Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 6 Coulee News column "Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future."

Research at Mount Har Karkom

Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed on WQOW-TV Sept. 10 for a story about his research at Mount Har Karkom, a proposed site for Mount Sinai. (No link available.)

Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis

Tom Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was interviewed for the Sept. 25 Foreclosure Warehouse Blog article "Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis."

Cyber bullying — A growing Problem

Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Sept. 23 WQOW-TV story "Cyber bullying — A growing problem."

Forum Series prepared to open season

Beverly Soll, Activities and Programs, was interviewed for the Sept. 24 Leader-Telegram column "Forum Series prepared to open season."

Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service

Susan Turell, psychology/women's studies, was mentioned in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service."

Home is where Hispanics are

Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Home is where Hispanics are."

UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry

UW-Eau Claire's John and Elizabeth Morris Literature Symposium was featured in the Sept. 18 Chippewa Herald article "UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry."

Photographs and memories

Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Photographs and memories."

Campus pledges to environment

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Sept. 20 Badger Herald article "Campus pledges to environment."

NanoRite opens in Wisconsin

Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the Sept. 20 Small Times article "NanoRite opens in Wisconsin."

Malibu Times News Briefs

UW-Eau Claire alumna Rebecca Carson was quoted in the News Briefs section of the Sept. 19 Malibu (Calif.) Times.

In any language

UW-Eau Claire student Giselle Conde wrote the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram article "In any language."

CF Oktoberfest is cooking up new attraction — German food demonstration is latest addition to festival

Kelly Wonder, English, was quoted in the Sept. 10 Leader-Telegram article "CF Oktoberfest is cooking up new attraction — German food demonstration is latest addition to festival."

Life's work can continue after death

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sharon Stokes, who died Sept. 13, authored a column titled "Life's work can continue after death," which ran in the Sept. 14 issue of the Leader-Telegram. She also was remembered in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Woman's wish was to comfort others: 'Heart and soul' of care facility dies at 55."

BARC Program

UW-Eau Claire students Erin Barney and Kristine Funk, along with Dan Holt, psychology, were interviewed for the Sept. 13 WQOW-TV story "BARC Program: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks." The three also were interviewed for the Sept. 13 Spectator story "The dog whisperers: Psychology students resurrect behavioral analysis program to study canines' psyche, mental conditions." Students Kevin Schlichenmeyer and Kelly Neri also were mentioned in the Spectator article.

Eye on education

UW-Eau Claire student Ali Ismail was featured in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram story "Eye on education: Seeing hardships in Somalia fosters student's work ethic."

Viva Blugolds

Randy Dickerson, music and theatre arts, UW-Eau Claire student Mike Renneke and John Bachmeier, director of alumni relations, were quoted in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Viva Blugolds: Band to play for pope on New Year's Day." Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, also was mentioned in the article.

Music that Heals

UW-Eau Claire alumna Julia Johnson was featured in the Sept. 7 Chaska Herald article "Music that heals."

Becoming a 'Carbon Neutral' Campus

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Marc Goulet, mathematics, were interviewed for the Sept. 4 WEAU-TV story "Becoming a 'Carbon Neutral' Campus."

Labor of Love

Paula Stuettgen, Activities and Programs, and UW-Eau Claire students Gabrielle Siciliano and Melissa Boerst were interviewed for the Sept. 3 WEAU-TV story "Labor of Love."

Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution

Research by Kristina Beuning, biology, and collaborators from other institutions was featured in the Sept. 3 Newswise Science News article "Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution."

New Man in Charge

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Luebker was featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "New man in charge."

Parents Have New Way to be Involved

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent and Family Office, was quoted in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Parents have new way to be involved."

Safety Report Released in Time for School Year

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Student Development and Diversity, was quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Safety report released in time for school year." Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, also was mentioned in the article.

Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners

The Sept. 7 Lippizzaner Stallions show at UW-Eau Claire was previewed in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners."

Warm Welcome — Hall Raisers Lend a Hand to Freshmen

Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, and UW-Eau Claire students Steve Chagdes, Kailey Mezera, Courtney Spangler and Ashley Coursin were quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Warm welcome — Hall Raisers lend a hand to freshmen."

College Students and Credit

Andrew Soll, Business and Student Services, and UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Bagg were interviewed for the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students and Credit."

College Students Bring Large Economic Impact

The economic impact of UW-Eau Claire students on the local economy was the subject of the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students Bring Large Economic Impact."

Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street

David Sprick, University Police, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street."

Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams

Kathy Sahloff, Financial Aid, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams."

Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus

Updated security efforts at UW-Eau Claire were discussed in the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus."

A Work of Honor: Father-Daughter Team Lends Artistic Touch to Shrine Church

UW-Eau Claire student Liz Stingl was quoted in the Aug. 28 La Crosse Tribune article "A work of honor: Father-daughter team lends artistic touch to shrine church."

3 Tenants Consider Eau Claire Center — New NanoRite Park Puts Emphasis on Tiny Technology

The NanoRite Technology Park, a partnership among Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire's Materials Science Center and UW-Stout's science and technology programs, was featured in the Aug. 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "3 tenants consider Eau Claire center — New NanoRite park puts emphasis on tiny technology." The center also was the subject of the Aug. 27 Dunn County News article "NanoRite Center hosts area leaders at open house." Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the Dunn County News article.

Legislative Inaction a Big Concern to Students

Ray French, UW-Eau Claire student body president, had his letter to the editor "Legislative inaction a big concern to students" published in the Aug. 27 issue of The Capital Times.

Hispanic Community is County's Fastest Growing Minority Group

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Castillo was quoted in the Aug. 27 Oshkosh Northwestern article "Hispanic community is county's fastest growing minority group."

Local Report Card Shows Improvement

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram editorial "Local report card shows improvement."

UW Professor Shows Bolivians Value of Strong Relationship

Vicky Crane, sociology, was featured in the Aug. 26 Chippewa.com article "UW professor shows Bolivians value of strong relationship."

Local Club Takes on Children's Need for Beds

UW-Eau Claire student Allison Jordan was interviewed for the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Local club takes on children's need for beds."

School Nutrition Programs Working?

Research by Lori Bica, psychology, and Eric Jamelske, economics, was featured in the Aug. 25 WEAU-TV story "School Nutrition Programs Working?"

Project Taking More Steps to Fight Bullying — Special Run/Walk to Raise Funds for Upcoming Program Speakers

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, and Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, was featured in the Aug. 23 CentralOhio.com article "Project taking more steps to fight bullying — Special run/walk to raise funds for upcoming program speakers."

Investing in UW Brain Power for Start-Ups — Group to Fund New Tech-Based Companies

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Angel Fund was mentioned in the Aug. 22 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Investing in UW brain power for start-ups — Group to fund new tech-based companies."

Beloit College Says Many 18 Year Olds Don't Know the Berlin Wall Plus More

Lori Bica, psychology, was quoted in the Aug. 22 WEAU-TV story "Beloit College says many 18 year olds don't know the Berlin Wall plus more."

UW-EC Chancellor Thinking About Future

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich; Mary Jane Brukardt, Chancellor's Office; and Marty Wood, English, were quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor thinking about future."

Publications High on Local Universities

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Publications high on local universities."

Hot Mix

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kim Johnston was featured in the Aug. 21 ForConstructionPros.com article "Hot Mix."

Eleva Woman Defied Her Age, Loved Ones Say

UW-Eau Claire alumna Bernice Havenor was featured in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Eleva woman defied her age, loved ones say."

Living and Learning

Chuck Major, Housing and Residence Life, was quoted in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Living and learning."

UW-Eau Claire Ranked Number 5

UW-Eau Claire's U.S. News and World Report Magazine ranking was the subject of the Aug. 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Ranked Number 5."

P-C Promotes Mara to Managing Editor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jamie Mara was featured in the Aug. 16 Appleton Post-Crescent article "P-C promotes Mara to managing editor."

Dangers of Drinking and Driving

Doug Hubbard, University Police, was quoted in the Aug. 16 WEAU-TV story "Dangers of Drinking and Driving."

Wartime Memory

Earl Shoemaker, Academic Advising, was quoted in the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Wartime memory."

Squeeze on Security — Cuts to UW Funding Might Affect Campus Police

Andy Soll, Business and Student Services, was quoted in the Aug. 15 Journal Sentinel article "Squeeze on security — Cuts to UW funding might affect campus police."

Kids Learn Museum Mysteries

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education was mentioned in the Aug. 14 WEAU-TV story "Kids Learn Museum Mysteries."

New Officer Picked to Patrol Schools in Chippewa Falls

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David BeBeau was quoted in the Aug. 13 Leader-Telegram article "New officer picked to patrol schools in Chippewa Falls."

Conquering Your Campus

Kathleen Sahlhoff, Financial Aid, and UW-Eau Claire student Beth Snyder were quoted in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram article, "Conquering your Campus."

False Fire Alarms Putting Lives At Risk

David Sprick, University Police, was quoted in the Aug. 9 WEAU-TV story "False Fire Alarms Putting Lives At Risk."

Seeking Soldiers' Spouses

Lois Taft, nursing, and UW-Eau Claire alumna Thora Tollefson were quoted in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Seeking soldiers' spouses."

UW-Eau Claire Program Targets Region's Fitness — Sessions Attracting People Who Want to Get Back in Shape

Lance Dalleck, kinesiology; Don Bredle, kinesiology; and UW-Eau Claire students Mandy Parker, Nicole Gutbrod and Kathryn Schleis were quoted in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire program targets region's fitness — Sessions attracting people who want to get back in shape."

Officers Train for University Shootings

David Sprik, University Police, was mentioned in the Aug. 7 WEAU-TV story "Officers train for University shootings."
Ann Rupnow, Continuing Education, was quoted in the Aug. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Survey aims to link education, business."

Hanna, Spanish Teachers go on Nicaragua Mission

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Hanna was mentioned in the Aug. 2 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Hanna, Spanish teachers go on Nicaragua mission."

Sobering Statistics

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education, and UW-Eau Claire student Laurel Van Soest were quoted in the August 2 Leader-Telegram article "Sobering statistics."

Inventors at Small UW Schools to get More Focus Research/Three Organizations Will Now License UW Inventions

Karen Havholm, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, was quoted in the July 30 Leader-Telegram article "Inventors at small UW schools to get more focus Research/Three organizations will now license UW inventions."

Band Director Poised for Final Concert

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Craig Lehmeier was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Band director poised for final concert."

Bullish Big Board

Eric Jamelske, economics, and UW-Eau Claire student Dan Platta were quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Bullish big board."

Strengthening Our Nations

Odawa White, Office of Multicultural Affairs, was interviewed for the July 26 WEAU-TV story "Strengthening Our Nations."

Last Touches on Child Advocacy Center at the University

The Chippewa Valley Child Advocacy Center in UW-Eau Claire's nursing building was featured in the July 26 WEAU-TV story "Last Touches on Child Advocacy Center at the University."

Study Focuses on Military Spouses

Lois Taft, nursing systems, was interviewed for the July 25 WEAU-TV story "Study Focuses on Military Spouses."

Cineplexity Creators

UW-Eau Claire alumni JonMichael Rasmus and John Sams were quoted in the July 25 Leader-Telegram article "Cineplexity creators."

Goal: Update Hobbs

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the July 25 Leader-Telegram article "Goal: Update Hobbs."

Mapping Half Moon Lake

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Neil Trombly was quoted in the July 23 WEAU-TV story "Mapping Half Moon Lake."

MySpace Sex Risk 'Overblown'

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the July 24 News in Science article "MySpace sex risk 'overblown'."

Governor visits Menomonie Thursday

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Paula Collins, communication sciences and disorders, were quoted in the July 23 Dunn County News article "Governor visits Menomonie Thursday."

All Bases Covered

UW-Eau Claire student Andy Neborak was quoted in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "All bases covered."

Relying on Relatives

UW-Eau Claire alumna Deb Chilson was quoted in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "Relying on relatives."

Best of Luck

UW-Eau Claire student Samantha Abraham was mentioned in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "Best of luck."

Magically Appearing

UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Hoepner was quoted in the July 21 Leader-Telegram article "Magically appearing."

Educational Payment — Doyle, Republicans Disagree

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Paula Collins, communication sciences and disorders, were quoted in the July 20 Leader-Telegram article "Educational payment — Doyle, Republicans disagree."

Doyle Discusses State Budget, UW-System Funding at UW-Stout

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the July 19 WEAU-TV story "Doyle Discusses State Budget, UW-System Funding at UW-Stout."

New Poetry Collections a Summer Treat

Peg Lauber (emerita), English, was mentioned in the July 19 Capital Times article "New poetry collections a summer treat."

Military Spouses Sought for Participation in Research Study

Lois Taft, nursing, was featured in the July 18 Dunn County News article "Military spouses sought for participation in research study."

Service-Learning at UW-Eau Claire

Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning; Donna Lehmkuhl, Jumpstart; and Jeremy Gragert, Center for Service-Learning, were interviewed on the WEAU-TV show "TV-13 Today" July 17. Video clips from the show can be found online.

Elite Ballers Reclaim Status

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jason Larson, Will Jefferson, Jesse Breidenbach and Casey Drake were mentioned in the July 16 Leader-Telegram article "Elite Ballers reclaim status."

Peck's Dunks Please Fans at Gus Macker

UW-Eau Claire alumni Spencer Peck and Jason Larson and UW-Eau Claire students Jordan Kappen, James Bowman and Jacob Schlub were mentioned in the July 15 Leader-Telegram article "Peck's dunks please fans at Gus Macker."

Olson Flies Past Stocked Mile Field

UW-Eau Claire alumna Christina Locke was quoted in the July 15 Leader-Telegram article "Olson flies past stocked Mile field."

Doyle Organizes Safety Task Force

Deb Newman, Housing, was quoted in the July 15 Leader-Telegram article "Doyle organizes safety task force."

North Names a Coach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dean Rosemeyer was featured in the July 14 Leader-Telegram article "North names a coach."