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.

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."

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.)

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."

Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty

Tarique Niazi, sociology, wrote the Nov. 20 Asia Times article "Tax offers Pakistan escape from poverty."

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."

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."

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."

Swing Time

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

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."

'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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

All of Seussville comes together in the musical "Seussical"

UW-Eau Claire student Nate Plummer was quoted in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire Children's Theatre presents 'Seussical.'"

College grads hit hard by teacher glut

Dwight Watson, College of Education and Human Sciences, was quoted in the Nov. 12 Leader-Telegram article "College grads hit hard by teacher glut."