WIU Office of Student Engagement

05/08/2026

04/24/2026

💜💛 What a Difference a Day Makes!

Help us re-imagine the heart of student life at Western!

Your Western Challenge gift to support our new office space in the basement & the Student Organization Center (SOC) will help transform the lower level of the University Union into a vibrant, modern space for more than 250 student organizations to meet, collaborate, and thrive.

With updated aesthetics, dedicated meeting and office space, a podcast room, and relaxed lounge areas, the new SOC will be a welcoming home base for Leathernecks to connect between classes and events.

From Rocky After Dark to student-led initiatives, this project will strengthen the foundation for leadership, creativity, and campus involvement for years to come.

Give to help us re-imagine the heart of student life at Western!

04/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE!!!!

04/22/2026

Huge congratulations to the program winners of the 2026 Leadership Awards! 🏆✨

04/22/2026

Huge congratulations to the organization winners of the 2026 Leadership Awards! 🏆✨

04/22/2026

Huge congratulations to the individual winners of the 2026 Leadership Awards! 🏆✨

04/21/2026

What a difference a day makes! The Western Challenge kicks off in two days, bringing our entire community together to support students in the Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and invest in the leaders of tomorrow.

Your gift fuels learning, innovation, and opportunity for the students we serve. Join alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents, and friends in making an impact where it matters most.

Visit wiu.edu/westernchallenge and select “Student Success & Campus Life,” then “Student Organization Center Upgrade” to support our campaign.

Be part of it on April 24—are you ready?

03/26/2026

Interested in joining SLC 2027 scan the QR code or go to Leatherneck Link to apply!!!

02/06/2026

Register for the student leadership conference!
https://wiu.presence.io/form/student-leadership-conference-registration-form-spring-2026