Occupy Wall Street Could Lead to Shift in Policies
Although the Occupy Wall Street movement is not involved in conventional campaigning, a political expert says it could have a dramatic effect on a second Obama administration.Keith Boeckelman is chair...
View ArticleWIU Performing Arts Center is on Track for 2015 Opening
Western Illinois University's new performing arts center should be ready for its scheduled opening in the fall of 2015.Project Manager Ted Renner says the project should go out for contractor bids in...
View ArticleWIU President Prepares For State Funding Cuts
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn wants to give Western Illinois University even less money next year than it received this year. The governor’s budget address» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU Security Expert on Doing Business in Conflict
There are items we may want like a new cell phone, an iPad or a luxury car. Then there are items we need like food, water and shelter.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBotswana Delegates Visit WIU
A delegation from Botswana visited Macomb to celebrate new educational exchange agreements between Western Illinois Univesity and universities in Botswana.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU Professor Uses Facebook for Research
Many companies are using what you post on Facebook to learn more about you. Another group of people is also using Facebook to gather data, researchers.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU to Double Food Waste Composting
Western Illinois University will be able to double the amount of food waste it diverts from the landfill and turns into compost.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU Signs Dual Enrollment Deal with EICC
Western Illinois University recently signed a new agreement with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges to make the transition for EICC students coming to Western» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWestern UPI Chapter Sends Letter Opposing Cost Shift
A public employee union in Illinois is criticizing several university presidents for backing a pension reform plan that includes cuts to benefits and a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU Researcher Analyzes Tornadoes
Tornadoes are fact of life in the Midwest. A researcher at Western Illinois University is using a National Science Foundation grant to look inside storms» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleIllinois River Sweep Cleans the Lamoine Too
The Illinois River Sweep takes place this Saturday, people from communities all along the river and its tributaries will work together to clean up the» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleWIU Reaches $60 Million Goal with Seven-Figure Gift
After more than six years of fundraising, Western Illinois University has hit its $60 million goal for the school's capital campaign. That's thanks to a» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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