Faculty on WPR's 'The West Side' Feb. 3

David Shih, English, UW-Eau Claire's new equity, diversity and inclusivity fellow; Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Jesse Dixon, Office of Multicultural Affairs; and Eau Claire City Council member Berlye Middleton will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 3. The group will discuss UW-Eau Claire's challenge of becoming a more diverse university. The show will air on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.

Family opens assisted living facility

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Meshnick was quoted in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Family opens assisted living facility."

Magician Seidman to perform here Feb. 7

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ben Seidman was featured in the Jan. 28 Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle article "Magician Seidman to perform here Feb. 7."

Chippewa Valley Website Connects Employers with Interns

The Chippewa Valley Internship Central Web site was the subject of the Jan. 26 WQOW-TV story "Chippewa Valley Website Connects Employers with Interns." UW-Eau Claire is a partner in the Web site project. More information.

Excitable radio announcer likes challenge of painting picture for fans

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Chad Holmes was quoted in the Jan. 25 Wausau Daily Herald article "Excitable radio announcer likes challenge of painting picture for fans."

Advertisers shell out for Super Bowl spots

Research by Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur was mentioned in the Jan. 27 Los Angeles Times article "Advertisers shell out for Super Bowl spots." The article also was reprinted in the Sun-Sentinel, on newsday.com and on majorwager.com.

Bon Iver album 'Blood Bank' performs well on iTunes

A new album by Bon Iver, which includes UW-Eau Claire alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey, was featured in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Bon Iver album 'Blood Bank' performs well on iTunes."

Eau Claire Transit Adding Bus to University Route

The new Eau Claire Transit bus service for UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 25 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire Transit Adding Bus to University Route."