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The Western Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 8:23 am
by ST_Lawson
Western is running a special event for today only called the Western Challenge to raise money. If they reach a total of $10k before midnight tonight, another donor has pledged an additional $10k.
You can choose your area (or just general "area of greatest need"). Some of the areas (athletics, libraries, COEHS) have bonus challenges set up too...for example, AD Matt Tanney will donate an additional $1k to the Leatherneck Club if they sign up 50 new members by midnight.

If you're interested in joining the Leatherneck Club or donating money to the university, now would be a great time to do it: http://www.wiu.edu/vpaps/the_western_challenge/

Re: The Western Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:01 am
by ST_Lawson
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Re: The Western Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:36 pm
by ST_Lawson
Well, Western hit the 10k overall as of late morning (at $16,775 currently) so they'll get the extra $10k from a generous alumni.
Also, Athletics hit 50 new members, so AD Tanney chipped in an extra $1k to the Leatherneck Club.

If you were thinking about donating, joining the Leatherneck Club, or re-upping your membership...today's still a great day to do it.
And it's a great day to be a Leatherneck!

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Re: The Western Challenge

Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:10 pm
by wiu712
Western alumnus Michael Boatman made a promotional video for The Western Challenge:

Re: The Western Challenge

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:19 am
by sealhall74
wiu712 wrote:Western alumnus Michael Boatman made a promotional video for The Western Challenge:
Great to see he got a nice bend in the bill of that "W" cap. There is absolutely no room for flat-billed caps in my idyllic world.

Re: The Western Challenge

Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:10 am
by ST_Lawson
Final numbers still to be released, but unofficially over $62k raised in one day. That's going to be a big help for the university.