PurplePost
Purplepost.wiu.edu is WIU’s social
media network for Registered
Student Organizations (RSOs).
PurplePost is an important tool
for effective communication
throughout your organization. On
PurplePost, RSOs can update
rosters, advertise events, log
service hours, create forms for
membership, and archive
important documents. Online
video tutorials are available to
teach you about all the great
options PurplePost has to offer.
Student Organization
Center (SOC)
The SOC is located in the
basement of the University Union
and provides resources for all
RSOs on campus including RSO
mailboxes, computer stations, a
conference table, and purple
couches. The Leadership Library
has a variety of books,
teambuilding activities, and board
games available to borrow. The
SOC also supplies butcher paper,
paint markers, and a variety of
other craft supplies for banner
and poster making. Staff in the
SOC is available to help your
organization with leadership
development or to communicate
and collaborate with other
groups. Student Government
Association and 14 other RSOs
have offices in the SOC.
Contact: 309.298.3299
wiu.edu/soc
Graphic Support
RSOs have access to graphic
support students (based in the
Office of Student Activities) who
can design posters, logos, t-shirts,
and more. A request form is
available in the OSA and should
be completed at least two weeks
before the design is needed.
Contact: 309.298.3232
Document and
Publication Services
DPS can print quality publications
for your RSO. DPS promises
services “from concept to
delivery”, which includes
everything from design and layout
to copying, finishing, and mailing.
DPS is located on Western Avenue
past Thompson Hall and Physical
Plant. Services rendered can be
charged to university accounts. To
place an order visit DPS in person
(Mon-Fri 7:30am- 4:30 pm) or go
to their website.
Contact: 309.298.1000
wiu.edu/dps
WESTEC
WESTEC is a student-led group
that provides lighting, sound, and
projection equipment for events
on campus (from concerts and
comedians to guest speakers and
recitals). Services can be
requested by filling out a WESTEC
service request form at least two
weeks prior to the event.
Contact: 309.298.3210
WESTEC@wiu.edu
Sodexo Catering
Catering is available for events on
campus through Sodexo with a
wide range of menu options.
Rooms should be reserved prior
to placing a catering order at least
two weeks prior to the event.
Once an order is placed, a
contract will need to be signed
and a final count of attendees will
be needed 72 hours before the
event. Sodexo Catering must
provide all food and beverage
service in the University Union
and Residence Halls.
Contact: 309.298.1292
wiu.edu/dining
Transportation Services
RSOs can utilize university
vehicles for travel, but university
employees (not undergraduate
students) must drive the vehicles.
Vehicles can be requested online
and approval will be granted
through email. All drivers must
present email confirmation prior
to picking up the vehicle. Fees will
be billed to university accounts:
sedan $.46/mile;
minivan $.50/mile;
15 passenger van $.60/mile.
Contact: 309.298.1100
wiu.edu/transportation
Union Service Center
The Service Center is the spot
where you can send a fax, deposit
money or pay a bill on your RSOs
university account, reserve a cash
box, cash a check, or reserve a
hotel room.