Beneath the "Purple and Gold!"

[wiu712]

From the McDonough County Voice:

Mayor Inman responds to criticism.
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/201 ... -criticism

City Administrator responds to criticism.
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/201 ... -criticism


Acting President Martin Abraham announces repercussions after finalizing investigation.
From the Western Courier:
https://westerncourier.com/46254/news/a ... stigation/

[Neckfansince71]

Western 101!!!!! As far as I am concerned you are dead right about the effect of leadership and racial bigotry!!! And you sir, speak from the heart. WIU/Macomb is not immune to any of this. And to be honest, in my opinion, it's the difference between "urban culture" and "rural culture!" In my years at WIU it was all about long haired hippy freaks that may not apply, sitting with farmers on a Saturday morning at the donut shop in Macomb. I was not a long haired hippy, but I was a college kid with a stash, walking into their domain. I really enjoyed those times, I really enjoyed the discussions which eventually had to do with the price of beans and corn.

My wife handed me a book today, "Why are all the black kids sitting together at lunch?" The problems that Macomb is experiencing are no different than all the other universities throughout the United States. No school is immune to racial bias and negative comments. The key is how does the university respond???? The WIU/Macomb community includes students, faculty, staff, and towns people. All groups have a responsibility to make things right, to make things safe for all involved. JFK said, "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Everyone needs to be responsible!!! Enough said! jc

[Neckfansince71]

Very good way to address the subject of racism!

https://qctimes.com/opinion/columnists/ ... 6Fp308658U

jc

[wiu712]

From the Mayor's Office:

Western Illinois University Board of Trustees Chair Dr. Polly Radosh, WIU Board Trustee Dr. P. Mark Twomey, along with Macomb Mayor Michael Inman, invite members of the greater Macomb community to join them as they seek community input on the selection of the next permanent President of Western Illinois University

The open house style event will be held from 6-7:30 p.m., on Tuesday November 26 at the Community Room of Macomb City Hall, 232 East Jackson St.

“We are seeking input from the Macomb community on factors the Board of Trustees should consider as we look for a permanent President at WIU”, said Board Chair Dr. Polly Radosh.

“We sincerely appreciate the Board of Trustees providing this opportunity to the Macomb community”, said Mayor Inman. “WIU’s success is so vitally important to Macomb and our entire region”, Inman added.

[wiu712]

Letter to the Editor from the McDonough County Democratic Central Committee:
From the McDonough County Voice:
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/opinion/ ... o-prove-it

[wiu712]

WIU BOT ponders presidential search.
From the McDonough County Voice:
https://www.mcdonoughvoice.com/news/201 ... ial-search

[wiu712]

WIU Presidential Search Continues.
From Tri-States Public Radio, WIUM-FM:
https://www.tspr.org/post/wiu-president ... -continues

[wiu712]

Martin Abraham in line to become permanent WIU president.
From the Monmouth Daily Review Atlas:
https://www.reviewatlas.com/news/201912 ... -president

[wiu712]

Board of Trustees Live Audio Stream for December 13:

The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees will convene into open session at 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 in the Union Heritage Room. The open meeting will be live-streamed (audio only) at https://www.youtube.com/user/WesternIllinoisU

[ST_Lawson]

Martin Abraham in line to become permanent WIU president.
From the Monmouth Daily Review Atlas:
https://www.reviewatlas.com/news/201912 ... -president

The vote to appoint Dr. Abraham as permanent president failed (4-4 vote). It looks like they will move forward with a national search with Dr. Abraham as interim president. I'm sure he is welcome to apply and interview for the permanent position.