Nearly 40 percent of Western Illinois University s newest freshman class is composed of First Generation students. As part of the University s overall retention and recruitment initiatives, Western s First Generation Society (W1GS) provides these students with the resources and tools to be successful in college.
Western Illinois University will host Dutch filmmaker Tim van den Hoff for a screening of his film, "Monumental Crossroads," from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, April 21 in the University Union s Sandburg Theatre.