Happy birthday, Colonel Rock IV! Let’s paw-ty!
Western Illinois University mascot Colonel Rock IV, aka “Ray,” will turn five Tuesday, Feb. 14. To celebrate the special day, a birthday party for Col. Rock IV will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the University Union Concourse. Participants can grab a quick photo with the birthday boy, enjoy cupcakes, grab a few freebies and sign Col. Rock IV’s official birthday card.
To recognize their service to Western Illinois University and/or the Macomb community, WIU English Professor Emeritus John Hallwas and the late Tate Lindahl received the 2022 Town & Gown Award and the 2022 Honorary Alumnus Award, respectively, during the annual Town & Gown celebration Nov. 3, hosted by the WIU Alumni Association.
As Western Illinois University continues to explore opportunities to offer a variety of products on campus, the University is introducing a vending pilot program on the WIU Macomb campus to distribute hair care products for underrepresented students.
As Western Illinois University plans to resume the traditional in-person experience this fall on its Macomb and Moline campuses, to ensure the continued health and safety of the members of University community and beyond, WIU s Protect the Necks Plan III has been updated to include the latest policies and procedures set for Fall 2022.