News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
The Rise In Cyberbullying
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Sept. 30 National Public Radio story "The Rise In Cyberbullying." He also wrote the column "Cyberbullying and a Student's Suicide — Most Cases Aren't Criminal," which was published in the Sept. 30 issue of The New York Times.
ECPD, UW-Eau Claire working together for safe homecoming
Safety measures for UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming weekend were the subject of the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram article "ECPD, UW-Eau Claire working together for safe homecoming." The article also was published in the Sept. 30 issue of Sports Technology & Communications in the News.
Student Senate passes new 'mythical bird' mascot for UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire student body president Dylan Jambrek, student Casey Driscoll and Mike Rindo, University Communications, were quoted in the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Bird sought for UW-EC student body mascot." A related story aired on WEAU-TV Sept. 29.
UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming this week
UW-Eau Claire's Homecoming Week was featured in the Sept. 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming this week."
Obama fires up supporters at University of Wisconsin-Madison rally
Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, was quoted in the Sept. 29 Wisconsin State Journal article "Obama fires up supporters at University of Wisconsin-Madison rally."
Copper Park could be a golden opportunity at Flambeau Mine
UW-Eau Claire student Al Christianson was quoted in the September 2010 Ladysmith News article "Copper Park could be a golden opportunity at Flambeau Mine." He also was quoted in the 2010 Reclaimed Flambeau newsletter.
Artist-in-residence Darren Woods on UWEC campus
UW-Eau Claire artist-in-residence Darren Woods was featured in the Sept. 29 WQOW-TV story "Artist-in-residence Darren Woods on UWEC campus."
Chemistry's popularity at UW-EC offers challenges
Dr. Mike Carney and Dr. Jim Phillips, chemistry, and UW-Eau Claire student Erin Stuckert were quoted in the Sept. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Chemistry's popularity at UW-EC offers challenges."
Sacred Heart Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Named W-ONE’s Nurse Leader of the Year
UW-Eau Claire alumna Amy Dwyer was featured in the Sept. 17 Sacred Heart Hospital news release "Sacred Heart Hospital’s Chief Nursing Officer Named W-ONE’s Nurse Leader of the Year."
Rescue crews come together for full scale disaster drill
UW-Eau Claire nursing students, who volunteered during the Sept. 21 disaster drill, were mentioned in the Sept. 21 WEAU-TV story "Rescue crews come together for full scale disaster drill."
Fall Creek cross country team uses underwater treadmill
Dr. Don Bredle, kinesiology, was quoted in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Fall Creek cross country team uses underwater treadmill."
Chinese acrobats defy physics with performance
UW-Eau Claire students Amanda Buchberger, Kayse Elmquist, Rachel Behmer and Tara Wright were interviewed for the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Chinese acrobats defy physics with performance."
Local 18-year-old needs heart transplant
UW-Eau Claire alumna Shannon Sewilo was quoted in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Local 18-year-old needs heart transplant."
Libraries provide educational entertainment for tots
Kati Tvaruzka, McIntyre Library, and UW-Eau Claire alumna Amber Borofka, Children's Center, were quoted in the Sept. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Libraries provide educational entertainment for tots."
First Amendment Film Festival planned Oct. 1, 2
Dr. Dan Perkins (emeritus), communication and journalism, was quoted in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "First Amendment Film Festival planned Oct. 1, 2."
UW-EC, Stout see rising student numbers
Kris Anderson, Admissions, was quoted in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC, Stout see rising student numbers." The article also was reprinted on TwinCities.com Sept. 23, and a related story ran on WEAU-TV Sept. 22.
Mural project shows history of Sherman School
UW-Eau Claire graduate Anne Hines and students Stacie Weisse and Dana Sterzinger were quoted in the Sept. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Mural project shows history of Sherman School."
GPS Principal Named Arizona's Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year
UW-Eau Claire alumna Dr. Robyn Conrad was featured in the May 2010 Gilbert (Ariz.) Public Schools news release "GPS Principal Named Arizona's Distinguished Elementary Principal of the Year."
S. Carey makes his own masterpiece
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Sean Carey was featured in the article "S. Carey makes his own masterpiece" in the Sept. 21 issue of The (Notre Dame) Observer.
'Hmong Leaders for Eau Claire' begins in November
A UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education program on Hmong leadership was the subject of the Sept. 20 WQOW-TV story "'Hmong Leaders for Eau Claire' begins in November."
UW-EC building to consolidate child care
Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, and Becky Wurzer, Children's Center, were quoted in the Sept. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC building to consolidate child care."
Conserving Habitat Through the Federal Farm Bill — A Guide for Land Trusts and Landowners
Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, was quoted in the 2010 publication "Conserving Habitat Through the Federal Farm Bill — A Guide for Land Trusts and Landowners."
Blugold Beginnings to expand thanks to $274,028 AmeriCorps grant
A new Blugold Beginnings grant was the subject of the Sept. 14 WQOW-TV story "Blugold Beginnings to expand thanks to $274,028 AmeriCorps grant."
'Cookies for a Cause' to raise funds for local organizations
UW-Eau Claire's new "Cookies for a Cause" fundraiser was the subject of the Sept. 14 WQOW-TV story "'Cookies for a Cause' to raise funds for local organizations."
Golden Dragon Acrobats to open Artists Series season at UWEC
The Sept. 23 Artists Series show at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Sept. 9 WQOW-TV story "Golden Dragon Acrobats to open Artists Series season at UWEC."
UWEC Health care administration program receives reaccreditation
The UW-Eau Claire health care administration program's recent reaccreditation was the subject of the Sept. 9 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Health care administration program receives reaccreditation."
UWEC Women's Golf Names New Coach
UW-Eau Claire alumna Meghan Sobotta, the new head women's golf coach at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the Sept. 6 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Women's Golf Names New Coach." She also was featured in the Sept. 6 WEAU-TV story "Meghan Sobotta New UW-Eau Claire Women's Golf Coach."
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