Faculty and students on Wisconsin Public Radio

UW-Eau Claire curriculum and instruction faculty members Deborah Pattee, Sue McIntyre and Mickey Kolis as well as UW-Eau Claire students Brendon Hertz and Sarah Larson were guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" April 21. They discussed the benefits of UW-Eau Claire's collaborative leadership class during the show, which was broadcast on WHWC radio, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m.
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UW-Eau Claire grad among 'Alice' hopefuls

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tracy Phillipi was featured in the April 18 Leader-Telegram article “UW-Eau Claire grad among 'Alice' hopefuls.” The article also appeared in the April 18 issue of Trading Markets.
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Filling the Dream

UW-Eau Claire student Ashley Anderson was interviewed for the April 19 WEAU-TV story "Filling the Dream."
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People Report Feeling Earthquake this Morning

Geoff Pignotta, geology, was interviewed for the April 18 WEAU-TV story “People Report Feeling Earthquake this Morning.”
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Partnership between UW-Eau Claire and Longfellow Elementary School

Jeff Lindauer, kinesiology, and UW-Eau Claire students Moira Farrell and Jeremy Clements were guests on WEAU-TV's "Today" show April 15. They discussed the partnership between Longfellow Elementary School and UW-Eau Claire.
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'An eternal caregiver' — Retired educator continues passion in caring for husband

UW-Eau Claire alumna Karen (Haas) Alexander was featured in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "'An eternal caregiver' — Retired educator continues passion in caring for husband."
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Lessons learned from Va. Tech

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the April 16 Leader-Telegram article "Lessons learned from Va. Tech — UW schools to remember shootings" and was interviewed for the April 16 WEAU-TV story "UW-EC to Commemorate Virginia Tech Shootings."
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UW-Eau Claire Celebrates Earth Week

UW-Eau Claire's Earth Week celebration was the subject of the April 15 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Celebrates Earth Week."
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Teens Charged as Adults in Video Beating

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the article "Teens Charged as Adults in Video Beating" in the April 14 issue of The Cutting Edge.
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Regents hear priorities of students at 6 UW schools

UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president Ray French was quoted in the April 10 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Regents hear priorities of students at 6 UW schools" and the April 11 Badger Herald article "Students, regents talk system funds."
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Questions Remain About Beating

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the article "Questions Remain About Beating" in the April 9 issue of The (Lakeland, Fla.) Ledger and in the article "Couple Harassed by Misinformed Callers" in the April 10 issue.

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Mating motives can shape friendships

April Bleske-Recheck, psychology, was quoted in the April 9 Calgary Herald article "Mating motives can shape friendships."
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Ice rink fee increase supported — Drop in participation feared

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the April 8 Leader-Telegram article “Ice rink fee increase supported — Drop in participation feared.”
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Snowblind Returns to the Dakota April 9

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Graydon Peterson was mentioned in the April 4 Jazz Police article "Snowblind Returns to the Dakota April 9."
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Universities find ways to work with parents who want active roles in kids' lives

Jennifer Lee, Blugold Parent and Family Office/Center for Alcohol Studies and Education, was interviewed for the April 6 La Crosse Tribune article "Universities find ways to work with parents who want active roles in kids' lives."
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UW-Eau Claire students Stephanie Doms, Helen Bostock and Kendra Raemisch and music and theatre arts faculty member Cheryl Starr were quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram article “Ties that bind — Siblings stick together in play ‘Boxcar Children.’”
Terry Allen, music and theatre arts, also was mentioned in the article.
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A gift for numbers — Math professor strived to grow as a teacher

Andrew Balas, the former chair of the UW-Eau Claire mathematics department who passed away March 18, was featured in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article “A gift for numbers — Math professor strived to grow as a teacher.” Alex Smith, mathematics, was quoted in the article.
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Six women will vie to be Alice in Dairyland

UW-Eau Claire graduate Tracy Phillippi, a 2008 Alice in Dairyland finalist, was mentioned in the March 31 Wisconsin State Journal article “Six women will vie to be Alice in Dairyland” and the April 5 Sheboygan Press article "Uniquely Sheboygan County: Six Alice in Dairyland finalists named, one from Plymouth."
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Just friends? Debate continues as to whether men, women can be close without taking it to next level

April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the April 3 Redeye article "Just friends? Debate continues as to whether men, women can be close without taking it to next level."
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Step by step — Blugolds' seniors looking to repeat last year's success

UW-Eau Claire head softball coach Leslie Huntington and softball team members Casey Leisgang and Michelle Butkus were quoted in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article "Step by step — Blugolds' seniors looking to repeat last year's success."
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Readers gain new insight on Islam

Ali Abootalebi, political science, was quoted in the March 31 Fond du Lac Reporter article "Readers gain new insight on Islam."
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Their advice to parents: Be prepared, not paranoid

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 30 LancasterOnline.com articles “Their advice to parents: Be prepared, not paranoid” and "Cyber-bullies — Children can’t escape when fear and heartache follow them home to the computer screen."
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Opposite-sex friends travel slippery slope

April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the March 27 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette article "Opposite-sex friends travel slippery slope."
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Breaking new tradition — Spring break much more than mindless fun for UW-EC group

The UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage was the subject of the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "Breaking new tradition — Spring break much more than mindless fun for UW-EC group."
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Dan Larson joins Macalester football coaching staff

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dan Larson was featured in the March 26 Macalester College news release "Dan Larson joins Macalester football coaching staff."
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Chippewa Falls teams sweep JA event

The UW-Eau Claire College of Business Entrepreneur Program was mentioned in the March 21 Chippewa.com article "Chippewa Falls teams sweep JA event."
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Jazz Jive — Renowned jazz vocalist at UWEC

Nnenna Freelon's March 27 Artists Series performance at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 17 Dunn County News article "Jazz Jive — Renowned jazz vocalist at UWEC."
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Public education — Program to make science more accessible, less intimidating

Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was quoted in the March 22 Leader-Telegram article "Public education — Program to make science more accessible, less intimidating." Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, also was mentioned in the article.
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Concerts, conventions need a home

Ivar Lunde (emeritus), music and theatre arts, had his opinion piece "Concerts, conventions need a home" published in the March 21 Leader-Telegram.
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My Generation: Cyber bullying a growing problem

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the March 21 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article "My Generation: Cyber bullying a growing problem."
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New book by Peter Myers

A new book titled "Frederick Douglass — Race and the Rebirth of American Liberalism" by Peter Myers, political science, was featured in the In Brief section of the March 15 Leader-Telegram.
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Housing hardship: The snowballing U.S. mortgage crisis has made an imprint in the Chippewa Valley

Thomas Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was quoted in the March 23 Leader-Telegram article "Housing hardship — The snowballing U.S. mortgage crisis has made an imprint in the Chippewa Valley." The article also appeared on the TradingMarkets.com Web site.
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March for Peace in Eau Claire

A march for peace led by UW-Eau Claire students was the subject of the March 13 WEAU-TV story "March for Peace in Eau Claire."
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Chippewa County probing groundwater quality

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 13 Chippewa.com article "Chippewa County probing groundwater quality."
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Mascot discussion pipes up at UW-EC

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire students Ray French, Meghan Charlier, Casey Driscoll and Dan Platta were quoted in the March 13 Leader-Telegram article "Mascot discussion pipes up at UW-EC."
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Infusion Software Names Chief Financial Officer

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Effinger was featured in the March 13 BusinessWire article "Infusion Software Names Chief Financial Officer." Effinger also was featured in the March 14 CBR article "Infusion Software appoints new CFO."
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Budget casualty — Music therapy program being phased out at UW-Eau Claire

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the March 12 Leader-Telegram article "Budget casualty — Music therapy program being phased out at UW-Eau Claire."
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Alternative economy — New fuels called key for Wisconsin

The March 5 Community Breakfast at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 6 Leader-Telegram article “Alternative economy — New fuels called key for Wisconsin.”
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UW-EC speaker paints ugly picture of Iraq

UW-Eau Claire students Dave Chatham and Brooke Malnory were quoted in the March 5 Leader-Telegram article “UW-EC speaker paints ugly picture of Iraq.”
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Souper response — More than 200 potters make, donate bowls for Empty Bowls fundraiser

The March 6 Empty Bowls fundraiser, which involved numerous UW-Eau Claire ceramics students, was the subject of the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article “Souper response — More than 200 potters make, donate bowls for Empty Bowls fundraiser.”
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Schmuki announces candidacy; Paul Hornung at fundraiser

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steven Schmuki was featured in the March 4 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Schmuki announces candidacy; Paul Hornung at fundraiser."
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Teammates through the seasons

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tanya Bauer was quoted in the March 7 Duluth News Tribune article "Teammates through the seasons."
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Married, with 'just friends'

April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the March 3 Los Angeles Times article "Married, with 'just friends.'"
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Public-private unity urged — Speaker says partnership spurs development

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steven Semingson were quoted in the Feb. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Public-private unity urged — Speaker says partnership spurs development."
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Convention center conversation worth having

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned in the Feb. 24 Leader-Telegram column "Convention center conversation worth having."
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UW-EC grads pen thriller — Co-written story tells of drug research

UW-Eau Claire alumni Matt and Erin Smith were featured in the Feb. 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grads pen thriller — Co-written story tells of drug research."
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Chippewa Falls native settles into role as judge

UW-Eau Claire alumna Ann Knox-Bauer was featured in the Feb. 28 Chippewa.com article "Chippewa Falls native settles into role as judge."
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Thoughts on Black History Month — One White Chippewavallian Comes Face to Face with Race's Legacy

Nancy Wesenberg, News Bureau, had her article "Thoughts on Black History Month — One White Chippewavallian Comes Face to Face with Race's Legacy" published in the Feb. 28 issue of Volume One magazine. (No link available.)
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What Kathy saw in her garden

A video titled "What Kathy saw in her garden," featuring photos by the late Kathy Tank, a former UW-Eau Claire employee, can be found online in the Leader-Telegram.
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A helping hand — Ryan survives a potentially fatal infection

UW-Eau Claire students Zack Ryan and Andy Ajax were featured in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram article "A helping hand — Ryan survives a potentially fatal infection." UW-Eau Claire men's basketball coach Terry Gibbons also was quoted in the article.
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UW-Eau Claire redefining its mission — Chancellor stresses undergraduate programs in eight-year strategic plan

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich; Tom Hilton, information systems; Bob Hooper, geology; and Andy Nelson, institutional research, were quoted in the Feb. 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire redefining its mission — Chancellor stresses undergraduate programs in eight-year strategic plan."
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Despite hype over subprime mortgages, the sky isn't falling

Thomas Mihajlov, accounting and finance, wrote the column “Despite hype over subprime mortgages, the sky isn't falling,” which appeared in the Feb. 19 Leader-Telegram.
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Cottonwood crash stirs images

Branden Atherton, the UW-Eau Claire music education student who was killed along with four others in an Oct. 16, 2005, bus accident, was mentioned in the Feb. 22 Fergus Falls (Minn.) Daily Journal article "Cottonwood crash stirs images."
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Manor Mouse has eye on Harlaxton

Mike Dorsher, communication and journalism, who currently is teaching at Harlaxton College in England, was quoted in the article "Manor Mouse has eye on Harlaxton" in the Feb. 22 issue of The Crescent, the University of Evansville's student newspaper.
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Tight race likely led to high number of Democratic voters in 3rd District

Rodd Freitag, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 24 La Crosse Tribune article "Tight race likely led to high number of Democratic voters in 3rd District."
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At the center of debate — Is it time city takes bold move to build convention facility?

A Feb. 28 meeting organized by Chancellor Levin-Stankevich to discuss public-private partnerships was mentioned in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram article "At the center of debate — Is it time city takes bold move to build convention facility?"
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Area residents still settling on candidates for November

UW-Eau Claire student Ruth Weiland was quoted in the Feb. 22 Chippewa.com article "Area residents still settling on candidates for November."
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Rekindling native spirit

Boye Ladd's Feb. 21 presentation at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Rekindling native spirit."
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Eau Claire was Obamaland — UW-EC stop, ad blitz, volunteers served candidate well

Rodd Freitag, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire was Obamaland — UW-EC stop, ad blitz, volunteers served candidate well."
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Chamber elects new board members for 2008

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Lowell Johnson was mentioned in the Feb. 17 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Chamber elects new board members for 2008."
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Companies Are Finding a Home on the Web

Jean Pratt, information systems, was quoted in the Feb. 14 New York Times article "Small Companies Are Finding a Home on the Web."
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Local Democrats Cheer on Candidates

UW-Eau Claire student Collin Hawkins was interviewed for the Feb. 20 WEAU-TV story "Local Democrats Cheer on Candidates."
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Mike Huckabee's Feb. 18 visit to UW-Eau Claire

Mike Huckabee's Feb. 18 visit to UW-Eau Claire was the subject of stories in the following media: Leader-Telegram, Chippewa Herald, AHN, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (two articles) and WREX-TV.
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It's our turn

Mort Sipress (emeritus), political science, and Rodd Freitag, political science, were quoted in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "It's our turn."
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Barack Obama's Feb. 16 visit to UW-Eau Claire

Barack Obama's Feb. 16 visit to UW-Eau Claire was the subject of stories in the following media: Baltimore Sun, Chippewa.com, USA Today, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, South Florida Times, wispolitics.com and WISN.
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Rolling with the punches

Economics faculty members Thomas Kemp and Eric Jamelske were quoted in the Feb. 10 Leader-Telegram article “Rolling with the punches.”
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Chelsea Clinton talks about education

UW-Eau Claire students Catherine Emmaunuelle and Ryan Prior were quoted in the Feb. 13 Leader-Telegram article “Chelsea Clinton talks about education.” UW-Eau Claire student Ian Allen also was interviewed for the article.
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Chelsea Clinton pitches for mother

Chelsea Clinton’s Feb. 12 appearance at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 12 Leader-Telegram article “Chelsea Clinton pitches for mother.”
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Apply and demand

Kris Anderson, Admissions, was quoted in the Feb. 13 Leader-Telegram article “Apply and demand.” She also was interviewed for the Feb. 13 WQOW-TV story "Record Number of Students Apply to UW-Eau Claire" and for a related WAYY radio story (no link available).
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Wisconsin/Democrats see Feb. 19 primary as pivotal

Geoff Peterson, political science, was quoted in the Feb 7 TwinCities.com article “Wisconsin/Democrats see Feb. 19 primary as pivotal.”
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Good Web design can mean good business

Jean Pratt, information systems, was quoted in the Feb. 13 International Herald Tribune article “Good Web design can mean good business.”
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Climate Clash: Is Global Warming Worth Debating?

Garry Running, geography and anthropology, was interviewed for the Feb. 14 WQOW-TV story “Climate Clash: Is Global Warming Worth Debating?”
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Realizing A Dream

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Adam Griggel was featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story “Realizing A Dream.”
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Major head cold

UW-Eau Claire students Katherine Kerkhoff and Maria VanderWyst were quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article “Major head cold.”
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Protecting nature is message of UW-EC's Leopold weekend

Dan Langlois, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, was quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Protecting nature is message of UW-EC's Leopold weekend."
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Hockey dreams kept her cool during hot days of service in desert

UW-Eau Claire student Lindsay Savat was featured in the Feb. 10 USA Today article "Hockey dreams kept her cool during hot days of service in desert."
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Super Bowl advertising research

Super Bowl advertising research by management and marketing faculty members Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur was featured in numerous publications, Web sites and other media, including the following: Barron's, The New York Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Business Journal, Milwaukee, Business Journal, Baltimore, OregonLive.com, Yahoo! Politics, Yahoo! Finance, Winona Daily News, Quamnet.com, Ohio.com (Akron), LJ world.com, Myrtle Beach online.com, DigitalNewsDirect.com, Reuters.com, Forbes.com, KRON-TV, Leader-Telegram, The Arizona Republic, The Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal, FoxBusiness.com, MSNBC, CBS News, USA Today, MarketingDaily, earthtimes.org, bizjournals.com, krnv.com, CNNMoney.com, Associated Content, Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel, WEAU-TV, azcentral.com, MarketWatch, LiveScience, Santa Barbara News-Press, monroenews.com, The (Racine) Journal Times, Investors’ Business Daily, SmartMoney, Financial Content, Market-Intelligence, msn money, Interest! Alert, Yahoo! News, The Sports Network, The Hollywood Reporter, Celebrity Spider, TVNewsList, The Hill, Denver Post, ReviewJournal (Las Vegas), Daily Herald (Chicago Suburbs), CourierPost (South Jersey), Coloradoan (Ft. Collins), seattlepi, KGW (Portland, Ore.), WKBT (La Crosse), WABC (New York), ABC7 (Chicago), WHO (Des Moines), WANE (Ft. Wayne), KFSM (Arkansas), WQAD (Quad Cities), FOX-19 (Cincinnati) and WATE (Knoxville).
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Ice fishing contest on Wissota to benefit UCP

UW-Eau Claire alumna Ruth Gullerud was featured in the Feb. 8 Chippewa Herald article "Ice fishing contest on Wissota to benefit UCP."
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UW-EC professor releases bulletin after 10 years of research

Kent Syverson, geology, and UW-Eau Claire alumna Katie (Thornburg) Stariha, were featured in the Feb. 7 Chippewa Herald article "UW-EC professor releases bulletin after 10 years of research."
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More than a hockey goal

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich's column "More than a hockey goal" appeared in the Feb. 1 Leader-Telegram. He also was quoted in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Lofty goal."
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A Day in life — A college basketball coach

Tonja Englund, UW-Eau Claire's head women's basketball coach, was featured in the Feb. 4 Leader-Telegram video "A Day in life — A college basketball coach."
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New movie 'stores' come to campus

UW-Eau Claire student Leah Weiland, Charles Farrell, University Centers, and Candice Wilson, University Centers, were quoted in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article “New movie 'stores' come to campus.”
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ACLU confronts both sides

The Feb. 7 UW-Eau Claire Forum presentation by ACLU executive director Anthony Romero was the subject of the Feb. 8 Leader-Telegram article "ACLU confronts both sides."
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Less Land for the Karner Blue Butterfly

Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, was quoted in the WEAU-TV story "Less Land for the Karner Blue Butterfly."
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Presidential primary primer at UW-BC

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Kasper was quoted in the article "Presidential primary primer at UW-BC" in the Feb. 6 issue of The Chetek Alert.
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Expectations for Wisconsin's Primary

Geoff Peterson, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 6 WEAU-TV story "Expectations for Wisconsin's Primary."
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Five by Design performs at TCA

UW-Eau Claire alumni Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska, Lorie Carpenter-Niska and Michael Swedberg and their group, Five by Design, were featured in the article "Five by Design performs at TCA" in the Feb. 5 issue of The Daily Telegram (Adrian, Mich.)
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Bloomer Middle School one of four best in state

UW-Eau Claire alumni Barry Kamrath, Dale Yindra, Derrick Kunsman and Tammy Knoepke were mentioned in the Feb. 5 chippewa.com article "Bloomer Middle School one of four best in state."
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Leadership void — Measures aim to fill vacancies left by retiring baby boomers

Bob Hollon, curriculum and instruction, was quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Leadership void — Measures aim to fill vacancies left by retiring baby boomers."
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Wisconsin Trails 'People Who Make a Difference'

The January/February issue of Wisconsin Trails magazine salutes UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff as being among the publication's 2008 "People Who Make a Difference." The magazine features faculty and staff members who helped establish the Clean Commute Initiative, a campuswide effort promoting greener ways to commute. View the Wisconsin Trails article.
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Vulnerable Victims Fall Prey to Cyber Bullies — Internet Chat With Deadly Consequences

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 4 officer.com article "Vulnerable Victims Fall Prey to Cyber Bullies — Internet Chat With Deadly Consequences." He also was quoted in the Feb. 4 Student Press Law Center article "Bills to curb cyber-bullying raise free-speech concerns."
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Feb. 4 Newsweek magazine

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Randy Wilber was quoted on the Perspectives page of the Feb. 4 issue of Newsweek magazine. (No link available.)
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Fundraiser Campaign Kicks Off for Local Ice Center

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was interviewed for the Jan. 31 WQOW-TV story "Fundraiser Campaign Kicks Off for Local Ice Center." UW-Eau Claire also was mentioned in the Jan. 31 WEAU-TV story "Hobbs Ice Arena Kicks-Off Fundraising Campaign."
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New Year presentation scheduled

Simei Tong, mathematics, was mentioned in the Jan. 30 Dunn County News article “Chinese New Year presentation scheduled.”
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State's chief justice seeks suggestions from local officials

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 26 chippewa.com article "State's chief justice seeks suggestions from local officials."
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Poirier's path takes her home

UW-Eau Claire alumna Roberta Poirier was featured in the Jan. 29 chippewa.com article "Poirier's path takes her home."

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Former band members perform at the Vatican

UW-Eau Claire students Katie Emery, Nicole Margelofsky, Sarah Scott, Alyssa Halfman and Mark Lefeber and music and theatre arts faculty member Ethan Wickman were mentioned in the Jan. 29 Fond du Lac Reporter article "Former band members perform at the Vatican."
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At Issue with Ben Merens

Mort Sipress (emeritus), political science, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “At Issue with Ben Merens” Jan. 23. He discussed what to expect in the governor’s “State of the State” address.
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State of the State: Republicans unveil development plan

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the article "State of the State: Republicans unveil development plan" in the Jan. 23 issue of The Daily Telegram.

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Who's News — Five Sargento execs get promotions

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sue Peterson was mentioned in the article "Who's News — Five Sargento execs get promotions" in the Jan. 27 issue of The Sheboygan Press.
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