Popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire gets big financial boost

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "Popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire gets big financial boost."

Regents OK Blugold Commitment

The Blugold Commitment approval by the UW System Board of Regents was the subject of the Feb. 5 Leader-Telegram article "Regents OK Blugold Commitment." The story also ran on the following Web sites: ABC News, WEAU-TV, Chippewa.com, Newsday.com, KSTP.com, The Daily Cardinal, University Business, Badger Herald, Pierce County Herald, Green Bay Press-Gazette, WQOW-TV, TwinCities.com, WEAU-TV, The Best of Madcity, Wisconsin State Journal, WLUK-TV, Black Enterprise, San Francisco Examiner, WTOP.com and on Forbes.com.

New credit card rules for people under 21

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, was interviewed for the Feb. 3 WQOW-TV story "New credit card rules for people under 21."

Music, Math in perfect harmony for UW-EC researchers

Dr. James Walker, mathematics, Dr. Gary Don, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gordon Volk were quoted in the Feb. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Music, Math in perfect harmony for UW-EC researchers."

Wis. senator calls for disbanding of state's Clean Energy Committee

Dr. James Boulter, chemistry, was interviewed for the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "Wis. senator calls for disbanding of state's Clean Energy Committee."

WYSP fundraising discussed on WEAU-TV

Lisa Schuetz and Andy Jepsen, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Feb. 5 about fundraising efforts for the Wisconsin Youth Success Program.

UW-Eau Claire professor receives prestigious honor

Dr. Shevaun Watson, English, was featured in the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire professor receives prestigious honor."

UWEC College of Business dean to retire in July

Dr. V. Thomas Dock, College of Business, was featured in the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "UWEC College of Business dean to retire in July."

Students want UW-EC to stop coal use

UW-Eau Claire student Katrina Smith was quoted in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Students want UW-EC to stop coal use."

Wisconsin update: Committee backs Eau Claire tuition increase

The approval of the Blugold Commitment by the Business, Finance, and Audit Committee of the UW System was the subject of the Feb. 5 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Wisconsin update: Committee backs Eau Claire tuition increase," the Feb. 4 La Crosse Tribune article "Committee backs UW-Eau Claire tuition increase" and on WFRV-TV Feb. 4.

UW-EC graduate directing play

UW-Eau Claire alumna Laila Robins was featured in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC graduate directing play."

Durand native produces, stars in online show

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Paul Prissel was featured in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Durand native produces, stars in online show."

Free camp for kids still $15,000 short of Feb. 15 goal

Fundraising for UW-Eau Claire's Wisconsin Youth Success Program was the subject of the Feb. 1 WEAU-TV story "Free camp for kids still $15,000 short of Feb. 15 goal."

Tuition increase issue will stay as is

The UW-Eau Claire Student Senate's vote against rescinding an earlier decision to support the Blugold Commitment was the subject of the Feb. 1 WEAU-TV story "Tuition increase issue will stay as is" and the Feb. 1 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Student Senate fails to rescind tution hike."

Watertown native is finalist in Milwaukee Bucks contest

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jake LeRoy was featured in the Feb. 1 Watertown Daily Times article "Watertown native is finalist in Milwaukee Bucks contest."

UW-Eau Claire choral group tours Argentina and Uruguay

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Mike Jones were quoted in the Feb. 1 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire choral group tours Argentina and Uruguay."

Social Justice Learning Community discussed

Mary Duckworth, Housing and Residence Life, and Dr. Larry Solberg, College of Education and Human Sciences, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Jan. 27 about the Social Justice Learning Community planned for Bridgman Hall at UW-Eau Claire.

Local study assesses commercials

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, were guests on WEAU-TV Feb. 1 to discuss their Super Bowl advertising research. In addition, Tomkovick, Yelkur and UW-Eau Claire student Ashley Hofer were quoted in the Jan. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Which ads win on Super Sunday?" and their research was featured in the Jan. 27 Kiplinger.com article "Super Bowl Stocks That Will Score Big," on PizzaMarketplace.com, SiteReference.com and on more than 100 news Web sites, including Forbes.com, Reuters.com, , earthimes.org, FoxBusiness.com, bizjournals.com and indiatimes.com.

Hmong group president welcomes nontraditional role

UW-Eau Claire alumna Caitlin Lee, who works in the Affirmative Action Office, was featured in the Feb. 1 Leader-Telegram article "Hmong group president welcomes nontraditional role."

Four-part series in Eagle River to focus on 'Women, War, Peace

UW-Eau Claire alumna Ann Hewitt was featured in the Jan. 30 NewsoftheNorth.net article "Four-part series in Eagle River to focus on 'Women, War, Peace.'"

Alumnus featured in Green Bay Press Gazette

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Stone was featured in the Business briefcase section of the Feb. 1 Green Bay Press Gazette.