Volume One Magazine 10th anniversary issue

Many UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and alumni were featured in the April 5 Volume One Magazine 10th anniversary issue.

Can Drinking Make You Conservative? (and Other Questions About the Public Brain)

Research by Dr. Jeffrey Goodman, psychology, and colleagues recently published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin was the subject of the March 26 Rolling Stone blog post "Can Drinking Make You Conservative? (and Other Questions About the Public Brain).

'Annoying, Offending' Language Online Would Be Crime Under Arizona Bill

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the April 3 ABC News article "'Annoying, Offending' Language Online Would Be Crime Under Arizona Bill."

University employee on 'Jeopardy' Wednesday

Alumnus Michael Tvaruzka was featured in the April 3 Dunn County News article "University employee on 'Jeopardy' Wednesday."

This story was also covered in the April 4 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Stout employee to appear on 'Jeopardy'."

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon has local ties

Alumni Justin VernonSean Carey and Nick Meyer were featured in the March 4 Dunn County News article "Bon Iver's Justin Vernon has local ties."

Unver consideration: Soft Landings volunteer in running for Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation award

UW-Eau Claire Small Business Administration was mentioned in the March 13 Dunn County News article "Unver consideration: Soft Landings volunteer in running for Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation award."

Five women honored at annual Women of Courage banquet

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation and Sports Facilities, was mentioned in the April 2 Leader-Telegram article "Five women honored at annual Women of Courage banquet."

Helping fund named for brothers

Former UW-Eau Claire biology faculty member Dr. Kristina Beuning was quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram article "Helping fund named for brothers."

Briefcase 04/01/12

Alumna Monica Holtz was mentioned in the April 1 Leader-Telegram article "Briefcase 04/01/12."

Eau Claire may switch SAGE schools

Alumna Kris Dimock was mentioned in the April 1 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire may switch SAGE schools."

Pavilion sought for Phoenix Community Garden

Alumnus Andrew Werthmann was mentioned in the April 1 Leader-Telegram article "Pavilion sought for Phoenix Community Garden."

Hornheads' Kenni Holmen to perform with jazz students

Alumnus Jacob Karkula was quoted in the April 1 Leader-Telegram article "Hornheads' Kenni Holmen to perform with jazz students."

Differences apparent in race between Eau Claire County Board incumbents

Alumnus Gerald Wilkie is mentioned as a candidate in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "Differences apparent in race between Eau Claire County Board incumbents."

Around Town Briefs 03/29/12

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education was mentioned in the March 29 Leader-Telegram article "Around Town Briefs 03/29/12."

Local Briefs 3/30/12

Alumni Becky Davis and Heidi Eiopoulus-Taylor were mentioned in the March 29 Leader-Telegram article "Local Briefs 3/30/12."

ECCT opens romantic 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'

UW-Eau Claire students Caitlin Lloyd, Adam Krajnikconde, Sebastian Armendariz and Evan Lloyd were mentioned in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article "ECCT opens romantic 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.'"

Railing too low on Water Street bridge, UW-Eau Claire student leaders say

Alumna Kerry Kincaid was quoted in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article "Railing too low on Water Street bridge, UW-Eau Claire student leaders say."

North parents group wants equality in Eau Claire high schools

Alumnus Bob Kron was mentioned in the March 29 Leader-Telegram article "North parents group wants equality in Eau Claire high schools."

Outgoing UW-Eau Claire chancellor leaves growing imprint

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article "Outgoing UW-Eau Claire chancellor leaves growing imprint."

Business Bytes 03/25/12

Alumni Mike Ritsch, Amy Sexton, Carey Chrouser and Tim Forster was mentioned in the March 25 Leader-Telegram article "Business Bytes 03/25/12."

Local briefs 03/26/12

Student Sarah Holm was mentioned in the March 26 Leader-Telegram article "Local briefs 03/26/12."

Local briefs 03/23/12

Alumna Julie Furst-Bowe was mentioned in the March 23 Leader-Telegram article "Local briefs 03/23/12."

Eau Claire psychologist interweaves therapy and fiber arts

Dr. Ann Futterman Collier, psychology, was featured in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire psychologist interweaves therapy and fiber arts."

Women's Business Conference nears

Alumni Karman Briggs, Mickey Judkins and Karen Kraus were mentioned in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "Women's Business Conference nears."

Canine visits a force for healing at area hospitals

Alumni Dorothy Sorlie and Lynn Frank were mentioned in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "Canine visits a force for healing at area hospitals."

North educator first from state inducted in Teachers Hall of Fame

Alumna Deb Tackmann was featured in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "North educator first from state inducted in Teachers Hall of Fame."

Local Briefs 3/16/12

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "Local Briefs 3/16/12."

Mild winter, warm March mean lower natural gas bills

UW-Eau Clarie was mentioned in the March 16 Leader-Telegram article "Mild winter, warm March mean lower natural gas bills."

UW-Eau Claire is looking for community volunteers

Blugold Beginnings was featured in the March 31 WQOW News 18 article "UW-Eau Claire is looking for community volunteers."

Fernwood hosts regional Renaissance conference

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 27 Shore News Today article "Fernwood hosts regional Renaissance conference."

Cyberbullying: The Face of the 21st Century Bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 27 Christian Post article "Cyberbullying: The Face of the 21st Century Bullying."

New smoking ads draw shocked reactions

Dr. Scott Swanson, management and marketing, was quoted in the March 15 WEAU 13 News article "New smoking ads draw shocked reactions."

Geologist explains what may or may not be causing loud booms in Clintonville

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, was quoted in the March 21 WEAU 13 News article "Geologist explains what may or may not be causing loud booms in Clintonville."

Westminster picks Wisconsin chancellor as 17th president

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the March 27 Salt Lake Tribune article "Westminster picks Wisconsin chancellor as 17th president."

This story was also covered in the:

Business People Twin Cities

Alumna Amy Goering was mentioned in the March 25 Twin Cities.com article "Business People Twin Cities."

UW-Eau Claire's St. Bede lease approved

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the March 22 WEAU 13 News article "UW-Eau Claire's St. Bede lease approved."

This story was also printed in the March 22 Leader-Telegram article "State OKs UW-Eau Claire's lease of former monastery."

Energy Drinks: Just how dangerous?

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and student Greg Hofman were quoted in the March 21 WEAU 13 News article "Energy Drinks: Just how dangerous?"

2012 Alice in Dairyland Finalist

Student Sarah Holm was featured in the 2012 Alice in Dairyland Finalist list.

When Colleges Dedicate Courts, Squabbles Often Follow

Kimera Way, Foundation, was quoted in the March 17 New York Times article "When Colleges Dedicate Courts, Squabbles Often Follow."

Bike theft on UW-Eau Claire campus nets arrest

UW-Eau Claire's "Bait Bike" program was mentioned in the March 20 WQOW News 18 article "Bike theft on UW-Eau Claire campus nets arrest."

Bid opening for new UWEC Education Building

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the WQOW News 18 article "Bid opening for new UWEC Education Building."

Business People Twin Cities

Alumnus Kurt Mueller was mentioned in the March 18 Pioneer Press article "Business People Twin Cities."

An Eau Claire psychologist interweaves therapy and fiber arts to help women explore issues

Dr. Ann Futterman Collier, psychology, was featured in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "An Eau Claire psychologist interweaves therapy and fiber arts to help women explore issues."

Expert Talks Tips on Stopping Cyber Bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 14 WDIO article "Expert Talks Tips on Stopping Cyber Bullying."

Patchin's visit to Superior also received coverage in the March 14 Fox 21 News article "Cyber-bullying Expert Stops in Superior."

Making Sense of the Arab Uprisings

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 14 WQOW article "UWEC hosts lecture on 'Making Sense of the Arab Uprisings.'"

Social Networking Infiltrates Schools, from Bullying to Crisis Management

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 14 Southern Maryland Online article "Social Networking Infiltrates Schools, from Bullying to Crisis Management."

45th festival brings a taste of 52nd Street to downtown

Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the March 25 Leader-Telegram article "45th festival brings a taste of 52nd Street to downtown."

Session focuses on dark side of 'net

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the March 13 Superior Telegram article "Session focuses on dark side of 'net."

UW-EC professor tabbed to map Olympics marathon course

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was featured in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC professor tabbed to map Olympics marathon course."

This story was also covered in the:

Assistant chancellor for facilities on WPR special broadcast

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Creating Major New Event Facilities in Eau Claire" March 29 to discuss findings of the Clear Vision Eau Claire Community Events Study, and its recommendation for next steps the community should take. The WPR show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, from 7-9 p.m.

Music faculty members on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Robert Baca and Dr. Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" March 23 to discuss the Eau Claire Jazz Festival's "52nd Street" event to be held March 30 on Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire. The WPR show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, from 5-6 p.m.

Warm savings

Student Shari Sommerville was quoted in the March 16 Leader-Telegram article "Warm savings."

Eau Claire gas prices to get scrutiny

Dr. Ryan Weichelt, geography and anthropology, and Dr. Laura Middlesworth, economics, were mentioned in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire gas prices to get scrutiny."

Luck of The Lads

Alumnus Michael Rambo was featured in the March 15 Leader-Telegram article "Luck of The Lads."

UW-Eau Claire helping pilot teacher assessment program

Dr. Marvin Lynn, College of Education and Human Sciences, was quoted in the March 12 WQOW News 18 story "UW-Eau Claire helping pilot teacher assessment program."

Parents meet to help stop cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the March 12 WEAU 13 News story "Parents meet to help stop cyberbullying."

Old Davies nears its end

Charles Farrell, University Centers, and student Jenna Amundson were quoted in the March 14 Leader-Telegram article "Old Davies nears its end."

UW-EC graduate feared lost at sea

We are deeply saddened to read that alumnus Chris Langel is the subject of the March 13 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC graduate feared lost at sea."

This story was also reprinted in the

UW-EC's south campus

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Rebecca Wurzer, Children's Center, were quoted in the March 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC's south campus."

Briefcase 03/11/12

Thomas Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was mentioned in the March 11 Leader-Telegram article "Briefcase 03/11/12."

Blugolds women's basketball player Ellen Plendl, Athlete of the Week

UW-Eau Claire student athlete Ellen Plendl was featured in the March 7 WEAU story "Blugolds women's basketball player Ellen Plendl, Athlete of the Week."

Everybody was wrong about this play

Alumna Laila Robins was mentioned in the March 5 New York Times article "Who am I? Why are we here? Oh, Hello, Death." and in the March 8 Wall Street Journal article "Everybody was wrong about this play."

An international student experience

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 7 The Spectrum article "An international student experience."

UW-Eau Claire will conduct gas prices study

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 9 WQOW News 18 story "UW-Eau Claire will conduct gas prices study."

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Wisconsin moving toward portfolio-based assessment for teacher-candidates

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 11 Hechinger Report article "Wisconsin moving toward portfolio-based assessment for teacher-candidates."

Judge praises retiring court worker

Alumna Julia Gehring was featured in the March 12 Leader-Telegram article "Judge praises retiring court worker."

Chippewa Valley Museum to look a wee bit Irish Saturday

Student organization the Eau Claire Irish Dance group was mentioned in the March 12 Leader-Telegram article "Museum to look a wee bit Irish Saturday."

On a high note

Alumnus Evan Lloyd was featured in the March 12 Leader-Telegram article "On a high note."

Main Events 03/08/12

Alumnus David Caradori, emeritus Steve Katrosits, student Mathias Hughey and Amanda Obenhoffer, university centers, were mentioned in the March 8 Leader-Telegram article "Main Events 03/08/12."

Around Town Briefs 03/08/12

International Culture Night at UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 7 Leader-Telegram article "Around Town Briefs 03/08/12."

Vietnam vets to be recognized by city

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the March 7 Chippewa Herald article "Vietnam vets to be recognized by city."

Jazz Central - Serious Music for March

Alumni Vincent Rose, John Raymond and Rom Korchock were mentioned in the March 5 Jazz Police article "Jazz Central - Serious Music for March."

Business People

Alumnus Paul Borowski was mentioned in the March 4 TwinCities.com article "Business People."

Chancellor named a finalist for Utah job

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the March 8 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellor named a finalist for Utah job."

This story was also covered in the

24 Hour Project gives creativity a deadline

Students Abbey Lowenstein and Katie Gerarden were quoted and the UWEC Players were mentioned in the March 8 Leader-Telegram article "24 Hour Project gives creativity a deadline."

You call this winter?

Student Andrew Hepp was quoted in the March 8 Leader-Telegram article "You call this winter?"

Racist email has GOP leader in hot water

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was quoted in the March 7 Leader-Telegram article "Racist email has GOP leader in hot water."

Report: Augusta sand mine would generate $20 million yearly

Alumnus Mike Knetter was quoted in the March 5 Leader-Telegram article "Report: Augusta sand mine would generate $20 million yearly."

'Cash Mob' ready to descend on local businesses

Alumni Jeff Mares and Anthony Nied were quoted in the March 5 Leader-Telegram article "'Cash Mob' ready to descend on local businesses."

Abbotsford fire death reminds firefighters of near tragedy

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was quoted in the March 5 Leader-Telegram article "Abbotsford fire death reminds firefighters of near tragedy."

Briefcase 03/04/12

Alumnus Jeff Olson was mentioned in the March 3 Leader-Telegram article "Briefcase 03/04/12."

Students see different world in Guatemala

Students Jessi McIntosh and Victoria Hay and Vanda Galen, social work, were quoted in the March 3 Leader-Telegram article "Students see different world in Guatemala."

Marshfield 'desirable' site for medical school

UW-Eau Claire's nursing program was mentioned in the March 4 hrtnews.com article "Marshfield 'desirable' site for medical school."

Initiative allows students to interact with experts

Dr. Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, and Jan Larson, communication and journalism, were quoted in the March 3 Leader-Telegram article "Initiative allows students to interact with experts."

At Issue: Should schools be forced to have a policy on cyberbullying?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 3 State Journal article "At Issue: Should schools be forced to have a policy on cyberbullying?"

Local briefs 3/2/12

Alumnus Greg Doverspike was mentioned in the March 1 Leader-Telegram article "Local briefs 3/2/12."

Main Events 03/01/12

The Viennese Ball was featured in the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Main Events 03/01/12."

Vernon's notoriety puts thriving Eau Clarie arts on map

Alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey were featured in the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Vernon's notoriety puts thriving Eau Clarie arts on map."

Raise your voice - All-girls choir notes 5 years

Alumni Shelly Winemiller and Esther Heideman are featured in the March 1 Post Bulletin article "Raise your voice - All-girls choir notes 5 years."

Jazz (and More) at the Dakota in March)

Alumnus John Raymond was mentioned in the March 1 Jazz Police article "Jazz (and More) at the Dakota in March)."

More than a foot of snow in the North Woods

Student Jackie Pearson was mentioned in the Feb. 29 JS Online article "More than a foot of snow in the North Woods."

Famed neurologist explains complex topics with humor

Student Sarah Buchner was quoted in the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Famed neurologist explains complex topics with humor."

When it snows at UW-EC, some cheer, others grumble

Students Alex Pankow, Paige Gelling, Joe Rupslauskas, Emily Hultman and Kalee Torp were quoted in the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article "When it snows at UW-EC, some cheer, others grumble."

Snow Delights, Irks UW-EC Students

Several students were featured in the Feb. 28 Leader-Telegram YouTube video "Snow Delights, Irks UW-EC Students."

At UW-EC, workers get casual for a cause

The  Blugold Dining Program was featured in the Feb. 28 Leader-Telegram article "At UW-EC, workers get casual for a cause."

Briefcase 2/26/12

Alumni Karen Rockwell, Mark Connell and Patti See and student Ryan Cegelski were mentioned in the Feb. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Briefcase 2/26/12."

UW-Eau Claire Forum speaker to discuss brain's workings

The UW-Eau Claire Forum Series was featured in the Feb. 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire Forum speaker to discuss brain's workings."

Wausau editor named president of state AP

Alumni Mark Treinen and Sidney Schwartz were featured in the Feb. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Wausau editor named president of state AP."