Local News Archive
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Teachers Seminar Offered at WIU-Quad Cities Oct. 23
October 1, 2010 MACOMB, IL – – Western Illinois University is hosting a program, “Classroom Management: Practical Strategies for the Classroom,” designed for teachers to gain better control in creating…
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Graphic Novel Discussions at University Libraries Oct. 6, Nov. 4, Dec. 1
MACOMB, IL — Western Illinois University Libraries will host a series of graphic novel discussions this semester, starting with “Superhero Shakespeare: Comics and the Politics of Authorship,” led by Chris Morrow, assistant professor in Western’s English and journalism department, at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 6, in the Leslie F. Malpass Library, room 180.
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WIU Routes Sam Houston St. 56 – 14
MACOMB, Ill. — Matt Barr threw for three touchdowns and 221 yards and Western Illinois beat Sam Houston State 56-14 Saturday. Barr also rushed 69 yards to score for the…
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Libraries and Athletics to Host Football Memorabilia Display Sept. 25 in Western Hall
- Homecoming is a time to celebrate the history of Western Illinois University, enjoy the camaraderie with your fellow alumni and cheer the Leathernecks to victory. WIU’s Homecoming Week kicks off today (Friday, Sept. 17), with the annual Paint the Paws event, and goes through Saturday, Sept. 25, when the weeklong celebration will culminate in the 3 p.m. Leathernecks football game at Hanson Field (WIU vs. Indiana State).
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Viola Symposium September 20
MACOMB, IL – Charles Pikler, principal viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, will be the featured guest artist at Western Illinois University’s School of Music Viola Symposium on Monday, Sept. 20.
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Big Pink Volleyball Returns for 10th Year at WIU
Western Illinois University’s 10th annual Big Pink Volleyball tournament, scheduled for Monday, Oct. 4 –Thursday, Oct. 7
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Terry Mors Appointed Interim Director of WIU’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration
MACOMB, IL — Terry Mors has been appointed interim director of Western Illinois University’s School of Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (LEJA), effective July 1.
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Erskine Smith Named COEHS Associate Dean for Administration in the College of Education and Human Services
MACOMB, IL — Erskine Smith has been named associate dean for administration in Western Illinois University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS), effective July 1
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Wenona – Streator, Illinois Tornado June 5 2010
Wenona – Streator, Illinois Tornado June 5 2010
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WIU First Tee Begins June 14
MACOMB, IL – Western Illinois University’s First Tee program, which not only teaches golf skills, but life skills as well, to youth ages seven through 17, will begin June 14 and run through July 22.
