Stillwater Area High School to host 2009 Suburban East Conference Music Festival

Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Jan. 30 Stillwater Courier article "Stillwater Area High School to host 2009 Suburban East Conference Music Festival."
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Leader-Telegram captures awards

UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma was mentioned in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Leader-Telegram captures awards."
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UW-Eau Claire to experiment with food recycling

UW-Eau Claire's new program to reduce food waste was the subject of the Feb. 1 Chicago Tribune article "UW-Eau Claire to experiment with food recycling." The story also was featured on WEAU-TV and on WBAY-TV, Green Bay, Feb. 1.
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One UW-Eau Claire Student Could Win Free Semester

Pack Zorn Night, scheduled for Feb. 4 at UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the Jan. 30 WQOW-TV story "One UW-Eau Claire Student Could Win Free Semester."
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VITA offers free tax return assistance

UW-Eau Claire accounting students were mentioned in the Jan. 31 Leader-Telegram article "VITA offers free tax return assistance."
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Hometown boy makes mark in music

UW-Eau Claire students Alex Collie, Chris Goltz, Nels Urtel, Joe Holtan, Pete Elkin and Anthony Meehl — members of the a cappella group Fifth Element — were featured in the Jan. 30 Dunn County News article "Hometown boy makes mark in music."
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The Super Ad Bowl: Two Decades of Players

Super Bowl advertising research by Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur was featured in a table titled "The Super Ad Bowl: Two Decades of Players" which appeared in the Feb. 2 issue of The New York Times.
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Faculty on WPR's 'The West Side' Feb. 3

David Shih, English, UW-Eau Claire's new equity, diversity and inclusivity fellow; Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Jesse Dixon, Office of Multicultural Affairs; and Eau Claire City Council member Berlye Middleton will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 3. The group will discuss UW-Eau Claire's challenge of becoming a more diverse university. The show will air on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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Family opens assisted living facility

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Meshnick was quoted in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Family opens assisted living facility."
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Magician Seidman to perform here Feb. 7

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ben Seidman was featured in the Jan. 28 Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle article "Magician Seidman to perform here Feb. 7."
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Chippewa Valley Website Connects Employers with Interns

The Chippewa Valley Internship Central Web site was the subject of the Jan. 26 WQOW-TV story "Chippewa Valley Website Connects Employers with Interns." UW-Eau Claire is a partner in the Web site project. More information.
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Excitable radio announcer likes challenge of painting picture for fans

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Chad Holmes was quoted in the Jan. 25 Wausau Daily Herald article "Excitable radio announcer likes challenge of painting picture for fans."
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Advertisers shell out for Super Bowl spots

Research by Chuck Tomkovick and Rama Yelkur was mentioned in the Jan. 27 Los Angeles Times article "Advertisers shell out for Super Bowl spots." The article also was reprinted in the Sun-Sentinel, on newsday.com and on majorwager.com.
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Bon Iver album 'Blood Bank' performs well on iTunes

A new album by Bon Iver, which includes UW-Eau Claire alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey, was featured in the Jan. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Bon Iver album 'Blood Bank' performs well on iTunes."
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Eau Claire Transit Adding Bus to University Route

The new Eau Claire Transit bus service for UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 25 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire Transit Adding Bus to University Route."
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Campus Kitchens Project featured on WPR's 'The West Side'

Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning; Dylan Thomas, an AmeriCorps VISTA representative to UW-Eau Claire; UW-Eau Claire student Lindsey Johnson, the Campus Kitchens Project president; Christian Wyse, Sodexo Food Services general manager; and Rick Beckler, director of Hospitality Services at Sacred Heart Hospital, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Jan. 26. The group will discuss the UW-Eau Claire Campus Kitchens Project, a new organization which will donate unused food from UW-Eau Claire cafeterias to those in need in the community. The show will air on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m.
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Foster Gallery exhibit featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Jill Olm, art & design, was a guest on the Wisconsin Public Radio show "Spectrum West" Jan. 22. Olm is the co-curator of the Foster Gallery Exhibit "Drawing Beyond Edges," which opens Jan. 29.
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Jabali Afrika to Perform Free Show Feb. 3 at UW-Eau Claire

Jabali Afrika's upcoming show at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 20 WQOW-TV story "Jabali Afrika to Perform Free Show Feb. 3 at UW-Eau Claire."
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UW-Eau Claire Students Kick Off Campus Kitchens Project

Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning, was interviewed for the Jan. 19 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Students Kick Off Campus Kitchens Project."
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Dispute on union at retailer heats up; Wal-Mart closing at issue in Canada

Mike Dorsher, communication and journalism, who is studying the relationship between Canada's media and Wal-Mart while on sabbatical as a Fulbright Scholar at McGill University in Montreal, wrote a freelance story, "Dispute on union at retailer heats up; Wal-Mart closing at issue in Canada," which was published in the Jan. 22 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The Democrat-Gazette is the Little Rock, Ark., newspaper that extensively covers Wal-Mart, which is headquartered in nearby Bentonville, Ark., and is the largest private employer in the United States and Canada.
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Palm Beach County schools on the lookout for cyberbully attacks

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Jan. 23 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article "Palm Beach County schools on the lookout for cyberbully attacks."
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UW-EC Cabaret shines in color

UW-Eau Claire's Cabaret XXXI, "Colors," was featured in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram review "UW-EC Cabaret shines in color."
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Unique illustrated system of books, games, has kids Singing to a different 'toon

UW-Eau Claire alumni Ann Dachel and Jill Doermann were featured in the Jan. 21 Chippewa Herald article "Unique illustrated system of books, games, has kids Singing to a different 'toon."
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Jackson County Bank president retires, new leaders named

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Drace was mentioned in the Jan. 21 Jackson County Chronicle article "Jackson County Bank president retires, new leaders named."
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Summer 2009 SRC-REU Program Information

UW-Eau Claire student Emily Kopp was mentioned in the Jan. 17 San Diego MESA Alliance article "Summer 2009 SRC-REU Program Information."
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Eau Claire band signs record deal

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jason Sunde and Jon Sunde and their band The Daredevil Christopher Wright were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire band signs record deal."
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UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful

Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire students Patrick Jones, Tammie Delveaux and Evan Lloyd were quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful." Cabaret XXXI also was the subject of the Jan. 19 Chippewa Herald article "UW-EC 31st Cabaret show opens Jan. 22."
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UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma covers Obama inauguration

UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma, working as an intern at The Washington Post during January as the university's 2008 Devroy Fellow, had the opportunity to cover the story of a lifetime: the inauguration of President Barack Obama. In addition to contributing to the Post's coverage before, during and after the Jan. 20 event, Boschma wrote articles about the experience for the Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 issues of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, where she is employed as a part-time reporter.
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Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

A presentation by UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Peterson was featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW-TV story "Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library."
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UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil

Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Christine Webster, Office of Multicultural Affairs; Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts; and UW-Eau Claire student Anastasia Davis were quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil."
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Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Johnson was quoted in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events."
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UW-EC to honor King's legacy

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC to honor King's legacy."
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service

UW-Eau Claire student Lindsey Johnson and alumnus Jeremy Gragert were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service."
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Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President

Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and David Lewis, chemistry, were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President."
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Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th

Tarique Niazi, sociology, was mentioned in the article "Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th" in the Jan. 16 issue of The News International.
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Social work master's program now available at UW-Eau Claire

A new program in which human service professionals can earn a master's degree in social work by taking classes at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 15 BusinessNorth.com article "Social work master's program now available at UW-Eau Claire."
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The women’s race is really ‘on’ in Dubai; marathon pacing enters the modern age

Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Jan. 15 International Association of Athletics Federations article "The women’s race is really ‘on’ in Dubai; marathon pacing enters the modern age."
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Into the Woods — The Bon Iver Sound

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon and his band, Bon Iver, were featured in the article "Into the Woods — The Bon Iver Sound" in the Jan. 12 issue of The New Yorker.
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Teacher moonlights on drums at Starlite

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Kies was featured in the Jan. 11 La Crosse Tribune article "Teacher moonlights on drums at Starlite." David's wife, Jennifer Kies, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, also was mentioned in the article.
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All In the Family — Eau Claire father pens youth books for his kids

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jessica Scheberl, was mentioned in the Jan. 8 Volume One article "All In the Family — Eau Claire father pens youth books for his kids." Scheberl illustrated the book featured in the article.
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News welcomes new reporter

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Aaron Olson was featured in the Jan. 11 Dunn County News article "News welcomes new reporter."
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Aldo Leopold banquet will encourage land ethic

The Aldo Leopold banquet, sponsored by UW-Eau Claire's Environmental Adventure Center and planned for Feb. 27, was the subject of the Jan. 9 Chippewa Herald article "Aldo Leopold banquet will encourage land ethic."
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Jan. 27 audition planned for original musical at Heyde Center

Michael Cunningham, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Jan. 9 Chippewa.com article "Jan. 27 audition planned for original musical at Heyde Center."
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Poet writes book in response to cancer diagnosis

Nadine St. Louis (emerita), English, was featured in the Jan. 11 Leader-Telegram column "Poet writes book in response to cancer diagnosis."
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President-Elect Obama Unveils Stimulus Plan

Rodd Freitag, political science, was interviewed for the Jan. 8 WQOW-TV story "President-Elect Obama Unveils Stimulus Plan."
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A Couple of UWEC Horn Students to Play Carnegie

UW-Eau Claire students Megan Pattarozzi and Tyler Adam were featured in the Jan. 8 VolumeOne article "A Couple of UWEC Horn Students to Play Carnegie."
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Global Warming Exists, According to Santa

A new book by Li-Ying Bao, art & design, and Eau Claire resident R. Michael Webb was featured in the Jan. 8 VolumeOne article "Global Warming Exists, According to Santa."
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UWEC a 'Top Value College'

UW-Eau Claire's designation as one of The Princeton Review's top 100 "Best Value Colleges for 2009" was the subject of the Jan. 8 WEAU-TV story "UWEC a 'Top Value College.'"
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Spreading cost of dorm damage unfair

Charles Major, Housing and Residence Life, was quoted in the Jan. 8 Leader-Telegram column "Spreading cost of dorm damage unfair."
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UW-Eau Claire named a 'Best Value College' for 2009

UW-Eau Claire was named as one of The Princeton Review's top 100 "Best Value Colleges for 2009" in the United States. The Princeton Review's list — featured in the Jan. 8 USA TODAY newspaper and on its Web site — includes 50 public and 50 private institutions. UW-Eau Claire is the only college or university from Wisconsin included on the list.
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Civil Rights Pilgrimage interview

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, and UW-Eau Claire student Jana Casperson were guests on the WEAU-TV Today show Jan. 7 to discuss the upcoming UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
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Fifth Element to perform in New Richmond

The UW-Eau Claire a cappella group Fifth Element was featured in the Jan. 5 New Richmond News article "Fifth Element to perform in New Richmond."
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22 Student Soldiers to Deploy

Marc Goulet, Dean of Students office, was mentioned in the Jan. 7 WEAU-TV story "22 Student Soldiers to Deploy." A related story, "22 UW-Eau Claire Students to Deploy to Iraq in Spring," aired on WQOW-TV in Eau Claire and on WKOW-TV in Madison.
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State superintendent candidates

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Todd Price was featured in the Jan. 5 WLUK-TV story "State superintendent candidates."
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New cyber-bullying law is being used in St. Louis area

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 17 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article "New cyber-bullying law is being used in St. Louis area."
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Four educators vie for two seats on EC school board

Kathryn Duax (emerita), music and theatre arts; Bob Janke (emeritus), geography and anthropology; and Nick Smiar, social work, were interviewed for the Jan. 6 Leader-Telegram article "Four educators vie for two seats on EC school board."
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UW-EC Students to Teach in Kenya with Oprah's Group

UW-Eau Claire students Zack Ryan and Heather Witt were featured in the Jan. 6 WEAU-TV story "UW-EC Students to Teach in Kenya with Oprah's Group."
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Career Counseling Offered to Chippewa Valley Residents

Pam Holsinger-Fuchs, Educational Opportunity Center, was interviewed for the Jan. 5 WQOW-TV story "Career Counseling Offered to Chippewa Valley Residents."
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Blugolds men's basketball: Roginski enjoying new role as assistant coach

UW-Eau Claire's assistant men's basketball coach Rich Roginski was featured in the Jan. 4 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram article "Blugolds men's basketball: Roginski enjoying new role as assistant coach." Head coach Terry Gibbons and student-athlete Jordan Kappen also were quoted in the article.
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Police Say Campus-Area Burglaries Increase During Winter Break

UW-Eau Claire students living in off-campus housing were the focus of the Dec. 29 WEAU-TV story "Police Say Campus-Area Burglaries Increase During Winter Break."
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New teacher wins new award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Emily Prendergast was featured in the Dec. 31 Woodbury (Minn.) Bulletin article "New teacher wins new award."
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Resolved: 2009 year to embrace ethical conduct

UW-Eau Claire student Glen Mabie was mentioned in the Jan. 1 Oshkosh Northwestern editorial "Resolved: 2009 year to embrace ethical conduct."
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Hospital staff sacrifices holiday to help treat sick

UW-Eau Claire student Hassan Hijleh was quoted in the Dec. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Hospital staff sacrifices holiday to help treat sick."
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Once a nurse, now a teacher

Jodi (Lotzer) Weinfurter, a 1986 UW-Eau Claire elementary education graduate, was featured in the Dec. 24 Woodbury (Minn.) Bulletin article "Once a nurse, now a teacher."
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Buleria, Solea y Rumba

A review of UW-Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I's CD, "Buleria, Solea y Rumba," was posted Dec. 26 on allaboutjazz.com.
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Fans pumped for Bon Iver homecoming

Justin Vernon, a 2004 UW-Eau Claire comparative religions graduate, was featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Fans pumped for Bon Iver homecoming" about the Dec. 22 performance of Vernon's band, Bon Iver, at Eau Claire's State Theater.
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Bloomer nursing home residents share lives through scrapbooks

UW-Eau Claire students and sisters Angela Bulger, a senior health care administration major, and Amanda Bulger, a senior art major, were mentioned in the Dec. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Bloomer nursing home residents share lives through scrapbooks."
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A Nation of Statesmen

"A Nation of Statesmen," a book by James Oberly, UW-Eau Claire professor of history, is featured in a Dec. 22 posting on the Algonkian Church History Blog.
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Local students give the gift of literacy this holiday season

The UW-Eau Claire Golden Key International Honor Society's holiday book drive for schools in Africa was the subject of the Dec. 19 WQOW-TV story "Local students give the gift of literacy this holiday season."
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Business alumnus delivers UW-EC graduation address

UW-Eau Claire's December commencement address by alumnus Terence McMahon was the subject of the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Business alumnus delivers UW-EC graduation address."
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Master plan will allow full examination of UW-EC

Funding approved by the state building commission for a UW-Eau Claire comprehensive master plan was the subject of the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Master plan will allow full examination of UW-EC."
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UW-Eau Claire Student Sketches Portraits of Nursing Home Residents

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Bulger was featured in the Dec. 18 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Student Sketches Portraits of Nursing Home Residents."
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UW-Eau Claire Gets Green Light for Comprehensive Master Plan

Funding approved by the state building commission for a UW-Eau Claire comprehensive master plan was the subject of the Dec. 18 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Gets Green Light for Comprehensive Master Plan."
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US cyberbullying laws do little to deter behaviour, experts say

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the article "US cyberbullying laws do little to deter behaviour, experts say" in the Dec. 17 issue of The Guardian.
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Local woman writes book on Internet dating

UW-Eau Claire alumna Joellyn Dahlin was featured in the Dec. 18 Fond du Lac Reporter article "Local woman writes book on Internet dating."
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Alden, Imai, Starr Awarded Tenure

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Masami Imai was featured in the Dec. 17 Wesleyan Connection article "Alden, Imai, Starr Awarded Tenure."
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State Money Could Help UWEC Building Projects Get Off the Ground

Rick Gonzales, Facilities Planning and Management, and UW-Eau Claire students Katie Sjoberg and Chris Malina were interviewed for the Dec. 16 WQOW-TV story "State Money Could Help UWEC Building Projects Get Off the Ground."
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Eau Claire County seeks ways to trim expo center's tax subsidy

Robin Leary, Development/Alumni Relations, was quoted in the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire County seeks ways to trim expo center's tax subsidy."
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Navy awards Chippewa Valley Airshow

Mariann Kolar, Financial Aid, was mentioned in the article "Navy awards Chippewa Valley Airshow" in the Local Briefs section of the Dec. 16 Leader-Telegram.
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New cyber-bullying law is being used in St. Louis area

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 17 St. Louis (Mo.) Post-Dispatch article "New cyber-bullying law is being used in St. Louis area."
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Hopkins-Best appointed dean of college at UW-Stout

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mary Hopkins-Best was featured in the Nov. 16 Dunn County News article "Hopkins-Best appointed dean of college at UW-Stout."
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Popular professor set to retire

William Frankenberger, psychology/Human Development Center, was featured in the Dec. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Popular professor set to retire." Richard Fuhrer (emeritus), psychology, also was quoted in the article.
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Local fans applaud Eau Claire band's appearance on 'David Letterman'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon's band, Bon Iver, was featured in the Dec. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Local fans applaud Eau Claire band's appearance on 'David Letterman.'" Alumnus Sean Carey also is a member of the band.
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UW business dean to lead search for private funding

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Knetter was featured in the Dec. 10 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW business dean to lead search for private funding."
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UW-Eau Claire grad to play larger role at UW-Madison

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Knetter was featured in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire grad to play larger role at UW-Madison."
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Adult ADHD: An Overlooked Problem

William Frankenberger, psychology/Human Development Center, was quoted in the Oct. 1 SexualHealth.com article "Adult ADHD: An Overlooked Problem."

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UW System Board of Regents approves materials science major

UW-Eau Claire's new materials science major was the subject of the Dec. 10 BusinessNorth.com article "UW System Board of Regents approves materials science major."
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UW-EC has profound impact on local census figures

Wayne Carroll, economics, was interviewed for the Dec. 8 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC has profound impact on local census figures."
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'Economic Hit Man' talks change

The Dec. 8 Forum presentation by John Perkins was the subject of the Dec. 8 Leader-Telegram article "'Economic Hit Man' talks change."
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International Craft Sale Raises Money For Bone Marrow Registry Drive

The international craft sale, held Dec. 8 and 9 at UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the Dec. 8 WEAU-TV story "International Craft Sale Raises Money For Bone Marrow Registry Drive."
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Waynesboro school policy to address cyberbullying

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the the Herald-Mail article "Waynesboro school policy to address cyberbullying."
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Augusta woman survived attack on Pearl Harbor

Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was quoted in the Dec. 6 Leader-Telegram article "Augusta woman survived attack on Pearl Harbor."
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State's Unemployment Reserve Fund Running Low, Could Dry up by March

Duane Oyen, economics, was interviewed for the Dec. 5 WQOW-TV story "State's Unemployment Reserve Fund Running Low, Could Dry up by March."
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Regents approve new majors

UW-Eau Claire's new interdisciplinary materials science major was mentioned in the Dec. 5 Leader-Telegram article "Regents approve new majors."
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UW-EC offers new business program

Cynthia Hofacker, College of Business, and Ann Rupnow, Continuing Education, were quoted in the Dec. 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC offers new business program." Hofacker and Rupnow also were guests on the Dec. 8 WEAU-TV Today Show.
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Sargento promotes several employees

UW-Eau Claire alumna Katharine Richards was featured in the article "Sargento promotes several employees" in the "Who's News" section of the Dec. 7 Sheboygan Press.
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Blugolds' Terry Gibbons Wins 200th Game at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire men's basketball coach Terry Gibbons was featured in the Dec. 2 WEAU-TV story "Blugolds' Terry Gibbons Wins 200th Game at UW-Eau Claire."
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UW-Eau Claire student athletes Abby Freiborg and Emily Haese were featured in the
Nov. 19 WQOW-TV story "Freiborg, Haese Named VB All-Americans."
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Paul Bielmeier: Academic All-American

UW-Eau Claire student athlete Paul Bielmeier was featured in the Nov. 26 WQOW-TV story "Paul Bielmeier: Academic All-American."
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Christmas Book Delivers Unique Message

Li-Ying Bao, art & design, was interviewed for the Dec. 7 WQOW-TV story "Christmas Book Delivers Unique Message."
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