Rising gas prices impacting area businesses

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, was interviewed for the Jan. 5 WEAU-TV story "Rising gas prices impacting area businesses."

UWEC grad named Cabinet member in Colorado

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reggie Bicha was featured in the Jan. 4 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grad named Cabinet member in Colorado."

Eyeopener — Course shows we all can use a few lessons in respect, equality

UW-Eau Claire student Rob Hanson wrote the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram column "Eyeopener — Course shows we all can use a few lessons in respect, equality," which discussed a UW-Eau Claire women's studies class taught by Dr. Barbara Kernan, English/women's studies.

Halberg returns to lead EC public schools foundation

UW-Eau Claire alumna and former Foundation president Carole Halberg was featured in the Dec. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Halberg returns to lead EC public schools foundation."

UW-Eau Claire education building could be among projects cut from state budget

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire education building could be among projects cut from state budget."

Tess Onwueme Receives an Exalted New Post

Dr. Tess Onwueme, English, was featured in the Dec. 21 Vanguard article "Tess Onwueme Receives an Exalted New Post."

Dig for a Cure raises more than $18,000 to fight breast cancer

UW-Eau Claire's head volleyball coach Kim Wudi was interviewed for the Dec. 21 WQOW-TV story "Dig for a Cure raises more than $18,000 to fight breast cancer."

Hutchinson's art installation on display under foot bridge

Artwork by UW-Eau Claire student Stacy Hutchinson was described in the Dec. 20 Chippewa Herald article "Hutchinson's art installation on display under foot bridge."

Area health clubs see new wave of fitness seekers

UW-Eau Claire graduate Emilee Berg was quoted in the Jan. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Area health clubs see new wave of fitness seekers."

Online bullying affecting many teens, area educators say

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 23 Southeast Missourian article "Online bullying affecting many teens, area educators say."

Women's basketball: Christianson enjoys life at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire student Nicole Christianson was featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Women's basketball: Christianson enjoys life at UW-Eau Claire." Women's basketball coach Tonja Englund and student Hannah Mesick also were quoted in the article.

Clark County native funds UW-Eau Claire scholarship

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Kaczmarczyk was featured in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Clark County native funds UW-Eau Claire scholarship." The article originally was published in the Dec. 29 issue of The Country Today. Kimera Way, Foundation, also was quoted in the article. A related story also aired Dec. 20 on WQOW-TV.

Kathy Bernier is sworn in as 68th Assembly Representative

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kathy Bernier was featured in the Jan. 1 Examiner article "Kathy Bernier is sworn in as 68th Assembly Representative."

Resolved: Be more positive

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 25 Leader-Telegram editorial "Resolved: Be more positive."

Baca invited to conference in China

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram article "Baca invited to conference in China." Dr. Jerry Young, music and theatre arts, also was quoted in the article.

'Angel Lights'

Barbara Arnold, Registrar's Office, wrote the story "Angel Lights," which appeared in the "Holiday Memories" feature in the Dec. 19 Leader-Telegram.

'Smart drug' abuse rising on Wisconsin campuses

Dr. William Frankenberger (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Dec. 19 WisconsinWatch article "'Smart drug' abuse rising on Wisconsin campuses."

A cold, hard truth

UW-Eau Claire student Leong Yan Lai and Jodi Simek, Center for International Education, were quoted in the Dec. 18 Leader-Telegram article "A cold, hard truth."

Graduates say jobs hit or miss this semester

Recent UW-Eau Claire graduates Rogelio Encizo, Christopher Haulbauer,  Isaac Borofka-Webb, Amy Brown and Nathan Reid were interviewed for the Dec. 18 WEAU-TV story "Graduates say jobs hit or miss this semester."