Alvin and Barbara Rolland to be honored

Alvin Rolland (emeritus), mathematics, and Barbara Rolland (emerita), foreign languages, were featured in the "Around Town Briefs" section of the April 16 Leader-Telegram. The Rollands will be honored at the Children's Legacy Luncheon April 30 in Eau Claire.
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Take Back the Night Thursday

The April 23 Take Back the Night event, co-hosted by UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the April 23 WQOW-TV story "Take Back the Night Thursday."
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West Bend Mutual Insurance names Steiner as new CEO

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Kevin Steiner was featured in the article "West Bend Mutual Insurance names Steiner as new CEO," which was posted April 14 on BizTimes.com.
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Bullying takes on new form with technology

The Web site www.cyberbullying.us, developed by Justin Patchin, political science, and Sameer Hinduja, Florida Atlantic University, was referenced in the April 22 Anderson (S.C.) Independent Mail article "Bullying takes on new form with technology."
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Analysis: Odds favor jail plan's passage

Robin Leary, Development/Alumni Relations, and Jeff DeGrave, geography and anthropology, were quoted in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Analysis: Odds favor jail plan's passage."
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Quarles & Brady LLP: Managing partner Bie appointed to board overseeing New York Bulk Electricity System

UW-Eau Claire alumna Ave Bie was featured in the April 22 WisPolitics.com article "Quarles & Brady LLP: Managing partner Bie appointed to board overseeing New York Bulk Electricity System."
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Local Sorority Teeter-Tottering for a Cause

A fundraiser by the Epsilon Alpha chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Local Sorority Teeter-Tottering for a Cause" and the April 23 WQOW-TV story "Teeter-Totter Event a Success." UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Baxter was interviewed for the April 23 story.
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Area Earth Day Celebrations

UW-Eau Claire Earth Day events were mentioned in the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Area Earth Day Celebrations."
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Time to Play: Event Shows Importance of Kids Playing Outside

A presentation at UW-Eau Claire about the importance of outdoor time for kids was the subject of the April 22 WQOW-TV story "Time to Play: Event Shows Importance of Kids Playing Outside."
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Eau Claire Looks Towards Sustainability Despite Economic Factors

Eric Jamelske, economics, and UW-Eau Claire students Isaac Borofka-Webb and Caleb Johnson were interviewed for the April 22 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire Looks Towards Sustainability Despite Economic Factors."
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Earth Day Celebration

UW-Eau Claire Earth Day events were mentioned in the article "Earth Day Celebration" in the Community Corner section of Chippewa.com April 20.
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Rob Reid on WEAU-TV Today show

Rob Reid, foundations of education, discussed his new book on the WEAU-TV Today show April 21.
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Looking to Boston: Held reflects on his 2:13:50

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and Blugold Hall of Fame member Dan Held was featured in the April 20 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Looking to Boston: Held reflects on his 2:13:50."
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Bon Iver Returns to High School, Guests With Jazz Band for Benefit

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the April 21 Rolling Stone article "Bon Iver Returns to High School, Guests With Jazz Band for Benefit."

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Grandparents University discussed on WEAU-TV Today show

Phil Huelsbeck, Continuing Education, discussed UW-Eau Claire's Grandparents University on the WEAU-TV Today show April 20.
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UW-EC professor earns prestigious honor for African authors

Tess Onwueme, English, was featured in the April 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC professor earns prestigious honor for African authors." Jack Bushnell, English, also was quoted in the article.
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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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Earth Day Now Expanded into Earth Week

Carissa McFarlane, Facilities Planning and Management, was interviewed for the April 20 WQOW-TV story "Earth Day Now Expanded into Earth Week."
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Earth Day celebrations span entire week

Earth Day events at UW-Eau Claire were mentioned in the April 19 Leader-Telegram article "Earth Day celebrations span entire week."

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Bon Iver Frontman Headlines Alma Mater's Jazz Band Concert

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the April 19 WEAU-TV story "Bon Iver Frontman Headlines Alma Mater's Jazz Band Concert."
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Has time for reform finally arrived?

Rodd Freitag, political science, was mentioned in the April 17 Leader-Telegram column "Has time for reform finally arrived?"
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New Auburn native Perry pens third book

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry was featured in the April 19 Chippewa.com article "New Auburn native Perry pens third book." The article also appeared April 19 in the Wisconsin State Journal.
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Blugold Mascot Design Contest Begins

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold mascot contest was the subject of the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Blugold Mascot Design Contest Begins."
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UW campuses high on hi-tech, but lacking in radar detection of disturbed students

UW-Eau Claire student Meghan Charlier was interviewed for the April 16 KUWS story "UW campuses high on hi-tech, but lacking in radar detection of disturbed students" which was posted on the BusinessNorth.com Web site.
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Soldier's father challenges UW-Eau Claire on veterans issues

Marc Goulet, Dean of Students office; Mike Rindo, University Communications, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tim Moore were quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "Soldier's father challenges UW-Eau Claire on veterans issues." Jeremy Hein, sociology, also was mentioned in the article. The article also was published in the April 17 St. Paul Pioneer press.
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UW Official To Be Annapolis Provost

Andrew Phillips, academic affairs, was featured in the April 16 U.S. Naval Academy story "UW Official To Be Annapolis Provost."
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Students Prepare Taxes

UW-Eau Claire students Chris Lebrowski and David Murphy were interviewed for the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Students Prepare Taxes."
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Cyberbullying is a serious problem, Los Gatos area educators learn during panel discussion

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the April 16 Los Gatos (Calif.) Weekly Times article "Cyberbullying is a serious problem, Los Gatos area educators learn during panel discussion."
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UW-Eau Claire Names Dr. Patricia A. Kleine Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Patricia Kleine, to be UW-Eau Claire's new provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, was featured in the April 15 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Names Dr. Patricia A. Kleine Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs."
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Study aimed at curbing drinking and driving

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education; Jacqueline Bonneville, Advising and New Student Initiatives; and UW-Eau Claire student Magan Dennis were quoted in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Study aimed at curbing drinking and driving." Student Derrik Erikstrup also was mentioned in the article.
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Author Michael Perry charms readers at Fox Cities Book Festival in Kaukauna

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry was featured in the April 15 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Author Michael Perry charms readers at Fox Cities Book Festival in Kaukauna."
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College students fight cancer

Student participation in the Relay for Life event at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 14 Leader-Telegram letter "College students fight cancer."
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Could Something Good Be Coming Out of the Recession?

UW-Eau Claire alumni Cayla Fleck and Kyle Zander were interviewed for the April 14 WEAU-TV story "Could Something Good Be Coming Out of the Recession?"
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WI Professor Salaries Lower Than National Average

Sean McAleer, philosophy and religious studies, and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were interviewed for the April 15 WEAU-TV story "WI Professor Salaries Lower Than National Average."
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Our view on helping hyperactive kids: New findings raise questions about use of ADHD drugs

A study by UW-Eau Claire researchers was mentioned in the April 13 USA Today column "Our view on helping hyperactive kids: New findings raise questions about use of ADHD drugs."
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Breathalyzer tests to quell students' curiosity

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education; and UW-Eau Claire students Matt Parker, Jessica Meske and Magan Dennis were quoted in the April 14 Leader-Telegram article "Breathalyzer tests to quell students' curiosity."
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Study: UW faculty pay lags behind national average

Andrea Gapko, Academic Skills Center, and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were quoted in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "Study: UW faculty pay lags behind national average." The article also was reprinted in the April 14 St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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What's a Blugold? Contest to decide

John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations, was quoted in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "What's a Blugold? Contest to decide."
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UW-EC grad receives national honor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reggie Bicha was featured in the article "UW-EC grad receives national honor" in the Local Briefs section of the April 12 Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire students reap rewards by helping Haitian orphans

UW-Eau Claire students Katie Geary and Shannon Zirnhelt were featured in the April 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire students reap rewards by helping Haitian orphans."
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UW-EC dining going green

Christian Wise, Blugold Dining, was quoted in the April 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC dining going green."
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Treasure trove or Dumpster?

UW-Eau Claire alumni Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett were featured in the April 10 Denver (Colo.) Post article "Treasure trove or Dumpster?"
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UWEC Rethinks Emergency Notification after Text Message Delays

Andrew Phillips, Academic Affairs, was interviewed for the April 9 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Rethinks Emergency Notification after Text Message Delays."
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UWEC Recommends New Policy for Students in the Military

A proposed policy to change academic requirements for students in the military was the subject of the April 9 WEAU-TV story "UWEC Recommends New Policy for Students in the Military."
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College Republicans Elect New Leadership

UW-Eau Claire student Lora Rae Anderson was mentioned in the April 8 WisGOP.org blog article "College Republicans Elect New Leadership."
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Panel discussion on 'The Future of Journalism'

A panel discussion on the future of journalism, to be held April 14 at UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the Minnesota News Council article "Panel discussion on 'The Future of Journalism.'"
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Eau Claire catcher belts it out

UW-Eau Claire student Bekki Kidnie was featured in the April 8 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel column "Eau Claire catcher belts it out."
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Mascot Competition Begins at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire's mascot competition was the subject of the April 7 WQOW-TV story "Mascot Competition Begins at UW-Eau Claire."
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McNair Winners

UW-Eau Claire students Shane Chandler, Christopher Dierich, Kyle Dutter, Michelle Hazard, Michael McAnally and Katelyn Westaby were mentioned in the article "McNair Winners" in the Around Town section of the April 8 Leader-Telegram. The students have been selected to participate in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at UW-Eau Claire.
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UW-Eau Claire Maintains Prestigious Business Accreditation

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire Maintains Prestigious Business Accreditation" was posted on WisBusiness.com April 8.
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UW-Eau Claire and Veolia Partner to Launch Commercial Compost Program

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire and Veolia Partner to Launch Commercial Compost Program" was posted on WisBusiness.com April 8.
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Newcomers to EC school board see challenges

Kathryn Proctor Duax (emerita), music and theatre arts, was quoted in the April 7 Leader-Telegram article "Newcomers to EC school board see challenges."
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Question of the Week Feedback

The idea of naming the Zorn Arena basketball court in honor of UW-Eau Claire alumnus and former men's basketball coach Ken Anderson was the subject of the Question of the Week Feedback column in the April 7 Leader-Telegram.
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Sen. Herb Kohl at UW-Eau Claire Tuesday

Sen. Herb Kohl's visit to UW-Eau Claire April 7 was the subject of the April 7 WQOW-TV story "Sen. Herb Kohl at UW-Eau Claire Tuesday" and the April 7 Leader-Telegram article "Sen. Kohl targets credit card companies."
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Memorial students aces ACT exam

Julia Pennington, management and marketing, was quoted in the April 6 Leader-Telegram article "Memorial students aces ACT exam."
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Speed Read: Reading Contest No Bedtime Story

Susie Schuelke, Center for Service-Learning, and Sue McIntyre, curriculum and instruction, were interviewed for the April 5 WQOW-TV story "Speed Read: Reading Contest No Bedtime Story."
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YMCA makes staff changes

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Nate Jahn was mentioned in the article "YMCA makes staff changes" in the Local Briefs section of the April 6 Leader-Telegram.
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Preventing Cyberbullying Remains Terra Incognita

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the April 6 Miller-McCune magazine article "Preventing Cyberbullying Remains Terra Incognita."
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Fiscal pinch felt in Eau Claire school board race

Bob Janke (emeritus), geography and anthropology; Kathryn Proctor Duax (emerita), music and theatre arts, and Nick Smiar, social work, were quoted in the April 4 Leader-Telegram article "Fiscal pinch felt in Eau Claire school board race."
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Choppers Stop at UW-Stout

UW-Eau Claire students were mentioned in the April 3 WEAU-TV story "Choppers Stop at UW-Stout."
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Pianist to perform April 10 at ISU

Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, was featured in the April 2 Terre Haute (Ind.) News article "Pianist to perform April 10 at ISU."
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Chippewa County judge hopefuls cite experience

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jim Isaacson was featured in the April 3 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa County judge hopefuls cite experience."
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Blugold Trio Goes Online for an Inside Look into Softball Program

UW-Eau Claire students and softball team members Bekki Kidnie and Kristi Doucette and head softball coach Leslie Huntington were interviewed for the April 5 WEAU-TV story "Blugold Trio Goes Online for an Inside Look into Softball Program."
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College graduates face worst job market in years

UW-Eau Claire students Kyle Schoenfeld, Jenna Hooper, Rachel Minster and Crystal Schmidt were quoted in the April 2 Leader-Telegram article "College graduates face worst job market in years."
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UWEC Cuts Costs By Cutting Lunch Trays

UW-Eau Claire's new trayless program in university dining facilities, to begin in fall 2009, was the subject of the April 3 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Cuts Costs By Cutting Lunch Trays."
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State building panel leaves UW-EC project off list

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned in the April 1 Leader-Telegram article "State building panel leaves UW-EC project off list."
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UW-Eau Claire Hosts History Day Competition

The National History Day competition April 1 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 1 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Hosts History Day Competition."
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August Graduation to be Cancelled

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was interviewed for the April 1 WEAU-TV story "August Graduation to be Cancelled" and the article "University cuts summer ceremony" in the Local Briefs section of the April 1 Leader-Telegram.
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Dean leaving for New York position

Donald Christian, College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the article "Dean leaving for New York position" in the Local Briefs section of the April 1 Leader-Telegram.
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Uncertainty awaits many at UW-EC over state budget cuts

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Marty Wood, academic affairs, were quoted in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "Uncertainty awaits many at UW-EC over state budget cuts." Dave Gessner, Business Services, also was mentioned in the article.
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Wis. plan would build labs, support Bradley Center

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 31 Chicago Tribune article "Wis. plan would build labs, support Bradley Center," in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "Doyle's plan leaves out UW-Eau Claire building" and in the WTMJ-TV story "Governor Doyle Wants Big $$ for State Buildings."
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Business leaders voice concerns at forum

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "Business leaders voice concerns at forum."
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Annual Run Puts Spring in the Step of Many Residents

UW-Eau Claire student Laura Vick was interviewed for the March 28 WQOW-TV story "Annual Run Puts Spring in the Step of Many Residents."
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New UW-EC education building important

The importance of a new education building at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 29 Leader-Telegram column "New UW-EC education building important."
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Sax player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival

The Eau Claire Jazz Festival was featured in the March 28 Leader-Telegram article
"Sax player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival."
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Relay for Life Kicks Off in Eau Claire

The March 27 Relay for Life event at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 27 WEAU-TV story "Relay for Life Kicks Off in Eau Claire."
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Local residents make pitch to finance panel

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "Local residents make pitch to finance panel."
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Expert: City on a green path

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "Expert: City on a green path." The article also was published on the Western Wisconsin Renewable Energy Web site April 14.
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UW-EC prof encourages interest in ecology

UW-Eau Claire's sustainability fellow Kate Hale, English, was quoted in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC prof encourages interest in ecology." UW-Eau Claire student Caleb Johnson also was quoted in the article.
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Hundreds In Eau Claire Weigh in on State Budget

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire student Meghan Charlier were quoted in the March 27 WQOW-TV story "Hundreds In Eau Claire Weigh in on State Budget."
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Local Public Hearing Scheduled on State Budget

The Joint Finance Committee hearings March 27 at UW-Eau Claire were the subject of the March 26 WQOW-TV story "Local Public Hearing Scheduled on State Budget," the March 27 WEAU-TV story "Finance Committee Takes Public Opinion on State Budget," the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "Joint finance members hearing about needs, wants" and the March 27 Wisconsin Radio Network story "JFC comes to Eau Claire."
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College Students Prepare Themselves to Find Jobs After Graduation

Jeanne Skoug, Career Services, and UW-Eau Claire students Emily Wheat, Kurt Schroeder, Phil Solyntjes and Sam Eaton were interviewed for the March 27 WEAU-TV story "College Students Prepare Themselves to Find Jobs After Graduation."
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Chestnut Center welcomes University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pianist who will perform from multiple genres

Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, was featured in the March 27 Marshfield News Herald article "Chestnut Center welcomes University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire pianist who will perform from multiple genres."
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John Marshall student honored at exhibition

UW-Eau Claire student Buckley Birkholz was mentioned in the March 26 Wausau Daily Herald article "John Marshall student honored at exhibition."
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WEAU 13 News Will Stream Joint Committee on Finance Public Hearing on Web

The Joint Committee on Finance hearings March 27 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the WEAU-TV story "WEAU 13 News Will Stream Joint Committee on Finance Public Hearing on Web."
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Bon Iver frontman to perform with Memorial jazz group

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the March 25 Leader-Telegram article "Bon Iver frontman to perform with Memorial jazz group."
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UW-EC Forum speaker: Prolonged stress damages body

The March 25 Forum presentation by Robert Sapolsky was the subject of the March 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Forum speaker: Prolonged stress damages body." UW-Eau Claire student Matt Amundson was quoted in the article.
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Kent Syverson on WPR's 'The West Side'

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, participated in a panel discussion about the Chippewa County frac sand mining controversy on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" March 17. The program can be heard online.
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City Council approves Hobbs project

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the March 24 Leader-Telegram article "City Council approves Hobbs project."
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New Davies Center to have lodge theme

Beth Hellwig, Dean of Students Office; Wil Taylor, biology; and UW-Eau Claire student Ben Ponkratz were mentioned in the March 24 Leader-Telegram article "New Davies Center to have lodge theme."
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Naming court after Anderson a fitting honor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and former men's basketball coach Ken Anderson was featured in the March 23 Leader-Telegram column "Naming court after Anderson a fitting honor."
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ADL Experts Train Bay Area Educators to Identify & Respond to Cyberbullying

Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the March 23 TradingMarkets.com article "ADL Experts Train Bay Area Educators to Identify & Respond to Cyberbullying."
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Shape Up: Kayaking toward better health

Research by UW-Eau Claire graduates Heidi Pederson and Molly Samuelson was cited in the article "Shape Up: Kayaking toward better health" in the March 15 issue of The Florida Times-Union. Pederson and Samuelson conducted the research as part of research class taught by Lance Dalleck, kinesiology. Results of the study were published in the Journal of Undergraduate Kinesiology Research in 2005.

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Group decries jail committee's decision

Analisa DeGrave, foreign languages, was quoted in the March 23 Leader-Telegram article "Group decries jail committee's decision."
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Public Invited to Meet with Architects to Discuss New UW-Eau Claire Student Center

The March 24 town hall meeting about the new UW-Eau Claire student center was the subject of the March 23 WQOW-TV story "Public Invited to Meet with Architects to Discuss New UW-Eau Claire Student Center."
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Pulaski High to host jazz trumpeter Baca on May 8

Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, was featured in the March 22 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "Pulaski High to host jazz trumpeter Baca on May 8."
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Hobbs renovation on agenda

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the March 21 Leader-Telegram article "Hobbs renovation on agenda."
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Writer advances to final round

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tamara Hughes was featured in the article "Writer advances to final round" in the In Brief section of the March 20 Leader-Telegram.
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The Eau Claire scene is a family of bands

UW-Eau Claire alumni Michael Perry and Justin Vernon were featured in the March 20 Isthmus article "The Eau Claire scene is a family of bands."
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UW-Eau Claire Alum Creating Endowment with Part of His IRA

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gene Wampfler was featured in the March 20 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Alum Creating Endowment with Part of His IRA."
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