laptops, etc.), will be auctioned to the highest bidders. For more information, contact OPS at (309) 298-1949 or Parking Services at (309) 298-1921.  Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University, in collaboration with local Quad Cities college and university career centers, is offering a free summer event for Quad Cities-area employers from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 in QC Riverfront Hall, room 103/104. “WIU is proud to collaborate with other Quad Cities colleges and universities in hopes of gaining new connections throughout the community and bringing new opportunities to students,” said the Director of Center for Career Preparation and Employer Engagement Audrey Adamson. Employers from organizations around the... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL — The Western Illinois University Counseling Center (UCC) has been accredited for the 30th consecutive year by the International Accreditation of Counseling Services (IACS), Inc., the premier leader in setting the benchmark for the full range of professional counseling services on college and university campuses. Western is one of five universities in Illinois with an IACS accredited counseling center. According to UCC Interim Director Cara Cerullo, following a recent evaluation by IACS, the Center was recognized for its outstanding professional services to its clientele,... Read More

Western Illinois University will pay tribute to members of the armed forces, along with two of its own fallen soldiers, Capt. Derek Dobogai and Lt. Col. Robert Baldwin, Saturday, Oct. 8 as part of the 11th annual Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk. The event will begin with a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. in the Donald S. Spencer Student Recreation Center, with the race beginning at 9 a.m. in front of Western Hall on University Drive. Since 2012, the WIU Fallen Soldiers 5K Run/Walk has raised $171,400 for the WIU Fallen Soldiers’ Scholarship Fund, which honors the two alumni who were killed in the line... Read More

Western Illinois University Computer Science graduate student Gbubemi Tuoyo saw a hole in the marketplace and has developed an app for his WIU peers, Spotlight Junkie, to buy, sell and trade items with other students on the WIU campus. Created for WIU students, Spotlight Junkie helps students list items or services for sale and conveniently communicate with potential buyers or sellers through the built-in chat system. “Whether it’s a regular or special item, you can find everything from household items to your next ride or bed on Spotlight Junkie,” said Tuoyo. This idea came from... Read More