UWEC Women's Basketball Team 2nd in NCAA in Attendance in 2008-2009

UW-Eau Claire's women’s basketball team was featured in the June 4 WEAU-TV story "UWEC Women's Basketball Team 2nd in NCAA in Attendance in 2008-2009."
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Wisconsin Youth Sports Program Receives Grant

Vicki Funne Reed, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the June 5 WQOW-TV story "Wisconsin Youth Sports Program Receives Grant."
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UW-Eau Claire Preparing for State Cuts

Donna Weber, Human Resources, and Chuck Major, Housing and Residence Life, were interviewed for the June 5 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Preparing for State Cuts."
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Katherine Schneider on NPR's "Weekend Edition"

Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was the weekly contestant on the Sunday puzzle segment of National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition" June 7. Schneider matched wits with Will Shortz, editor of The New York Times crossword puzzle. Listen to the segment online. See related article, "EC resident to be radio contestant," in the In Brief section of the June 5 Leader-Telegram.
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Tess Onwueme mentioned in Star Tribune

Tess Onwueme, English, was mentioned in the June 8 Star Tribune.
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Susan Harrison appointed to Teachers Retirement Board

Susan Harrison, mathematics, was featured in the Around Town section of the June 5 Leader-Telegram.
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NanoRite tenant anchors partnership

Chancellor Brian-Levin Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire alumna Mickey Judkins were quoted in the June 3 Leader-Telegram article "NanoRite tenant anchors partnership."
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Resonant MicroSystems Inc. to Double Workforce This Year

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the June 3 WEAU-TV story "Resonant MicroSystems Inc. to Double Workforce This Year."
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Doyle taps UW-Eau Claire student to join regents

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad was featured in the June 3 Chicago Tribune article "Doyle taps UW-Eau Claire student to join regents," the June 3 WEAU-TV story "Local Student Appointed to UW-System Board of Regents," the June 4 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Student Is New Rep. on UW System Board of Regents," the June 3 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Doyle appoints new student regent" and the June 4 Capital Times article "Doyle taps UW-Eau Claire student to join regents." Other related stories: June 4 WSAW-TV, June 3 WKOW-TV, June 3 WisPolitics.com, June 4 Racine News, June 11 Leader-Telegram article, June 12 Leader-Telegram editorial and June 11 St. Paul Pioneer Press article. The June 3 news release from Gov. Doyle's office also is available online.
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Spectators become lifesavers

UW-Eau Claire alumni Adam Bassack, John Folstad and Julie Folstad were interviewed for the June 2 Leader-Telegram article "Spectators become lifesavers."
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A muscle car that doesn't burn gas?

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Kalish was featured in the June 1 Wisconsin State Journal article "A muscle car that doesn't burn gas?"
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Carrying on a Wish: Helping a Mother Carry On

Patty Lee, Records and Registration, was interviewed for the May 29 WEAU-TV story "Carrying on a Wish: Helping a Mother Carry On."
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Committee approves UW-EC education building

Gail Scukanec, College of Education and Human Sciences, was quoted in the May 29 Leader-Telegram article "Committee approves UW-EC education building."
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Committee Approves Huge Project at UWEC

The Joint Finance Committee's approval of funds to replace the Brewer Hall and Campus School buildings at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the May 29 WQOW-TV story "Committee Approves Huge Project at UWEC." Related stories: WTMJ radio May 30, WEAU-TV May 29 and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 29.
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Award recognizes UW-Eau Claire instructor's work

The late Leonard Gibbs (emeritus), social work, was featured in the May 31 Leader-Telegram article "Award recognizes UW-Eau Claire instructor's work."
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Financial group adds to board

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brandon Riechers was featured in the article "RCU names new vice president" in the Briefcase section of the May 30 Leader-Telegram.
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Man repeats long walk 50 years later

Doug Pearson (emeritus), English, was featured in the May 30 Leader-Telegram article "Man repeats long walk 50 years later."
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UW-Eau Claire Will Shut Down Parts of Upper Campus

The McPhee Center roofing project was the subject of the May 22 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Will Shut Down Parts of Upper Campus."
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Troy Bruins Formally Announce New Head Coach, Logo Selection

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Shane Hicke was featured in the article "Troy Bruins Formally Announce New Head Coach, Logo Selection" in the May 29 issue of The Raw Feed.
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Karyn Schauf recipient of UW-BC Distinguished Alumni Award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Karyn Schauf was featured in the May 28 Barron News Shield article "Karyn Schauf recipient of UW-BC Distinguished Alumni Award."
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Blugolds' Kooistra National Champ in 400

UW-Eau Claire student Liz Kooistra was featured in the May 23 WEAU-TV story "Blugolds' Kooistra National Champ in 400."
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Opening of water park delayed

The Wisconsin Youth Sports Program, held at UW-Eau Claire, was mentioned in the May 20 Leader-Telegram article "Opening of water park delayed."
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Seven local leaders earn recognition

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Menard was featured in the May 24 Leader-Telegram article "Seven local leaders earn recognition."
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Band of the Week: The Daredevil Christopher Wright

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon Sunde and Jason Sunde and their band The Daredevil Christopher Wright were featured in the May 25 Paste magazine article "Band of the Week: The Daredevil Christopher Wright."
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Surveys: Most local college grads finding employment

Jesica Witte, Career Services, was quoted in the May 25 Leader-Telegram article "Surveys: Most local college grads finding employment." The article was reprinted on TwinCities.com May 26.
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Information systems majors finding job opportunities

Anthony Keys, information systems, was quoted in the May 25 Leader-Telegram article "Information systems majors finding job opportunities."
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Teachers helped students turn on that little light bulb

UW-Eau Claire alumna Alyce Nelson was featured in the May 22 Stillwater Gazette article "Teachers helped students turn on that little light bulb."
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The Ager House

Tim Hirsch (emeritus), English, was interviewed for the May 21 WEAU-TV story "The Ager House."
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Despite Economy, UW-EC Grads Finding Work

A Career Services survey of 2007-08 UW-Eau Claire graduates was the subject of the May 21 WEAU-TV story "Despite Economy, UW-EC Grads Finding Work."
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What a Whip Can Get You

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Adam Winrich was featured in the May 14 VolumeOne article "What a Whip Can Get You."
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Comeback Keil

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Keil was featured in the May 14 VolumeOne article "Comeback Keil."
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Escaping the economy — how Hollywood is profiting during the downturn

Connie Olson, publications, was quoted in the May 14 VolumeOne magazine article "Escaping the economy — how Hollywood is profiting during the downturn."
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Track and field: Blugolds' Johnson eyes national title in hammer throw

UW-Eau Claire student Sam Johnson was featured in the May 17 Leader-Telegram article "Track and field: Blugolds' Johnson eyes national title in hammer throw." Chip Schneider, Athletics, also was quoted in the article.
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Youth sports program in danger as funds fall short

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation and Sport Facilities, was quoted in the May 17 Leader-Telegram article "Youth sports program in danger as funds fall short."
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Ceremonies Continue Despite Confirmed Swine Flu Case

UW-Eau Claire's commencement ceremonies May 16 were the subject of the May 16 WEAU-TV story "Ceremonies Continue Despite Confirmed Swine Flu Case."
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Speaker: Graduates need to follow dreams

UW-Eau Claire alumna JoAnne Brandes was featured in the May 16 Leader-Telegram article
"Speaker: Graduates need to follow dreams."
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Smith: What newspaper history says about news future

The late Bob Smith, a journalism professor at UW-Eau Claire who died in 1975, was mentioned in the May 18 Tucson (Ariz.) Citizen article "Smith: What newspaper history says about news future."
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Labecki named WIAA Deputy Director

UW-Eau Claire alumna Wade Labecki was featured in the WAOW-TV story "Labecki named WIAA Deputy Director."
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Visiting poet Elizabeth Willis reads from works

UW-Eau Claire alumna Elizabeth Willis was featured in the article "Visiting poet Elizabeth Willis reads from works" in the May 15 issue of the Lawrence University student newspaper, The Lawrentian.
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Forum addresses alcohol problems, policies

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the May 14 Leader-Telegram article "Forum addresses alcohol problems, policies."
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Information Systems — A Degree Which Guarantees

Tom Hilton, information systems, and UW-Eau Claire students James Sackett and Ryan White were interviewed for the May 14 WEAU-TV story "Information Systems — A Degree Which Guarantees."
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Cyberbullying Bill Could Ensnare Free Speech Rights

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the May 14 FOXNews.com article "Cyberbullying Bill Could Ensnare Free Speech Rights."
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Cherrier presents research at women's studies celebration

UW-Eau Claire student Megan Cherrier was mentioned in the May 14 Chippewa Herald article "Cherrier presents research at women's studies celebration." Katherine Rhoades (emerita), College of Education and Human Sciences, was quoted; and Ellen Mahaffy, communication and journalism; and Colleen McFarland, McIntyre Library, were mentioned in the article.
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Faculty member and alumni on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Rob Reid, foundations of education; and members of The Daredevil Christopher Wright, which includes UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio’s "Spectrum West" May 15. The show will air at 5 p.m. on WHWC radio, 88.3 FM. More information.
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Funeral homes branch out with pet services to help owners grieve

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steve Shimon was featured in the May 10 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Funeral homes branch out with pet services to help owners grieve."
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The Daredevil Christopher Wright make Christian rock listenable again

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jon Sunde was featured in the May 11 City Pages article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright make Christian rock listenable again."
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Student Notes in Jackson County Chronicle

UW-Eau Claire student Danielle Schmitz was mentioned in the May 13 Jackson County Chronicle article "Student Notes."
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New Law Would Target Cyberbullying

Justin Patchin, political science, was a guest on the May 13 New Hampshire Public Radio story "New Law Would Target Cyberbullying."
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U.S. Bank plans office in University Square

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the May 12 Wisconsin State Journal article "U.S. Bank plans office in University Square."
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Internet Flaming May Become Illegal

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the May 11 Tom's Guide article "Internet Flaming May Become Illegal."
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Ill graduates asked to skip UW-EC commencement

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Laura Chellman, Student Health Service, were mentioned in the May 11 Leader-Telegram article "Ill graduates asked to skip UW-EC commencement." A related story, "UWEC Graduation Ceremony Request: Stay Home if Sick," aired on WQOW-TV May 11.
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Alumnus mentioned in Leader-Telegram

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Luke Bruflat was mentioned in "Short takes" in the Briefcase section of the May 9 Leader-Telegram.
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Walkers Raise Money for Epilepsy Awareness

UW-Eau Claire football coach Todd Glaser and women's basketball coach Tonja Englund were mentioned in the May 9 WEAU-TV story "Walkers Raise Money for Epilepsy Awareness."
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UW-Eau Claire commencement in 'This Week'

UW-Eau Claire's spring commencement, to be held May 16, was listed in the This Week section of the May 10 Leader-Telegram.
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Internet harrassment and the First Amendment: is cyberbullying a felony?

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the May 8 NetworkWorld article "Internet harrassment and the First Amendment: is cyberbullying a felony?"
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Did media cry swine? Flu coverage heavy, and some say overblown

David Gordon (emeritus), communication and journalism, was quoted in the May 10 Wausau Daily Herald article "Did media cry swine? Flu coverage heavy, and some say overblown."
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Area Nurses Walk to Highlight Commitment to Wellness

Student nurses from UW-Eau Claire were mentioned in the May 8 WQOW-TV story "Area Nurses Walk to Highlight Commitment to Wellness."
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Daughter's memory honored through 'Beezie Bag' project

Patricia Lee, Registrar's Office, was featured in the May 8 Dunn County News article "Daughter's memory honored through 'Beezie Bag' project" and the May 9 Leader-Telegram article "Reusable bags capture daughter's legacy."
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Gainesville Middle takes aim at cyberbullying

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the May 8 InsideNova.com article "Gainesville Middle takes aim at cyberbullying."
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UW-EC to offer Ph.D. in nursing

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich; Andrew Phillips, Academic Affairs; and Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher, College of Nursing and Health Sciences; were interviewed for the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC to offer Ph.D. in nursing."
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UW-Eau Claire Club Baseball Plays For Varsity Status

UW-Eau Claire student and club baseball president Lane "Scooter" Cooke and Scott Kilgallon, Athletics, were interviewed for the May 9 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Club Baseball Plays For Varsity Status."
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New UW-Eau Claire head coach Derek Sikora balanced wrestling, football as athlete and now coach

Derek Sikora, UW-Eau Claire's new head wrestling coach, was featured in the May 7 Wresling 411 blog article "New UW-Eau Claire head coach Derek Sikora balanced wrestling, football as athlete and now coach." Don Parker, the newly retired head wrestling coach, also was mentioned in the article.
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Budget plan hits state employees

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Budget plan hits state employees."
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UW-Eau Claire mentioned in 'Around Town'

The UW-Eau Claire chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society was featured in the article "Golden Key" in the Around Town section of the May 7 Leader-Telegram. The article "Top Seniors" in the same section listed Eau Claire-area students selected for this year's "Who's Who" directory.
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What is a Blugold?

John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations, and UW-Eau Claire students Claire Walthour, Joel Bodilly, Casey Driscoll and Valerie VanTussi were interviewed for the May 7 WEAU-TV story "What is a Blugold?"
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Nursing doctorate program on regents agenda this week

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Mary Zwygart-Stauffacher, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, were quoted in the May 7 WisBusiness.com article "Nursing doctorate program on regents agenda this week."
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District 196 School Board selects Jane Berenz as next superintendent

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jane Berenz was featured in the May 6 Thisweek Live article "District 196 School Board selects Jane Berenz as next superintendent."
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College Bound: UW-Eau Claire Targets Lower-Income Kids To Go To College

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students Office, and UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Gonzalez were interviewed for the May 6 WEAU-TV story "College Bound: UW-Eau Claire Targets Lower-Income Kids To Go To College."
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Symphony to premiere suite by Eau Claire composer

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dennis Luginbill was featured in the May 6 Leader-Telegram article "Symphony to premiere suite by Eau Claire composer." Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, also was quoted in the article.
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Students Present Eau Claire Logo Designs to City Officials

UW-Eau Claire student Josh Myers was interviewed for the WQOW-TV story "Students Present Eau Claire Logo Designs to City Officials."
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Wellness at Work, Thanks to Students

The UW-Eau Claire "Wellness in the Work World" class, taught by Susan Moch, nursing, was the subject of the May 5 Blisstree.com article "Wellness at Work, Thanks to Students."
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Former National Champion Sikora Named New UWEC Wrestling Coach

Derek Sikora, the new head wrestling coach at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the May 5 WEAU-TV story "Former National Champion Sikora Named New UWEC Wrestling Coach."
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UW-Eau Claire faculty member, alumnus on 'Spectrum West'

Rob Reid, foundations of education, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gene Power were guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" May 1. More information.
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Folds, student a cappella groups create new album

UW-Eau Claire's a cappella group Fifth Element was mentioned in the April 29 Badger Herald article "Folds, student a cappella groups create new album."
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Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns to UW-Eau Claire

Stephanie Zighelboim, Office of Multicultural Affairs, and UW-Eau Claire student Rogelio Encizo were quoted in the May 4 Leader-Telegram article "Cinco de Mayo fiesta returns to UW-Eau Claire."
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Students help area businesses, organizations develop wellness projects and programs

Susan Moch, nursing, was quoted in the May 4 WisBusiness.com article "Students help area businesses, organizations develop wellness projects and programs."
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Blugolds Wrestling Coach Don Parker Retiring After 32 Seasons

Don Parker, athletics, was featured in the May 4 WEAU-TV story "Blugolds Wrestling Coach Don Parker Retiring After 32 Seasons."
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Local firm earns trip to nation's capital

UW-Eau Claire alumna Miranda Cross-Schindler was featured in the article "Local firm earns trip to nation's capital" in the Business Bytes section of the May 3 Leader-Telegram.
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Hmong viewers find parts of film offensive

Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action Office, was quoted in the May 1 Leader-Telegram article "Hmong viewers find parts of film offensive."
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You've Never Been There?!

Rob Reid, foundations of education, wrote the April 30 VolumeOne article "You've Never Been There?!"
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Volunteer shares tale of two flood-threatened cities

Paul Vanderheiden (emeritus), accounting and finance, wrote the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "Volunteer shares tale of two flood-threatened cities."
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Shawn LaPean: Listen Up

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Shawn LaPean was featured in the Food Service Director article "Shawn LaPean: Listen Up."
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Vector Marketing Presents Several Awards at Pi Sigma Epsilon National Sales Competition

UW-Eau Claire student Pat Delehanty was mentioned in the May 4 dBusinessNews article "Vector Marketing Presents Several Awards at Pi Sigma Epsilon National Sales Competition."
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State Republican Convention: State GOP upbeat about 2010

UW-Eau Claire student Lora Rae Anderson was quoted in the May 3 Wisconsin State Journal article "State Republican Convention: State GOP upbeat about 2010."
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Local bands headline UW-EC music festival

UW-Eau Claire's Springfest, to be held during the week of May 4, was the subject of the May 1 Leader-Telegram article "Local bands headline UW-EC music festival."
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Delighted marathon official plans for 2010 race

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Brickner was quoted in the May 3 Leader-Telegram article "Delighted marathon official plans for 2010 race."
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Club team plays for love of the game

UW-Eau Claire students Lane Cooke, Tyler Slaby and Steve Esser were quoted in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "Club team plays for love of the game."
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Burning rubber

UW-Eau Claire student Madeline Duffy was featured in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "Burning rubber." The article also appeared on TMC.net May 3.
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WI Army National Guard Faces Culture Shock Upon Arrival to Iraq

Kate Lang, history, was interviewed for the May 3 WEAU-TV story "WI Army National Guard Faces Culture Shock Upon Arrival to Iraq."
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Murals Create Inspiration At Veterans Job Center

UW-Eau Claire student Teresa Larrabee was interviewed for the May 1 WEAU-TV story "Murals Create Inspiration At Veterans Job Center."
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Old School Thank You: Musician Gives Back

UW-Eau Claire student Jim Kellerman was featured in the April 30 WQOW-TV story "Old School Thank You: Musician Gives Back."
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Lawrence University Recognizes Two State Teachers as 'Outstanding Educators'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jason Gillette was featured in the April 30 Lawrence University news release "Lawrence University Recognizes Two State Teachers as 'Outstanding Educators.'"
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Public Meeting to Discuss New UWEC Student Center Tuesday

The April 28 meeting to discuss UW-Eau Claire's new student center was the subject of the April 28 WQOW-TV story "Public Meeting to Discuss New UWEC Student Center Tuesday."
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Economy Still Down, But Popularity of Fishing Is Increasing

UW-Eau Claire student Ben Smith was interviewed for the April 29 WEAU-TV story "Economy Still Down, But Popularity of Fishing Is Increasing."
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UW-Eau Claire drama presents end-of-life stories

Richard Nimke, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire students CJ Krueger and Brittany Gusho were quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire drama presents end-of-life stories."
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Molecule making

Scott Hartsel and David Lewis, chemistry, were featured in the spring 2009 Chippewa Valley Business Report article "Molecule making." The article was published on pages 18-19 of the magazine.
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Academy names new dean, provost

Andrew Phillips, Academic Affairs, was featured in the April 15 Annapolis (Md.) Capital article "Academy names new dean, provost."
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Casper concert to feature Kosower, Benzmiller

Paul Kosower (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the April 23 Chippewa Herald article "Casper concert to feature Kosower, Benzmiller."
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SUNY New Paltz names provost

Don Christian, College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the April 15 Poughkeepsie (N.Y.) Journal article "SUNY New Paltz names provost."
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Vallez directing UWEC bands

UW-Eau Claire student Mike Vallez was featured in the April 21 Savage (Minn.) Pacer article "Vallez directing UWEC bands."
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