Student Research Day photos in Leader-Telegram online

A number of photos taken at UW-Eau Claire's Student Research Day 2010 were published in the April 27 Leader-Telegram online.

Blind author Katherine Schneider tells Moorsbridge Elementary students in Portage to stay positive

Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was featured in the April 27 Kalamazoo (Mich.) Gazette article "Blind author Katherine Schneider tells Moorsbridge Elementary students in Portage to stay positive."

Blugolds pole vaulter Suckow looking to go out on top

UW-Eau Claire student Hayley Suckow was featured in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "Blugolds pole vaulter Suckow looking to go out on top." Track and field coach Chip Schneider also was quoted in the article.

Survey finds overall campus climate good, but challenges exist

UW-Eau Claire's news release about results of the fall 2009 campus climate survey was posted on the WEAU-TV and WQOW-TV websites April 27.

Rotary Club still making life easier for Bolivians

Vicky Crane, sociology, wrote the April 20 Chippewa Herald article "Rotary Club still making life easier for Bolivians."

Chippewa Falls businessman preserves 1,058 acres of forestland

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steven Thaler was featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Falls businessman preserves 1,058 acres of forestland."

Mother, son both become certified teachers

UW-Eau Claire alumna Debra Sirek and her son, Nick Sirek, now enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, were featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Mother, son both become certified teachers."

Four Wisconsin principals exemplify educational leadership

UW-Eau Claire alumni Dr. Barry Kamrath and Jay Hausser were featured in the April 9 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction news release "Four Wisconsin principals exemplify educational leadership."

Man churns out quilts for the needy

Dr. Melvin Gleiter (emeritus), chemistry, was quoted in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "Man churns out quilts for the needy."

Students at UW-Eau Claire walking to raise money for Relay For Life

The April 23 Relay for Life at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 23 WEAU-TV story "Students at UW-Eau Claire walking to raise money for Relay For Life."

Educators learn about kids' safety in the tech age

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 26 Wisconsin Radio Network story "Educators learn about kids' safety in the tech age."

UW-EC student's research leads to Hmong children's book

UW-Eau Claire student Pakou Vang and her new children's book were featured in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student's research leads to Hmong children's book." Dr. Marie Stadler, communication sciences and disorders, also was quoted in the article.

Students interviewed on WEAU-TV

UW-Eau Claire students Jennesa Davidson and Haley Salaway were interviewed on WEAU-TV April 23 about the Alpha Xi Delta sorority's fifth annual 24-hour Teeter-Totter-A-Thon April 28-29 on UW-Eau Claire's campus mall. The event is a fundraiser for the "Autism Speaks" organization.

Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion

Robin Leary, Foundation/Development; Dr. Nick Smiar, social work; and Dr. Ardyth Krause (emerita), social work, were interviewed for the April 20 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion."

New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city

The approval of the new student center site plan by the Eau Claire Plan Commission was the subject of the April 19 WEAU-TV story "New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city" and the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Council to mull student union."

Faculty members to be guests on WPR's 'The Joy Cardin Show'

Dr. Justin Patchin and Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's live broadcast of "The Joy Cardin Show" April 20 in Eau Claire. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, from 6-9 a.m. More information.

Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month

A vigil in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak, who passed away in March, was the subject of the April 17 WEAU-TV story "Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month."

Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse

UW-Eau Claire student Dana Abel was interviewed for the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse" and the April 18 WEAU-TV story "A local group is trying to help raise money for the Bolton Refuge House."

National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom'

Dr. Nathan Miller, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the April 14 WEAU-TV story "National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom.'"

Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals

Dan Langlois, Environmental Adventure Center, and Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, were quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals."