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Union gets a new addition

On June 16th, Pause Deli, the University Union's newest restaurant was officially opened for business. For now, Pause Deli, which will be similar to the Panera Bread franchise, will only be open when there is an orientation program running. During that time the hours of operation will be from 7:30 a.… 2 Comments

Juneteenth festival a great time for all

The annual Juneteenth Celebration held at Chandler Park was carried out with much fanfare and community support Saturday, June 20. Now in its seventh year, Juneteenth is well on its way toward becoming a defining event in Macomb during the summer. A group called Macomb Pro Diversity Organization was partially responsible for initiating the event.… 3 Comments

Miss Illinois hails from Western

Erin O'Connor, a Western Illinois University theater-acting major and dance minor, was crowned the 2009 Miss Illinois June 20 at the Miss Illinois Pageant in St. Charles. She will advance to the Miss America Pageant, which will be televised live on Jan. 30, 2010 on TLC.… 2 Comments

Recent grant provides energy efficient lighting

For the fifth consecutive year, Western Illinois University has received an Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation grant for energy efficient lighting upgrades on the WIU-Macomb campus. The most recent grant, which totals $170,616, will allow Physical Plant staff to upgrade lighting in Waggoner, Currens and Mowbray halls, Beu Health Center and the Physical Plant facility.… Post the First Comment

Western faculty earn URC awards

Faculty members from across a variety of disciplines have received awards from the Office of Sponsored Projects University Research Council's (URC) Spring 2009 competition. The following faculty received awards: Tarab Ahmad, chemistry, $5,000, for "Ionic Liquids as Green Solvents for High Performance Liquid Chromatography.… 2 Comments

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