The Western Illinois University Art Department will offer a free Community Art Program for students in grades 1-8 over three Sundays in October and November. Classes will be held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 13. Classes for grades 1-2 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24; grades 3-4 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 25; and grades 5-8 will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24 each Sunday. This program is designed for students in grades 1-8 interested in exploring various art topics. Students in grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to create art pieces... Read More

All Western Illinois University students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in Military Appreciation Week, Monday, Nov. 6-Saturday, Nov. 18. A variety of events have been planned to honor veterans and service members leading up to Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s schedule includes: • Monday, Nov. 6, 10:45-1 p.m. – Kinder Monday at Stipes Lobby. Join the Veteran Resource Center Staff and Military Liaisons for hot chocolate, yellow ribbons and signing cards for deployed students. • Monday, Nov. 6, 3-4 p.m. – Care package preparation at the WIU Alumni House. The... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University alumna alcohol and other drug (AOD) counseling specialist Vivian “Jeannie” Coeur passed away Oct. 26. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 3 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at the funeral home. Private interment will be held at Zion Lutheran Church. “The Western Illinois University community mourns Vivian’s passing. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends and co-workers,” said Western Illinois University President... Read More

MOLINE, IL – – Western Illinois University and the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) are thrilled to announce an upcoming event that promises to be a game-changer for small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Spanish-speaking community. A comprehensive workshop, conducted entirely in Spanish, “Square Workshop,” will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 on the Moline campus, Riverfront Hall, room 111. This event will provide invaluable insights into Square’s Point of Sale system. The event will feature distinguished speaker and Square Specialist Martin... Read More

Continuing a strong transfer partnership, Spoon River College and WIU Admissions have partnered together to create a designated space where students can easily find their WIU representative. An admissions representative is at SRC-Macomb and SRC-Canton multiple times per month to meet with students. Admissions can help students start an application, navigate their next steps after application and walk through questions and ensure a seamless transfer to WIU. “WIU is pleased to have this branded space for students to continue to think about WIU” WIU Associate Director of Admissions and... Read More

The WIU and Macomb communities are invited to attend a special ceremony that will unveil a gift by the late Arlington and Arlene Seymour, marking the future expansion of the Great River Teacher Corps (GRTC). “Gifts like the Seymours’ make the difference at Western Illinois University,” WIU Vice President for Advancement, Alumni Relations and Athletics Clare Thompson said. Growing up in the midst of the Depression, the Seymours were devoted to WIU and worked hard to pay for their education, and now their dedication lives on by helping many students in need of financial assistance. They... Read More

Western Illinois University Building Service Worker Charles Eddington has been named the Al and Elaine Goldfarb Civil Service Employee of the Month for October 2022. Eddington was hired in his current position in August 1998. He is currently working in Malpass Library. According to his nominator, Eddington always tackles additional requests with enthusiasm and a smile. “Charles takes pride in what he does, and it is reflected in the condition of the building,” his nominator said. “He routinely stops by the Library administration office to discuss issues. He is a hard-working... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – – Let’s improve communication across the board! McDonough District Hospital, Western Illinois University and Spoon River College will host speaker, strategist and consultant Lisa X. Walden on “Connecting Across Generations: Generational Insights at Work” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the University Union, Grand Ballroom on the Macomb campus. “We are making this accessible to the public with the aim of enhancing communication within organizations and communities,” WIU Interim Assistant Vice President Alisha Looney said. “Improved... Read More

The Western Illinois University Art Department will offer a free Community Art Program for students in grades 1-8 over three Sundays in October and November. Classes will be held Oct. 29 and Nov. 5 and 13. Classes for grades 1-2 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24; grades 3-4 will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 25; and grades 5-8 will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in Garwood Hall, room 24 each Sunday. This program is designed for students in grades 1-8 interested in exploring various art topics. Students in grades 1-2 will have the opportunity to create art pieces... Read More

The Western Illinois University School of Music will present a Faculty Recital featuring baritone Nicholas Miguel and pianist Jeffrey Brown at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 in the College of Fine Arts and Communication (COFAC) Recital Hall. Nicholas Miguel, an assistant professor of Voice, and Jeffery Brown, the director of the School of Music and a professor of Piano, will be performing Robert Schumann’s most famous song cycle “Dichterliebe,” a beloved classic in German Lieder. Additionally, they will perform “Venezia,” a set of Venetian Italian songs composed by Reynaldo... Read More