Barlett & Steele Judges

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Stephen Koepp was featured in the BusinessJournalism.org article "Barlett & Steele Judges."

UW-Eau Claire debuts conservative paper

UW-Eau Claire students Kristy LeTourneau and Brian Reisinger were quoted in the Oct. 10 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire debuts conservative paper."

Symphony to take audience back to golden age of radio

UW-Eau Claire alumni Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska and Lorie Carpenter-Niska were featured in the Oct. 9 Shreveport (La.) Times article "Symphony to take audience back to golden age of radio."

Ancient African megadroughts may have driven human evolution — out of Africa

Research by an international research team including Kristina Beuning, biology, and UW-Eau Claire alumna Sarah Ivory were mentioned in the Oct. 9 Science Daily article "Ancient African megadroughts may have driven human evolution — out of Africa." The research also was featured in the Oct. 10 issue of the Leader-Telegram, the Oct. 8 issue of EurekAlert, the Oct. 8 issue of First Science and the Oct. 9 issue of Terra Daily.

Newsmakers in health care

Doug Olson, management and marketing, was mentioned in the Oct. 8 Springfield (Mo.) Business Journal article "Newsmakers in health care."

Voices in the booth

UW-Eau Claire alumni Dave Hanson and Hayes Callaghan were featured in the Oct. 7 Chippewa Herald article "Voices in the booth."

Home cleaning — Students get together to gather trash

Paula Stuettgen, Activities and Programs, and UW-Eau Claire students Amanda Kimdars, Megan Kunz and Laura Merrill were quoted in the Oct. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Home cleaning — Students get together to gather trash."

Thousands celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming

David Sprick, University Police, and UW-Eau Claire alumni Adam Bellibeau, Carly Kearney, Jim Knickerbocker, Holly Patoka and Orlyn Peterson were interviewed for the Oct. 6 WEAU-TV story "Thousands celebrate UW-Eau Claire Homecoming."

Organ donation

Patti See, Academic Skills Center, was interviewed for the Oct. 5 WEAU-TV story "Organ donation." The organ donation event Oct. 10 at UW-Eau Claire also was mentioned in the story.

Interview with Haile Gebrselassie

Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, interviewed Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia after he broke the marathon world record during the Berlin Marathon Sept. 30. The interview can be found online through the Track and Field News and Let's Run Web sites. Hartnett's maps also were featured in the pre-race feature section of Track and Field News.

Sinai, commandments and Wisconsin research

Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed by WAXX/WAYY radio Sept. 28 for a story about his research in Israel. Jol and UW-Eau Claire student Jacob McDonald also were interviewed Sept. 17 by Chippewa Valley Community Television for a show titled "Sinai, commandments and Wisconsin research." The show was scheduled to air Oct. 2, 5 and 10. (No links available.)

Officers fighting crime with Facebook

David Sprick, University Police, and UW-Eau Claire student Jenny White were interviewed for the Oct. 3 WEAU-TV story "Officers fighting crime with Facebook."

'Cooking Without Looking' creator serves the blind

UW-Eau Claire alumna Ren'ee Rentmeester was featured in the Oct. 1 Miami Herald article "'Cooking Without Looking' creator serves the blind." Rentmeester also was featured in the article "The joy of cooking … without looking" in the spring 2007 issue of The View.

Homecoming safety at UW-Eau Claire

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent Office, and UW-Eau Claire students Susan Peterson and Chris Jacobson were interviewed for the Oct. 1 WEAU-TV story "Homecoming safety at UW-Eau Claire."

Soup Stock celebrates community offerings

Crispin Pierce, public health professions, was mentioned in the Sept. 26 Spooner Advocate article "Soup Stock celebrates community offerings."

Big Band Era concert interview

Bob Baca and Jeffery Crowell, music and theatre arts, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Sept. 27 about the Big Band Era concert Sept. 28 at UW-Eau Claire. The story can be viewed on the Newscenter 13 Today Web page.

Violent crimes low on local campuses

Chris Kirchman, University Police, was interviewed for the Sept. 26 WEAU-TV story "Violent crimes low on local campuses."

Participate in UWEC strategic planning

UW-Eau Claire's strategic planning initiative was the subject of the Sept. 26 WisHigherEd.com piece "Participate in UWEC strategic planning."

Raise bail to get out of jail

UW-Eau Claire student Bobby Hamill was interviewed for the Sept. 26 WEAU-TV story "Raise bail to get out of jail."

Seminar to give visually impaired ideas for coping

Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was mentioned in the Sept. 26 Chippewa.com article "Seminar to give visually impaired ideas for coping."

Geography professor has latest biblical archeology finds

Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed for the Sept. 25 WEAU-TV story "Geography professor has latest biblical archeology finds."

Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 6 Coulee News column "Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future."

Research at Mount Har Karkom

Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed on WQOW-TV Sept. 10 for a story about his research at Mount Har Karkom, a proposed site for Mount Sinai. (No link available.)

Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis

Tom Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was interviewed for the Sept. 25 Foreclosure Warehouse Blog article "Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis."

Cyber bullying — A growing Problem

Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Sept. 23 WQOW-TV story "Cyber bullying — A growing problem."

Forum Series prepared to open season

Beverly Soll, Activities and Programs, was interviewed for the Sept. 24 Leader-Telegram column "Forum Series prepared to open season."

Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service

Susan Turell, psychology/women's studies, was mentioned in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service."

Home is where Hispanics are

Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Home is where Hispanics are."

UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry

UW-Eau Claire's John and Elizabeth Morris Literature Symposium was featured in the Sept. 18 Chippewa Herald article "UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry."

Photographs and memories

Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Photographs and memories."

Campus pledges to environment

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Sept. 20 Badger Herald article "Campus pledges to environment."

NanoRite opens in Wisconsin

Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the Sept. 20 Small Times article "NanoRite opens in Wisconsin."

Malibu Times News Briefs

UW-Eau Claire alumna Rebecca Carson was quoted in the News Briefs section of the Sept. 19 Malibu (Calif.) Times.

In any language

UW-Eau Claire student Giselle Conde wrote the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram article "In any language."

CF Oktoberfest is cooking up new attraction — German food demonstration is latest addition to festival

Kelly Wonder, English, was quoted in the Sept. 10 Leader-Telegram article "CF Oktoberfest is cooking up new attraction — German food demonstration is latest addition to festival."

Life's work can continue after death

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sharon Stokes, who died Sept. 13, authored a column titled "Life's work can continue after death," which ran in the Sept. 14 issue of the Leader-Telegram. She also was remembered in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Woman's wish was to comfort others: 'Heart and soul' of care facility dies at 55."

BARC Program

UW-Eau Claire students Erin Barney and Kristine Funk, along with Dan Holt, psychology, were interviewed for the Sept. 13 WQOW-TV story "BARC Program: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks." The three also were interviewed for the Sept. 13 Spectator story "The dog whisperers: Psychology students resurrect behavioral analysis program to study canines' psyche, mental conditions." Students Kevin Schlichenmeyer and Kelly Neri also were mentioned in the Spectator article.

Eye on education

UW-Eau Claire student Ali Ismail was featured in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram story "Eye on education: Seeing hardships in Somalia fosters student's work ethic."

Viva Blugolds

Randy Dickerson, music and theatre arts, UW-Eau Claire student Mike Renneke and John Bachmeier, director of alumni relations, were quoted in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Viva Blugolds: Band to play for pope on New Year's Day." Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, also was mentioned in the article.

Music that Heals

UW-Eau Claire alumna Julia Johnson was featured in the Sept. 7 Chaska Herald article "Music that heals."

Becoming a 'Carbon Neutral' Campus

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Marc Goulet, mathematics, were interviewed for the Sept. 4 WEAU-TV story "Becoming a 'Carbon Neutral' Campus."

Labor of Love

Paula Stuettgen, Activities and Programs, and UW-Eau Claire students Gabrielle Siciliano and Melissa Boerst were interviewed for the Sept. 3 WEAU-TV story "Labor of Love."

Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution

Research by Kristina Beuning, biology, and collaborators from other institutions was featured in the Sept. 3 Newswise Science News article "Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution."

New Man in Charge

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Luebker was featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "New man in charge."

Parents Have New Way to be Involved

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent and Family Office, was quoted in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Parents have new way to be involved."

Safety Report Released in Time for School Year

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Student Development and Diversity, was quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Safety report released in time for school year." Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, also was mentioned in the article.

Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners

The Sept. 7 Lippizzaner Stallions show at UW-Eau Claire was previewed in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners."

Warm Welcome — Hall Raisers Lend a Hand to Freshmen

Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, and UW-Eau Claire students Steve Chagdes, Kailey Mezera, Courtney Spangler and Ashley Coursin were quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Warm welcome — Hall Raisers lend a hand to freshmen."

College Students and Credit

Andrew Soll, Business and Student Services, and UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Bagg were interviewed for the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students and Credit."

College Students Bring Large Economic Impact

The economic impact of UW-Eau Claire students on the local economy was the subject of the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students Bring Large Economic Impact."

Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street

David Sprick, University Police, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street."

Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams

Kathy Sahloff, Financial Aid, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams."

Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus

Updated security efforts at UW-Eau Claire were discussed in the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus."

A Work of Honor: Father-Daughter Team Lends Artistic Touch to Shrine Church

UW-Eau Claire student Liz Stingl was quoted in the Aug. 28 La Crosse Tribune article "A work of honor: Father-daughter team lends artistic touch to shrine church."

3 Tenants Consider Eau Claire Center — New NanoRite Park Puts Emphasis on Tiny Technology

The NanoRite Technology Park, a partnership among Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire's Materials Science Center and UW-Stout's science and technology programs, was featured in the Aug. 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "3 tenants consider Eau Claire center — New NanoRite park puts emphasis on tiny technology." The center also was the subject of the Aug. 27 Dunn County News article "NanoRite Center hosts area leaders at open house." Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the Dunn County News article.

Legislative Inaction a Big Concern to Students

Ray French, UW-Eau Claire student body president, had his letter to the editor "Legislative inaction a big concern to students" published in the Aug. 27 issue of The Capital Times.

Hispanic Community is County's Fastest Growing Minority Group

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Castillo was quoted in the Aug. 27 Oshkosh Northwestern article "Hispanic community is county's fastest growing minority group."

Local Report Card Shows Improvement

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram editorial "Local report card shows improvement."

UW Professor Shows Bolivians Value of Strong Relationship

Vicky Crane, sociology, was featured in the Aug. 26 Chippewa.com article "UW professor shows Bolivians value of strong relationship."

Local Club Takes on Children's Need for Beds

UW-Eau Claire student Allison Jordan was interviewed for the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Local club takes on children's need for beds."

School Nutrition Programs Working?

Research by Lori Bica, psychology, and Eric Jamelske, economics, was featured in the Aug. 25 WEAU-TV story "School Nutrition Programs Working?"

Project Taking More Steps to Fight Bullying — Special Run/Walk to Raise Funds for Upcoming Program Speakers

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, and Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, was featured in the Aug. 23 CentralOhio.com article "Project taking more steps to fight bullying — Special run/walk to raise funds for upcoming program speakers."

Investing in UW Brain Power for Start-Ups — Group to Fund New Tech-Based Companies

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Angel Fund was mentioned in the Aug. 22 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Investing in UW brain power for start-ups — Group to fund new tech-based companies."

Beloit College Says Many 18 Year Olds Don't Know the Berlin Wall Plus More

Lori Bica, psychology, was quoted in the Aug. 22 WEAU-TV story "Beloit College says many 18 year olds don't know the Berlin Wall plus more."

UW-EC Chancellor Thinking About Future

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich; Mary Jane Brukardt, Chancellor's Office; and Marty Wood, English, were quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor thinking about future."

Publications High on Local Universities

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Publications high on local universities."

Hot Mix

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kim Johnston was featured in the Aug. 21 ForConstructionPros.com article "Hot Mix."

Eleva Woman Defied Her Age, Loved Ones Say

UW-Eau Claire alumna Bernice Havenor was featured in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Eleva woman defied her age, loved ones say."

Living and Learning

Chuck Major, Housing and Residence Life, was quoted in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Living and learning."

UW-Eau Claire Ranked Number 5

UW-Eau Claire's U.S. News and World Report Magazine ranking was the subject of the Aug. 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Ranked Number 5."

P-C Promotes Mara to Managing Editor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jamie Mara was featured in the Aug. 16 Appleton Post-Crescent article "P-C promotes Mara to managing editor."

Dangers of Drinking and Driving

Doug Hubbard, University Police, was quoted in the Aug. 16 WEAU-TV story "Dangers of Drinking and Driving."

Wartime Memory

Earl Shoemaker, Academic Advising, was quoted in the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Wartime memory."

Squeeze on Security — Cuts to UW Funding Might Affect Campus Police

Andy Soll, Business and Student Services, was quoted in the Aug. 15 Journal Sentinel article "Squeeze on security — Cuts to UW funding might affect campus police."

Kids Learn Museum Mysteries

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education was mentioned in the Aug. 14 WEAU-TV story "Kids Learn Museum Mysteries."

New Officer Picked to Patrol Schools in Chippewa Falls

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David BeBeau was quoted in the Aug. 13 Leader-Telegram article "New officer picked to patrol schools in Chippewa Falls."

Conquering Your Campus

Kathleen Sahlhoff, Financial Aid, and UW-Eau Claire student Beth Snyder were quoted in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram article, "Conquering your Campus."

False Fire Alarms Putting Lives At Risk

David Sprick, University Police, was quoted in the Aug. 9 WEAU-TV story "False Fire Alarms Putting Lives At Risk."

Seeking Soldiers' Spouses

Lois Taft, nursing, and UW-Eau Claire alumna Thora Tollefson were quoted in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Seeking soldiers' spouses."

UW-Eau Claire Program Targets Region's Fitness — Sessions Attracting People Who Want to Get Back in Shape

Lance Dalleck, kinesiology; Don Bredle, kinesiology; and UW-Eau Claire students Mandy Parker, Nicole Gutbrod and Kathryn Schleis were quoted in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire program targets region's fitness — Sessions attracting people who want to get back in shape."

Officers Train for University Shootings

David Sprik, University Police, was mentioned in the Aug. 7 WEAU-TV story "Officers train for University shootings."
Ann Rupnow, Continuing Education, was quoted in the Aug. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Survey aims to link education, business."

Hanna, Spanish Teachers go on Nicaragua Mission

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Hanna was mentioned in the Aug. 2 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Hanna, Spanish teachers go on Nicaragua mission."

Sobering Statistics

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education, and UW-Eau Claire student Laurel Van Soest were quoted in the August 2 Leader-Telegram article "Sobering statistics."

Inventors at Small UW Schools to get More Focus Research/Three Organizations Will Now License UW Inventions

Karen Havholm, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, was quoted in the July 30 Leader-Telegram article "Inventors at small UW schools to get more focus Research/Three organizations will now license UW inventions."

Band Director Poised for Final Concert

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Craig Lehmeier was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Band director poised for final concert."

Bullish Big Board

Eric Jamelske, economics, and UW-Eau Claire student Dan Platta were quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Bullish big board."

Strengthening Our Nations

Odawa White, Office of Multicultural Affairs, was interviewed for the July 26 WEAU-TV story "Strengthening Our Nations."