News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Economy drives up visits to free clinic 33 percent in 2009
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brent Hafele was quoted in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Economy drives up visits to free clinic 33 percent in 2009."
Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideal remembered
UW-Eau Claire students Wilfred Muana and Liene Indrane, alumna Suzie Slota and Charles Nelson, Custodial Services, were quoted in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideal remembered."
In terms of college costs, 'old days' were better
UW-Eau Claire tuition in the "old days" and today were discussed in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram column "In terms of college costs, 'old days' were better."
Patrow moving off newsdesk
Henry Lippold (emeritus), communication and journalism, was quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Patrow moving off newsdesk."
UW-EC stresses service while honoring MLK
Activities led by UW-Eau Claire faculty and students on Martin Luther King Jr. Day were featured in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC stresses service while honoring MLK ."
Home found for 16 displaced by fire
Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs, was quoted in the Jan. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Home found for 16 displaced by fire."
Eau Claire family learns daughter is well after Haiti earthquake
UW-Eau Claire student Alison Lau was featured in the Jan. 14 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire family learns daughter is well after Haiti earthquake" and in the Jan. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Visiting UW-Eau Claire student safe in Haiti."
Four submit plans for downtown building
UW-Eau Claire alumus Ben Richgruber was quoted in the Jan. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Four submit plans for downtown building." Alumni Justin Vernon and Bill and Jodi Sparkes also were mentioned in the article.
Apartment fire leaves 16 in cold
UW-Eau Claire student Ryne Thornsen was quoted in the Jan. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Apartment fire leaves 16 in cold."
Student fears worst for relatives, homeland
UW-Eau Claire student Katie Geary was quoted in the Jan. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Student fears worst for relatives, homeland."
Doctor breathing easier
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dr. Bill Klish was featured in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Doctor breathing easier."
AFT, Democrats Want UW System To Sign Union Deal
Stephanie Turner, English, was quoted in the Jan. 6 WCCO-TV story "AFT, Democrats Want UW System To Sign Union Deal," in the Jan. 7 Dubuque, Iowa, Telegraph Herald article "Wisconsin: Union, Democrats want UW System to sign deal" and in the Jan. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Push is on for UW faculty unions."
Columbus school superintendent to retire
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Jansen was featured in the Jan. 29 Beaver Dam Daily Citizen article "Columbus school superintendent to retire."
UW-Eau Claire students raise money for Haiti
Amber Bretl, the UW-Eau Claire student body vice president, was interviewed for the Jan. 28 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students raise money for Haiti."
UW-Eau Claire students invited to enroll in health insurance plan
UW-Eau Claire's student health insurance plan was the subject of the Jan. 28 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students invited to enroll in health insurance plan."
Pssssst! Hey, Eau Claire!
The "Secret Post" project, coordinated by Eric Jennings, McIntyre Library, was featured in the Jan. 28 Volume One Magazine story "Pssssst! Hey, Eau Claire!"
Local tech enthusiasts interested in iPad
Dr. Tom Hilton, information systems, was quoted in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Local tech enthusiasts interested in iPad."
UWEC volunteering saves area businesses money
UW-Eau Claire student volunteer hours were the subject of the WQOW-TV story "UWEC volunteering saves area businesses money."
Campus, community aid student fire victims
UW-Eau Claire students John Cayer, Mallory Swanson and David Jeske; and Dr. Marc Goulet, Dean of Students office, were quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Campus, community aid student fire victims." A related story, "Dozens of people donating items to students who lost their belongings in a house fire," also aired on WEAU-TV Jan. 26.
Doyle applauds local veteran
UW-Eau Claire student David Jeske was featured in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Doyle applauds local veteran" the Jan. 27 WEAU-TV story "UWEC student veteran recognized during State of State speech" and the Jan. 26 WQOW-TV stories "Military vet from UWEC to be recognized during State of the State Address" and "Doyle gives final State of the State address; focuses on the economy and creating jobs."
Regents to consider UW-Eau Claire tuition increase
The Blugold Commitment was the subject of the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Regents to consider UW-Eau Claire tuition increase." The article also ran Jan. 26 in the Chicago Tribune, the Janesville Gazette, the St. Paul Pioneer Press, on WAOW-TV and on KSTP-TV.
One year later Rep. Kind grades President Obama
Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, was mentioned in the Jan. 25 WQOW-TV story "One year later Rep. Kind grades President Obama."
UW-Eau Claire professor honored with Morris D. Hayes award
Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 25 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire professor honored with Morris D. Hayes award."
Nonprofit seeks to grow fair-trade coffee effort
UW-Eau Claire alumna Cari Witcher was quoted in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Nonprofit seeks to grow fair-trade coffee effort."
Red Cross hero happy to serve
Roger Kees, a former staff member in UW-Eau Claire’s College of Education and Human Sciences, was featured in the Jan. 24 Chippewa Herald article "Red Cross hero happy to serve" and in the Jan. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Volunteer heeds call in disasters' wake."
They're playin' with the Theater Scene ... in a good way
The UW-Eau Claire Players were featured in the Jan. 25 Volume One Magazine article "They're playin' with the Theater Scene ... in a good way."
Genesis illustration exhibition showcases popular film, book artists
Ned Gannon, art & design, was quoted in the Jan. 14 Volume One Magazine article "Genesis
illustration exhibition showcases popular film, book artists."
illustration exhibition showcases popular film, book artists."
On The Move — Savvy marketer has a laser focus
UW-Eau Claire alumna Laura Sieger was featured in the Jan. 19 BusinessNorth.com article "On The Move — Savvy marketer has a laser focus."
Steffan joins Flint Communications
UW-Eau Claire alumna April Steffan was featured in the Dec. 14 Flint Communications news release "Steffan joins Flint Communications."
Candy business a sweet deal for Heller family
UW-Eau Claire alumna Jane (Borcher) Heller was featured in the January Capital Region Business Journal article "Candy business a sweet deal for Heller family." (Story on pages 14-15.)
UW-EC musical revue has movie theme
Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire students Erica Cosson, Mike Jones, Nels Urtel and Deanna Schlies were quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC musical revue has movie theme." The show also was featured in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram review "Cabaret's movie theme lots of fun."
Governor wants to rate child care providers to prevent fraud, help parents
Lisa Coen, Children's Center, and Bill Hoepner, Learning and Technology Services, were interviewed for the Jan. 22 WEAU-TV story "Governor wants to rate child care providers to prevent fraud, help parents."
UW-Eau Claire planetarium opens to public twice a week
Shows at the L.E. Phillips Planetarium were featured in the Jan. 23 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire planetarium opens to public twice a week."
Black history month to be celebrated
Black History Month events at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the Jan. 24 WQOW-TV story "Black history month to be celebrated."
Kenya's Afro fusion group to perform
A Feb. 2 Black History Month performance by Jabali Afrika was the subject of the Jan. 24 WQOW-TV story "Kenya's Afro fusion group to perform."
Viennese Ball tickets on Sale
Ticket availability for the 2010 Viennese Ball was the subject of the Jan. 24 WQOW-TV story "Viennese Ball tickets on Sale."
First-year retention rate for UWEC at all-time high
Kris Anderson, Admissions, was quoted in the news release "First-year retention rate for UWEC at all-time high," which was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Jan. 21.
RDA chooses Vernons' proposal for Barstow building
UW-Eau Claire alumus Justin Vernon was mentioned in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article "RDA chooses Vernons' proposal for Barstow building."
Students offer new perspective on earthquake; say Haitians' faith is unshakable
UW-Eau Claire students Allison Lau and Susie Schuelke were featured in the Jan. 21 WEAU-TV story "Students offer new perspective on earthquake; say Haitians' faith is unshakable."
Area groups mobilize to donate and help Haiti earthquake victims
Dr. Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning, was interviewed for the Jan. 20 WEAU-TV story "Area groups mobilize to donate and help Haiti earthquake victims."
School principals Lucas and Hodges to retire
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ed Lucas was featured in the Jan. 21 Hudson Star-Observer article "School principals Lucas and Hodges to retire."
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