WIU Social Media Lab

01/28/2025

The Illinois Office Broadband is excited to partner with WIU - Macomb to share information on broadband infrastructure grant and Illinois Digital Equity Capacity Grant (IDEC) and answer questions for prospective grant applicants. We welcome local organizations that work in housing, workforce development, economic development, community action, education, library, as well as local government to join. Here are details:

Date: February 5
Time: 1pm
Location: Stipes 501 WIU - Macomb Campus
Light refreshments will be provided and RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbOC4LQ-Wv7W1PV7sUld0kQ1G267wR1VDv-FlFjPA26C0tSg/viewform?usp=send_form

01/28/2025

The Illinois Office Broadband is excited to partner with WIU - Macomb to share information on broadband infrastructure grant and Illinois Digital Equity Capacity Grant (IDEC) and answer questions for prospective grant applicants. We welcome local organizations that work in housing, workforce development, economic development, community action, education, library, as well as local government to join. Here are details:

Date: February 5
Time: 1pm
Location: Stipes 501 WIU - Macomb Campus
Parking is available directly across the street.

Light refreshments will be provided and RSVP here:

01/23/2025

🚨 January is National Stalking Awareness Month! 🚨

If you or someone you know is experiencing stalking, remember—you’re not alone. Reach out for help. 💛

👮‍♀️ WIU OPS: 309-298-1949
💜 UCC: 309-298-2453
📞 National Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
💻 Learn more: www.stalkingawareness.org

12/13/2024

Fun Fact Friday: Did you know

Did you know the average person spends 2 hours and 31 minutes on social media every day?⏳
That's over 38 days a year spent scrolling, liking, and posting!!!

DON'T JUST DOOM SCROLL!!

🌟Make the most of your time online: Follow accounts that inspire you, engage with content that helps you grow, and don't forget to take breaks!

💡Challenge for students: How will you use your social media time wisely this week? Share your tips in the comments!

12/10/2024

Media can be confusing. Fox show collaborates with NFL for game on ESPN streaming on Disney. Who saw that on their bingo card?!

11/20/2024

Exciting news! We will have open VR hours Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4. Stop by the lab (Memorial 309) to try out a headset.

We will have staff on hand to help you get started.

10/16/2024

More coverage about TikTok addiction!

Communications professor Josh Averbeck said more and more students have their heads down and there thumbs are scrolling during class.

10/16/2024

Our own Dr. Averbeck discussed TikTok addiction last night. Don’t worry you can check out the news coverage of his lecture. Thanks to for their coverage. https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/tiktok-addiction-signs-advice/526-341c7fa4-15e4-4b6e-bf2a-b5fb1af8e4fb

10/14/2024

Worth checking out!

Join us for the Thompson lecture in the Multicultural Center Oct. 15 at 3:30. The lecture will also be streamed on Zoom https://wiu.zoom.us/j/99742629028

10/08/2024

Looking for a great way to get involved with the Social Media Lab? Graduate school is a great way to join the team!

Send a message to learn more

09/26/2024

How to use the WIU Food Pantry

09/25/2024

09/24/2024

Virtual reality training underway!

09/16/2024

Coming soon! We will have virtual reality hours for students and staff to come explore virtual reality with our new Meta Quest 3 headsets. Stay tuned!

Send a message to learn more

09/16/2024

Thoughts?

Warning tags, similar to cigarette packaging, could prompt more consideration.

08/29/2024

Are you ready to join the Social Media Lab team? We have lots of exciting projects to work on this year. Email Dr. Averbeck [email protected] to join the team!

Send a message to learn more

08/13/2024

We are looking forward to another great year. We will be producing some videos for the community about social media skills. Anything you’d like us to cover?

06/17/2024

The Social Media Lab will be working to close the divide thanks to funding through the Illinois DCEO, Office of Broadband, and Illinois Broadband Lab.