Astronomy talk going on tonight

Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the article "Astronomy talk going on tonight" in the In Brief section of the Sept. 18 Leader-Telegram.
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University choirs release new CD

A new CD involving several UW-Eau Claire music ensembles was the subject of the article "University choirs release new CD" in the In Brief section of the Sept. 18 Leader-Telegram.
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UNO receives prestigious grant

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 18 University of Nebraska at Omaha article "UNO receives prestigious grant."
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Surveys: Area residents want health care reform

Eric Jamelske, economics; and Kathy German-Olson, nursing; were quoted in the Sept. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Surveys: Area residents want health care reform."
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International Fall Festival is big downtown hit

UW-Eau Claire international students An Wenjuan and Yang Yan were interviewed for the Sept. 20 Leader-Telegram article "International Fall Festival is big downtown hit."
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Move of Council Oak on table at UW-Eau Claire

Mike Rindo, University Communications; Student Senate president Michael Umhoefer; and Marge Hebbring, Gear Up program; were quoted in the Sept. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Move of Council Oak on table at UW-Eau Claire."
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Glaser right fit for UW-Eau Claire football

UW-Eau Claire's head football coach Todd Glaser was featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Glaser right fit for UW-Eau Claire football." Scott Kilgallon, athletics, and UW-Eau Claire students Ryan Leis and Brett Schreiner also were quoted in the article.
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City Council caught up in UW-Eau Claire tree debate

Thomas Kemp, economics, a member of the Eau Claire City Council, was quoted in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "City Council caught up in UW-Eau Claire tree debate."
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Nobuyoshi Yasuda interviewed on WEAU-TV

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, discussed the Chippewa Valley Symphony's recent concert on WEAU-TV Sept. 17.
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Slot size tests tournament anglers' skills

Jason Halfen, chemistry, was quoted in the Sept. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Slot size tests tournament anglers' skills."
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Jyl Kelley on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Jyl Kelley discussed UW-Eau Claire's Foster Gallery exhibit "Residual Reality" on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 11. Kelley is co-curating the exhibit with artist Joyce Neimanas and art & design faculty member Wanrudee Buranakorn. The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 1.
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A busy autumn for Bon Iver

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the Sept. 16 OnMilwaukee.com article "A busy autumn for Bon Iver."
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Sandra C. Nelson President of Monitor Liability Managers, LLC

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sandra Nelson was featured in the Sept. 16 Business Wire article "W.R. Berkley Corporation Names Sandra C. Nelson President of Monitor Liability Managers, LLC."
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Tree threatened by building plans represents much

Mary Ellen Alea (emerita), English/American Indian studies; Richard St. Germaine, history; Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich; Larry Martin (emeritus), English/American Indian studies; and Jim Oberly, history; were interviewed for the Sept. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Tree threatened by building plans represents much."
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UW-Eau Claire Study: major problems with healthcare system

Lois Taft (emerita), nursing, was interviewed for the Sept. 15 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Study: major problems with healthcare system."
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Student center may impose on historic tree and sacred ground

Wendy Makoons Geniusz, American Indian studies; and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were interviewed for the Sept. 16 WEAU-TV story "Student center may impose on historic tree and sacred ground" and the Sept. 16 WQOW-TV story "UWEC students and staff voice opinions about campus symbol."
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Group Says Building Threatens Sacred Ground

Wendy Geniusz, American Indian studies; and Mike Rindo, University Communications; were mentioned in the Sept. 16 WAYY radio story "Group Says Building Threatens Sacred Ground."
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UW-Eau Claire Sophomore to Compete in Miss Wisconsin USA Pageant

UW-Eau Claire student Nicole Huebner was featured in the Sept. 16 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Sophomore to Compete in Miss Wisconsin USA Pageant."
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Plans for new UWEC Student Center moving forward

UW-Eau Claire's proposed new student center was the subject of the Sept. 15 WQOW-TV story "Plans for new UWEC Student Center moving forward."
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Effort launched to save Council Oak Tree

Marge Hebbring, Gear Up program; Rick St. Germaine, history; Mike Rindo, University Communications; and Beth Hellwig, Dean of Students office; were interviewed for the Sept. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Effort launched to save Council Oak Tree."
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BD native offers peace exhibit

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Noltner was featured in the Sept. 16 Beaver Dam Daily Citizen article "BD native offers peace exhibit."
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Blue Ribbon Schools Program

UW-Eau Claire alumni Melissa Nigh and Philip Johnson recently were recognized as principals of Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education. Nigh is principal of Mellen High School in Mellen, and Johnson is principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Neenah. More information is available on the Blue Ribbon Schools Program Web page.
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Plans for new UWEC student center to be discussed

UW-Eau Claire's proposed new student center was the subject of the Sept. 11 WQOW-TV story "Plans for new UWEC student center to be discussed."
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Report: Open high-tech centers at 7 UW campuses

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 11 TwinCities.com article "Report: Open high-tech centers at 7 UW campuses."
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Bayfield: More than just a pretty face

UW-Eau Claire alumna Virginia Hirsch was mentioned in the Aug. 15 Minneapolis Star-Tribune article "Bayfield: More than just a pretty face." The article also was reprinted in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram (link not available).
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Collins named to Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network post

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 15 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Collins named to Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network post."
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Number of UW-Eau Claire students with flu like symptoms soaring

Laura Chellman, Student Health Service, was interviewed for the Sept. 15 WQOW-TV story "Number of UW-Eau Claire students with flu like symptoms soaring."
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Zoning change for student housing project denied

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Zoning change for student housing project denied."
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Eau Claire Police: alcohol related incidents up

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Youngman was interviewed for the Sept. 14 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire Police: alcohol related incidents up."
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UW-EC student center on Plan Commission agenda

UW-Eau Claire's proposed new student center was the subject of the Sept. 14 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student center on Plan Commission agenda."
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Regents talk to consulting firm about financial woes

UW-Eau Claire student and UW System regent Aaron Wingad was quoted in the Sept. 11 Badger Herald article "Regents talk to consulting firm about financial woes."
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Volunteer scientists tallying all life in park

Paula Kleintjes Neff and Joe Rohrer, biology, were mentioned in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Volunteer scientists tallying all life in park."
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Eau Claire hopeful on added tech jobs

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire hopeful on added tech jobs."
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Lipizzaner Stallions visit Zorn Arena

Jim Brockpahler, Activities and Programs, was interviewed for the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Lipizzaner Stallions visit Zorn Arena."
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Fresh Start Farmers Mart photos on VolumeOne.org

Several photos of UW-Eau Claire's Fresh Start Farmers Mart appear on the VolumeOne magazine Web site.
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Green Bay educator Kay Zastrow named special services teacher of the year

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kay Zastrow was featured in the Sept. 9 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "Green Bay educator Kay Zastrow named special services teacher of the year."
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Appleton's Richmond Elementary School's Bobbie Schmidt named Wisconsin's 2009 National Distinguished Principal

UW-Eau Claire alumna Bobbie Schmidt was featured in the Sept. 10 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Appleton's Richmond Elementary School's Bobbie Schmidt named Wisconsin's 2009 National Distinguished Principal."
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UW-Eau Claire students remember 9/11 victims

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Geary was interviewed for the Sept. 11 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students remember 9/11 victims."
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Student veterans at UWEC have new place to study

UW-Eau Claire students Kevin Smith and Ben Zenda were interviewed for the Sept. 10 WQOW-TV story "Student veterans at UWEC have new place to study."
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Parents learn about cyber bullying

Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the Sept. 10 WEAU-TV story "Parents learn about cyber bullying."
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UW-Eau Claire opens a center for veterans on campus

Marc Goulet, Dean of Students office, was interviewed for the Sept. 10 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire opens a center for veterans on campus" and was quoted in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Veterans Center opens at UW-Eau Claire." UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tim Moore and student Tammy Michels also were quoted in the article.
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Historic horses returning to Eau Claire

The upcoming Lipizzaner Stallions show Sept. 13 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Historic horses returning to Eau Claire."
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UW-Eau Claire senior flies past 2-mile field in Buckshot

UW-Eau Claire student Andy Warren was quoted in the Sept. 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire senior flies past 2-mile field in Buckshot."
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Students buy cheaper textbooks online

UW-Eau Claire's textbook rental program was mentioned in the Sept. 10 Indiana Daily Student article "Students buy cheaper textbooks online."
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Volunteers plant rain garden to stop runoff

Lynn Peterson, Facilities Management, was quoted in the Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Volunteers plant rain garden to stop runoff." UW-Eau Claire students Hickory Tate and Jared Szymanski also were interviewed for the article.
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Development group eyes building apartment complex on Menomonie Street

Chuck Major, Housing and Residence Life, was interviewed for the Sept. 9 WQOW-TV story "Development group eyes building apartment complex on Menomonie Street."
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Thursday: Contemporary photography show at UWEC

The new "Residual Reality" exhibit that opens Sept. 10 in the Foster Gallery was the subject of the Sept. 9 VolumeOne magazine article "Thursday: Contemporary photography show at UWEC."
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New private dormitory by Carson Park in the planning process

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 8 WEAU-TV story "New private dormitory by Carson Park in the planning process" and in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Group proposes dormitory near Carson Park."
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Nanotechnology company partners with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, and UW-Eau Claire student Joel Peppler were quoted in the Sept. 7 nanotechwire.com article "Nanotechnology company partners with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire." The article also was reprinted Sept. 8 by the Wisconsin Technology Network.
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Phoenix Park to become the Final Frontier

Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was quoted in the Sept. 3 VolumeOne magazine article "Phoenix Park to become the Final Frontier." UW-Eau Claire student Janis Roadt also was mentioned in the article.
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Prep Volleyball Season Preview: Ramblers' new coach ramps up intensity

UW-Eau Claire student Jimmy Burg was featured in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Prep Volleyball Season Preview: Ramblers' new coach ramps up intensity."
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Nanotechnology company partners with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Doug Dunham, Materials Science Center, was quoted in the Sept. 3 Nanowerk article "Nanotechnology company partners with University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire."
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Eau Claire rock band lands record deal

UW-Eau Claire student Ian Jacoby and his band, Laarks, were featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire rock band lands record deal" and in the Sept. 6 VolumeOne magazine article "Laarks Go Kosher."
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Living the dream: McBeain interns at MLB headquarters

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brandon McBeain was featured in the Sept. 2 Northfield (Minn.) News article "Living the dream: McBeain interns at MLB headquarters."
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Hola, Mishicot!: Spanish class comes to OH Schultz Elementary

UW-Eau Claire alumna Melissa Olsen was featured in the Sept. 2 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Hola, Mishicot!: Spanish class comes to OH Schultz Elementary."
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UW-Eau Claire students give back to the community on Labor Day

UW-Eau Claire's Seventh Annual Labor of Love event was the subject of the Sept. 7 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students give back to the community on Labor Day."
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Dozens of UW-Eau Claire students have flu-like symptoms

UW-Eau Claire student Emily Hadjimarkos was interviewed for the Sept. 4 WQOW-TV story "Dozens of UW-Eau Claire students have flu-like symptoms."
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Students head back to school

UW-Eau Claire was featured in the Sept. 2 WEAU-TV story "Students head back to school."
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UW-Eau Claire seeks to reduce swine flu threat

Laura Chellman, Student Health Service, was quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire seeks to reduce swine flu threat." UW-Eau Claire and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich also were mentioned in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Officials: Prepare for swine flu."
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Four-year university graduation contracts could be revived

Kris Anderson, Admissions, was quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Four-year university graduation contracts could be revived." Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich also was mentioned in the article.
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Chi-Hi activities director ready for new year

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Frizzell was featured in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Chi-Hi activities director ready for new year."
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First day of school for new teachers, too: 15 fresh faces take places in front of students

UW-Eau Claire alumna Maggie Schumacher was featured in the Sept. 1 Baraboo News Republic article "First day of school for new teachers, too: 15 fresh faces take places in front of students."
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UW-Eau Claire students begin to move into dorms

UW-Eau Claire student Mandy Kriehn was interviewed for the Aug. 30 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students begin to move into dorms."
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Thumbs down: Despite recession, hitchhiking remains rare

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Zanetti was quoted in the Aug. 31 Twin Cities Daily Planet article "Thumbs down: Despite recession, hitchhiking remains rare."
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Maddox earns statewide nursing award

Karen Maddox, nursing, was featured in the Aug. 31 Chippewa Herald article "Maddox earns statewide nursing award."
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Eau Claire construction projects will give local economy a boost

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 31 WQOW-TV story "Eau Claire construction projects will give local economy a boost."
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More than 200 UW-EC students living in hotels

Charles Major, Housing and Residence Life, was quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "More than 200 UW-EC students living in hotels."
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Preserving history — UW-EC archivist volunteers to help Methodist church organize documents

Colleen McFarland, McIntyre Library, was featured in the Aug. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Preserving history — UW-EC archivist volunteers to help Methodist church organize documents."
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Paul Wagner interviewed on WQOW-TV

Paul Wagner, computer science, was interviewed for an Aug. 27 WQOW-TV story about potential addictive behaviors associated with young adults and video games. (link not available)
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Continuing Education staff member on WEAU-TV's 'Today' show

Julie Aminpour, Continuing Education, was a guest on the WEAU-TV "Today" show Aug. 31. She discussed the Healing Field child abuse prevention flag exhibit, which will be on display Sept. 18-20 on the Chippewa Valley Technical College grounds. The display, sponsored by the Exchange Club of Eau Claire, coincides with the Continuing Education workshop "When the Victim is a Child —Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse." The Sept. 18 workshop will be led by Victor Vieth, director of the National Child Protection Training Center at Winona State University.
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Lombard retiring after leading Manitowoc credit union since 1975

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dennis Lombard was featured in the Aug. 28 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Lombard retiring after leading Manitowoc credit union since 1975."
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Roginski among area inductees to WBCA Hall

Rich Roginski, athletics, was featured in the Aug. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Roginski among area inductees to WBCA Hall."
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State fair crowd great but no economic barometer

UW-Eau Claire student Jessica Rupprecht was interviewed for the Aug. 29 KARE11-TV story "State fair crowd great but no economic barometer."
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New city construction tallied

UW-Eau Claire's new student center was mentioned in the Aug. 28 Leader-Telegram article
"New city construction tallied."
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Student move-in day busy at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Kriehn; her father, UW-Eau Claire alumnus Rick Kriehn; and UW-Eau Claire student Luke Johnson were quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Student move-in day busy at UW-Eau Claire." UW-Eau Claire student Ryan Hughes also was mentioned in the article.
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State should have higher education commitment too

The Blugold Commitment initiative was discussed in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram editorial "State should have higher education commitment too."
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Rosenquist seeks City Council seat

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Rosenquist was featured in the article "Rosenquist seeks City Council seat" in the Local Briefs section of the Aug. 27 Leader-Telegram.
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Brace for big tuition hikes at UW-Eau Claire

Mike Rindo, University Communications; and Michael Umhoefer, the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, were quoted in the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Brace for big tuition hikes at UW-Eau Claire."
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Exchange program brings 16 Chinese students to UW-Eau Claire

The China 1+2+1 program at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Exchange program brings 16 Chinese students to UW-Eau Claire." Shu Cheng, Center for International Education, and students Yuchen Xie and Yifei Xu were quoted, and Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was mentioned in the article.
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Overby honored at city ball field dedication

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dennis "Denny" Overby was featured in the Aug. 26 Chetek Alert article "Chetek's city field will officially be named in a ceremony Saturday in conjunction with a Chetek High School 50-year reunion."
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Alumna Peggy Lee noted in Leader-Telegram

UW-Eau Claire alumna Peggy Lee was noted in the Making the Rounds section of the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire announces initiative to graduate students in four years

The Blugold Commitment initiative, announced by Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich Aug. 25, was the subject of the Aug. 25 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire announces initiative to graduate students in four years," the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Chancellor proposes tuition increases to bolster staff," the Aug. 25 WEAU-TV story "UWEC students could pay more, but graduate faster" and the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire tuition hike proposed."
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Stick to the Script

Wil Denson (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was featured in the Aug. 20 VolumeOne magazine article "Stick to the Script."
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Jill Olm is featured artist at UW-Parkside

Jill Olm, art & design, was featured in the Aug. 25 Racine Journal Times article "Jill Olm is featured artist at UW-Parkside."
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Journalist kicks off new Forum season

The 2009-10 Forum season at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram article "Journalist kicks off new Forum season."
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Specialist will work on new ways to market Byron

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Kent Hranicka was featured in the Aug. 21 Rochester Post-Bulletin article "Specialist will work on new ways to market Byron."
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Celebrity softball game a big hit as Hoffland's Hitters top Cavaliers 19-18

The John Hoffland Scholarship Fund of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation was mentioned in the Aug. 24 WEAU-TV story "Celebrity softball game a big hit as Hoffland's Hitters top Cavaliers 19-18."
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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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