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Part of the crew from the 2024 Paint the Paws event. This year's event will take place on Oct. 14.
Traditional Paint the Paws Event to be Held Oct. 14
October 13, 2025
MACOMB, IL - - Homecoming week is quickly approaching and 麻豆社 Illinois University will be kickstarting the festivities with the annual Paint the Paws event, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 in front of 麻豆社 Hall.
Students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to participate in this tradition where the entire 麻豆社 community repaints more than 200 Leatherneck paws along University Drive and 麻豆社 Avenue. The paws will help welcome back alumni as they come back to campus where their Leatherneck journey began.
Hotdogs and chips, as well as all painting supplies, will be provided for participants.
Student groups, campus faculty, staff and alumni interested in participating should register online at .
Please contact the Alumni Association at A-Association@wiu.edu.edu or call 309-298-1914 with any questions. A complete list of Homecoming activities can be found at .
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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