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WIU-QC and RSVP announce partnership
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Press release submitted by University Relations, Western Illinois University MOLINE, IL – The Western Illinois University-Quad Cities community will now have the opportunity to work side-by-side with senior volunteers from RSVP of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois thanks to a new partnership agreement. "We're excited about this new partnership and all of the opportunities it brings for the students, faculty, staff and community leaders," said Joe Rives, WIU vice president of the Quad Cities and planning. "This deepens, and greatly enriches, our commitment to social responsibility, volunteerism and lifelong learning. The partnership is a wonderful opportunity for the campus community and volunteers to learn and benefit from one another." RSVP volunteers will have the opportunity to assist with tutoring, class presentations, event management and other responsibilities that match volunteer interests. "We are delighted to partner with WIU-QC so we can share our volunteers' skills and talents with the University community," said Dave Layton, RSVP executive director. RSVP works with men and women, 55 years of age or older, and community groups to promote and increase volunteerism and the potential for making a difference in the lives of people and communities. "We are so appreciative for the volunteers who represent the fabric of our community and we welcome them to our Quad Cities campus," Rives added. For more information about RSVP volunteering, contact waiaaa.org. 
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Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.
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