News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Washington Post reporter shares presidential election insights
UW-Eau Claire student Jonathan Stolp was quoted in the April 23 Leader-Telegram article "Washington Post reporter shares presidential election insights."
Alvin and Barbara Rolland to be honored
Alvin Rolland (emeritus), mathematics, and Barbara Rolland (emerita), foreign languages, were featured in the "Around Town Briefs" section of the April 16 Leader-Telegram. The Rollands will be honored at the Children's Legacy Luncheon April 30 in Eau Claire.
Take Back the Night Thursday
The April 23 Take Back the Night event, co-hosted by UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the April 23 WQOW-TV story "Take Back the Night Thursday."
West Bend Mutual Insurance names Steiner as new CEO
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Kevin Steiner was featured in the article "West Bend Mutual Insurance names Steiner as new CEO," which was posted April 14 on BizTimes.com.
Bullying takes on new form with technology
The Web site www.cyberbullying.us, developed by Justin Patchin, political science, and Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, was referenced in the April 22 Anderson (S.C.) Independent Mail article "Bullying takes on new form with technology."
Analysis: Odds favor jail plan's passage
Robin Leary, Development/Alumni Relations, and Jeff DeGrave, geography and anthropology, were quoted in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Analysis: Odds favor jail plan's passage."
Quarles & Brady LLP: Managing partner Bie appointed to board overseeing New York Bulk Electricity System
UW-Eau Claire alumna Ave Bie was featured in the April 22 WisPolitics.com article "Quarles & Brady LLP: Managing partner Bie appointed to board overseeing New York Bulk Electricity System."
Local Sorority Teeter-Tottering for a Cause
A fundraiser by the Epsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Local Sorority Teeter-Tottering for a Cause" and the April 23 WQOW-TV story "Teeter-Totter Event a Success." UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Baxter was interviewed for the April 23 story.
Area Earth Day Celebrations
UW-Eau Claire Earth Day events were mentioned in the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Area Earth Day Celebrations."
Time to Play: Event Shows Importance of Kids Playing Outside
A presentation at UW-Eau Claire about the importance of outdoor time for kids was the subject of the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Time to Play: Event Shows Importance of Kids Playing Outside."
Eau Claire Looks Towards Sustainability Despite Economic Factors
Eric Jamelske, economics, and UW-Eau Claire students Isaac Borofka-Webb and Caleb Johnson were interviewed for the April 22 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire Looks Towards Sustainability Despite Economic Factors."
Earth Day Celebration
UW-Eau Claire Earth Day events were mentioned in the article "Earth Day Celebration" in the Community Corner section of Chippewa.com April 20.
Rob Reid on WEAU-TV Today show
Rob Reid, foundations of education, discussed his new book on the WEAU-TV Today show April 21.
Looking to Boston: Held reflects on his 2:13:50
UW-Eau Claire alumnus and Blugold Hall of Fame member Dan Held was featured in the April 20 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Looking to Boston: Held reflects on his 2:13:50."
Bon Iver Returns to High School, Guests With Jazz Band for Benefit
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the April 21 Rolling Stone article "Bon Iver Returns to High School, Guests With Jazz Band for Benefit."
Grandparents University discussed on WEAU-TV Today show
Phil Huelsbeck, Continuing Education, discussed UW-Eau Claire's Grandparents University on the WEAU-TV Today show April 20.
UW-EC professor earns prestigious honor for African authors
Tess Onwueme, English, was featured in the April 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC professor earns prestigious honor for African authors." Jack Bushnell, English, also was quoted in the article.
UW-Eau Claire named a 'Best Value College' for 2009
UW-Eau Claire was named as one of The Princeton Review's top 100 "Best Value Colleges for 2009" in the United States. The Princeton Review's list — featured in the Jan. 8 USA TODAY newspaper and on its Web site — includes 50 public and 50 private institutions. UW-Eau Claire is the only college or university from Wisconsin included on the list.
Earth Day Now Expanded into Earth Week
Carissa McFarlane, Facilities Planning and Management, was interviewed for the April 20 WQOW-TV story "Earth Day Now Expanded into Earth Week."
Earth Day celebrations span entire week
Earth Day events at UW-Eau Claire were mentioned in the April 19 Leader-Telegram article "Earth Day celebrations span entire week."
Bon Iver Frontman Headlines Alma Mater's Jazz Band Concert
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the April 19 WEAU-TV story "Bon Iver Frontman Headlines Alma Mater's Jazz Band Concert."
Has time for reform finally arrived?
Rodd Freitag, political science, was mentioned in the April 17 Leader-Telegram column "Has time for reform finally arrived?"
New Auburn native Perry pens third book
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry was featured in the April 19 Chippewa.com article "New Auburn native Perry pens third book." The article also appeared April 19 in the Wisconsin State Journal.
Blugold Mascot Design Contest Begins
UW-Eau Claire's Blugold mascot contest was the subject of the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Blugold Mascot Design Contest Begins."
UW campuses high on hi-tech, but lacking in radar detection of disturbed students
UW-Eau Claire student Meghan Charlier was interviewed for the April 16 KUWS story "UW campuses high on hi-tech, but lacking in radar detection of disturbed students" which was posted on the BusinessNorth.com Web site.
Soldier's father challenges UW-Eau Claire on veterans issues
Marc Goulet, Dean of Students office; Mike Rindo, University Communications, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tim Moore were quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "Soldier's father challenges UW-Eau Claire on veterans issues." Jeremy Hein, sociology, also was mentioned in the article. The article also was published in the April 17 St. Paul Pioneer press.
UW Official To Be Annapolis Provost
Andrew Phillips, academic affairs, was featured in the April 16 U.S. Naval Academy story "UW Official To Be Annapolis Provost."
Students Prepare Taxes
UW-Eau Claire students Chris Lebrowski and David Murphy were interviewed for the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Students Prepare Taxes."
Cyberbullying is a serious problem, Los Gatos area educators learn during panel discussion
Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the April 16 Los Gatos (Calif.) Weekly Times article "Cyberbullying is a serious problem, Los Gatos area educators learn during panel discussion."
UW-Eau Claire Names Dr. Patricia A. Kleine Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Patricia Kleine, to be UW-Eau Claire's new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, was featured in the April 15 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Names Dr. Patricia A. Kleine Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs."
Study aimed at curbing drinking and driving
Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education; Jacqueline Bonneville, Advising and New Student Initiatives; and UW-Eau Claire student Magan Dennis were quoted in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Study aimed at curbing drinking and driving." Student Derrik Erikstrup also was mentioned in the article.
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