UW-Eau Claire in the News: 2/14/10

Students should be consulted but which ones?

Michael Umhoefer, UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, was quoted in the Feb. 19 La Crosse Tribune column "Students should be consulted but which ones?"

Summer camp at UW-Eau Claire will happen this year

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the Feb. 19 WEAU-TV story "Summer camp at UW-Eau Claire will happen this year."

Faculty members on WPR Feb. 18

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Charles Vue, Office of Multicultural Affairs; and David Sprick, University Police, were guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 18. They discussed issues related to race in Eau Claire. More information.

SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together

Barb Shafer, art & design, and Andy Shafer (emeritus), art & design, were featured in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together."

SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together

Jon Loomis and Allyson Loomis, English, were featured in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together."

Hearing the End of Time — UWEC music faculty collaborate on epic project

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "Hearing the End of Time — UWEC music faculty collaborate on epic project." Dr. Namji Kim, Dr. Richard Fletcher and Dr. Tulio Rondon, music and theatre arts, also were mentioned in the article.

UWEC faculty play lead roles in historical musical

Richard Nimke, music and theatre arts, and Dr. Mitra Sadeghpour, music and theatre arts, were quoted in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "UWEC faculty play lead roles in historical musical." Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, also was mentioned in the article.

Book chronicles Altoona and its people

Dr. John Thurston (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Book chronicles Altoona and its people."

UW officials: We're prepared for campus violence

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "UW officials: We're prepared for campus violence."

UW-Eau Claire unveils vote for mascot

John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations; UW-Eau Claire alumni Andrew Werthmann and DJ Slater; and student Kari Kaeding were quoted in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire unveils vote for mascot."

Book chronicles Altoona and its people

Dr. John Thurston (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Book chronicles Altoona and its people."

UWEC Forensics team places first and second in competitions

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UWEC Forensics team places first and second in competitions" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 4.

Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy

Dr. Susan Turell, Academic Affairs, was interviewed for the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy."

Watching out for social media scams

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 18 WEAU-TV story "Watching out for social media scams."

New Financial Management Series to be offered

The UW-Eau Claire news release "New Financial Management Series to be offered" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.

Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the Feb. 8 Pizza Marketplace article "Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants."

Varsho has been team's manager since beginning

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dale Varsho was featured in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Express skipper a family man at heart."

Local project to anonymously display hidden thoughts

Eric Jennings, McIntyre Library, was quoted in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Local project to anonymously display hidden thoughts."

ASU SBDC hires new adviser to staff

UW-Eau Claire alumna Cindy Hartin was featured in the Feb. 7 San Angelo, Texas, Standard-Times article "ASU SBDC hires new adviser to staff."

Gifts move Wisconsin Youth Success Program closer to fundraising goal

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Gifts move Wisconsin Youth Success Program closer to fundraising goal" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.

Forensics team takes second in Twin Cities tournament

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Forensics team takes second in Twin Cities tournament" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.

Panel discussion on social media set for Feb. 16

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Panel discussion on social media set for Feb. 16" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.

Eau Claire woman receives UW System award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action office, was featured in the Feb. 9 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire woman receives UW System award."

Martin Mogensen Education Lecture to be held Feb. 16

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Martin Mogensen Education Lecture to be held Feb. 16" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.

UW-Eau Claire program continues with grant support

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire program continues with grant support" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.

ECCO benefit planned Feb. 14

Music and theatre arts faculty members Dr. Mitra Sadeghpour, Dr. Jessica Riley, Dr. Mark Mowry, Dr. Robert Knight and Dr. Barbara Young were mentioned in the Feb. 10 Chippewa Herald article "ECCO benefit planned Feb. 14."

Not-so-attractive threat: Consumer warning about online dating

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 9 WEAU-TV story "Not-so-attractive threat: Consumer warning about online dating."

George Chamberlin's Money in the Morning

Research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was mentioned in the "George Chamberlin's Money in the Morning" column in the Feb. 11 San Diego Daily Transcript.

Eau Claire Jazz Inc. receives state tourism grant

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Eau Claire Jazz Inc. receives state tourism grant" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 18.

Blugold mascot choices narrowed to three

UW-Eau Claire's mascot options were discussed in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Blugold mascot choices narrowed to three"; in the Feb. 17 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire narrows mascot options"; in the Feb. 17 Wisconsin State Journal article "UW-Eau Claire to answer the question 'what's a Blugold?'"; in the Feb. 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire narrows list of mascots down to 2"; and in the Feb. 17 Volume One Magazine article "New Blugold Mascot Concepts."

Three nursing students elected to state board

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Three nursing students elected to state board" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 17.

Leadership program teaches students about student affairs

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Leadership program teaches students about student affairs" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 17.

Faculty, student on WPR Feb. 19

Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Charlene Lucht will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Feb. 19. They will discuss "Grey Gardens," the musical which will be performed Feb. 25-March 6 at UW-Eau Claire. The show also will highlight the success of "Peace of Mind," a recently-released documentary by UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Noltner. The show can be heard at 5 p.m. on WHWC, 88.3 FM. More information.

UW-Eau Claire panel discusses race issues

Dr. Dwight Watson was quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire panel discusses race issues."

University of Wisconsin system’s choice: New or improved

Terry Classen, Facilities Planning and Management was quoted in the Feb. 10 Finance & Commerce article "University of Wisconsin system’s choice: New or improved."

Stock Price of Olympics Advertisers Out-Performs S&P 500

Dr. Rama Yelkur and Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, were quoted in the Feb. 10 PR Newswire article "Stock Price of Olympics Advertisers Out-Performs S&P 500" and in the Feb. 11 Medill Money Mavens article "Olympics provide golden advertising opportunity, new study shows." A related article also appeared Feb. 10 on SOA World Magazine.

UW-Eau Claire panel discusses racial disparity in law enforcement

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; and David Sprick, University Police; were quoted in the Feb. 15 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire panel discusses racial disparity in law enforcement." A related story aired on WEAU-TV Feb. 11.

Oregon school celebrates state's Counselor of Year

UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Schell was quoted in the Feb. 15 Wisconsin State Journal article "Oregon school celebrates state's Counselor of Year."

UW-EC begins testing wood as biomass for coal-burning plant

Jim Franklin, Facilities Planning and Management, was quoted in the Feb. 11 Badger Herald article "UW-EC begins testing wood as biomass for coal-burning plant" and in the Feb. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire power plant to test wood." Related stories also were published on Biomass Rules Web site Feb. 12 and on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.

Event helps prospective college students and families apply for financial aid

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Event helps prospective college students and families apply for financial aid" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.

Concert to benefit Haiti earthquake relief

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Concert to benefit Haiti earthquake relief" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.

Schools work to help students displaced by fire

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, was quoted in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Schools work to help students displaced by fire."

Former UWSP program director remembered as 'visionary'

Jim Vance, director emeritus of the American Ethnic Coordinating Office (now the Office of Multicultural Affairs) at UW-Eau Claire, who passed away Feb. 9, was featured in the Feb. 16 Wausau Daily Herald article "Former UWSP program director remembered as 'visionary.'"

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