Events Calendar

Movie Mondays is a film series connected to the upcoming “Americans and the Holocaust” exhibition. These films will be shown at the *Capitol Theater and will explore themes of communication, propaganda, and public understanding during World War II, highlighting how information shaped perspectives and decisions both then and now. Selections may include classic films from the era, such as “The Great Dictator”, along with other films that provide historical context and encourage meaningful discussion.

This performance is dedicated to the life and legacy of Drs. Hugo and Maurine Magliocco

PROGRAM

Soundtrack - Brian Sadler (b. 1982)

Luna - Aliyah Danielle (b. 1997)
with James Land, tuba

Fantasy for Trombone - Malcolm Arnold (1921-2006)

Variations on Palestrina's "Dona Nobis Pacem" - David Fetter (b. 1938)

Sonata for Trombone and Brass Quartet - Jack Wilds (b. 1986)
I. Vivace
II. Andante
III. Allegro Animato
with
Nicole Gillotti and Ryan Ford, trumpets
Evan Goodson, horn
James Land, tuba

Nessun Dorma from Turandot - Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)
with the WIU Trombone Choir - Kayelee Stockdale, Conductor
WIU Trombone Choir: Jem Frost, Colby Monarch, Kaylei Littig, Ethan LaBau, Cole Dowdal, Shiloh Watts, Madison Smith

The market emphasizes locally grown produce and products, ensuring that all items are sourced from Illinois growers. This focus on local sourcing helps to reduce transportation emissions and supports the regional economy.
The market welcomes new vendors and offers a variety of goods, including fruits, vegetables, baked and canned goods, as well as artwork and crafts. It operates between 3 and 6 PM, making it accessible for afternoon and early evening shoppers.

Every Tuesday Night!!
Come win some prizes. Free to play!

Esther J. Hamori will deliver the 39th Annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture in Religious Studies and Philosophy at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, in the University Union Sandburg Theatre.

Hamori is a professor of Hebrew Bible at Union Theological Seminary in New York. Her research is focused on conceptions of divine-human contact and communication in the Hebrew Bible and other ancient Middle Eastern literature.

Hamori’s 2023 book, “God’s Monsters: Vengeful Spirits, Deadly Angels, Hybrid Creatures, and Divine Hitmen of the Bible,” explores how in both the Hebrew Bible and New Testament, God deploys an entourage of monsters. Hamori suggests that confronting God’s monsters and the God-monster may be uncomfortable, but that biblical writers’ unflinching depictions of the monstrous God validate the human experience of a world that is unpredictable, unjust, and at times monstrous.

The annual Mary Olive Woods Lecture is sponsored by the Religious Studies and Philosophy

Programs in the School of Humanities and the Mary Olive Woods Foundation. The event is open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served after in the Sandburg lounge.

Fresh produce, baked goods, food, crafts, entertainment, and more in Downtown Burlington, Iowa!

You’re invited to the 2026 Evening of Excellence! This signature event brings our community together to honor outstanding achievements, share memorable moments, and celebrate success. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening—register now and join the celebration.

Tickets and event partnerships are available now

Award nominations are now being accepted through September 4, 2026.

You’re invited to the 2026 Evening of Excellence! This signature event brings our community together to honor outstanding achievements, share memorable moments, and celebrate success. 
Enjoy an elegant, fully catered meal paired with fine local wine and great company, all set against the backdrop of the rolling vineyard. Whether you're looking to network, celebrate with colleagues, or enjoy a beautiful night out, this is an event you won't want to miss. RSVP by September 10th!

Jenn Whalen will give a reading at 5:00 p.m., followed by a book signing.

Jennifer Whalen (she/her) is a poet, educator, & labor organizer from the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati, Ohio area. She is the author of the poetry collection Eveningful, which was selected by Rick Barot as the winner of the Lightscatter Press Prize. Her poems can be found in Gulf Coast, Denver Quarterly, Fourteen Hills, Sixth Finch, Grist, The Boiler, & elsewhere. She previously served as writer-in-residence at Texas State University’s Clark House & currently teaches English at the University of Illinois Springfield.