News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Prescription Problems: Five Students Suspended
Bill Frankenberger, psychology, was interviewed for the Dec. 6 WQOW-TV story "Prescription Problems: Five Students Suspended."
UW-EC addresses emergency preparedness
Simei Tong, mathematics, was quoted in the Dec. 5 Dunn County News article “UW-EC addresses emergency preparedness.” Michael Wick, computer science, also was mentioned in the article. Tong and Wick also were interviewed for the related Dec. 5 WQOW-TV story "Solving Math Problems Could Save Lives."
Higher heating costs prompting creative ways to keep warm
UW-Eau Claire student Scott Larson was interviewed for the Dec. 3 WEAU-TV story "Higher Heating Costs Prompting Creative Ways to Keep Warm."
Swab It! Part Two
Sasha Showsh, biology, was interviewed for the Nov. 30 WEAU-TV story "Swab It! Part Two."
A new chapter in the library begins
UW-Eau Claire alumna Barbara Misselt was featured in the Nov. 28 Isanti County (Minn.) News article "A new chapter in the library begins."
Association of American Geographers newsletter
Research by Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was reported under "Members of Note" in the monthly newsletter of the Association of American Geographers, Vol. 42 (10): 46. (No link available.)
Lending a hand — Students help with elementary programs
Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning, was quoted in the Nov. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Lending a hand — Students help with elementary programs." Sean Yengo, kinesiology, and the UW-Eau Claire chapter of Alpha Xi Delta also were mentioned in the article.
State employees would receive 5 percent pay boost under plan
Andrea Gapko, Academic Skills Center, was quoted in the Nov. 26 Leader-Telegram article “State employees would receive 5 percent pay boost under plan.”
Online Shopping on the Rise
Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was interviewed for the Nov. 26 WEAU-TV story "Online Shopping on the Rise."
Two Chi-Hi alumni are working in Nicaragua to improve literacy
UW-Eau Claire student Maggie Covill was quoted in the Nov. 24 chippewa.com article "Two Chi-Hi alumni are working in Nicaragua to improve literacy."
Survey: Consumer Spending Plans Down Due to Rising Energy Costs
David Schaffer, economics, was interviewed for the WEAU-TV story "Survey: Consumer Spending Plans Down Due to Rising Energy Costs."
Blugold's Football Thanksgiving
UW-Eau Claire head football coach Todd Glaser and players Marc Davis, Tony Hull and Chris Hull were interviewed for the Nov. 22 WEAU-TV story "Blugold's Football Thanksgiving."
Is Mt. Sinai in the Negev? Eau Claire Geographer helps Explore Proposed Site
Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed for the Oct. 26 Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle article “Is Mt. Sinai in the Negev? Eau Claire Geographer helps Explore Proposed Site.”
'I Conquered Death': Justin Greenwood's Story
Justin Greenwood, a former UW-Eau Claire student and football player who was severely injured on the field in 2003 was featured in the Nov. 19 WCCO-TV story "'I Conquered Death': Justin Greenwood's Story."
Racin' for Jason
The "Racin' for Jason" event Nov. 16 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Nov. 17 WEAU-TV story "Racin' for Jason."
Extreme cyberbullying: US case comes to light
A research site on cyberbullying, Cyberbullying.us, by Justin Patchin, political science, and Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, was listed at the end of the Nov. 16 NetFamilyNews.org article "Extreme cyberbullying: US case comes to light."
"Spirit in Action" show on religion and disability
Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was featured in an hourlong interview on religion and disability on the WHYS (96.3, FM) radio program "Spirit in Action" Nov. 18.
Students turn math into works of art
UW-Eau Claire student Cassie Lawler was mentioned in the Nov. 16 wisinfo.com article “Students turn math into works of art.”
Magic carpet ride
Kurt Wiegel, chemistry, was quoted in the Nov. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Magic carpet ride." Scott Hartsel, chemistry, also was mentioned in the article.
Leading the Way
UW-Eau Claire student Danielle Ryan was quoted in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Leading the Way."
Truck Tire Hazard
The Nov. 17 'Racin' for Jason' Relay Event at UW-Eau Claire was mentioned during the WEAU-TV story “Truck Tire Hazard.”
SUPERVOLCANO
Phil Ihinger, geology, was quoted in the OLTN Weather Updates Web page titled “SUPERVOLCANO.”
Featured educator: Career choice easy for New Holstein's Lahm
UW-Eau Claire alumna Lori Lahm was featured in the Nov. 12 Fond du Lac Reporter article “Featured educator: Career choice easy for New Holstein's Lahm.”
Pervasive incivility harmful to American politics, society
Kimberly Barrett, Office of Student Development and Diversity, wrote the column "Pervasive incivility harmful to American politics, society," which appeared in the Nov. 7 Leader-Telegram.
Costly combustible
D'Arcy Becker, accounting and finance, and Ali Abootalebi, political science, were quoted in the Nov. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Costly combustible."
State still ranks among the healthiest nationwide
Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Family Office, was quoted in the Nov. 6 Leader-Telegram article "State still ranks among the healthiest nationwide."
Eerie past haunts Cheesman Park — Students Tackle Archaeology Corpse-Work
Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was part of a group, which included professor Larry Conyers and students from the University of Denver, that was interviewed for the Oct. 31 Denver Post article "Eerie past haunts Cheesman Park — Students Tackle Archaeology Corpse-Work." The article included a photo of the team in the field as well as a write up on ground penetrating data collection in a former graveyard in Cheeseman Park, Denver. Jol also gave a seminar for the students while he was on campus.
Young bowlers honored with new Hall of Famers
UW-Eau Claire student Russell Reynolds was mentioned in the Nov. 5 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "Young bowlers honored with new Hall of Famers."
New administrator named at Luther Midelfort Northland
UW-Eau Claire alumna Rita Sullivan was featured in the Nov. 5 Barron News-Shield article "New administrator named at Luther Midelfort Northland." Sullivan also was featured in the Nov. 14 Chetek Alert article "New regional administrator named at LMN."
Facebook valued as new tool in campaigns
UW-Eau Claire student Phillip Plager was quoted in the Nov. 2 Star Tribune article "Facebook valued as new tool in campaigns."
Takes eagle eye to spot FGCU stuff
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Drew Sterwald wrote the column "Takes eagle eye to spot FGCU stuff," which appeared in the Nov. 2 (Fort Myers, Fla.) News-Press.
Genealogy workshop in Eau Claire
The Nov. 10 genealogy workshop at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Oct. 31 Dunn County News article "Genealogy workshop in Eau Claire."
Evangel orchestra's fall concert set for Tuesday
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Larry Dissmore was mentioned in the Nov. 1 Springfield, Mo., News-Leader article "Evangel orchestra's fall concert set for Tuesday."
Conference on Practical Peace Building and Environmental Justice on Nov. 3
Robert Muhlnickel, philosophy and religious studies, was mentioned in the Oct. 31 SUNY Cortland News article “Conference on Practical Peace Building and Environmental Justice on Nov. 3.”
Quinn comes up short at Lantana
UW-Eau Claire Alumnus Ryan Quinn was featured in the Oct. 27 La Crosse Tribune article "Quinn comes up short at Lantana."
No Child Left Behind offers free tutoring, but few sign up
Jo Ingle (emerita), mathematics, appeared in a photo that accompanied the article "No Child Left Behind offers free tutoring, but few sign up" in the Oct. 31 Las Cruces (N.M.) Sun-News.
Career profile: From freelancer to ad agency owner — Lani's focus is on guiding creative aspects
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brian Lani was featured in the Oct. 21 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "Career profile: From freelancer to ad agency owner — Lani's focus is on guiding creative aspects."
Musical to benefit the Bethel kitchen
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brad Pribbenow was featured in the Oct. 26 Fergus Falls (Minn.) Daily Journal article "Musical to benefit the Bethel kitchen."
Study: Help Dry Up 'Thirsty Thursday'
Steve Tallant, Academic Affairs, was interviewed for the Oct. 25 WEAU-TV story "Study: Help Dry Up 'Thirsty Thursday.'"
Kosmo to follow love of teaching
UW-Eau Claire alumna Sandee Kosmo was featured in the Oct. 25 Cibola County (N.M.) Beacon article "Kosmo to follow love of teaching."
Momentum good to have
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Oct. 25 Pierce County Herald editorial "Momentum good to have."
UWM plan survives budget — $8.4 million tagged for expansion project
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Oct. 22 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UWM plan survives budget — $8.4 million tagged for expansion project."
Methodist minister returns
UW-Eau Claire alumna Martha Gustuson Hendricks was mentioned in the Oct. 24 St. James (Minn.) Plaindealer article "Methodist minister returns."
Gardner attends Phi Kappa Phi convention
Vickie Gardner, Business Services, was quoted in the Oct. 23 Chippewa Herald article "Gardner attends Phi Kappa Phi convention." UW-Eau Claire alumna Lori Scardino and Scott Hartsel, chemistry, also were mentioned in the article.
New Budget Includes $49 Million For Davies Center
Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was interviewed for the Oct. 24 WEAU-TV story "New Budget Includes $49 Million For Davies Center."
Money Smart Week at UW-Eau Claire
Jacqueline Bonneville, Advising and New Student Initiatives, was a guest on the WEAU-TV Today show Oct. 8. She discussed Money Smart Week at UW-Eau Claire. (No link available.)
Health-related news in Northeastern Wisconsin
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Herber was mentioned in the Oct. 22 Green Bay Press-Gazette
article "Health-related news in Northeastern Wisconsin."
article "Health-related news in Northeastern Wisconsin."
EP man documents life of WWII vet
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jim Jorgensen was featured in the Oct. 20 Eden Prairie (Minn.) News article "EP man documents life of WWII vet."
Arts center hires permanent director — Comedian, UW-Eau Claire graduate set to begin his tenure in November
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ben Richgruber was featured in the Oct. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Arts center hires permanent director — Comedian, UW-Eau Claire graduate set to begin his tenure in November."
Trading spaces
Matt Germonprez and Dawna Drum, information systems, were quoted in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Trading spaces."
Using their right
UW-Eau Claire students Joey Herro, Tom Burton, Phil Kolas and Brian Reisinger were quoted in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Using their right."
Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was interviewed for the Oct. 15 WEAU-TV story "Raising Awareness of the Rights of the Visually Impaired."
Foreclosure facing Wisconsin crisis
Tom Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was interviewed for the Oct. 15 Real Estate New Homes article "Foreclosure crisis facing Wisconsin."
Feeding time
Jason Halfen, chemistry, was featured in the Oct. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Feeding time."
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.
EXTRA! EXTRA!
David Gordon (emeritus), communication and journalism, was quoted in the Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram article "EXTRA! EXTRA!"
Sony Creative Software, the Ad Council and the National Crime Prevention Council Launch Cyberbullying Awareness PSA Creation Contest
Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Sept. 11 Business Wire article "Sony Creative Software, the Ad Council and the National Crime Prevention Council Launch Cyberbullying Awareness Public Service Announcement Creation Contest."
Why are there so many foreclosures?
Tom Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was interviewed for the Sept. 10 WEAU-TV story "Why are there so many foreclosures?"
Talking Peace with the Taliban — In the Shifting Sands of Afghanistan, it Can be Hard to See the Lay of the Political Land
Tarique Niazi, sociology, was quoted in the Sept. 10 Toronto Star article "Talking peace with the Taliban— In the shifting sands of Afghanistan, it can be hard to see the lay of the political land."
New Teen Bullies
Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the article "New teen bullies" in the Sept. 10 issue of The Washington Times and in the Sept. 8 CentralOhio.com article "Students learn how to avoid cyberbullying."
LaViolettes key players in Medal of Honor event — Family focuses on inspiration
UW-Eau Claire alumna Kim LaViolette was mentioned in the Sept. 8 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "LaViolettes key players in Medal of Honor event — Family focuses on inspiration."
Music that Heals
UW-Eau Claire alumna Julia Johnson was featured in the Sept. 7 Chaska Herald article "Music that heals."
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