Alumni

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Alumni Council

Made up of 24 alumni appointed to three-year terms and the president of the Student Alumni Association, this board meets four times a year. Members represent the interests of alumni and serve as liaisons to 25 University areas. The council assists in the recruitment of students, selects Alumni Award recipients, and was instrumental in establishing the Student Alumni Association.

WIU Alumni Association Survey - Alumni Council President Eldon Brown '96

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Dear WIU Alumni-

Thank to our WIU Alumni that filled out our survey regarding the University's leadership. The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Dec. 6 to appoint Kristi Mindrup as the University's 13th president, effective immediately, making her the first female president in Western's history. The Board will approve Mindrup's salary and contract at its March meeting. Read more HERE.

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Eldon Brown `96

President, WIU Alumni Council

Interested in joining the Alumni Council?

The WIU Alumni Association is looking for dedicated leaders of all ages, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, career fields, etc. to serve on the WIU Alumni Council. The Alumni Council strives to include a broad range of members that accurately reflects our student body and alumni community. Applicants are evaluated based on a number of factors, including engagement since graduating (e.g. attendance, giving back to WIU financially, referring students, returning to campus to speak to classes, offering career mentorship, etc.) and general Leatherneck Pride. If you or someone you know is an active alumnus that would be a good candidate, please fill out our online application form. The deadline is April 1.

2025 Alumni Council Meetings

  • Saturday, April 12
  • Saturday, July 19

2024 - 2025 Council Members

Alumni Council Featured Member

Eldon Brown 1996eldon

Degree: Bachelor of Science degree in law enforcement and justice administration from WIU.

Business Information: West and Southwest regional delivery manager at Fruition Partners in San Jose, California

Advice for Freshmen: Get involved! Join a student organization, and academic club, or student government. The experiences and friendships you make there will serve you professionally and personally for the rest of your life. Seek out mentors in your academic departments, residence halls, and student organizations. Take advantage of every opportunity to get outside your comfort zone and learn something about people different from you. In the process, you'll end up learning the most about yourself.

Favorite WIU Memory: Living and working in Wetzel Hall as an ACD, hanging out at the purple couches between meetings or classes, the many late nights in the computer labs finishing assignments or chatting with friends, giving tours during summer orientation, helping to plan BGLFA Awareness Week, Homecoming, and so many other things!

Family Information/Special Interests and Hobbies:  My family is in Illinois and I currently live and work in Silicon Valley. I'm a big geek at heart. As an avid traveler and private pilot, I love to explore the world whenever possible. I'm the proud uncle of two nephews and a niece.