Marquardt hires new director

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matthew Mauthe was featured in the Watertown Daily Times article "Marquardt hires new director."

UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open" was posted on the WQOW-TV website March 24.

Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena

The new location for the April 29 Devroy Forum was the subject of the March 23 WQOW-TV story "Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena."

UW-Eau Claire mentioned in Shaoguan University newsletter

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in a recent newsletter from Shaoguan University in China.

Choral director visiting campus

Dr. Tim Sharp, the 2010 choral artist-in-residence at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the March 21 Leader-Telegram article "Choral director visiting campus."

Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism

UW-Eau Claire student Kelly Krapf was quoted in the March 19 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism."

UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers

The UW-Eau Claire mascot issue was discussed in the Leader-Telegram articles "UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers" March 19 and "Fighting Macaw quits Blugold mascot contest; endorses The Bird" March 20.

UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico

The March 22 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico" discussed the recent cancellation of two programs that would have taken students to Mexico this spring and summer. Related articles also appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, on WHBL radio, Channel 3000, WAOW-TV, WRJC, in the Marshfield News Herald and on the Wisconsin Radio Network. Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was quoted in the related March 23 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC heeds warning on Mexico travel — Two programs canceled over drug violence fears" and in the March 24 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire changes organizations' travel plans following threat in Mexico."

Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia

Deb Freund, biology, and UW-Eau Claire students Andrew Ludvik, Kathryn Prince and Chris Maierhofer were quoted in the March 21 Dunn County News article "Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia." The article also appeared on the Cambodian Association Auckland Inc. Web site.

JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors

UW-Eau Claire alumna JoAnne Brandes was featured in the March 18 Wisbusiness.com article "JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors."

Group hopes to draw attention to child exploitation

UW-Eau Claire students Nicole Lancette and Hillary Johnson were quoted in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "Taking that first step."

Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire

Jon Loomis, English, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry were mentioned in the March 17 Leader-Telegram article "Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire."

Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way

An alumni choral tour led by Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was the subject of the March 17 WQOW-TV story "Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way."

Delta Epsilon Chi members compete in state career development conference

A number of UW-Eau Claire students were mentioned in the March 17 WQOW-TV story "Delta Epsilon Chi members compete in state career development conference."

Chancellor names business dean to advancement post

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Knetter was featured in the March 17 UW-Madison news release "Chancellor names business dean to advancement post."

Library Program Revisits Jazz Legends

Dr. Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the March 16 WQOW-TV story "Library Program Revisits Jazz Legends."

Admissions down across UW System

Kris Anderson, Admissions, was interviewed for the March 16 Fox 21 News story "Admissions down across UW System."