Expert to speak on Hmong culture and relationships

A March 19 program at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the March 4 WQOW-TV story "Expert to speak on Hmong culture and relationships."
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Wisconsin Youth Success Program will continue

Lisa Schuetz and Vicki Funne Reed, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, were interviewed for the March 3 WQOW-TV story "Wisconsin Youth Success Program will continue."
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Former teacher fulfills decades-old promise

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Lance Lamphere was featured in the March 3 WEAU-TV story "Former teacher fulfills decades-old promise."
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Hillcrest students learn about coping with disabilities

Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, and her new book were featured in the March 3 Chippewa Herald article "Hillcrest students learn about coping with disabilities."
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How To Handle Cyberbullying?

Research by Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the "Ask Amy" column "How To Handle Cyberbullying?" which was published in the March 3 Hartford (Conn.) Courant.
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MACtac Printing Products Announces New Marketing Director

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Marasch was featured in the March 2 Wide-Format Imaging article "MACtac Printing Products Announces New Marketing Director."
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Mike DeBay, 1993 RASF recipient, finds there's no place like home

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike DeBay was featured in the Feb. 28 News of the North article "Mike DeBay, 1993 RASF recipient, finds there's no place like home."
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Hundreds brave cold for Polar Plunge

UW-Eau Claire student Jesika Schomberg was quoted in the Feb. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Hundreds brave cold for Polar Plunge." Students from Beta Upsilon Sigma at UW-Eau Claire also were mentioned in the article.
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Artwork by alumnus featured on Web site

Artwork by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Lee is featured on the Old Globe Reclaimed Wood Co. Web site.
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More grandparents use Facebook to connect with younger generation

UW-Eau Claire student Andy Kleist was quoted in the Feb. 27 Leader-Telegram article "More grandparents use Facebook to connect with younger generation."
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Scarves designed and knit for harp music composers on display

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Kit Stowell was featured in the article "Scarves designed and knit for harp music composers on display," which appeared on OregonLive.com Feb. 26.
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Dr. Matt Wiggins and student discuss kinesiology program for cancer survivors

Dr. Matt Wiggins, chair of the kinesiology department, and UW-Eau Claire student Katie Appel were interviewed on WEAU-TV Feb. 25 about a program that pairs students with cancer survivors to develop fitness plans.
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Four UW System power plants may reform

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Feb. 23 Badger Herald article "Four UW System power plants may reform."
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Englund reaches coaching milestone in WIAC Tournament win over La Crosse

UW-Eau Claire women's basketball head coach Tonja Englund was featured in the Feb. 24 WEAU-TV story "Englund reaches coaching milestone in WIAC Tournament win over La Crosse."
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Helen Thomas to speak at April 29 Devroy Forum

The Devroy Forum April 29 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 25 Chippewa Herald article "Helen Thomas to speak at April 29 Devroy Forum" and the Feb. 25 Leader-Telegram article "White House reporter slated for Devroy Forum."
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Chaudhry notches up victory for judiciary

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, wrote the Feb. 26 Asia Times article "Chaudhry notches up victory for judiciary."

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Western Wisconsin helped Haitians

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Feb. 24 Chetek Alert article "Western Wisconsin helped Haitians."
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The Daredevil Christopher Wright & Friends Live @ CS13

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde and their band, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, were featured in the Feb. 24 blog article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright & Friends Live @ CS13." (Article link).
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Forensics team makes waves at state tournament

The UW-Eau Claire forensics team was mentioned in the Feb. 24 Ripon College College Days article "Forensics team makes waves at state tournament."
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Soldiers to be welcomed home

UW-Eau Claire student Tim England was quoted in the Feb. 26 Sauk Prairie Eagle article "Soldiers to be welcomed home."
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UW-Eau Claire hoping to get funding for a new building on campus

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was interviewed for the Feb. 23 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire hoping to get funding for a new building on campus." The meeting also was the subject of the Feb. 22 WQOW-TV story "Open forum set for Feb. 23 to discuss new education building."
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UW-Eau Claire holds performance to raise money for Haiti

The Feb. 22 "Help for Haiti: Voices Raised in Hope" concert at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 22 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire holds performance to raise money for Haiti."
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Bloomer group ventures off

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tammy Williams was featured in the Feb. 23 Chippewa Herald article "Bloomer group ventures off."
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ENPH program featured on 'Spirit in Action'

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, and UW-Eau Claire seniors Pat Bloecher and Caleb Johnson were guests on the "Spirit in Action" program on WHYS radio, 96.3 FM, Feb. 21. The show, produced in Eau Claire, is syndicated nationally. The show's producer described the interview as "A visit with three folks with the ENPH program — Environmental Public Health — at UW-EC, a training ground for professionals working with the intersection of public health and the environment. Crispin Pierce is the director of the program and Caleb Johnson and Patrick Bloecher are seniors in the program. At the same time they do the public work with ENPH, they are transformed personally." The interview can be heard online.
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Barbara J. McMillion is the new director of nursing for the Santa Rosa County Health Department

UW-Eau Claire alumna Barbara McMillion was featured in the Feb. 19 Pensacola Business Journal article "Barbara J. McMillion is the new director of nursing for the Santa Rosa County Health Department."
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Poll: UW-EC mascot support lacking

John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations, and UW-Eau Claire students Joseph Guillen and Celina Stewart were quoted in the Feb. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Poll: UW-EC mascot support lacking." The mascot issue also was the subject of the Feb. 20 Leader-Telegram column "Macaw perfect choice for Blugolds' mascot."
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Young vocalists display diversity, soulful talent at Choral Festival

Dr. Alan Rieck, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Feb. 22 Kenosha News article "Young vocalists display diversity, soulful talent at Choral Festival."
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Josh Lind named registrar at CVTC

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Josh Lind was featured in the article "Josh Lind named registrar at CVTC" in the Business Briefs section of the Feb. 19 Chippewa Herald.
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Event to raise funds for American Cancer Society

UW-Eau Claire student Andrea Judd was quoted in the Feb. 20 Rochester, Minn., Post-Bulletin article "Event to raise funds for American Cancer Society."
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'Ask a Scientist' to explore the environmental impact of warfare

The UW-Eau Claire news release "'Ask a Scientist' to explore the environmental impact of warfare" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 19.
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Students should be consulted but which ones?

Michael Umhoefer, UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, was quoted in the Feb. 19 La Crosse Tribune column "Students should be consulted but which ones?"
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Summer camp at UW-Eau Claire will happen this year

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the Feb. 19 WEAU-TV story "Summer camp at UW-Eau Claire will happen this year."
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Faculty members on WPR Feb. 18

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Charles Vue, Office of Multicultural Affairs; and David Sprick, University Police, were guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Feb. 18. They discussed issues related to race in Eau Claire. More information.
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SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together

Barb Shafer, art & design, and Andy Shafer (emeritus), art & design, were featured in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together."
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SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together

Jon Loomis and Allyson Loomis, English, were featured in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "SweetheARTS — V1 investigates the magic that happens when two artists get together."
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Hearing the End of Time — UWEC music faculty collaborate on epic project

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "Hearing the End of Time — UWEC music faculty collaborate on epic project." Dr. Namji Kim, Dr. Richard Fletcher and Dr. Tulio Rondon, music and theatre arts, also were mentioned in the article.
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UWEC faculty play lead roles in historical musical

Richard Nimke, music and theatre arts, and Dr. Mitra Sadeghpour, music and theatre arts, were quoted in the Feb. 11 Volume One Magazine article "UWEC faculty play lead roles in historical musical." Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, also was mentioned in the article.
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Book chronicles Altoona and its people

Dr. John Thurston (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Book chronicles Altoona and its people."
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UW officials: We're prepared for campus violence

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "UW officials: We're prepared for campus violence."
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UW-Eau Claire unveils vote for mascot

John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations; UW-Eau Claire alumni Andrew Werthmann and DJ Slater; and student Kari Kaeding were quoted in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire unveils vote for mascot."
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Book chronicles Altoona and its people

Dr. John Thurston (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Book chronicles Altoona and its people."
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UWEC Forensics team places first and second in competitions

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UWEC Forensics team places first and second in competitions" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 4.
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Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy

Dr. Susan Turell, Academic Affairs, was interviewed for the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "Police chief expresses concern over Catholic diocese policy."
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Watching out for social media scams

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 18 WEAU-TV story "Watching out for social media scams."
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New Financial Management Series to be offered

The UW-Eau Claire news release "New Financial Management Series to be offered" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.
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Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the Feb. 8 Pizza Marketplace article "Commentary: Why 'no comment' is never good for restaurants."
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Varsho has been team's manager since beginning

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dale Varsho was featured in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Express skipper a family man at heart."
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Local project to anonymously display hidden thoughts

Eric Jennings, McIntyre Library, was quoted in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Local project to anonymously display hidden thoughts."
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ASU SBDC hires new adviser to staff

UW-Eau Claire alumna Cindy Hartin was featured in the Feb. 7 San Angelo, Texas, Standard-Times article "ASU SBDC hires new adviser to staff."
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Gifts move Wisconsin Youth Success Program closer to fundraising goal

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Gifts move Wisconsin Youth Success Program closer to fundraising goal" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.
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Forensics team takes second in Twin Cities tournament

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Forensics team takes second in Twin Cities tournament" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.
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Panel discussion on social media set for Feb. 16

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Panel discussion on social media set for Feb. 16" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 8.
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Eau Claire woman receives UW System award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action office, was featured in the Feb. 9 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire woman receives UW System award."
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Martin Mogensen Education Lecture to be held Feb. 16

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Martin Mogensen Education Lecture to be held Feb. 16" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.
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UW-Eau Claire program continues with grant support

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire program continues with grant support" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.
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ECCO benefit planned Feb. 14

Music and theatre arts faculty members Dr. Mitra Sadeghpour, Dr. Jessica Riley, Dr. Mark Mowry, Dr. Robert Knight and Dr. Barbara Young were mentioned in the Feb. 10 Chippewa Herald article "ECCO benefit planned Feb. 14."
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Not-so-attractive threat: Consumer warning about online dating

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 9 WEAU-TV story "Not-so-attractive threat: Consumer warning about online dating."
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George Chamberlin's Money in the Morning

Research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was mentioned in the "George Chamberlin's Money in the Morning" column in the Feb. 11 San Diego Daily Transcript.
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Eau Claire Jazz Inc. receives state tourism grant

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Eau Claire Jazz Inc. receives state tourism grant" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 18.
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Blugold mascot choices narrowed to three

UW-Eau Claire's mascot options were discussed in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Blugold mascot choices narrowed to three"; in the Feb. 17 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire narrows mascot options"; in the Feb. 17 Wisconsin State Journal article "UW-Eau Claire to answer the question 'what's a Blugold?'"; in the Feb. 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire narrows list of mascots down to 2"; and in the Feb. 17 Volume One Magazine article "New Blugold Mascot Concepts."
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Three nursing students elected to state board

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Three nursing students elected to state board" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 17.
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Leadership program teaches students about student affairs

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Leadership program teaches students about student affairs" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 17.
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Faculty, student on WPR Feb. 19

Dr. Toni Poll-Sorensen, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Charlene Lucht will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Feb. 19. They will discuss "Grey Gardens," the musical which will be performed Feb. 25-March 6 at UW-Eau Claire. The show also will highlight the success of "Peace of Mind," a recently-released documentary by UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Noltner. The show can be heard at 5 p.m. on WHWC, 88.3 FM. More information.
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UW-Eau Claire panel discusses race issues

Dr. Dwight Watson was quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire panel discusses race issues."
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University of Wisconsin system’s choice: New or improved

Terry Classen, Facilities Planning and Management was quoted in the Feb. 10 Finance & Commerce article "University of Wisconsin system’s choice: New or improved."
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Stock Price of Olympics Advertisers Out-Performs S&P 500

Dr. Rama Yelkur and Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, were quoted in the Feb. 10 PR Newswire article "Stock Price of Olympics Advertisers Out-Performs S&P 500" and in the Feb. 11 Medill Money Mavens article "Olympics provide golden advertising opportunity, new study shows." A related article also appeared Feb. 10 on SOA World Magazine.
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UW-Eau Claire panel discusses racial disparity in law enforcement

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; and David Sprick, University Police; were quoted in the Feb. 15 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire panel discusses racial disparity in law enforcement." A related story aired on WEAU-TV Feb. 11.
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Oregon school celebrates state's Counselor of Year

UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Schell was quoted in the Feb. 15 Wisconsin State Journal article "Oregon school celebrates state's Counselor of Year."
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UW-EC begins testing wood as biomass for coal-burning plant

Jim Franklin, Facilities Planning and Management, was quoted in the Feb. 11 Badger Herald article "UW-EC begins testing wood as biomass for coal-burning plant" and in the Feb. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire power plant to test wood." Related stories also were published on Biomass Rules Web site Feb. 12 and on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 10.
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Event helps prospective college students and families apply for financial aid

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Event helps prospective college students and families apply for financial aid" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.
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Concert to benefit Haiti earthquake relief

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Concert to benefit Haiti earthquake relief" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.
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Schools work to help students displaced by fire

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, was quoted in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Schools work to help students displaced by fire."
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Former UWSP program director remembered as 'visionary'

Jim Vance, director emeritus of the American Ethnic Coordinating Office (now the Office of Multicultural Affairs) at UW-Eau Claire, who passed away Feb. 9, was featured in the Feb. 16 Wausau Daily Herald article "Former UWSP program director remembered as 'visionary.'"
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Advertising during Olympics pays, marketing researchers say

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Advertising during Olympics pays, marketing researchers say" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.
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Forensics team places fifth in 'Ice Box' tournament

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Forensics team places fifth in 'Ice Box' tournament" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.
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'Hotcakes for Haiti' fundraiser to feature 'celebrity' flippers

The UW-Eau Claire news release "'Hotcakes for Haiti' fundraiser to feature 'celebrity' flippers" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 15.
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Financial literacy award winners announced

UW-Eau Claire alumna Lorrie Keating Heinemann was mentioned in the Feb. 16 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Financial literacy award winners announced."
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UWO to offer bachelor’s in Environmental Health

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Feb. 16 UW-Oshkosh Today article "UWO to offer bachelor’s in Environmental Health."
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Readjusting to life after war, experts say communication is key

UW-Eau Claire student Jacob Miller was interviewed for the Feb. 16 WEAU-TV story "Readjusting to life after war, experts say communication is key."
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'I'm just happy to be alive'

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, and UW-Eau Claire student Maureen Tomal were quoted in the Feb. 16 Leader-Telegram article "'I'm just happy to be alive.'"
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UWEC Students invited to Internship Mania

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UWEC Students invited to Internship Mania" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 4.
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UWEC Accounting students to offer free assistance

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UWEC Accounting students to offer free assistance" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 4.
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Viewers of Super Bowl expect excitement and not just on the field

Super Bowl advertising research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was featured in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "Professors analyze Super Bowl ads," in the Feb. 6 Oshkosh Northwestern article "Viewers of Super Bowl expect excitement and not just on the field" and in the Feb. 6 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "UW-Eau Claire study shows most valuable variables for Super Bowl ads."
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Aldo Leopold’s legacy to be discussed on WPR's 'The West Side'

Dr. Sean Harnett, geography and anthropology; Dr. Kate Hale-Wilson, UW-Eau Claire sustainability fellow; Dan Langlois, Environmental Adventure Center; and student Sam Lynch, an employee of the Environmental Adventure Center, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" at 5 p.m. Feb. 11 on WHWC, 88.3 FM. The group will discuss Aldo Leopold's legacy and the fifth annual Aldo Leopold Banquet, which will be held Feb. 26 in Eau Claire. More information.
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Popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire gets big financial boost

Lisa Schuetz, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "Popular summer camp at UW-Eau Claire gets big financial boost."
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Regents OK Blugold Commitment

The Blugold Commitment approval by the UW System Board of Regents was the subject of the Feb. 5 Leader-Telegram article "Regents OK Blugold Commitment." The story also ran on the following Web sites: ABC News, WEAU-TV, Chippewa.com, Newsday.com, KSTP.com, The Daily Cardinal, University Business, Badger Herald, Pierce County Herald, Green Bay Press-Gazette, WQOW-TV, TwinCities.com, WEAU-TV, The Best of Madcity, Wisconsin State Journal, WLUK-TV, Black Enterprise, San Francisco Examiner, WTOP.com and on Forbes.com.
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New credit card rules for people under 21

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, was interviewed for the Feb. 3 WQOW-TV story "New credit card rules for people under 21."
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Music, Math in perfect harmony for UW-EC researchers

Dr. James Walker, mathematics, Dr. Gary Don, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gordon Volk were quoted in the Feb. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Music, Math in perfect harmony for UW-EC researchers."
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Wis. senator calls for disbanding of state's Clean Energy Committee

Dr. James Boulter, chemistry, was interviewed for the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "Wis. senator calls for disbanding of state's Clean Energy Committee."
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WYSP fundraising discussed on WEAU-TV

Lisa Schuetz and Andy Jepsen, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Feb. 5 about fundraising efforts for the Wisconsin Youth Success Program.
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UW-Eau Claire professor receives prestigious honor

Dr. Shevaun Watson, English, was featured in the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire professor receives prestigious honor."
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UWEC College of Business dean to retire in July

Dr. V. Thomas Dock, College of Business, was featured in the Feb. 2 WQOW-TV story "UWEC College of Business dean to retire in July."
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Students want UW-EC to stop coal use

UW-Eau Claire student Katrina Smith was quoted in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Students want UW-EC to stop coal use."
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Wisconsin update: Committee backs Eau Claire tuition increase

The approval of the Blugold Commitment by the Business, Finance, and Audit Committee of the UW System was the subject of the Feb. 5 Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter article "Wisconsin update: Committee backs Eau Claire tuition increase," the Feb. 4 La Crosse Tribune article "Committee backs UW-Eau Claire tuition increase" and on WFRV-TV Feb. 4.
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UW-EC graduate directing play

UW-Eau Claire alumna Laila Robins was featured in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC graduate directing play."
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Durand native produces, stars in online show

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Paul Prissel was featured in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Durand native produces, stars in online show."
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Free camp for kids still $15,000 short of Feb. 15 goal

Fundraising for UW-Eau Claire's Wisconsin Youth Success Program was the subject of the Feb. 1 WEAU-TV story "Free camp for kids still $15,000 short of Feb. 15 goal."
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Tuition increase issue will stay as is

The UW-Eau Claire Student Senate's vote against rescinding an earlier decision to support the Blugold Commitment was the subject of the Feb. 1 WEAU-TV story "Tuition increase issue will stay as is" and the Feb. 1 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Student Senate fails to rescind tution hike."
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Watertown native is finalist in Milwaukee Bucks contest

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jake LeRoy was featured in the Feb. 1 Watertown Daily Times article "Watertown native is finalist in Milwaukee Bucks contest."
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UW-Eau Claire choral group tours Argentina and Uruguay

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Mike Jones were quoted in the Feb. 1 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire choral group tours Argentina and Uruguay."
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