UW-Eau Claire in the News

Mining sand for fracking causes friction in Wisconsin

Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Nov. 19 Los Angeles Times article titled "Mining sand for fracking causes friction in Wisconsin."

Planet Walk Coming to Phoenix Park area

Dr. Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, wrote the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Astronomy Update: Planet Walk Coming to Phoenix Park area." Thomas and Janis Roadt designed and implemented the Eau Claire Planet Walk. The monthly Astronomy Update column is compiled by Dr. Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy.

High hopes for next UW-Eau Claire leader

Dr. Rama Yelkur, marketing, is quoted is the Nov. 17
Leader-Telegram article "Hopes high for next UW-Eau Claire leader."

Making It Up

Student JT Stocks, member of the UW-Eau Claire improv group Backwards Thinkers, is quoted in the Nov. 15 Volume One article "Making It Up".

Baker garners honors at UWEC

Freshman swimmer Amanda Baker is the subject of the Nov. 15 Hudson Star-Observer article titled "Baker garners honors at UWEC."

Math help for freshmen

Freshmen Samantha Bartnik and Sadie Falter are featured in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Many incoming freshmen unprepared for college math, but help is here."

Great American Smokeout back Thursday

Kelsey Dumanch, UW-Eau Claire junior, is quoted in the Nov. 15 online article from WTAQ.com "Great American Smokeout back Thursday."

On the Cover

Graphic design student Jenny Johns and her art are featured in the Nov. 15 Volume one story "On the Cover/Nov. 15, 2012: learn about this issue's cover art by Jenny Johns."

Milwaukee's Field Report gets high marks

UW-Eau Claire journalism alum Chris Porterfield and his new band are featured in the Nov. 14 online article from 77Square titled "Milwaukee's Field Report gets high marks."

Three Blugolds named to All-WIAC football first team

Joel Sweeney, Austin Goetsch and Jake Holterman are featured in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Three Blugolds anmed to ALL-WIAC first team."

Evidence collection at fatal Water St fire scene complete

A status update in the investigation of the fatal Water St. fire is found in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Evidence collection at fatal Water Street fire scene complete."

UW-Eau Claire coach recognized

Coach Dan Schwamberger honored by U.S. Track and Field and Corss Country Coaches Association.

Confluence clears city zoning hurdle

Assistant chancellor Mike Rindo is quoted in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article titled "Confluence clears city zoning hurdle."

UW-EC students pick mascot name

UW-Eau Claire student body mascot has been named: Blu. See Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram news In Brief.

Forum speaker: Financial giants lack watchdog

Tuesday evening's Forum speaker Nomi Prins is the subject of the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker: Financial giants lack watchdog."

Men's Basketball: Siverling and Blugolds ready to work

First year Blugold men's basketball coach Matt Siverling, along with seniors Jordan Peterson, Nick Craggs, Dustin Kalien, Zac Womeldorf and Andy Kleist, are featured in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Men's Basketball: Siverling, Blugolds ready to work."

Urban beekeepers find benefits, challenges

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography and anthropology, is featured in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Urban beekeepers find benefits, challenges." Senior Ellen Sorenson is also quoted in in the piece.

Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley voting tough to predict

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, was quoted in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article titled "Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley voting tough to predict."

Hmong community kicks off annual New Year celebration

The Hmong New Year celebration at UW-Eau Claire was covered in the Nov. 10 story on WQOW-TV called "Hmong community kicks off annual New Year celebration."

UW Regents put off Confluence Project decision until 2013

The UW Regents will await further research on operating costs before deciding about funding the Confluence Project. See the Nov. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW Regents put off Confluence Project decision until 2013."

Shoppers anxious about quick start to holiday shopping season

Dr. Joe Bonner, marketing, is quoted in the Nov. 8 story from WEAU-TV "Shoppers anxious about quick start to holiday shopping season."

China trip Q&A with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is interviewed for the Nov. 4 Leader-Telegram Q&A titled "Gimme 5: Local students seek ties in China."

Volunteers helping get voters to the polls

UW-Eau Claire student Beth Sorenson is featured in the Nov. 4 WQOW story "Volunteers help get voters to the polls."

Students, community turn out for International Folk Fair

UW-Eau Claire students and faculty are featured in the Nov. 4 Leader-Telegram story "Students, community turn out for International Folk Fair."

Redefining the Multiple

The current Foster Gallery exhibit of Japanese prints is featured in the Nov. 1 Volume One article "Redefining the Multiple."

Across the Taylor Verse

Bruce Taylor, emeritus, is featured in the Nov. 1 Volume One article "Across the Taylor Verse."

Jazz Central’s November Line-Up Includes New Vocalists Series

Alumni Vinny Rose and Jeremy Boettcher are spotlighted in the Nov. 1 Jazz Police upcoming events line-up for the Twin Cities, "Jazz Central's November Line-Up Includes new Vocalists Series."

Blugold gets a new name

Several UW-Eau Claire students are featured in the Oct. 30 WEAU-TV story "Blugold gets a news name."

UW-W honors UW-EC English professor

John Hildebrand (emeritus) has received the 2012 UW-Whitewater Chancellor's Regional Literacy Award. See the following stories in RoyalPurpleNews.com and uww.edu .

Campaigns put Wisconsin voters in the spotlight

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 27 Star Tribune article "Campaigns put Wisconsin voters in the spotlight."

Tennis families pass on Blugold tradition

Two generations of Blugold tennis greats are featured in the Oct. 27 WQOW story "Tennis families pass on the Blugold tradition from generation to generation".

CVTC and UWEC teaching renters how to keep winter bills down

Sustainability coordinator Greg Nelson is featured in the Oct. 24 WEAU-TV story "CVTC and UWEC teaching renters how to keep winter bills down."

UW-EC has resources to help depressed students

Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs, has written a letter to the editor in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram titled "UW-EC has resources to help depressed students."

UW-EC offering Math Quest for elementary students

The Chippewa Herald reported on Oct. 22 that UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will offer enrichment classes called "Math Quest" for elementary studnets.

Bob Baca to be guest clinician at jazz festival

The Oct. 19 Brainerd Dispatch entertainment brief features Bob Baca, director of jazz studies, as the quest clinician at the Central Lakes All-Conference Honor Jazz Festival.

UW-EC to open theater season with classic 'Our Town'

Department of theatre arts students and faculty are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader Telegram article
"UW-EC to open theater season with classic 'Our Town.'"

Election 2012: Races to Watch

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson is quoted in the Oct. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Election 2012: Races to Watch."

Devastated by suicide of UW-EC student son, she acts to help others

Student senator Brianna Burke and Dean of Students Brain Carlisle are quoted in the Oct. 14 leadertelegram.com article "Devastated by suicide of UW-EC student son, she acts to help others."

Apartment fire claims lives of two UW-Eau Claire students

The tragic fire on October 8 that claimed the lives of two
UW-Eau Claire students was covered in the following regional media stories:

Oct. 8 on WEAU.com "Students react to deadly Water Street fire."
Oct. 9 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, "UW-Eau Claire student dies in fire, 3 injured."
Oct. 9 at WQOW-TV 18 "2nd student dies as result of Water Street fire."
Oct. 9 in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "1 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student killed, 3 other injured in apartment fire."
Oct 9 in Superior Telegram and Leader-Telegram, "Cause unknown in Water St. fire that killed two UWEC students."
Oct. 9 in the Leader-Telegram, "Two fire victims remembered for their joyful approach to life."
Oct. 9 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, "Eau Claire apartment fire: Two Stillwater-area men die."
Oct. 9 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, "4 students in fatal fire bound by music."
Oct. 9 in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, "Second student dies from fire."
Oct. 10 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, "Eau Claire fire: Stillwater parents recall a young man devoted to music, friends, life."
Oct. 10 in the St. Paul Pioneer Press, "Eau Claire fire: Stillwater Township resident died of carbon monoxide poisoning"
Oct. 10 in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, "Fire kills 2 of 4 Stillwater friends attending UW-Eau Claire."
Oct. 10 in the Chippewa Herald, "Second person dies from Monday's Eau Claire fire."
Oct. 10 on WEAU-TV, "Second student dies from Water Street fire."
Oct. 10 in the Wisconsin State Journal, "Second UW-Eau Claire student dies after fire."
Oct. 10 in the Leader-Telegram, "Smoke inhalation killed one in Water Street fire."

UW-EC students learn about nature, themselves on Boundary Waters trip

Dr. Todd Wellnitz and several UW-Eau Claire students are featured in the Oct. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students learn about nature, themselves on Boundary Waters trip."

First openly gay UW-Eau Claire prof reflects on experience

In honor of National Coming Out Day, the Leader-Telegram featured Dr. Bob Nowlan in the Oct. 11 story "First openly gay UW-EC prof reflects on experiences."

Donation drive for fire survivors

Several UW-Eau Claire students have been featured in media coverage of the donation drive under way in support of the surviving victims of the Water St. fire.

Ben Streeter, Libby Richter and Casey Bloechl are featured in theWQOW-TV story on Oct. 10 "Students hold donation drive for fire victims."
Christian Paese and Emily Gresbrink, as well as Dean of Students Brian Carlisle are quoted in the Oct. 10 Leader-Telegram article titled "Donations pour in at UW-EC to help victims of deadly fire"
Emily Gresbrink is quoted in Oct. 11 article on TwinCities.com "Stillwater fire survivors: Eau Claire campus donation drive set."
Brianna Burke is featured in FOX 25/48 story "Fire Update and Donations Drive."

Local Packers fan meets Rodgers during interview for TV show

UW-Eau Claire students Jenny Ritchay, Dani Hochhalter and Hannah Bever are featured in Oct 9 article from wisconsinrapidstribune.com titled "Local Packers fan meets Rodgers during interview for TV show." Ritchay will be seen on an upcoming segment of "60 Minutes" about the team, their fans, and Aaron Rodgers.

Confluence Project supported by UW Regents Panel

A committee of the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously endorsed the $88 million Confluence Project for downtown Eau Claire. See the following local media coverage of this story:

Oct. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW Regents panel likes what it sees in Confluence Project."
Oct. 4 WEAU-TV story "UW committee votes to support Confluence Project, full approval to come Friday."
Oct. 4 WQOW.com story "Confluence Project wins another vote of support."

UW-Eau Claire political expert says debate doesn't matter

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, is interviewed in the Oct. 1 WQOW-TV story, "Expert says debate doesn’t matter, people’s minds already made up."

UWEC Softball: One Team, One Heartbeat

The UW-Eau Claire women's softball team is featured in the Sept. 28 WEAU-TV story "UWEC Softball: One Team, One Heartbeat."

Priory rededication

UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, and students are featured in local coverage of the rededication cermonies of The Priory. See "UWEC hosts rededication ceremony for local priory" on WEAU.com and the October 1 Leader-Telegram story titled "Former St. Bede Monastery rededicated as UW-EC Child Care Center."

Survivor with a mission

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Martell is feaured in the Sept. 28 stillwatergazette.com article titled "Survivor with a mission."

Friday Night Football: The value of the band

UW-Eau Claire student teacher at North High School, Nick Drayton, is featured in the Sept. 28 WEAU-TV story "Friday Night Football: The value of the band."

DPI to honor New Auburn native Michael Perry

UW-Eau Claire alum Michael Perry is featured in the Sept. 27 Chippewa Herald story "DPI to honor New Auburn native Michael Perry."

UW-EC professor recalls Andy Williams as 'personable'

Robert Baca, director of jazz studies, is featured in the Sept. 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC prof recalls Andy Williams as 'personable'."

A Q&A with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet about Foreign Language education

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is interviewed about foreign language education in the Sept. 27 edition of The Spectator. See interview.

Band prepares for Homecoming

The Blugold Marching Band is the subject of a photo album found in the Sept. 26 edition of Leader-Telegram.com. See online album.

Would you get behind the wheel of a car that drives itself?

UW-Eau Claire student Clare Sievert is featured in the Sept. 26 story "Would you get behind the wheel of a car that drives itself?"

Natural Resources Board hears concerns about sand mining

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is pictured in the front page article of the Sept. 26 Leader-Telegram titled "Natural Resources Board hears concerns about sand mining."

It takes a community to tackle cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 24 article "It takes a community to tackle cyberbullying" published in the Lake County Journal online.

Confluence project receives vote of confidence

WQOW.com covers the recent vote of the Eau CLaire City Council in support of the Confluence Project, in which UW-Eau Claire is a partner. See the Sept. 25 story, called "Major downtown project receives vote of confidence."

Residents express concern about frac sand mining

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is mentioned in the Sept. 24 MarshfieldNewsHerald.com article titled "Residents express concern about frac sand mining."

Students hand out safe drinking information before Homecoming kicks off

UW-Eau Claire student Briana Burke was featured in the Sept. 25 WEAU-TV 18 story "Students hand out safe drinking information before Homecoming."

Campaign visits fire up supporters

The online publication fdlreporter.com quoted Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, in their Sept. 23 artitcle titled "Campaign visits fire up supporters."

Leader-Telegram restaurant reviewers bid farewell

Dr. Jeff Vahlbusch, Univeristy Honors Program and foreign languages, and Dr. Audrey Fessler, English and women's studies, are featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article titled "Leader-Telegram restaurant reviewers bid farewell."

Declining enrollments trouble area rural school districts

The Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Declining enrollments trouble area rural school districts" quotes Dr. Kristina Anderson, admissions, regarding the impact that the loss of certain course offerings at rural schools has for graduating high school students hoping to attend UW-Eau Claire.

Senator Johnson talks economy at UW-Eau Claire

Senator Ron Johnson's stop at UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Sept. 24 WEAU.com story "Senator Johnson talks economy at UW-Eau Claire."

UW-Eau Claire students explore flood loss through art installation

Seniors Catelyn Mailloux and Megan Byron, participants in the River Bend Art Project, are featured in the Sept. 20 Volume One article "A Surge of Inspiration."

Baca on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Robert Baca, director of the UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensembles I and II, will be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 21 to discuss the Big Band Extravaganza on Sept. 28-29. The show can be heard beginning at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and on 88.7 WRFW/River Falls. More information.

Organic Valley Farm Tour

UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Holm, is quoted in a Sept. 18 online article from Equities.com titled "Organic Valley Launches Third Annual Generation Organic 'Who's Your Farmer?' Tour."

UW-Eau Claire Recycling program

Kate Hartsel, university housing and sustainability, is pictured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram and in the online album called "UWEC Recycling."

County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district

Robin Leary, Foundation and Alumni Relations, is mentioned in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district."

UW-Eau Claire associate professor featured in stories about cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Sept. 17 WOGX.com article titled "'Sexting' may go hand-in-hand with unprotected sex among teens," and in the Sept. 18 edition of LakeGenevaNews.com in a story titled "Expert talks to parents about cyberbullying."

UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown

UW-Eau Claire biology and geography students were featured in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram story “UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown” and the accompanying online photo album.

Vice President Biden speech at UW-Eau Claire

Vice President Joe Biden's Sept. 13 appearance at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the following media stories:

New York Times Sept. 13 story "Biden Hammers G.O.P. Ticket's Domestic Policies"
NBCNews.com's "First Read" Sept. 13 story "Biden, in Wisconsin, goes after Romney on education"
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal Sept. 13 story "Biden touts education in Eau Claire appearance"
Associated Press Sept. 13 story "Biden plays to younger crowd in Wisconsin stop," published by the The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Bradenton (Fla.) Herald, La Crosse Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, WTMJ (Milwaukee) TV, Oshkosh Northwestern
Watchdog.org Sept. 13 commentary "Obama’s been everywhere — except Wisconsin"
WTAQ radio (Green Bay) Sept. 13 story Vice President Joe Biden talks education during visit to Eau Claire
WisPolitics.com Sept. 14 story "During Eau Claire visit, Biden criticizes GOP on education, Medicare"
WISN-TV (Milwaukee) Sept. 13 story "V.P. Biden stresses differences between presidential campaigns"
Leader-Telegram Sept. 13 stories "Biden makes Eau Claire stop," "Biden talks up value of education before UW-EC crowd" and "UW-EC student watches speech from prime spot"
Chippewa Herald Sept. 13 story "Biden: 'We will not be run off’
WQOW-TV(Eau Claire) Sept. 13 stories "Vice President in Eau Claire" and "Local reaction to Vice President Biden’s speech in Eau Claire"
WEAU-TV (Eau Claire) Sept. 13 story "Decision 2012: V.P. Biden speaks at UW-EC"
Hudson Star-Observer Sept. 13 story "Vice-presidential candidates campaign in Wisconsin"

Wisconsin schools again do well in U.S. News college rankings

The Sept. 12 edition of the Jounal Sentinal Online cites the rankings from U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" edition, which lists UW-Eau Claire as fifth in their ranking of top regional public universities.

UW-Eau Claire receives softtware donation.

Dr. Darcy Becker, accounting and finance, and David Nesvacil, College of Business and technical services, are quoted in the online news release from Audimation Services regarding a software donation from IDEA Academic Partnership.

Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Zorn Arena Sept. 13

Vice President Joe Biden will speak at UW-Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 13. Check the following links to regional coverage for details of the story as reported on WTAQ, WEAU-TV 13, and WSAU.

Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts

UW-Eau Claire is cited in the Sept. 11 online edition of the Wisconsin State Journal in the article "Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts."

Wilson on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Christopher Wilson, Continuing Education, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 7. He discussed his UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education course, Exploring Classical Music. Listen to the show archive.

UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens

Kate Hartsel, Housing and Residence Life, is quoted and student Christi Ladwig is pictured in the Sept. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens."

Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert featured in local news

The Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert on Sept. 8 was featured in several local publications and broadcasts. Check out these stories:

Rob Reid, education studies, was interviewed on the Aug. 17 broadcast of "Spectrum West" on WPR called "Rob Reid."
The Sept. 6 edition of Volume One featured the event in their story "A Storyteller Showcase: new storytelling event at UW-Eau Claire."
The Sept. 5 WQOW.com covered the event in their piece titled "Story Time."
On Sept. 6, the Leader-Telegram features the storytelling event in their article titled "Concert at UW-EC draws region's best a telling a tale."
For details on the event, go to Storytelling concert to benefit food bank set for Sept. 8.

Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 5 ABCnews.com article "Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand."

Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Sept. 5 Wall Street Journal MarketWatch.com article entitled, "Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion." We are the only school on the list of 13 to receive more than one of these grants. Great news!

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