May 01 Wednesday
Media law will be the focus of this year's Law Day celebration at Monmouth College.
Each May, the College celebrates the national day to promote discussions and education about the law and its role in society. This year, via Zoom, the College will host guest speaker Christopher Terry, a professor at the University of Minnesota's Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Terry's talk, "Media Law: Concepts in Action," will be screened at noon May 1 in Room 272 of the Center for Science and Business.
Terry, who has done more than 100 media interviews about media law and policy, received his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin in 2012. He spent 15 years as a producer in commercial radio, and his research agenda includes regulatory and legal analysis of media ownership, internet policy and political advertising.
He served for six years as a lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before joining the University of Minnesota faculty in 2016. His research has earned top paper awards from the Communication and Law Division of the National Communication Association and from the Law and Policy Division of the International Communication Association.
Terry has received financial support from both the Industry Research Forum of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication and from the Center for Information Policy Research. He has also served as a Thrust Four Research Fellow for the Center for Quantum Networks.
The University Union Board and the Bureau of Cultural Affairs at Western Illinois University will host WestFest 2024 Wednesday, May 1 in the University Union Grand Ballroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. and entertainment will begin at 7 p.m.
This year’s entertainment will include headliner Corey Kent and special guest Alana Springsteen.
Kent started his music career early, taking the stage at age 11 as the lead singer for a touring Western Swing band. Kent hit early milestones opening for Roy Clark and The Oak Ridge Boys. In 2020, Kent released his “From the West” LP, which garnered 3.5+ million aggregate streams and set the stage for his next chapter. His song “Gold” and fan favorite “Ain’t My Day has nearly 15 million streams combined. In December of 2021, Corey released his sophomore album, ’21, to an overwhelmingly positive reception and landed on multiple playlists across streaming platforms with his single “There’s Always Next Year.” Both were released via Combustion Music. On March 4, 2022, Corey released his smash hit single “Wild As Her” and signed his deal with Sony Music Nashville and their RCA Nashville Imprint. Now, touring on the road with over 100 shows a year, he has made his way into the country music scene.
Springsteen is a 21-year-old emerging artist focused on storytelling. After learning to play guitar at seven, the Virginia Beach native began penning her songs at nine and soon started trekking to Nashville to co-write with industry heavyweights. In the tradition of powerhouse female Country stars, she grew up, she wrote the EP History of Breaking Up (part one) and now part two dropping soon. The song has surpassed 51 million streams and more than 5,000 playlists. She is touring heavily with performances at Faster Horses, TidalWave, CMA Fest and many more.
May 02 Thursday
WIU senior art major Rivers Ashton will have her solo BFA exhibition, "To Be Changed", on display May 2 through May 10 at the Western Illinois University Art Gallery.
A reception for the artist will be held Thursday, May 2 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The artist will speak about her work at 5:00.
image: Summer Self, 2023, acrylic, pastel, charcoal , 22 x 15 in.
RIVERS ASHTONBFA Exhibition: To Be Changed
Reception:Thursday, May 2, 4:30 - 6:00 pmgallery talk at 5:00
On View:May 2 - May 10, 2024
Join in a Galesburg tradition that is 30+ years strong!
Come hear the Knox Cherry Street Combo on Thursday’s from 7-10 pm. This is a free event and all ages are welcome. Full bar and you can order food from any of our fantastic local restaurants (some within walking distance) and have "Supper at the Center." (No outside drinks allowed.)
May 03 Friday
The WIU School of Music invites you to the WIU Jazz Combos' Friday Concert Series!
Spring 2024 dates:
April 5, 12, 19, 26May 3
Concerts will be held at the COFAC Recital Hall Plaza (north side of Simpkins Hall) at 1:00 PM, weather permitting.
All aboard our 6-passenger emission-free electric cruiser for a captivating 105-minute guided local history tour through the iconic Purington-paver brick streets, and alongside some of the 104 miles of train tracks, of Historic Galesburg.
Come discover the vibrant arts scene, stunning architecture, sizzling restaurants, rich history, and strong community culture that makes this little-known Western Illinois town one of America’s best-kept secrets!