Area firms among fastest-growing in US

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jeff Noe was featured in the Aug. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Area firms among fastest-growing in US."
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Talk of the downtown: In the heart of Wisconsin Dells, business owners take steps to convince waterpark customers to slide on over

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ben Borcher was quoted in the Aug. 16 Wisconsin State Journal article "Talk of the downtown: In the heart of Wisconsin Dells, business owners take steps to convince waterpark customers to slide on over."
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Appleton Police Department announces personnel moves

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Adam Nagel was mentioned in the Aug. 13 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Appleton Police Department announces personnel moves."
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Master Gardener answers 'What’s that bug'

Paula Kleintjes Neff was mentioned in the Aug. 20 River Falls Journal article "Master Gardener answers 'What’s that bug.'"
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Planetarium cuts hours due to budget issues

UW-Eau Claire student Jeremy Weyer was quoted in the Aug. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Planetarium cuts hours due to budget issues." Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, also was mentioned in the article.
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U.S. News ranks UW-Eau Claire among top public universities in Midwest

UW-Eau Claire's 2010 U.S. News & World Report ranking was the subject of the Aug. 20 WQOW-TV stories "U.S. News ranks UW-Eau Claire among top public universities in Midwest" and "UWEC ranked sixth by US News & World Report" and the Aug. 20 Leader-Telegram articles "UW-EC again ranked favorably by magazine" and "UW-Eau Claire gets high marks in college report." UW-Eau Claire also was mentioned in the Aug. 20 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "State's universities drop in magazine's national ranking."
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UW-Eau Claire prepares for swine flu this fall

UW-Eau Claire's pandemic preparedness plan was the subject of the Aug. 19 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire prepares for swine flu this fall."
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Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space

Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the Aug. 19 WQOW-TV story "Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space."
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The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde and their band, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, were featured in the Aug. 18 OnMilwaukee.com article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits."
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Thorp native relays quest for knowledge in autobiography

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Tolford Harycki and his new book were featured in the Aug. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Thorp native relays quest for knowledge in autobiography."
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Phuture Phoenix training session

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program was mentioned in the Aug. 4 UW-Green Bay news release "Phuture Phoenix training session."
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Eau Claire man donates Chippewa Moraine land to DNR

David Johnson (emeritus), social work, was featured in the Aug. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire man donates Chippewa Moraine land to DNR."
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UW-Eau Claire alumna featured as 'Executive of the Week'

UW-Eau Claire alumna Roxanne Miller was featured as the "Executive of the Week" on IBMadison.com Aug. 4.
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Geology prof. Gene Musolf to explain the formation of the Eau Claire dells

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gene Musolf was featured in the Aug. 13 Wausau Daily Herald article "Geology prof. Gene Musolf to explain the formation of the Eau Claire dells."
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Graduating to Letting Go

Patti See, Academic Skills Center/Women's Studies, had her article "Graduating to Letting Go" published in the Aug. 16 Chippewa Herald. (The online version of the article was titled "Mother adjusts to son leaving for college.")
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Lauren Likkel on WEAU-TV 'Today'

Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, was interviewed on the WEAU-TV 'Today' show Aug. 10. The L.E. Phillips Planetarium also was mentioned in the Aug. 11 WQOW-18 story "Groups cut back on trips to the planetarium."
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UW-Eau Claire Foundation thrives despite recession

Kimera Way, Foundation, was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire Foundation thrives despite recession," and the July 28 WQOW-18 story "Foundation concludes second best fundraising year in its history."
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Grad suing college because she can't find job gets little sympathy here

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad was quoted in the article "Grad suing college because she can't find job gets little sympathy here" in the Aug. 10 issue of The Capital Times
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Minneapolis Trumpet Summit: Brassy and sassy

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Raymond was quoted in the Aug. 10 Jazz Police article "Minneapolis Trumpet Summit: Brassy and sassy."
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Local education group receives history grant

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 25 WQOW-18 story "Local education group receives history grant."
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Woodworking: You may feel like the Almighty while laboring for a degree

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dave Wood wrote the Aug. 7 River Falls Journal article "Woodworking: You may feel like the Almighty while laboring for a degree."
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FEATURE: Dare to Bare

UW-Eau Claire student Tony Mastricola and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Phil Kolas were quoted in the Aug. 6 Volume One article "FEATURE: Dare to Bare."
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Nursing students advise Special Olympians

Lee-Ellen Kirkhorn, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, was quoted in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Nursing students advise Special Olympians."
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Eau Claire native will officiate PGA Championship

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reed Mackenzie was featured in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native will officiate PGA Championship."
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Executive Q&A - Mike Knetter: UW-Madison School of Business dean knows how to follow the money trail

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike Knetter was featured in the Aug. 9 Wisconsin State Journal article "Executive Q&A - Mike Knetter: UW-Madison School of Business dean knows how to follow the money trail ."
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Current recession rivals '80s economic meltdown

Wayne Carroll, economics, was quoted in the Aug. 8 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Current recession rivals '80s economic meltdown."
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Chalkfest returning to Wilson Park

Mallory Prucha Rishoi, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the Aug. 6 Leader-Telegram article "Chalkfest returning to Wilson Park." She also was interviewed for the July 28 WQOW-18 story "Chalkfest artist turns heads downtown" and was the subject of the July 28 Volume One blog feature "WEBCAM: Chalk mural in downtown EC!"
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State-mandated furloughs will close UW-EC, DMV offices on Friday

Donna Weber, Human Resources, and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were interviewed for the Aug. 6 Leader-Telegram article "State-mandated furloughs will close UW-EC, DMV offices on Friday." The article also ran in the Aug. 6 St. Paul Pioneer Press.
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Chippewa Falls hockey assistant copes with brain tumor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Randy Schoof was featured in the Aug. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Falls hockey assistant copes with brain tumor."
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Businesses like what they see here

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 3 Leader-Telegram editorial "Businesses like what they see here."
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UW-Eau Claire receives grant to alter course selection

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Susan Turell, Academic Affairs, were quoted in the Aug. 4 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire receives grant to alter course selection." Levin-Stankevich, Turell and Jennifer Shaddock, English, also were interviewed for the Aug. 5 Wisconsin Public Radio story "Money supports UWEC initiative for students to get on, stay on career track." The $1.73 million grant also was the subject of the Aug. 4 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UWEC gets $1.75M for student learning," the Aug. 5 WQOW-18 story "Grant will help UW-EC students branch out" and was noted in the education section of the Aug. 4 Wheeler Report.
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Hobbs' renovations starting to take shape

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Hobbs' renovations starting to take shape."
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Jon Loomis on NPR and WPR

Jon Loomis, English, discussed his new book, "Mating Season," on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" July 30 and Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" July 31.
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Doctoral student’s examination of sex tourism wins 2009 Laird essay contest

UW-Eau Claire alumna Laura Dean was featured in the May 19 University of Kansas news release "Doctoral student’s examination of sex tourism wins 2009 Laird essay contest."
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On Campus: Three University of Wisconsin System campuses to pilot national student learning initiative

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 29 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: Three University of Wisconsin System campuses to pilot national student learning initiative."
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ECPD looking to expand, denied federal funds

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Phil Sobania was interviewed for the July 29 WQOW-TV story "ECPD looking to expand, denied federal funds."
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Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in line for a face-lift

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mary Gullicksrud was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Pigeon Falls Health Care Center in line for a face-lift."
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Alumnus Nicholas Lowe featured in Leader-Telegram

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Nicholas Lowe was featured in the piece "New Periodontist" in the Making the Rounds section of the July 28 Leader-Telegram.
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Eau Claire approves deal that could bring 150 jobs

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 28 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire approves deal that could bring 150 jobs."
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Professor enjoying success as an author

Jon Loomis, English, was featured in the July 26 Leader-Telegram column "Professor enjoying success as an author."
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Foundation concludes second best fundraising year in its history

Kimera Way, Foundation, was quoted in the July 28 WQOW-TV story "Foundation concludes second best fundraising year in its history."
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Hiebl courts tennis success in college

UW-Eau Claire student Emily Hiebl was featured in the July 28 Wausau Daily Herald article "Hiebl courts tennis success in college."
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ProMedica Health System Board Names Randy Oostra Preferred CEO Successor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Randy Oostra was featured in the July 28 ProMedica Health System news release "ProMedica Health System Board Names Randy Oostra Preferred CEO Successor."
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Aspirus Wausau Hospital leader, Diane Postler-Slattery, seeks to instill hope

UW-Eau Claire alumna Diane Postler-Slattery was featured in the July 27 Wausau Daily Herald article "Aspirus Wausau Hospital leader, Diane Postler-Slattery, seeks to instill hope."

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Music in the Park events build community in Durand

UW-Eau Claire student Trevor Black was quoted in the July 27 Leader-Telegram article "Music in the Park events build community in Durand."
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Universities addressing market needs

Cynthia Hofacker, College of Business, was quoted in the July 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire offering online instruction."
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At issue: Should geography play a role in Regent selection?

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad, one of two student members of the UW System Board of Regents, was mentioned in the July 25 Wisconsin State Journal column "At issue: Should geography play a role in Regent selection?"
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Carson Park to host drum and bugle corps competition

Randal Dickerson, music and theatre arts, and the Blugold Marching Band were mentioned in the July 26 Leader-Telegram article "Carson Park to host drum and bugle corps competition."
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Local panel mulls health care reform options

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jessie Lidbury was mentioned in the July 23 Leader-Telegram article "Local panel mulls health care reform options."
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UW-EC fishing club competes at nationals

UW-Eau Claire students Brandon Jack and Andrew Gullickson were featured in the July 24 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC fishing club competes at nationals."
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Sides meet to discuss housing crisis

A public hearing July 22 at UW-Eau Claire was discussed in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "Sides meet to discuss housing crisis."
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Businesses react to this week's rise in minimum wage

Thomas Kemp, economics, was quoted in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "Businesses react to this week's rise in minimum wage."
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Regents increase UW tuition 5.5 percent

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad, one of the two student members of the UW System Board of Regents, was quoted in the July 18 Badger Herald article "Regents increase UW tuition 5.5 percent."
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Chippewa Valley Museum, UW-EC get teacher training grant

A new grant received by the Chippewa Valley Museum and the UW-Eau Claire history department, in partnership with a state educational agency, was the subject of the July 21 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Valley Museum, UW-EC get teacher training grant" and the July 25 WQOW-TV story "Local education group receives history grant."
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A Blueprint for the Future

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was featured in the cover article, "A Blueprint for the Future," of the August issue of Wisconsin West magazine.
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Vietnam veterans honored with their own day of rememberance

David Backstrom, who was the director of University Police until his retirement in 2004, was interviewed for the July 20 WEAU-TV story "Vietnam veterans honored with their own day of rememberance."
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UW-Eau Claire students help create well workplaces

UW-Eau Claire's "Wellness in the Work World" class, taught by Susan Moch, nursing, was featured in the July Corporate Report Wisconsin article "UW-Eau Claire students help create well workplaces."
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My InnerView and UW-Eau Claire Announce New Online Health Management Certificate Program for Senior Care Professionals

Douglas Olson, management and marketing, was quoted in the July 21 eMediaWire article "My InnerView and UW-Eau Claire Announce New Online Health Management Certificate Program for Senior Care Professionals." The article also was posted on PRWeb July 21 and on geriatrics.mlenta.com July 21.
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New restaurant offers a return of Korean cuisine

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ryan Miescke was quoted in the July 20 Leader-Telegram article "New restaurant offers a return of Korean cuisine."
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UW-Eau Claire Alumni on WPR's "Spectrum West"

UW-Eau Claire alumni Josh Hertel and Adam Boll were interviewed about their new production, "Tech Support, The Musical," on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" July 17.

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Foreclosures are topic of hearing

Hearings about home foreclosures by a state legislative task force were announced in the article "Foreclosures are topic of hearing" in the Local Briefs section of the July 17 Leader-Telegram. The hearings, scheduled for July 22 at UW-Eau Claire, also were the subject of the July 21 WQOW-TV story "Forum at UW-Eau Claire Wednesday to discuss foreclosures."
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New veterans benefits include housing stipend for students

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 14 WEAU-TV story "New veterans benefits include housing stipend for students."
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Buchanan leaving Eau Claire City Council in August

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brandon Buchanon was featured in the July 14 Leader-Telegram article "Buchanan leaving Eau Claire City Council in August."
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Public welcome at Saturday's golf fundraiser

The late David Walsingham, a UW-Eau Claire graduate who died in 1984, was mentioned in the July 15 Pierce County Herald article "Public welcome at Saturday's golf fundraiser."
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47 state students are National Merit Scholarship winners

Incoming UW-Eau Claire student Adam Schneider, a National Merit Scholarship winner, was mentioned in the July 14 Wisconsin State Journal article "47 state students are National Merit Scholarship winners."
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Falun Gong practitioners tell their tale

Scott Lowe, philosophy and religious studies, was quoted in the July 19 Chicago Tribune article "Falun Gong practitioners tell their tale."
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Mathematical models

Research by Simei Tong, mathematics, and UW-Eau Claire student Mark Bauer and others was the subject of the article "Mathematical models" in the Campus news section of the July 18 Wausau Daily Herald.
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Expansion top Chippewa Valley Airport development

A new Chippewa Valley Regional Airport logo created by UW-Eau Claire students was mentioned in the July 18 Leader-Telegram article "Expansion top Chippewa Valley Airport development."
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50 States of Love

Phil Ostrander, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the July 15 Salina (Kan.) Journal article "50 States of Love."
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Area universities set required furlough days

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 16 WEAU-TV story "Area universities set required furlough days."
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Alumnus Keith Schilling featured in Leader-Telegram

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Keith Schilling was featured in the article "New Position" in the Making the Rounds section of the July 14 Leader-Telegram.
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Critical Thinking For Helping Professionals

A book co-authored by the late Leonard Gibbs (emeritus), social work, was featured in the July 13 Oxford University Press blog entry "Critical Thinking For Helping Professionals."
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Eau Claire parents hope to bring back school field trips

Diane Willer, Human Resources, was interviewed for the July 14 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire parents hope to bring back school field trips."
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Midnight showing of Harry Potter movie premier is tonight

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Uhlrich was quoted in the July 14 Wisconsin State Journal article "Latest installment of 'Harry Potter' casts a midnight spell over Madison."
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Christian musical ready for stage

UW-Eau Claire students Beth Talford, Trevor Black and Marissa Prissel were mentioned in the article "Christian musical ready for stage" in the Religion Notes section of the July 14 Leader-Telegram.
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Thinking Small in a Tough Economy

Jim Mishefske, Small Business Development Center, was quoted in the July 12 Leader-Telegram article "Thinking Small in a Tough Economy."
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UW Budget Seeks Fee Hikes

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 8 WTMJ story "UW Budget Seeks Fee Hikes," in the July 9 htrnews.com article "UW System asks dorm, activities fee hikes," in the July 9 WQOW-TV stories "Tuition Increases for UW-System" and "College Students Can Expect to See Fee Hikes," in the July 9 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW regents approve 5.5% tuition increase" and in the July 9 WAOW-TV story "UW System regents to consider tuition, fee hikes."
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Jazz news, good and bad, and this week's picks

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Hedenstrom was mentioned in the July 10 MinnPost article "Jazz news, good and bad, and this week's picks."
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Micro-Machine Startup Will Do Big Things in the Chippewa Valley

Doug Dunham, physics/Material Science Center, was quoted in the July 8 Wisconsin Entrepreneur's Network story "Micro-Machine Startup Will Do Big Things in the Chippewa Valley."
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UW-Eau Claire’s Kooistra and UW-Platteville’s Scott Named NCAA Woman of the Year Nominees

UW-Eau Claire alumna Liz Kooistra was featured in the July 6 WIAC news release "UW-Eau Claire’s Kooistra and UW-Platteville’s Scott Named NCAA Woman of the Year Nominees."
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New CACS leader ready to talk with staff, students

Chad Ronnander, a former member of the UW-Eau Claire history faculty, was featured in the July 6 Chippewa Herald article "New CACS leader ready to talk with staff, students."
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UW System covers state; regents should too

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad, one of the two student members of the UW System Board of Regents, was mentioned in the July 5 Leader-Telegram editorial "UW System covers state; regents should too."
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Jamey Simmons Sextet to perform in Dogwood Park June 28

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jamey Simmons was featured in the June 25 (Cookeville, Tenn.) Herald-Citizen article "Jamey Simmons Sextet to perform in Dogwood Park June 28."
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Reverend's path leads to Kellogg

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Langer was featured in the June 19 Shoshone (Idaho) News Press article "Reverend's path leads to Kellogg."
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KePRO Names Two New Business Development Directors

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Joe Krolac was featured in the July 7 eMediaWire.com article "KePRO Names Two New Business Development Directors."
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School librarians to learn 'social media' through $1M grant

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the June 25 Business Journal article "School librarians to learn 'social media' through $1M grant" and in the June 25 WisBusiness.com article "University-led consortium receives nearly $1 million grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services."
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Actor's new career chapter

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Pat O'Brien was featured in the July 3 Minneapolis Star Tribune article "Actor's new career chapter," written by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Graydon Royce.
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Business owners, public speak out on need for health care reform

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mickey Judkins was mentioned in the July 2 Leader-Telegram article "Business owners, public speak out on need for health care reform."
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101-year-old woman gives $100,000 to UWEC

A recent donation by Thelma Damgaard to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation was the subject of the June 30 WEAU-TV story "101-year-old woman gives $100,000 to UWEC."
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Young woman talks about fall off Eau Claire cliff

UW-Eau Claire student Rebecca Kidnie was featured in the June 30 WEAU-TV story "Young woman talks about fall off Eau Claire cliff" and the June 29 Leader-Telegram article "Woman suffers minor injuries in fall at Carson Park."
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Eau Claire County supervisors OK working with city on jail plans

UW-Eau Claire alumna Robin Leary, Development/Alumni Relations/Foundation, was quoted in the July 8 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire County supervisors OK working with city on jail plans." Leary is a member of the Eau Claire County Board of Supervisors for district 23.
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State Games of America Comes to Colorado Springs in Thirty Days

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Scott Dickinsen was mentioned in the July 1 State Games of America article "State Games of America Comes to Colorado Springs in Thirty Days."
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UW-Eau Claire working to attract low-income kids

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program was the subject of the July 5 WKBT-TV story "UW-Eau Claire working to attract low-income kids." The story also aired on WFRV-TV July 5; on WREX-TV, Fox6Now.com and chicagotribune.com July 5 and appeared in the Hudson Star-Observer July 1. The July 6 article "UWEC emulating PhuturePhoenix program" was on Fox11online.com.
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Luther Midelfort Northland has welcomed three new members to its board of directors, including a Chetek woman

UW-Eau Claire alumna Pamela Wold was mentioned in the July 1 Chetek Alert article "Luther Midelfort Northland has welcomed three new members to its board of directors, including a Chetek woman."
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WIAC to Make Cuts to Save Money

Scott Kilgallon, Athletics, was interviewed for the July 1 WEAU-TV story "WIAC to Make Cuts to Save Money."
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New high-tech start-up comes to NanoRite

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 2 Chippewa Herald article "New high-tech start-up comes to NanoRite."
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Firecracker 5K: Montoya, Chartier winners in record field of 900 to start off the Fourth

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tiffany Chartier was quoted in the July 4 Naples (Fla.) Daily News article "Firecracker 5K: Montoya, Chartier winners in record field of 900 to start off the Fourth."
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Chippewa Valley Firecracker mountain bike races offer Jekyll-Hyde challenge

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Craig Manthe was quoted in the July 2 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Valley Firecracker mountain bike races offer Jekyll-Hyde challenge."
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Students will be paying more for tuition at UW campuses this fall

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 3 WEAU-TV story "Students will be paying more for tuition at UW campuses this fall," in the July 3 WQOW-TV story "UW Tuition Hike Recommended," in the July 8 Oshkosh Northwestern article "UW System seeks fee hikes for dorms, activities" and in the July 9 Leader-Telegram article "Costs would jump at UW-Eau Claire under plan."
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Eau Claire had plenty of room in 1776

Rick St. Germaine, history, was quoted in the July 4 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire had plenty of room in 1776." The article was written by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jerry Poling.
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