Jekel named Times-Reporter publisher

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tom Jekel was featured in the Jan. 5 Dover-New Philadelphia, Ohio, Times-Reporter article
"T-R’s Jekel appointed publisher."
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UW-Eau Claire's College of Business leads in IS research

Dr. Matt Germonprez, information systems, was quoted in the Jan. 11 BusinessNorth article "UW-Eau Claire's College of Business leads in IS research."
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High school profile: Panthers keep making every pool their own

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dale Magnuson was featured in the Jan. 9 Rochester (Minn.) Post-Bulletin article "High school profile: Panthers keep making every pool their own." Dale's wife and UW-Eau Claire alumna Megan (Kearney) Magnuson also was mentioned in the article.
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Wisconsin dance teams perform in Madison

UW-Eau Claire student Kaitlin Zeiter was interviewed for the Jan. 10 WKOW-TV story "Wisconsin dance teams perform in Madison."
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John Raymond Project at the Clown Lounge, December 22nd

UW-Eau Claire alumni John Raymond and Jeremy Boettcher and student Brian Claxton were featured in the Dec. 21 Jazz Police article "John Raymond Project at the Clown Lounge, December 22nd."
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District 719 announces building teachers of the year

UW-Eau Claire alumna Brenda Houck was featured in the Jan. 7 Savage, Minn., Pacer article "District 719 announces building teachers of the year."
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Oostra looks to strengthen ProMedica partnerships

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Randy Oostra was featured in the Jan. 11 Toledo (Ohio) Free Press article "Oostra looks to strengthen ProMedica partnerships."
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Rozwadowski gets scholarship, will study abroad

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Rozwadowski was featured in the Jan. 6 Chippewa Herald article "Rozwadowski gets scholarship, will study abroad."
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Davies plans save Council Oak

Revised site plans for UW-Eau Claire's new student center, which preserve the Council Oak tree and the area around it, were the subject of the following stories: Dec. 29 Leader-Telegram article
"Davies plans save Council Oak," Jan. 8 Channel3000 story "UW-Eau Claire Will Save Historic Tree After All," Jan. 8 Fox6Now story "University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire redesigns student union project to save historic tree" and the Jan. 8 WLUK-TV story "UW-Eau Claire will save historic tree." The story also appeared Jan. 8 on TwinCities.com, WXOW-TV, WCCO-TV, in the LaCrosse Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Chicago Tribune and WAOW-TV.
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New Sacred Heart Hospital board of directors member appointed

UW-Eau Claire alumna Karen Hebert was featured in the Jan. 6 WQOW-TV story "New Sacred Heart Hospital board of directors member appointed."
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Former Blugold lends helping hand in Burkina Faso

UW-Eau Claire alumna Abby Ofstedahl was featured in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Former Blugold lends helping hand in Burkina Faso."
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Gymnasts, coaches out to prove selves

UW-Eau Claire student Karlee Shaw was quoted in the Jan. 5 Chippewa Herald article "Gymnasts, coaches out to prove selves."
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Marshfield native Binder to receive UWEC alumni award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Patricia Binder was featured in the Jan. 5 Marshfield News Herald article "Marshfield native Binder to receive UWEC alumni award."
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Positive Psychology: A Textbook Review

A new textbook by Dr. Steve Baumgardner (emeritus), psychology, and Dr. Mickey Crothers, psychology, was reviewed in the Jan. 4 Positive Psychology News Daily article "Positive Psychology: A Textbook Review."
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Appleton West boys' basketball: Retired coach Dick Emanuel will be introduced before Friday's home game

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dick Emanuel was featured in the Jan. 6 Appleton Post-Cresent article "Appleton West boys' basketball: Retired coach Dick Emanuel will be introduced before Friday's home game."
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Volume One's first-ever poetry contest underway

UW-Eau Claire and John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, were featured in the Jan. 4 WQOW-TV story "Volume One's first-ever poetry contest underway."
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Kiplinger's names colleges as 'best value'

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the Jan. 5 WAYY radio story "UWEC Again Named A 'Best Value'" and was mentioned in the Jan. 4 WKOW-TV article "Kiplinger's names UW-Madison a 'best value,'" the Jan. 4 Capital Times article "Campus Connection: Kiplinger ranks UW-Madison among best values," the Jan. 4 The Business Journal of Milwaukee article "Three UW campuses among best values" and the Jan. 5 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus roundup: Beloit College earns top green certification."
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Web Hosting Super Bowl Advertising — Does it Work?

Charles Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, were quoted in a Dec. 23 About file hosting blog "Web Hosting Super Bowl Advertising — Does it Work?"
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DIII presidents elect four to Council service

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the Dec. 30 National Collegiate Athletic Association news release "DIII presidents elect four to Council service."
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Hudson native joins Minnesota Swarm dance team

UW-Eau Claire alumna Beth Hoaglund was featured in the Dec. 28 Hudson Star-Observer article "Hudson native joins Minnesota Swarm dance team."
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CCU has got talent. New Talent.

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ryan Carpentier was featured in the Dec. 28 Comic Creators United blog "CCU has got talent. New Talent."
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Bissens headline benefit concert

UW-Eau Claire student Tim Bissen was featured in the Dec. 26 Austin (Minn.) Daily Herald article "Bissens headline benefit concert."
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Web Design for Developers — New from Pragmatic Bookshelf

A new book by Brian Hogan, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the Pragmatic Bookshelf press release "Web Design for Developers — New from Pragmatic Bookshelf."
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Broadway Blugold

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Alfredo Narciso was featured in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Broadway Blugold."
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UW-EC grads are told to expect complexity in life

John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, was featured in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grads are told to expect complexity in life."
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U.S. experts: U.S. needed in Afghanistan

Tarique Niazi, sociology, was featured in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "U.S. experts: U.S. needed in Afghanistan."
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Crews will start removing trees from UW-Eau Claire campus Sunday

The removal of trees in the area chosen to be the site of UW-Eau Claire's new student center was the topic of the Dec. 16 WEAU-TV story "Crews will start removing trees from UW-Eau Claire campus Sunday" and the Dec. 29 Leader-Telegram articles "University Trees coming down" and "Trees felled at UW-EC."
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Booz Allen Hamilton names five new executive VPs with government expertise

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Horacio Rozanski was featured in the Dec. 21 Consultant-News.com article "Booz Allen Hamilton names five new executive VPs with government expertise."
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Couple works to improve lives of less fortunate

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matthew Kendziera and his wife, Suzie, were featured in the Dec. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Couple works to improve lives of less fortunate."
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Moving music

Joel Jensen, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the WQOW-TV video clip "Moving music."
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Chancellor picks site option for new student union

The site for the new UW-Eau Claire student center was the subject of the Dec. 18 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire plans preserve Council Oak," the Dec. 18 WEAU-TV story "Chancellor picks site option for new student union" and the Dec. 18 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire chancellor selects site option for new student union."
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UW-Eau Claire adds new major

UW-Eau Claire's new liberal studies major was the subject of the Dec. 16 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire adds new major." The story also aired on WSAW-TV Dec. 17.
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UW-EC student published in science journal

UW-Eau Claire student Skye Doering was featured in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student published in science journal." Jim Boulter, chemistry, was quoted and UW-Eau Claire alumna Kirsten Strobush was mentioned in the article.
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Conductor finalist works to instill passion in music

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Dec. 13 La Crosse Tribune article "Eau Claire conductor next to audition" and the Dec. 17 La Crosse Tribune article "Conductor finalist works to instill passion in music," as well as the Dec. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Director named finalist for symphony."
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival Seeks Musicians

The Eau Claire Jazz Festival, co-sponsored by UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the Dec. 15 WAXX radio story "Eau Claire Jazz Festival Seeks Musicians."
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Crews will start removing trees from UW-Eau Claire campus Sunday

Tree removal in preparation for construction of the new UW-Eau Claire student center was the subject of the Dec. 16 WEAU-TV story "Crews will start removing trees from UW-Eau Claire campus Sunday."
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Campus Connection: Does Doyle veto stick it to those outside Madison, Milwaukee?

The Dec. 15 Capital Times article "Campus Connection: Does Doyle veto stick it to those outside Madison, Milwaukee?" discussed the state Senate bill vetoed by Gov. Doyle that would have required some members of the UW System Board of Regents to come from particular geographic regions of the state.
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UWEC grads use old tapes to put together comedy show

UW-Eau Claire alumni Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett were featured in the Dec. 11 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grads use old tapes to put together comedy show."
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McMillan Named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

Former UW-Eau Claire faculty member Sally McMillan was featured in the Dec. 11 University of Tennessee, Knoxville, article "McMillan Named Vice Provost for Academic Affairs."
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Tavern will be village's first in more than century

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Patrick Rebman was featured in the Dec. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Tavern will be village's first in more than century."
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UW aims to graduate students faster

UW-Eau Claire student Jacob Kampen was quoted in the Dec. 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW aims to graduate students faster. The Blugold Commitment also was mentioned in the article.
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UW System to market cost-saving as tuition rises

Tuition increases within the UW System were the subject of the Dec. 11 Minneapolis Star Tribune article and the Dec. 11 WCCO article titled " UW System to market cost-saving as tuition rises."
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UW system discussing future of tuition policy

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 11 WEAU-TV story "UW system discussing future of tuition policy."
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UW System regents defends rate hikes with 'Graduate sooner & you save money!'

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 11 As Seen In WI.com article "UW System regents defends rate hikes with 'Graduate sooner & you save money!'"
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Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Hundreds participate in fundraising event

UW-Eau Claire's Dec. 12 Jingle Bell Run/Walk to benefit the Arthritis Foundation was the subject of the Dec. 12 WQOW-TV story "Jingle Bell Run/Walk: Hundreds participate in fundraising event."
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UW Regents To Consider Future Of Tuition Policy

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 11 WCCO-TV (Minneapolis, Minn.) story "UW Regents To Consider Future Of Tuition Policy."
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'Cyberbullying' and 'sexting' could mean danger for local teens

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 10 Newport News, Va., Daily Press article "'Cyberbullying' and 'sexting' could mean danger for local teens."
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Weather conditions force UW-Eau Claire to cancel classes

UW-Eau Claire students Kurt Shipe, Kari Bloomquist, Hannah Willett and Carly Meyer were interviewed for the Dec. 9 WQOW-TV story "Weather conditions force UW-Eau Claire to cancel classes."
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UWEC holds campus-wide snowball fight

A Dec. 9 UW-Eau Claire student snowball fight was the subject of the Dec. 9 WQOW-TV story "UWEC holds campus-wide snowball fight."
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Fraternity holds winter Dunk-a-Thon for Red Cross

UW-Eau Claire student Nick Lund was interviewed for the Dec. 8 WQOW-TV story "Fraternity holds winter Dunk-a-Thon for Red Cross."
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Hope Witsell's Sexting Suicide — Why kids self-destruct with cell phones and online

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the Dec. 8 Slate article "Hope Witsell's Sexting Suicide — Why kids self-destruct with cell phones and online."
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Tuition increase proposal moves on to Board of Regents

The Dec. 7 Student Senate vote supporting the Blugold Commitment was the subject of the Dec. 8 WEAU-TV story "Tuition increase proposal moves on to Board of Regents," the Dec. 7 WQOW-TV story "Student Senate passes amended Blugold Commitment," the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Smaller UW-EC tuition boost endorsed," the Dec. 8 WQOW-TV story "Student Senate supports Blugold Commitment" and the Dec. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Blugold Commitment to go before UW Regents."
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UW-Eau Claire reveals individual study major

Margaret Cassidy, College of Arts and Sciences, and Johannes Strohschänk, foreign languages, were quoted in the Dec. 4 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire reveals individual study major."
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How does tatting help you cope with life?

Research by Ann Collier, psychology, was mentioned in the Dec. 4 Ambitatterous blog entry "How does tatting help you cope with life?"
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UWEC offers non-profit leadership series

The UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education nonprofit leadership series was the subject of the Nov. 25 Chippewa Herald article "UWEC offers non-profit leadership series."
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Survey: Blugold Commitment support lacking

UW-Eau Claire Student Senate President Michael Umhoefer and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were quoted in the Dec. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Survey: Blugold Commitment support lacking."
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Students respond to possible $1,500 tuition increase

UW-Eau Claire Student Senate President Michael Umhoefer and students Joshua Jonas and John Cousick were interviewed for the Dec. 4 WEAU-TV story "Students respond to possible $1,500 tuition increase."
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Early detection of autism may be beneficial

Kevin Klatt, psychology, was interviewed for the Dec. 6 WQOW-TV story "Early detection of autism may be beneficial."
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UWEC students say no to Blugold Commitment

UW-Eau Claire Student Senate President Michael Umhoefer was interviewed for the Dec. 6 WQOW-TV story "UWEC students say no to Blugold Commitment."
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Plays demonstrate communication breakdowns

Dr. Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts; and students Cameron Cylkowski, Sami Johnson and Eddie Neve were quoted in the Dec. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Plays demonstrate communication breakdowns."
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Free community programs offer information about bullying and social networking

Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the Dec. 3 Winona (Minn.) Health article "Free community programs offer information about bullying and social networking."
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Visit by international nursing scholars

The College of Nursing and Health Sciences hosted two international nursing scholars this past October. Their visit was mentioned in the December 2009 issue of In the House, a publication of the Eau Claire-based Community Health Partnership.
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Students at Eau Claire could have say in funding

UW-Eau Claire students Adam Sorelle, Student Senate treasurer and chief of staff; and Michael Umhoefer, Student Senate president, were interviewed for the Dec. 4 Badger Herald article "Students at Eau Claire could have say in funding."
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UWEC gives out emergency guide booklets

Chris Kirchman, University Police, was interviewed for the Dec. 2 WQOW-TV story "UWEC gives out emergency guide booklets."
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Loyola graduate finds his niche as a coach

UW-Eau Claire cross country coach Dan Schwamberger was featured in the Dec. 3 Mankato (Minn.) Free Press article "Loyola graduate finds his niche as a coach."
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Charmingly Discharming: An Interview with Denise Sweet

UW-Eau Claire alumna Denise Sweet was featured in the Dec. 2 Erstwhile Luddite article "Charmingly Discharming: An Interview with Denise Sweet."
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UWEC students give opinions about proposed tuition increase

UW-Eau Claire students Katherine Stuckart; Anna Spencer; Aaron Wingad, a student member of the Board of Regents; and Michael Umhoefer, the Student Senate president, were interviewed for the Dec. 1 WQOW-TV story "UWEC students give opinions about proposed tuition increase."
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UW-Eau Claire to raise tuition during next four years

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Dec. 2 Royal Purple article "UW-Eau Claire to raise tuition during next four years."
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UW-Eau Claire tuition increase is being proposed

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Michael Umhoefer, the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, were quoted in the Dec. 1 Dunn County News article "UW-Eau Claire tuition increase is being proposed."
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Students can voice opinion on proposal that could raise tuition

The student survey about the Blugold Commitment was the subject of the Dec. 1 WEAU-TV story "Students can voice opinion on proposal that could raise tuition."
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Chancellor, students to discuss Blugold Commitment on WPR's 'The West Side'

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire students Michael Umhoefer, Student Senate president; Jake Johnson, off campus student senator; and Jacob Kampen, vice chair of the College Republicans; will discuss the Blugold Commitment on Wisconsin Public Radio’s "The West Side" Dec. 3. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM at 5 p.m. More information.
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December at the Dakota: Countdown in Jazz Space

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Raymond was mentioned in the Nov. 30 Jazz Police article "December at the Dakota: Countdown in Jazz Space."
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Furlough Friday for UW schools

The Nov. 27 mandatory furlough day for UW System employees was the subject of the Nov. 26 WQOW-TV story "Furlough Friday for UW schools."
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Now Playing in Nigeria

Tess Onwueme, English, was featured in the Nov. 12 Volume One magazine article "Now Playing in Nigeria."
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Alumna mentioned in Green Bay Press-Gazette

UW-Eau Claire alumna Pam Pirman was mentioned in the Business briefcase section of the Nov. 30 Green Bay Press-Gazette and in the Nov. 29 Appleton Post Crescent article "Who's News: Integrity Mutual Insurance Co. hires two new underwriters."
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Three new employees hired at sharehouse

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sara Welsh was mentioned in the article "Three new employees hired at sharehouse" in the Nov. 28 issue of the Fargo, N.D./Moorhead, Minn., Inforum.
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Energy future will see big change, geologists say

Lori Snyder and Dr. J. Brian Mahoney, geology, were quoted in the Nov. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Energy future will see big change, geologists say." The article also appeared on the Western Wisconsin Renewable Energy Web site Nov. 30.
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Schwamberger tabbed coach of the year

UW-Eau Claire's cross country coach Dan Schwamberger was featured in the Nov. 24 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Schwamberger tabbed coach of the year."
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Today is a good day to count your blessings

An article on gratitude, "Today is a good day to count your blessings," by Patti See, Academic Skills Center/Women's Studies, was published in the Nov. 26 issue of the Chippewa Herald. Women's studies staff members Barbara Kernan and Katherine Rhoades were interviewed for the article.
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Binge drinking down at UW-Eau Claire

The reduction in binge drinking by UW-Eau Claire students was the subject of the Nov. 23 WQOW-TV story "Binge drinking down at UW-Eau Claire" and the Nov. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Surveys detail students drinking habits."
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Challenges of epilepsy don't keep UW-EC figure skater off the ice

UW-Eau Claire student Heather Johnson was featured in the Nov. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Challenges of epilepsy don't keep UW-EC figure skater off the ice."
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UW-Eau Claire's pitch for higher tuition part of a bigger picture

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Michael Umhoefer, the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, were quoted in the Nov. 21 Wisconsin State Journal article "UW-Eau Claire's pitch for higher tuition part of a bigger picture."
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Eau Claire wins cross country crown

The UW-Eau Claire women's cross country team, which won the NCAA Division III national title Nov. 21 was featured in the Nov. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Blugold women's cross country team wins national title" and the Nov. 21 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Eau Claire wins cross country crown." The Leader-Telegram article also was reprinted in the Nov. 22 American Chronicle.
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RCU adding employees, members with acquisition of AnchorBank branches

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Charles Grossklaus was quoted in the Nov. 21 Leader-Telegram article "RCU adding employees, members with acquisition of AnchorBank branches."
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Local philanthropists recognized during ceremony

UW-Eau Claire alumna Joanne Brandes was mentioned in the Nov. 20 WQOW-TV story "Local philanthropists recognized during ceremony."
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A Cappella 'throwdown' a battle of the voices

The UW-Eau Claire a cappella group Fifth Element was one of the groups featured in the article "A Cappella 'throwdown' a battle of the voices" in the Nov. 19 issue of The Concordian.
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Tom Sheehan wins Frank Mann award

UW-Eau Claire student Tom Sheehan was featured in the Nov. 19 AgriNews article "Tom Sheehan wins Frank Mann award."
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Is she really just a friend?

Research by April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, on cross-sex friendship among young and middle-aged adults is described in the article "Is she really just a friend?" in the December 2009 issue of Men's Health magazine. Bleske-Rechek also is quoted in the article. (No link available.)
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New library youth services coordinator settling in

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jody Hanneman was featured in the Nov. 18 Jackson County Chronicle article "New library youth services coordinator settling in."
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Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty

Tarique Niazi, sociology, wrote the Nov. 20 Asia Times article "Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty."
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WIAA football: Brenner's work ethic helps turn around Regis

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bryant Brenner was featured in the Nov. 17 Leader-Telegram article
"WIAA football: Brenner's work ethic helps turn around Regis."
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Susan Nelson Named Senior Vice President at HSA Bank

UW-Eau Claire alumna Susan Nelson was featured in the Nov. 18 PR Newswire article "Susan Nelson Named Senior Vice President at HSA Bank" and the Nov. 19 Hartford Business Journal article "Webster taps ex-WellPoint exec for HSA Bank."
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Our soldiers are returning soon, how we can help ease them back into civilian life

UW-Eau Claire student Jon Haag was interviewed for the Nov. 17 WEAU-TV story "Our soldiers are returning soon, how we can help ease them back into civilian life."
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Swing Time

A swing band with several UW-Eau Claire student members was featured in the Nov. 10 WQOW-TV story "Swing Time."
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Parents group stresses field trip importance

Diane Willer, Human Resources, was quoted in the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Parents group stresses field trip importance."
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'Poetica Grandma-tica' available

A book co-authored by Nancy Clark Scobie, communication and journalism, was featured in the Nov. 16 Chippewa Herald article "'Poetica Grandma-tica' available."
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Free camp needs $30,000 by February or its 29 year tradition will end

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, and UW-Eau Claire student Steven Bader were interviewed for the Nov. 16 WEAU-TV story "Free camp needs $30,000 by February or its 29 year tradition will end."
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Bike trip tests endurance, yields friendship

Marilyn Skrivseth (emerita), kinesiology, was quoted in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Bike trip tests endurance, yields friendship."
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Advertising, promotion workshop to be led by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick

The upcoming advertising and promotion workshop led by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, and organized by the UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center and Continuing Education, was featured in the Business Briefs section of the Nov. 12 Chippewa Herald.
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Annual Hmong New Year celebration taking place this weekend

The 2009 Hmong New Year celebration at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Nov. 14 WQOW-TV story "Annual Hmong New Year celebration taking place this weekend."
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