Ombudsmen can help residents of long-term care facilities

Dr. Dale Taylor (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was quoted in the article "Ombudsmen can help residents of long-term care facilities," which was published in the Dec. 13, 2011, issue of The Freeman (Waukesha). (No link available.)

UW tops Big Ten in Kiplinger's best value ranking

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 3 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW tops Big Ten in Kiplinger's best value ranking" and the Jan. 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: UW-Madison is ranked 13th 'best value' public university by Kiplinger's."

Robert Baca on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 6 to discuss the lineup for the 2012 Eau Claire Jazz Festival. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.

On Campus: Madison, La Crosse and Eau Claire are most selective campuses in UW System

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the Jan. 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: Madison, La Crosse and Eau Claire are most selective campuses in UW System."

Alumnus John Mau featured

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Mau was featured in the Briefcase section of the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram.

Eau Claire native and family still living near failed nuclear plant

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Daniel Horner was featured in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native and family still living near failed nuclear plant."

Taking Stock: Appointments, Promotions, Achievements

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Peterson was featured on page 2 of the article "Taking Stock: Appointments, Promotions, Achievements," which appeared in the Dec. 31, 2011, issue of the Wausau Daily Herald.

Business briefcase

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kellie Poggemann Dunn was mentioned on page 2 of the Business briefcase section of the Jan. 2 Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Eau Claire native hopes to raise funds for food bank, pantry

UW-Eau Claire alumna Brita Spencer-Pratt was featured in the Dec. 30, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native hopes to raise funds for food bank, pantry."

Music students play finals for virtual audience of professional musicians

Dr. Jeffery Crowell, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Dec. 27, 2011, Winfield (Kan.) Daily Courier article "Music students play finals for virtual audience of professional musicians."

Love lives on, in life and in death

The family of the late Dr. Richard Coy (emeritus), history, was featured in the Dec. 24, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Love lives on, in life and in death."

Alumni Jeff Rogers and Justin Vernon featured

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jeff Rogers and Justin Vernon were featured in stories in the following media on Dec. 27, 2011: Leader-Telegram, St. Paul Pioneer Press, CBS News, Huffington Post and Madison.com.

Eau Claire expert gives financial tips for 2012

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Andy Schlafer was interviewed for the Dec. 27 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire expert gives financial tips for 2012."

Area UW campuses are reaching out to China for students, culture

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Area UW campuses are reaching out to China for students, culture." Portions of the article also were reprinted in the Wisconsin State Journal, The Republic and the Chicago Tribune.

UW-EC grad publishes book of short stories

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ken Brosky was featured in the Dec. 29, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad publishes book of short stories."

Justice officials praise departing Eau Claire County DA

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Rich White was featured in the Dec. 30, 2011, Leader-Telegram article "Justice officials praise departing Eau Claire County DA."

Financial Literacy Award recipients announced

UW-Eau Claire alumni Lisa Kiefer and Jennifer Guenther were featured in the Dec. 22, 2011, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Financial Literacy Award recipients announced."