On Wednesday, April 24, Western Illinois University alumni and friends from around the world will come together as one Leatherneck family for our annual Purple & Gold Day Celebration/Western Challenge to celebrate the date on April 24, 1899 when the Illinois Legislature approved the creation of what would become WIU.
Submit your photo or video showing your support of Leathernecks everywhere to A-Association@wiu.edu by April 24.
Macomb Purple & Gold Day Event
Wednesday, April 24
Time: 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Sports Corner @ 124, 124 N. Randolph St.
Macomb, IL
Complimentary appetizers while they last and cash bar (pay by cash or credit).
All guests will receive a free ticket for door prize drawings throughout the night.
The ‘Necks’ Big Thing
When the Leatherneck community unites, there is no limit to what we can achieve for our students.
On April 24, join the Leatherneck community of alumni, friends, faculty, staff, parents, and students as we unite in giving to support the departments, scholarships, and causes most meaningful to us at Western Illinois University.
One. Day. One Leatherneck Community. Many Reasons To Give.
***Courtesy of Western Illinois University***
