Ojibway earns Ford Foundation Fellowship

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Ojibway was featured in the June 11 Chippewa Herald article "Ojibway earns Ford Foundation Fellowship." Patricia Quinn, McNair Program, and April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, were quoted; and Debra Barker, English, and Blaine Peden, psychology, were mentioned in the article.
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Winning Student Essay Goes Global

UW-Eau Claire student Jennifer Steif was featured in the June 16 Nurse.com article “Winning Student Essay Goes Global.”
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Reporter joins newspaper

UW-Eau Claire alumna Laura Kruse was featured in the June 13 New Richmond News article "Reporter joins newspaper."
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Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon set for June 14

Vicki Reed, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, was interviewed on WEAU-TV June 3 for a story about the Lake Eau Claire Clear Water Triathlon scheduled for June 14 in Augusta.
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Former chancellor leaves UW System post

UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Emeritus Donald Mash was featured in the June 11 Leader-Telegram article "Former chancellor leaves UW System post." Carole Halberg, former UW-Eau Claire Foundation president, also was quoted in the article.
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Laurier appoints inaugural dean of Faculty of Education

UW-Eau Claire alumna Colleen Willard-Holt was featured in the June 11 Exchange Morning Post article "Laurier appoints inaugural dean of Faculty of Education."
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Program Gives Kids a Taste of the College Life

Stephanie Zighelboim, Multicultural Affairs, was interviewed for the June 10 WEAU-TV story "Program Gives Kids a Taste of the College Life."
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Age favours beautiful minds

April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the June 10 Calgary Herald article "Age favours beautiful minds."
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UW-EC administrator Soll leaving

Andrew Soll, Business and Student Services, was featured in the June 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC administrator Soll leaving." Beverly Soll, Activities and Programs, also was mentioned in the article.
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Coffee shop, auto dealer make odd couple

Brady Foust, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the article "Coffee shop, auto dealer make odd couple" in the June 6 issue of The (Scranton, Pa.) Times-Tribune.
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Bullies tap into Web to ambush

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the June 7 Palm Beach (Fla.) Post article "Bullies tap into Web to ambush."
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GIS firm promotes, hires new staff

UW-Eau Claire alumni Susan Marcott and Jamie Hagen were mentioned in the June 7 Leader-Telegram Briefcase item "GIS firm promotes, hires new staff."
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Principal Wilson bids good-bye at Hillcrest

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dave Wilson was featured in the June 7 Chippewa Herald article "Principal Wilson bids good-bye at Hillcrest."
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Flute convention headed to UW-EC

The International Native American Flute Association Convention, to be held July 9-13 at UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the June 6 Leader-Telegram article "Flute convention headed to UW-EC."
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Breaking in the interns

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ryan Dostalek was quoted in the June 6 Janesville GazetteXtra article "Breaking in the interns." UW-Eau Claire alumna Gina Duwe also was mentioned in the article.
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Women friends look similar to keep rivalries in check, study suggests

April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, was quoted in the June 6 Canada.com article "Women friends look similar to keep rivalries in check, study suggests." The story also ran in the Windsor Star, the Vancouver Sun, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, the Calgary Herald, the Nanaimo Daily News and the Winnipeg Free Press.
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Badger State Turning Purple: Key Battleground in Presidential Race

Geoff Peterson, political science, was interviewed for the June 4 WQOW-TV story "Badger State Turning Purple: Key Battleground in Presidential Race."
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ESRI Business GIS Summit Shows How to Optimize Business with GIS in Today’s Tough Marketplace

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the May 29 Directions Magazine article "ESRI Business GIS Summit Shows How to Optimize Business with GIS in Today’s Tough Marketplace."
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River Oasis has new 'chairman'; New owner inspired by Bayport's Not Justa Café

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Craig Beemer was featured in the June 3 Stillwater Gazette article “River Oasis has new 'chairman'; New owner inspired by Bayport's Not Justa Café.”
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Sony Creative Software, the Ad Council and the National Crime Prevention Council Announce Winners of Nationwide Cyberbullying PSA Development Contest

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the article "Sony Creative Software, the Ad Council and the National Crime Prevention Council Announce Winners of Nationwide Cyberbullying PSA Development Contest" in the June 4 issue of The Earth Times. The article also appeared in the June 5 issue of the Centre Daily Times.
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Colleges to start advanced nursing program

Elaine Wendt and Norah Airth-Kindree, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, were quoted in the May 30 Leader-Telegram article "Colleges to start advanced nursing program."
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Memories in black and white

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ron Blakeley was quoted in the June 1 Leader-Telegram article "Memories in black and white."
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Water ski teams anticipate funding pinch related to gas prices

UW-Eau Claire student Ali Schoenfeld was quoted in the May 30 Wausau Daily Herald article "Water ski teams anticipate funding pinch related to gas prices."
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Frustrated Drivers Switching to Mopeds

UW-Eau Claire student Joe Craven was interviewed for the May 30 WEAU-TV story "Frustrated Drivers Switching to Mopeds."
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Badger Days: Stone returns to Eau Claire

Former UW-Eau Claire women’s basketball coach Lisa Stone was featured in the May 30 Leader-Telegram article "Badger Days: Stone returns to Eau Claire." Current women’s basketball coach Tonja Englund also was mentioned in the article.
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Alumnus David Adler featured in Duluth News Tribune

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Adler was featured in the Biz Buzz section of the May 28 Duluth News Tribune.
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Searching for an uncle he never met

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Patrick Ranfranz was featured in the May 27 Press Publications article “Searching for an uncle he never met.”
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Emerging leaders — Young adults increasingly going into business for themselves

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Zach Halmstad was quoted in the May 24 Leader-Telegram article "Emerging leaders — Young adults increasingly going into business for themselves."
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Riding for a cause

UW-Eau Claire student Chris Maierhofer was quoted in the May 24 Leader-Telegram article "Riding for a cause."
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UWEC To Plan New Nursing Program

The future UW-Eau Claire/UW-Oshkosh collaborative doctorate of nursing practice program was the subject of the May 23 WEAU-TV story "UWEC To Plan New Nursing Program."
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Applicant Tracking Solution Company Catch the Best Hires Mike Wagner as Vice President of Marketing

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike Wagner was featured in the May 24 PR.com article "Applicant Tracking Solution Company Catch the Best Hires Mike Wagner as Vice President of Marketing."
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APICS chapter elects new officers

Terry Wells, management and marketing, was mentioned in the news brief "APICS chapter elects new officers" in the Briefcase section of the May 24 Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire helps veterans face a difficult battle

UW-Eau Claire student Mike McElhinney was featured in the May 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire helps veterans face a difficult battle." P.J. Kennedy, Counseling Services, and Marc Goulet, Student Development and Diversity, were quoted in the article, and Steve Tallant, Academic Affairs, and Bonnie Isaacson, Services for Students with Disabilities were mentioned.
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Serving part of female Marine's heritage

UW-Eau Claire alumna Rosemarie Bristol was featured in the May 26 Leader-Telegram article "Serving part of female Marine's heritage."
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Officials: Hiring second Hmong police officer will help community

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Houa Lee was featured in the May 26 Wausau Daily Herald article "Officials: Hiring second Hmong police officer will help community."
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NABEF Partners With Schools For Scholarships

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the May 19 Radio Ink article "NABEF Partners With Schools For Scholarships."
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Oshkosh, Eau Claire plan nursing doctorate

The future UW-Eau Claire/UW-Oshkosh collaborative doctorate of nursing practice program was the subject of the May 21 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Oshkosh, Eau Claire plan nursing doctorate." (Scroll down for article.)
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Xcel to begin management of Tyrone area

Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the May 20 Leader-Telegram article "Xcel to begin management of Tyrone area."
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Business People

UW-Eau Claire alumna Elizabeth D'Onofrio was featured in the Business People section of the May 22 issue of TheDoings-Hinsdale.
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Commerce Administrator Honored by UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Terry Craney, who received an Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from UW-Eau Claire May 17, was featured in the May 19 Wisbusiness.com article "Commerce Administrator Honored by UW-Eau Claire."

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In need of a boost — Vietnam economic professor exchange program in need of continued funding

Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, and Eric Jamelske, economics, were quoted in the May 20 Leader-Telegram article "In need of a boost — Vietnam economic professor exchange program in need of continued funding." Karl Andresen (emeritus), political science, and Rose-Marie Avin, economics, also were mentioned in the article.
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Super Bowl Spots Hit $3 Million — NBC's Push to Sell Early, Sell High Reveals Tough Times in TV Market

Super Bowl advertising research by Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was mentioned in the May 12 Advertising Age article "Super Bowl Spots Hit $3 Million — NBC's Push to Sell Early, Sell High Reveals Tough Times in TV Market." Tomkovick also was quoted in the article.

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Can NBC sell a $6M minute?

Super Bowl advertising research by Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was mentioned in the May 19 Sports Business Journal article "Can NBC sell a $6M minute?"
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Vietnam-era veterans care should not be repeated

P.J. Kennedy, Counseling Services, was quoted in the May 18 Leader-Telegram article
"Do the math: vets need help — Vietnam-era veterans care should not be repeated."
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Learning just starting, UW-EC grads are told

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire alumna Jane Schauer were quoted in theMay 18 Leader-Telegram article "Learning just starting, UW-EC grads are told."
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Drawing on nature —Beck's paintings capture light, color of outdoors

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bob Beck was featured in the May 18 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Drawing on nature —Beck's paintings capture light, color of outdoors."
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Smithsonian Exhibition explores both sides of the fence in Cable

John Mann, history, was mentioned in the May 17 BusinessNorth.com article "Smithsonian Exhibition explores both sides of the fence in Cable."
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New UW grad crowned Alice in Dairyland

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tracy Phillippi, a 2008 Alice in Dairyland finalist, was mentioned in the article "New UW grad crowned Alice in Dairyland" in the May 17 issue of The Capital Times.
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More children are taught Spanish from the start

Thomas Reiter, foreign languages, and UW-Eau Claire student Megan Buysse were quoted in the article “More children are taught Spanish from the start” in the May 16 issue of The (Red Wing, Minn.) Republican Eagle.
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Room for one more — Graduate adds MBA to two chemistry degrees

UW-Eau Claire student Jason Van Zanten was featured in the May 15 Leader-Telegram article "Room for one more — Graduate adds MBA to two chemistry degrees." Bob Erffmeyer, College of Business, also was quoted in the article.
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College Grads Have Positive Job Outlook

Jeanne Skoug, Career Services, and UW-Eau Claire students Kalan Stittleburg and Elise Quamme were interviewed for the May 14 WEAU-TV story "College Grads Have Positive Job Outlook."
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Figurines land in the lobby of Rochester airport

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Scott Stulen was featured in the May 13 Rochester, Minn., Post-Bulletin article "Figurines land in the lobby of Rochester airport."
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Train ride through history — Barron author follows tracks of old Mondovi line

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Arlyn Colby was featured in the May 12 Leader-Telegram article "Train ride through history — Barron author follows tracks of old Mondovi line."
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At home in a foreign land: Somalian refugees adjust to a new life

A UW-Eau Claire study on Somali refugees in the United States was mentioned in the article "At home in a foreign land: Somalian refugees adjust to a new life" in the May 11 issue of The (Greeley, Colo.) Tribune.
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Picking up options — Stocks in local foods business greatly valued

The UW-Eau Claire Foodlums group was mentioned in the May 11 Leader-Telegram article "Picking up options — Stocks in local foods business greatly valued."
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UW-Eau Claire Prepares for Emergency Situation

UW-Eau Claire's test of its emergency communication system May 8 was the subject of the May 9 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Prepares for Emergency Situation."
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Cultural nuances — Global expansion inspires seminar

The UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education seminar "Doing Business Globally," scheduled for May 15 in Eau Claire, was featured in the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "Cultural nuances — Global expansion inspires seminar."
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Bucky's Little Helper: UW students turn to Adderall to get through finals

William Frankenberger, psychology, was quoted in the article "Bucky's Little Helper: UW students turn to Adderall to get through finals" in the May 7 issue of The Capital Times.
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Some jobs may be bad for you

Jonathon Halbesleben, management and marketing, was quoted in the May 5 Modesto (Calif.) Bee article "Some jobs may be bad for you."
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NBC Super Bowl Ads to Cost $3 Million

Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the May 6 Wall Street Journal article "NBC Super Bowl Ads to Cost $3 Million."
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Fassbender Recognized For Work in Avery Case

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Thomas Fassbender was featured in the May 5 WFRV-TV story "Fassbender Recognized For Work in Avery Case."
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Literature for children and young adults

Rob Reid, foundations of education, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" May 1. He discussed literature for children and young adults.
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Tlachac, Chisholm, Devine to be honored in McDonell Hall of Fame

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Charles Devine was featured in the May 1 Chippewa.com article "Tlachac, Chisholm, Devine to be honored in McDonell Hall of Fame."
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Chevrolet owned by Eau Claire couple goes Hollywood

Sue Pettis, Human Resources, was quoted in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article “Chevrolet owned by Eau Claire couple goes Hollywood.”
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Newport Principal finishes Boston Marathon

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike Moore was featured in the April 30 South Washington County (Minnesota) Bulletin article "Newport Principal finishes Boston Marathon."
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Green relishes Tanzania mission — Former Green Bay congressman gets word out on America's good works

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Green was featured in the April 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article “Green relishes Tanzania mission — Former Green Bay congressman gets word out on America's good works.”
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All must work together for health care reform

Eric Jamelske, economics, and Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, management and marketing, were quoted in the April 28 Tomah Journal column “All must work together for health care reform.”
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Home now has permanent leader

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kim Gochanour was featured in the April 28 Baraboo News Republic article "Home now has permanent leader."
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Stimulus package no savior, but step in right direction

UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Elizabeth Fisher wrote the spring 2008 Chippewa Valley Business Report column "Stimulus package no savior, but step in right direction."
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Strengthening foundations through information

George Kroeninger, Continuing Education, was quoted in the spring 2008 Chippewa Valley Business Report article "Strengthening foundations through information."
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Economic issues discussed on Wisconsin Public Radio

Thomas Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" April 15. He discussed the housing market and other economic issues in western Wisconsin.
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Director drawn to uplifting shows

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bob Knuth was featured in the April 25 Chicago Daily Herald article "Director drawn to uplifting shows."
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Sorry, that's classified

Dana Priest's presentation at UW-Eau Claire's Ann Devroy Memorial Forum was the subject of the April 25 Leader-Telegram article "Sorry, that's classified."
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Proceed with caution

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "Proceed with caution."
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Boscobel health-care facility hires administrator

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Russell was featured in the April 22 Dubuque Telegraph Herald article “Boscobel health-care facility hires administrator.”
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Survey to assess Eau Claire campus drinking culture

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent and Family Office, and UW-Eau Claire students Steve Moericke and Ray French were quoted in the April 23 Leader-Telegram article “Survey to assess Eau Claire campus drinking culture.”
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The Recession (?) Survival Handbook

Kenneth DeMeuse (emeritus), management and marketing, was quoted in the Mainebiz article “The Recession (?) Survival Handbook.”
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IVCC professor honored for excellence

UW-Eau Claire alumna Susan Caley-Opsal was featured in the article "IVCC professor honored for excellence" in the April 21 issue of The (Ottawa, Ill.) Times.
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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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