'Cabaret' a valuable experience for students

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Schell were quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "'Cabaret' a valuable experience for students."

'Chaos and Casserole' takes humorous look at Midwestern family life

UW-Eau Claire students Kathy Staats and Kaysee Schmidt were quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "'Chaos and Casserole' takes humorous look at Midwestern family life." Student Eddie Neve also was mentioned in the article.

Curling: UW-laden Team Morton competes for World University Games berth

UW-Eau Claire student Marcus Fonger was mentioned in the Nov. 10, 2010, Madison.com article "Curling: UW-laden Team Morton competes for World University Games berth." Fonger and his curling teammates will represent the United States at the 2011 Winter World University Games Jan. 27-Feb. 6 in Erzurum, Turkey.

Raising the Grade

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sara Finger was featured in the January Brava Magazine article "Raising the Grade."

Study: College students learn ... not much

Provost Patricia Kleine was quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Study: College students learn ... not much."

F. Reed Brown brings 'Voices' to town

F. Reed Brown, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 13 St. Louis (Mo.) Post-Dispatch article "F. Reed Brown brings 'Voices' to town."

Music faculty members on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Nicholas Phillips and Dr. Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 21 to discuss their recently-released CD, "Portals and Passages." In addition, the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra's music director, Ivar Lunde Jr. (emeritus), music and theatre arts, will discuss ECCO's upcoming family concert. More information.

Political vitriol is bad these days, but experts say it’s been worse

Dr. Oscar Chamberlain, history, was quoted in the Jan. 16 PolitiFact Wisconsin article "Political vitriol is bad these days, but experts say it’s been worse."

UW campus value rated high in U.S.

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 17 Badger Herald article "UW campus value rated high in U.S."

Students honor King through volunteering

UW-Eau Claire international students Ellina Romanova and Visit Chin and Amber Allen, ECLIPSE program, were quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Students honor King through volunteering." View an online slide show of students volunteering Jan. 17 at the Feed My People food bank.

Hall of Famer looks back on career at Falls

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bob Hessler was featured in the Jan. 11 Germantown Now article "Hall of Famer looks back on career at Falls." His son, Jim Hessler, also a UW-Eau Claire graduate, also was mentioned in the article.

On Campus: University of Wisconsin-Madison rankings roundup

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 10 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: University of Wisconsin-Madison rankings roundup."

UWEC's Financial Aid Night slated for Jan. 31 at Memorial HS

UW-Eau Claire's Jan. 31 Financial Aid Night was featured in the Jan. 10 WQOW-TV story "UWEC's Financial Aid Night slated for Jan. 31 at Memorial HS."

Capitol News Bureau Launched in Wisconsin

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kirsten Adshead was listed in the Jan. 11 Frankilin Center for Government & Public Integrity article "Capitol News Bureau Launched in Wisconsin."

Contractor picked for student center

The apparent low bidder for construction of the new university student center at UW-Eau Claire was noted in the Jan. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Contractor picked for student center."

How area universities plan to deal with mental health risks

Brian Carlisle, Dean of Students office, was interviewed for the Jan. 12 WEAU-TV story "How area universities plan to deal with mental health risks."

UWEC will hold Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Service activities led by UW-Eau Claire groups in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day were featured in the Jan. 11 WQOW-TV story "UWEC will hold Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service."

Wisconsin's Whitetail Ridge Qualifier a Wild Winter Ride

UW-Eau Claire student Jeffrey Quednow and Kelly Wonder, English, were mentioned in the January Snowshoe Magazine article "Wisconsin's Whitetail Ridge Qualifier a Wild Winter Ride."

Minnesota Chapter of Legal Marketing Association Elects 2011 Board of Directors

UW-Eau Claire alumna Liz Kuntz was listed in the January Minnesota Business magazine article "Minnesota Chapter of Legal Marketing Association Elects 2011 Board of Directors."

MLK Jr. ceremony to be held at UWEC

UW-Eau Claire's Jan. 17 ceremony to honor Martin Luther King Jr. was the subject of the Jan. 10 WQOW-TV story "MLK Jr. ceremony to be held at UWEC."

UW-Eau Claire makes list of magazine's 'Best Values'

UW-Eau Claire's latest ranking in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine was the subject of the Jan. 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire makes list of magazine's 'Best Values.'"

Brand power

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 6 Milwaukee News Buzz article "Brand power."

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 Fundraising effort aims to keep WYSP program up and running

UW-Eau Claire's WYSP program was featured in the Jan. 7 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Fundraising effort aims to keep WYSP program up and running."

DNR wants public to weigh in on silica sand study

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was interviewed for the Jan. 7 WQOW-TV story "DNR wants public to weigh in on silica sand study."

DNR pondering airborne sand standards

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was quoted in the Jan. 10 Leader-Telegram article "DNR pondering airborne sand standards."

Keeping the dream alive

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Dr. David Jones, English; Andy Nelson, institutional planning; and UW-Eau Claire student Joel Sweeney were quoted in the Jan. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Keeping the dream alive."

Phillips Plastics expanding reach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brad Wucherpfennig was quoted in the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram article "Phillips Plastics expanding reach."

Justin Vernon album named to NPR's 'All Songs Considered' top 10 list

An album by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was named to the No. 6 spot on National Public Radio's "All Songs Considered" list of top 10 albums of 2010. More information.

New communications chief named at Children's Hospital

UW-Eau Claire alumna Robin Doerr was featured in the Jan. 5 Aurora (Colo.) Sentinel article "New communications chief named at Children's Hospital."

UW-Eau Claire student on WPR's 'The West Side'

UW-Eau Claire student and UW System Board of Regents member Aaron Wingad was one of the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Jan. 13. He and others discussed higher education in the state. More information.