UW-Eau Claire in the News

Civil rights ‘warrior' reflects on struggle to end injustices

UW-Eau Claire student Sydney Silk was quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Civil rights ‘warrior' reflects on struggle to end injustices."

In your face(book): Cyberbullying common

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Jan. 29 Gazette Xtra article "In your face(book): Cyberbullying common."

UW-Eau Claire trip highlights impact of coal mining on Appalachia

Dr. Vanda Galen, social work, and student Suzette Hanson were quoted in the Jan. 29 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire trip highlights impact of coal mining on Appalachia."

Super Bowl ads get racier, but does sex really sell?

Super Bowl advertising research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur of the UW-Eau Claire management and marketing faculty was featured and Tomkovick was quoted in the Jan. 20 USA Today article "Super Bowl ads get racier, but does sex really sell?"

That article was reprinted in numerous publications, including:

Jan. 20 limelife.com article "WATCH: Super Bowl 2012's Sexiest Ads."
Jan. 20 9News article "Super Bowl ads get racier, but does sex really sell?"
Jan. 22 ABC News article "Football fans take note: Super Bowl ads racier."
Jan. 21 Chicago Sun-Times article "Super Bowl advertisements trade on sex."
Jan. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Local duo studies Super Bowl ads."

Tomkovick and Yelkur also were featured in the following media:

The Michele Tafoya Show, CBS affiliate, Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 20.

Listen online.

The Mitch Albom Show, News/Talk 760, Detroit, Mich., Jan. 20.
Up All Night 5-LIVE, BBC Radio, Manchester, UK, Jan. 20.

Listen online. (Dr. Tomkovick's interview begins at 3:51:15.)

The Simi Sara Show, CKNW, Vancouver, Canada, Jan. 23.
The Jan. 24 Advertisement Journal article "Racy Super Bowl Advertisements."
Mark Halverson, WWIB, Chippewa Falls, WI, Jan. 24, 2012.
Jan. 22 Business Insider article "GoDaddy Defends Sexy Strategy, Leaks Super Bowl Ad of Danica Patrick and Jillian MIchaels Painting Naked Model."
Jan. 27 Christian Post article "Super Bowl Commercials: the Sexier the Better? Research Says No.
Jan. 28 Wall St. Cheat Sheet article "Super Bowl Advertisers Hope That Sex Still Sells."
Jan. 29 Smart Money article "10 Things the Super Bowl Won't Say."

Chancellor to be on WPR's 'The West Side' Feb. 2

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 2 to discuss the effects of an additional $65.7 million in cuts to UW System campuses. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.

Kathleen Edwards makes herself at home in Turner Hall show

Alumnus Justin Vernon was mentioned in the Jan. 25 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article "Kathleen Edwards makes herself at home in Turner Hall show."

Retiring local UCP director turns challenge of cerebral palsy into a career of helping others

Alumna Ruth Gullerud was featured in the Jan. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Retiring local UCP director turns challenge of cerebral palsy into a career of helping others."

College world vs real world

Staci Heidtke, Career Services, and students Megan Roltgen and Trent Leonhard were quoted in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "College world vs. real world."

Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire caught in 'seismic' shift

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire caught in 'seismic' shift."

A get-acquainted campaign

Dr. Geoff Peterson and Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, were interviewed for the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "A get-acquainted campaign?"

UW-EC grad honored at White House

Alumnus Tod Pritchard was featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad honored at White House."

Work pays off for talented students

Cabaret was featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Work pays off for talented students."

Players open murder mystery

UW-Eau Claire students Katie Gerarden and Mike Renner were quoted, and student Alex Brandt and the student theater group UWEC Players were mentioned in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Players open murder mystery."

5 PM Interview: Cabaret XXXIV

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 16 WEAU interview "5 PM Interview: Cabaret XXXIV."

Today Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was featured in the Jan. 16 WEAU interview "Today Interview: Martin Luther King Jr. Day."

Faculty member, student to be featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Ann Futterman Collier, psychology, and student Tyler Edmondson will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 20. Collier will discuss her new book, which explores the use of textile arts and handcrafts in therapy and their effect on women’s psychological well-being. Edmondson will discuss the UWEC Players' production of "I Bet It Was the Butler," which opens Jan. 20. "Spectrum West" can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.

Dozens volunteer in memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

Ann Watson, Center for Service-Learning, was mentioned in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Dozens volunteer in memory of Martin Luther King Jr."

A shout out to a man and a legacy

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "A shout out to a man and a legacy."

Eau Claire stocks slid 7 percent in '11

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and students Matt Porwoll and Ben Streeter were quoted, and UW-Eau Claire's Chippewa Valley Center for Economic Development was mentioned in the Jan. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire stocks slid 7 percent in '11."

Professor: Rev. King's work not yet finished

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was featured in the Jan. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Professor: Rev. King's work not yet finished." The article was also reprinted on MENAFN.com.

Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make SNL debut

Alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey were mentioned in the Jan. 11 77 Square article "Surround Sound: Bon Iver to make SNL debut."

Small Street Journal: Jan. 10, 2012

Alumni Molly Cipriano, Faye Deich, Janet Tolander, Barb Oas, Carol Osaksson, Steven Marsich and David Hopkins as well as emeriti faculty Dr. Mohamed Eldindi, mathematics, and Dr. Kate Hale Wilson, English, were mentioned in the Jan. 10 Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce article "Small Street Journal: Jan. 10, 2012."