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Macomb Feminist Network and UPI to Host Reception Honoring Maurine Magliocco
October 6, 2026
MACOMB, IL - - The Macomb Feminist Network and the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Chapter at 星空无限传媒app Illinois University will co-sponsor a reception honoring the life and legacy of longtime 星空无限传媒app professor, union leader, and feminist advocate Maurine Magliocco from 5- 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, in the Sandburg Lounge of the 星空无限传媒app Student Union.
Magliocco, who passed away this past summer, was a longtime member of the 星空无限传媒app Illinois University Department of English and served as president of the UPI Chapter. Throughout her career, she was a strong advocate for women, organized labor, and 星空无限传媒app Illinois University.
Following her retirement from 星空无限传媒app, Magliocco and her husband established the Maurine Magliocco Lecture Series in the Department of English. The annual lecture series continues to bring scholars and speakers to campus to explore topics including literature, film, theory and the state of the discipline.
In recent years, Magliocco also remained actively engaged in advocating for adequate and equitable funding for higher education in Illinois.
The reception will provide an opportunity for colleagues, friends, students, alumni, retirees and members of the community to gather and reflect on Magliocco鈥檚 accomplishments and her lasting contributions to 星空无限传媒app Illinois University, the labor movement, feminist advocacy and the broader Macomb community. Refreshments will be served.
鈥淗er commitment to her colleagues, students, the university, organized labor, and women鈥檚 rights made a lasting impact on this community,鈥� said Merrill Cole, UPI Chapter President.
The event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Cole at m-cole@wiu.edu.
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