UW-Eau Claire in the News: 10/18/09

UW-EC plays down cost of student center plan change

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC plays down cost of student center plan change."

Prof profile: Business instructor working to encourage creativity in the workplace

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Todd Carothers was featured in the the Oct. 22 UW-Platteville Exponent Online article "Prof profile: Business instructor working to encourage creativity in the workplace"

Blugold Beginnings launches mentorship program for 5th graders

Lissa Martinez, Student Affairs, was interviewed for the WQOW-TV story "Blugold Beginnings launches mentorship program for 5th graders."

University organization asking for donations

UW-Eau Claire student Dana Abel was interviewed for the WEAU-TV story "University organization asking for donations."

Good Food, Great Idea: Student-Led Solution to Hunger Hits 1,000,000 Meal Milestone

UW-Eau Claire was listed in the Oct. 20 Reuters article "Good Food, Great Idea: Student-Led Solution to Hunger Hits 1,000,000 Meal Milestone."

Rick Mickelson on Volume One Web site

A photo of Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, currently appears on the Volume One magazine Web site. Mickelson was photographing UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming parade when his photo was taken.

Five Great (and Strange) Musical Origin Stories

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon and his band, Bon Iver, were featured in the Oct. 19 Paste Magazine article "Five Great (and Strange) Musical Origin Stories."

Jail demographics jog long-held belief

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Oct. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Jail demographics jog long-held belief."

UWEC creates library workout room

John Pollitz, McIntyre Library, was interviewed for the Oct. 19 WQOW-TV story "UWEC creates library workout room."

Ka-Blammy! (Exploding Peacocks at Infinitea)

UW-Eau Claire student Kaz Kuroki and his artwork were featured in the Oct. 1 Volume One magazine article "Ka-Blammy! (Exploding Peacocks at Infinitea)."

Down the hallway — faculty and alumni join forces for UWEC art display

The exhibit currently on display in UW-Eau Claire's Foster Gallery, "Some of Our Own," was featured in the Oct. 1 Volume One magazine article "Down the hallway — faculty and alumni join forces for UWEC art display."

Local strokes — Well-traveled artist loves painting local

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Robert Christy was featured in the Oct. 1 Volume One magazine article "Local strokes — Well-traveled artist loves painting local."

Author suggests 'best fit' for college

Michael McPherson's presentation during the UW System Board of Regents meeting Oct. 16 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Oct. 14 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Author suggests 'best fit' for college."

University athletic center makeover

The McPhee Center's grand reopening was the subject of the Oct. 16 WEAU-TV story "University athletic center makeover."

UWEC Homecoming: Students celebrate with annual festivities

UW-Eau Claire student Jen Newton was interviewed for the Oct. 17 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Homecoming: Students celebrate with annual festivities."

UW-Eau Claire homecoming arrests down compared to last year

UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming was the subject of the Oct. 18 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire homecoming arrests down compared to last year."

Economist says advice needed

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Oct. 19 Badger Herald article "Economist says advice needed."

Paraplegic triumphs in fight to come back after crash

UW-Eau Claire alumna Angela Brenna was featured in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Paraplegic triumphs in fight to come back after crash." Gloria Fennell, social work; and Cynthia Welch, Services for Students with Disabilities; also were quoted in the article.

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