UW-Eau Claire in the News: 3/27/11

Leaders break ground on new UWEC student center

UW-Eau Claire student body president Dylan Jambrek was interviewed for the March 28 WEAU-TV story "Leaders break ground on new UWEC student center."

WEAU-TV interview: The Falcon

Dr. Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Chasten Glezman were interviewed on WEAU-TV March 31 about the Theatre for Young Audiences production of "The Falcon."

Today interview: Eau Claire Jazz Festival

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, and Patty Horecki, Eau Claire Jazz Inc., were interviewed on WEAU-TV March 28 about the Eau Claire Jazz Festival.

Today interview: Children's Mental Health

Members of the Children's Mental Health Alliance were interviewed on WEAU-TV March 29 about the April 8 conference "A Day of Film & Reflection: Conference for Professionals" hosted by UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.

Gibbons says it's time, steps down as Blugolds men's basketball coach

UW-Eau Claire head men's basketball coach Terry Gibbons was featured in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "Gibbons says it's time, steps down as Blugolds men's basketball coach." Athletic director Scott Kilgallon, students Nick Bartlett and Spencer Tollefson, and alumni Zack Ryan and Todd Marks also were quoted in the article.

UW-Eau Claire students studying in Japan to return home

UW-Eau Claire students Kyoko Takashima and Yuki Shirotsuki, who are from Japan, were interviewed for the March 31 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students studying in Japan to return home." Dr. Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, and student Meghan Christian also were interviewed for the story.

UWEC students studying in Japan being evacuated

Dr. Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was quoted in the March 31 WQOW-TV story "UWEC students studying in Japan being evacuated."

Study offers healthful nudge for Eau Claire County

UW-Eau Claire alumna Susan Galoff was quoted in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "Study offers healthful nudge for Eau Claire County."

New Eau Claire student center named after university's second president

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Dr. Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs, were quoted in the March 28 WQOW-TV story "New Eau Claire student center named after university's second president."

Local political science professor weighs in on military action in Libya

Dr. Stephen Hill, political science, was interviewed for the March 28 WQOW-TV story "Local political science professor weighs in on military action in Libya."

Business professionals give kids a glimpse into career options

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 25 Milwaukee BizTimes nonprofit article "Business professionals give kids a glimpse into career options."

UWEC hosts national gymnastics championship tourney

UW-Eau Claire student Kerri Ritsche was interviewed for the March 25 WQOW-TV story "UWEC hosts national gymnastics championship tourney."

Expert warns people to be careful online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 29 Beaver Dam Daily Citizen article "Expert warns people to be careful online."

UW-EC names new center after Davies

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC names new center after Davies."

Vernon, Volcano Choir keep Turner Hall crowd listening

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the March 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Vernon, Volcano Choir keep Turner Hall crowd listening."

Chancellors float autonomy proposal, seek to keep UW System intact

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the March 24 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellors float autonomy proposal, seek to keep UW System intact."

Female professors honored for promoting diversity

Dr. Debra Barker, English/American Indian studies, was featured in the March 23 Leader-Telegram article "Female professors honored for promoting diversity."

Why Bon Iver Had to Relearn Everything He Knows

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the March 23 Rolling Stone article "Why Bon Iver Had to Relearn Everything He Knows."

Anti-gravity treadmill offers new rehab possibilities

UW-Eau Claire student Kim Ostrowski was featured in the March 18 Wausau Daily Herald article "Anti-gravity treadmill offers new rehab possibilities."

Regents hope Wisconsin Idea Partnership will unite System

UW-Eau Claire student and UW System regent Aaron Wingad was quoted in the March 19 Badger Herald article "Regents hope Wisconsin Idea Partnership will unite System."

Alumnus Ryan Dahlgren promoted in Eau Claire Police Department

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ryan Dahlgren was promoted to the position of sergeant of police for the Eau Claire Police Department on March 18. View ECPD news release.

Accurate diagnosis equals better health, new business

UW-Eau Claire alumna Holly Andrews was featured in the March 17 River Falls Journal article "Accurate diagnosis equals better health, new business."

State panel OKs projects for area UW schools

Approval of UW-Eau Claire building projects by the State Building Commission was the subject of the March 17 Leader-Telegram article "State panel OKs projects for area UW schools."

Eau Claire North grad living in Japan fears for safety

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Daniel Horner was featured in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire North grad living in Japan fears for safety."

Chancellor on WPR's 'The West Side'

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" March 31 to discuss the proposed Wisconsin Idea Partnership. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.

UW-Eau Claire plans to add new building on campus in 2012

Dr. Gail Scukanec, College of Education and Human Sciences, was interviewed for the March 15 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire plans to add new building on campus in 2012" and the March 15 WEAU-TV story "UW system schools could see millions for renovations under capital budget."

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