Over the 2023-2024 academic year, Simpkins (The Departmental Building of English) has been a faithful neighbor to the upcoming Center for Performing Arts. The building’s construction, which began in late 2022, has been… Continue reading
As any WIU attendee will surely know, our campus library is home to more than just books. Since its opening nearly 50 years ago, Malpass Library (often referred to as Malpass) has been… Continue reading
At the beginning of the November 8th Magliocco lecture, entitled “Aquaman Sucks!”, Department Chair Marjorie Allison welcomed all in attendance, while giving special recognition to Maurine Magliocco. Magliocco, who studied at Western beginning… Continue reading
An hour after Emily St. John Mandel held a Q&A regarding her craft, she was interviewed by Rebekah Buchanan, read two excerpts from her bestselling novel, Station Eleven, and took more questions from… Continue reading
