News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Wisconsin's 2010 high school principal of the year from Franklin
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Barry Kamrath, now principal at Bloomer Middle School, was mentioned in the March 18 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Wisconsin's 2010 high school principal of the year from Franklin."
Charles Walker Band Waters Roots In Williamsport
The Charles Walker Band, led by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Aaron "Charles" Walker, was featured in the March 14 Music Industry News Network article "Charles Walker Band Waters Roots In Williamsport."
UWEC Grad Films Documentary on Peace
A new documentary by UW-Eau Claire alumna John Noltner was featured in the March 11 Volume One magazine article "UWEC Grad Films Documentary on Peace."
New Invisible Children Doc Screening on Campus
The March 23 Invisible Children event at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the March 11 Volume One magazine article "New Invisible Children Doc Screening on Campus."
Danceworks
Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the March 11 Volume One magazine article "Danceworks."
New Book Completes Trilogy on Altoona History
A book co-authored by John Thurston (emeritus), psychology, was featured in the March 11 Volume One magazine article "New Book Completes Trilogy on Altoona History."
UW-Eau Claire shares results of heating plant experiment
Information about UW-Eau Claire's heating plant experiment with wood pellets was discussed in the March 11 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire shares results of heating plant experiment."
Food bank fundraiser gathers a crowd
The March 11 Empty Bowls fundraiser was featured in the March 11 Leader-Telegram article "Food bank fundraiser gathers a crowd." UW-Eau Claire ceramics students donated more than 1,000 bowls for this year's event.
Three Altoona women mark 100 years
UW-Eau Claire alumna Phyllis Beebe was one of the women featured in the March 11 Leader-Telegram article "Three Altoona women mark 100 years."
Eau Claire punk band preparing for tour
UW-Eau Claire student Pat Olson was quoted in the March 10 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire punk band preparing for tour."
UWEC Hmong Culture Fest slated for March 20
The Hmong Culture Fest event March 20 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 10 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Hmong Culture Fest slated for March 20."
Groups pushing for good response to 2010 US Census
UW-Eau Claire students Katelyn Kufahl and Andrew Morgan were interviewed for the March 9 WEAU-TV story "Groups pushing for good response to 2010 US Census."
Nursing students to lead free health fairs for seniors
Health care fairs led by UW-Eau Claire nursing students March 23 and 24 were discussed in the March 9 WEAU-TV story "Nursing students to lead free health fairs for seniors."
Faculty member on WPR's 'Spectrum West'
Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" March 19. She will discuss "Danceworks 2010," performing March 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. in UW-Eau Claire's Kjer Theatre. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
It's been a great ride for Eggert at Channel 3
UW-Eau Claire alumna Linda Eggert was featured in the March 8 Wisconsin State Journal article "It's been a great ride for Eggert at Channel 3."
Commentary: Faking it on Facebook
Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the March 8 Pizza Marketplace article "Commentary: Faking it on Facebook."
UW-Eau Claire nursing students to help homeless in Washington D.C.
An upcoming spring break trip by UW-Eau Claire nursing students was the subject of the March 8 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire nursing students to help homeless in Washington D.C." The story also was posted on the Nursing Continuing Education Web site.
Synth-pop bands to play free shows at UW-Eau Claire
Free concerts by The Alpha Centauri March 19 and 20 at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the March 8 WQOW-TV story "Synth-pop bands to play free shows at UW-Eau Claire."
Census is a process you can count on
Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, was quoted in the March 8 Leader-Telegram article "Census is a process you can count on."
Road risks: UW-Eau Claire student launches study on rural driving hazards
Research by UW-Eau Claire nursing student Roberta Herrick was featured in the article "Road risks: UW-Eau Claire student launches study on rural driving hazards," which appeared in the March 10 issue of The Country Today. The article also was published in the March 17 Leader-Telegram.
Student, faculty appear on 'From the Newsroom'
UW-Eau Claire student David Taintor, a senior journalism major and editorial page editor of The Spectator, appears as an expert commentator on the outlook for the news industry, along with Dr. Mike Dorsher, associate professor of journalism, on this month's "From the Newsroom" half-hour show on Chippewa Valley Community Television. Interviewing them is the show's host, Henry Lippold, professor emeritus of journalism. Their episode can be seen throughout March at 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 6:30 p.m. Thursdays on cable channel 97 and digital channel 994 in the Chippewa Valley or via streaming video online.
Jon Loomis to appear on WPR's 'Whad'Ya Know?'
Jon Loomis, English, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Whad'Ya Know?" with Michael Feldman when the show comes to Eau Claire March 20. The show will air live from the State Theatre beginning at 10 a.m. on WHWC, 88.3 FM.
Local colleges see uptick in non-traditional students
Kristina Anderson, Admissions, and Provost Patricia Kleine were quoted in the March 13 Chippewa Herald article "Local colleges see uptick in non-traditional students."
Area university earns accreditation
UW-Eau Claire's Higher Learning Commission accreditation was the subject of the March 13 WEAU-TV story "Area university earns accreditation."
UW-EC rehab program aids cancer survivors
Dr. Matt Wiggins, kinesiology, and UW-Eau Claire students Ashleigh Handorff and Katie Appel were quoted in the March 13 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC rehab program aids cancer survivors."
UW-Eau Claire Asperger's Program secures grant money
Dr. Kristine Retherford, communication sciences and disorders, and UW-Eau Claire student Lisa Govier were interviewed on WEAU-TV March 8 about UW-Eau Claire's Asperger's Program.
The Tiger on the Page
UW-Eau Claire graduate student Pakou Vang was featured in the March 11 Volume One magazine article "The Tiger on the Page."
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