UW-Eau Claire in the News

A Cappella 'throwdown' a battle of the voices

The UW-Eau Claire a cappella group Fifth Element was one of the groups featured in the article "A Cappella 'throwdown' a battle of the voices" in the Nov. 19 issue of The Concordian.

Tom Sheehan wins Frank Mann award

UW-Eau Claire student Tom Sheehan was featured in the Nov. 19 AgriNews article "Tom Sheehan wins Frank Mann award."

Is she really just a friend?

Research by April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, on cross-sex friendship among young and middle-aged adults is described in the article "Is she really just a friend?" in the December 2009 issue of Men's Health magazine. Bleske-Rechek also is quoted in the article. (No link available.)

New library youth services coordinator settling in

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jody Hanneman was featured in the Nov. 18 Jackson County Chronicle article "New library youth services coordinator settling in."

Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty

Tarique Niazi, sociology, wrote the Nov. 20 Asia Times article "Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty."

WIAA football: Brenner's work ethic helps turn around Regis

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bryant Brenner was featured in the Nov. 17 Leader-Telegram article
"WIAA football: Brenner's work ethic helps turn around Regis."

Susan Nelson Named Senior Vice President at HSA Bank

UW-Eau Claire alumna Susan Nelson was featured in the Nov. 18 PR Newswire article "Susan Nelson Named Senior Vice President at HSA Bank" and the Nov. 19 Hartford Business Journal article "Webster taps ex-WellPoint exec for HSA Bank."

Our soldiers are returning soon, how we can help ease them back into civilian life

UW-Eau Claire student Jon Haag was interviewed for the Nov. 17 WEAU-TV story "Our soldiers are returning soon, how we can help ease them back into civilian life."

Swing Time

A swing band with several UW-Eau Claire student members was featured in the Nov. 10 WQOW-TV story "Swing Time."

Parents group stresses field trip importance

Diane Willer, Human Resources, was quoted in the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Parents group stresses field trip importance."

'Poetica Grandma-tica' available

A book co-authored by Nancy Clark Scobie, communication and journalism, was featured in the Nov. 16 Chippewa Herald article "'Poetica Grandma-tica' available."

Free camp needs $30,000 by February or its 29 year tradition will end

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, and UW-Eau Claire student Steven Bader were interviewed for the Nov. 16 WEAU-TV story "Free camp needs $30,000 by February or its 29 year tradition will end."

Bike trip tests endurance, yields friendship

Marilyn Skrivseth (emerita), kinesiology, was quoted in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Bike trip tests endurance, yields friendship."

Advertising, promotion workshop to be led by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick

The upcoming advertising and promotion workshop led by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, and organized by the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center and Continuing Education, was featured in the Business Briefs section of the Nov. 12 Chippewa Herald.

Annual Hmong New Year celebration taking place this weekend

The 2009 Hmong New Year celebration at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Nov. 14 WQOW-TV story "Annual Hmong New Year celebration taking place this weekend."

All of Seussville comes together in the musical "Seussical"

UW-Eau Claire student Nate Plummer was quoted in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire Children's Theatre presents 'Seussical.'"

College grads hit hard by teacher glut

Dwight Watson, College of Education and Human Sciences, was quoted in the Nov. 12 Leader-Telegram article "College grads hit hard by teacher glut."

UWEC serves good will

The Helping Hands Across America food drive at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Nov. 12 WQOW-TV article "UWEC serves good will."

Bolton Refuge House receives donation

The UW-Eau Claire V-Day organization was mentioned in the Nov. 13 WEAU-TV story "Bolton Refuge House receives donation."

City to alert UW-EC about towing

Mike Rindo, University Communications, and UW-Eau Claire student Jake Kreiner were interviewed for the Nov. 11 Leader-Telegram article "City to alert UW-EC about towing."

Eau Claire man meets man who saved his life

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Schuh was featured in the Nov. 10 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire man meets man who saved his life."

Two-month world tour makes a stop at UW-Eau Claire

The Vienna Boys Choir performance Nov. 10 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Two-month world tour makes a stop at UW-Eau Claire."

Dr. Ethan Wickman on WPR

Dr. Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Nov. 6. He discussed his piece, "Les Jeunes et les Immortels," which was premiered by the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra Nov. 7. Wickman will continue his interview at 5 p.m. Nov. 13 on WHWC, 88.3 FM. More information.

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire students Michael Umhoefer and Armon Tabrizi were quoted in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Plan would raise UW-EC tuition by $1,500 annually," about the Blugold Commitment. Also reporting on the Blugold Commitment and quoting Chancellor Levin-Stankevich were the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram editorial "Make Blugold Commitment outcomes clear," the Nov. 9 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students may have to pay more for tuition" and the Nov. 9 WEAU-TV story "New proposal could cause tuition increase," for which UW-Eau Claire student Heather Gallun was interviewed. The Blugold Commitment also was the subject of the Nov. 11 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire to raise tuition."