MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University will host the annual Employee Memorial Tree Planting Ceremony at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Memorial Tree Grove on the Macomb campus. Each year WIU honors employees who passed away the year prior in a memorial planting ceremony. This year, the ceremony will honor Yvonne Zaborac, who passed […]
Western Illinois University has celebrated Minority Health Month in April since 2006. The national theme this year is, “Better Health Through Better Understanding.” This year’s theme focuses on improving health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority and AI/AN communities by providing them with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information and resources. When patients are […]
Current Western Illinois University Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA) senior JayLhien Colbert describes WIU as a place that fosters growth—a second home that inspires students to embrace their journey. “When I think about WIU, I think about growth, opportunity and the incredible people who make it feel like home,” Colbert said. “It’s a place that challenges […]
The Western Illinois University LGBT*QA Resource Center will host a Pride Month celebration throughout the month of April with a full schedule of events. This year’s programming includes: • Monday, April 11, 7 p.m.: Kulture Karaoke, sponsored by the Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center, in the Multicultural Center multipurpose room. • Tuesday, April 12, noon: What’s […]
Community members, faculty, staff and students will be able to learn about the dangers of driving intoxicated firsthand as the Western Illinois University Theta Chi fraternity and the Office of Public Safety (OPS) will host a “Dizzy Driving” event from 5-6 p.m., Monday, April 7 in the Horrabin Hall parking lot. “Dizzy Driving” will give […]
Western Illinois University will host WIU Forensic Psychology Professor Kim McClure for a presentation titled “Wellness-Centered De-Escalation Skills for Professionals: A Cultural Context Approach” from 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in Stipes Hall 121. This event, sponsored by the Anti-Racism Task Force (ARTF), is free and open to all students, faculty and staff. McClure specializes in Psychology […]
Q-C March Madness 2025 will be presented Saturday, March 8, 2025 – An Iowa Mini-Qualifier at Western Illinois University Q-C, 3300 River Drive – Moline, Ill., Riverfront Hall/Rooms 104-105 Three sections USCF-rated Open Section (Iowa Mini-Qualifier): USCF and IASCA membership required. Join USCF https://new.uschess.org/join-us-chess Join IASCA https://www.iowa-chess.org/join IASCA membership, $10 available on-site. Other states OK. 4 round […]
The Western Illinois University Math Club invites students to join the presentation by speaker Kinshuk Mangal from 3-4 p.m. Friday, March 7, in Morgan Hall 224. From the Department of Mathematics and Philosophy, the WIU Math Club will be hosting a presentation with student speaker Kinshuk Mangal, a Mathematics major focusing on data science and […]
Throughout February, Western Illinois (WIU) Athletics commemorated Black History Month by acknowledging Leathernecks past and present. The month featured highlights of Black alumni and Hall of Famers, as well as current student-athletes and coaches. Jennifer Alexander Jennifer Alexander was a Volleyball student-athlete at WIU from 2001-2006. Alexander was a named member of the All-Freshman team, […]
The Geodeland Earth Science Clubs, Inc. (GESCI) will hold its Annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 8, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 9 at the Western Illinois University Union Ballroom. The theme of this year’s 44th annual Geodeland Show is “Petrified Wood.” A featured display […]
