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News Releases for October 2025

October 29, 2025

• QueerVember Begins Month-long Celebration Nov. 1
• WIU ICREST Scholars Attend AAAS S-STEM Conference in San Diego
• WIU Cybersecurity Center to Host Capture the Flag Competition for Students
• WIU Students to Volunteer with Home Sweet Home Ministries

October 28, 2025

• MCC to Host Halloween Mixer Oct. 29
• WIU Alumnus Wes Anderson to Conduct Knox-Galesburg Symphony Nov. 22
• Charles Jesse Pestle Obituary
• Haunted Trail Returns to Delta Upsilon this Halloween

October 27, 2025

• Whitney Ashe Piano Trio Oct. 28

October 24, 2025

• Teaching for the Future - Anni Suman
• WIU Presents a Faculty Recital, "The Bassoon Biome" Oct. 29
• Homecoming Committee Opening Applications Until Nov. 7
• RockyTHON to Host Pancake Dinner Nov. 6 at American Legion
• Newman Center to Host a Thanksgiving Service Oct. 27

October 23, 2025

• Dean L. Halverson Obituary
• G.R. "Bud" Dorethy obituary
• Just Hired: Ahjenique Pinnick

October 22, 2025

• Theatre and Dance Bring "The Time Machine" from Oct. 23- Oct. 25
• Off-Broadway Musical Disenchanted! on Nov. 10 at the University Union

October 21, 2025

• WIU Health Science Graduate Student Association Invites Breast Cancer Survivors to Share Their Stories
• Marini Named Lincoln Academy Student Laureate
• Keating Named October EOM
• Psi Chi Food Drive Finishing Up Wednesday
• CFFA to Host Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Oct 22

October 20, 2025

• WIU Recognizes 2025 Town & Gown and Honorary Alumni Award Recipients
• WIU Cybersecurity to Host Todd Haverstock Oct. 23
• Join WIU Performing Arts Society for Wine Tasting Nov. 14

October 17, 2025

• Door Decorating Contest Shows Off WIU Creativity

October 16, 2025

• Just Hired: Chloe Sibert
• UCC to Host Darryl Bellamy Oct. 23

October 15, 2025

• Schafer Named Homecoming Professor of The Game
• Leatherneck Heritage: Three Generations of Educators
• WIU Board of Trustees to Hold Annual Retreat October 17
• Sidewalk Closure Near Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
• Presidential Inauguration Set for Oct. 16

October 14, 2025

• Theatre and Dance Brings "The Lightning Thief" to the Stage

October 13, 2025

• Discover the Exciting Field of Human Resource Management
• WIU Symphony Orchestra to Host Free Halloween Performance
• Woodworths to Serve as Grand Marshals at WIU Homecoming
• Traditional Paint the Paws Event to be Held Oct. 14

October 10, 2025

• Fall Choral Concert Oct. 17
• WIU Named 2025-26 Military Spouse Friendly Institution
• Forbes Names WIU to Top 10 For Best Online Master's Programs in Sociology
• Neck to Neck: Two Generations of Leathernecks Meet to Discuss Their Paths

October 9, 2025

• Discover Western 2025 Dates Announced
• Just Hired: Taylor Kilgus
• Memorial for Essie Rutledge to be Held Oct. 18

October 8, 2025

• WIU Officially Opens Early Learning Center
• Tang Publishes Book Detailing Freedom of Information in China
• Political Science Student Earns Prestigious Certification

October 7, 2025

• WIU Welcomes New Development Officers

October 6, 2025

• Two Leathernecks Named in Illinois Nurses Association 40 Under 40

October 3, 2025

• WIU Art and Design Presents Solo Exhibition Oct. 7-Nov. 14

October 2, 2025

• Leathernecks Ready to "Bring it On" at Homecoming 2025
• Just Hired: Macy Benge

October 1, 2025

• A Decade of Impact: Westen Endowment Turns 10
• Retired Professor Commits $3 Million for Scholarships
• WIU Geographic Information System Recognized by Congressman Eric Sorensen
• Museum Studies Partnering with Iowa Museum Association for Professional Development Series

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