Oak tree's strong roots alter construction in Eau Claire

The Council Oak tree and UW-Eau Claire's upcoming building projects were the subject of the article "Oak tree's strong roots alter construction in Eau Claire" in the May 10 issue of The Daily Reporter.
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Students protest Arizona immigration law

UW-Eau Claire students Matt Webster, Paydon Milller and Bobby Hamill were quoted in the May 12 Leader-Telegram article "Students protest Arizona immigration law."
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Gimme 5: UW-Eau Claire students to screen video projects

Jyl Kelley, art & design, was interviewed for the May 10 Leader-Telegram column "Gimme 5: UW-Eau Claire students to screen video projects."
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Memorial jazz band soars to rare heights

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bruce Hering was featured in the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "Memorial jazz band soars to rare heights."
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UW-EC center offers help to budding businesses

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kristen Hoag Billingsley and George Kroeninger, Continuing Education, were quoted in the May 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC center offers help to budding businesses." Jim Mishefske, Small Business Development Center, also was mentioned in the article.
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UW-EC faculty to vote on forming union

Dr. Stephanie Turner, English, Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Alan Gengenbach, chemistry, were quoted in the May 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC faculty to vote on forming union."
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Regents approve UW-EC spending

The UW-Eau Claire differential tuition increase which was approved by the UW System Board of Regents May 6 was the subject of the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Regents approve UW-EC spending."
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Couple to file complaint over Osseo-Fairchild mascot

Dr. Harvey Gunderson (emeritus), management and marketing, and his wife, Carol Gunderson, both UW-Eau Claire alumni, were featured in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Couple to file complaint over Osseo-Fairchild mascot."
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival featured in Chippewa Valley Business Report

The Eau Claire Jazz Festival was featured in the spring 2010 Chippewa Valley Business Report.
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UW-Eau Claire's 'Romeo and Juliet' featured

UW-Eau Claire students CJ Krueger and Sami Johnson were interviewed on WEAU-TV May 4 about the upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet" at UW-Eau Claire. Krueger and Johnson as well as F. Reed Brown, music and theatre arts, also were quoted in the May 6 Leader-Telegram article "'Romeo and Juliet' challenges actors."
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Confronting prejudice through education

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 21 San Diego News Network article "Confronting prejudice through education."
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Faculty on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Nobuyoshi Yasuda and Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" May 7. Yasuda will discuss the May 8 Chippewa Valley Symphony concert and his own background as a musician and conductor. Baca will talk about Jazz Ensemble I and its recognition as America's top university jazz ensemble by Down Beat Magazine. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM at 5 p.m. More information.
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Program helps prepare special needs teens for working world

A partnership between UW-Eau Claire and the Eau Claire Area School District was highlighted in the May 1 WQOW-TV story "Program helps prepare special needs teens for working world."
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Veterans program to feature one-mile float and author presentation

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Veterans program to feature one-mile float and author presentation" was posted on the WQOW-TV website May 4.
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UWEC Wind Symphony to perform spring concert

UW-Eau Claire's spring Wind Symphony concert was the subject of the April 26 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Wind Symphony to perform spring concert."
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Doing Business Globally Seminar May 13 in Eau Claire

A May 13 Continuing Education seminar was the subject of the May 4 WQOW-TV story "Doing Business Globally Seminar May 13 in Eau Claire."
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UW-Eau Claire asking community to share ideas on planning new education building

Requests for community input into plans for a new education building at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 21 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire asking community to share ideas on planning new education building."
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Students learn about the dangers of new technology

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the May 3 WXOW-TV story "Students learn about the dangers of new technology."
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Emerita faculty member featured on WQOW-TV

Dr. Dina St. Louis (emerita), English, was featured in the WQOW-TV segment "Amie About Town: Poetry Month." St. Louis recently was named poet laureate for the city of Eau Claire.
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UW-EC Center for Business open

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education's Center for Business Solutions was featured in the piece "UW-EC Center for Business open" in the Business Briefs section of the April 27 Leader-Telegram.
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UW Eau Claire Blugolds to Be in This Year's Parade

The Blugold Marching Band was featured in the April 30 Warrens Cranberry Festival blog post "UW Eau Claire Blugolds to Be in This Year's Parade."
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Survey gauges opinions about global warming

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and UW-Eau Claire student Matt Sackmann were interviewed for the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "Survey gauges opinions about global warming."
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Thomas delivers inside stories of White House

UW-Eau Claire students Dave Trcka and Calandra Szulgit were interviewed for the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Thomas delivers inside stories of White House." Journalism student Breann Schossow, who was awarded the Ann Devroy Fellowship this year, also was noted in the article.
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Legendary journalist speaks at UW-Eau Claire forum

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and UW-Eau Claire student Marguerite Berg were interviewed for the April 29 WQOW-TV story "Legendary journalist speaks at UW-Eau Claire forum."
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Cyberbullying as a Factor in Teen Suicide

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was cited in the April 29 suite101.com article "Cyberbullying as a Factor in Teen Suicide."
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UW-Eau Claire plans for major building projects

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire plans for major building projects" was posted on the WQOW-TV website April 21.
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College students teeter-totter for a cause

UW-Eau Claire students Caitlin Redmond and Jennesa Davidson were interviewed for the WQOW-TV story "College students teeter-totter for a cause."
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Forum speaker tells crowd to get involved, demand better news coverage

The Forum presentation by Amy Goodman, held April 28 at UW-Eau Claire, was the subject of the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker tells crowd to get involved, demand better news coverage."
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UW-EC center gains final OK from state

The State Building Commission's final approval to build a new student center at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC center gains final OK from state." A related story aired on WEAU-TV April 27.
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Trading freedoms for free lunch not much of a deal

A number of UW-Eau Claire students were quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Trading freedoms for free lunch not much of a deal" about the April 28 First Amendment Free Food Festival on campus. A related story, "Students give up their rights to learn more about them," aired on WQOW-TV April 28.
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Student Research Day photos in Leader-Telegram online

A number of photos taken at UW-Eau Claire's Student Research Day 2010 were published in the April 27 Leader-Telegram online.
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Blind author Katherine Schneider tells Moorsbridge Elementary students in Portage to stay positive

Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was featured in the April 27 Kalamazoo (Mich.) Gazette article "Blind author Katherine Schneider tells Moorsbridge Elementary students in Portage to stay positive."
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Blugolds pole vaulter Suckow looking to go out on top

UW-Eau Claire student Hayley Suckow was featured in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "Blugolds pole vaulter Suckow looking to go out on top." Track and field coach Chip Schneider also was quoted in the article.
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Survey finds overall campus climate good, but challenges exist

UW-Eau Claire's news release about results of the fall 2009 campus climate survey was posted on the WEAU-TV and WQOW-TV websites April 27.
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Rotary Club still making life easier for Bolivians

Vicky Crane, sociology, wrote the April 20 Chippewa Herald article "Rotary Club still making life easier for Bolivians."
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Chippewa Falls businessman preserves 1,058 acres of forestland

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steven Thaler was featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Falls businessman preserves 1,058 acres of forestland."
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Mother, son both become certified teachers

UW-Eau Claire alumna Debra Sirek and her son, Nick Sirek, now enrolled at UW-Eau Claire, were featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Mother, son both become certified teachers."
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Four Wisconsin principals exemplify educational leadership

UW-Eau Claire alumni Dr. Barry Kamrath and Jay Hausser were featured in the April 9 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction news release "Four Wisconsin principals exemplify educational leadership."
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Man churns out quilts for the needy

Dr. Melvin Gleiter (emeritus), chemistry, was quoted in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "Man churns out quilts for the needy."
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Students at UW-Eau Claire walking to raise money for Relay For Life

The April 23 Relay for Life at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 23 WEAU-TV story "Students at UW-Eau Claire walking to raise money for Relay For Life."
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Educators learn about kids' safety in the tech age

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 26 Wisconsin Radio Network story "Educators learn about kids' safety in the tech age."
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UW-EC student's research leads to Hmong children's book

UW-Eau Claire student Pakou Vang and her new children's book were featured in the April 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student's research leads to Hmong children's book." Dr. Marie Stadler, communication sciences and disorders, also was quoted in the article.
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Students interviewed on WEAU-TV

UW-Eau Claire students Jennesa Davidson and Haley Salaway were interviewed on WEAU-TV April 23 about the Alpha Xi Delta sorority's fifth annual 24-hour Teeter-Totter-A-Thon April 28-29 on UW-Eau Claire's campus mall. The event is a fundraiser for the "Autism Speaks" organization.
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Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion

Robin Leary, Foundation/Development; Dr. Nick Smiar, social work; and Dr. Ardyth Krause (emerita), social work, were interviewed for the April 20 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion."
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New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city

The approval of the new student center site plan by the Eau Claire Plan Commission was the subject of the April 19 WEAU-TV story "New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city" and the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Council to mull student union."
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Faculty members to be guests on WPR's 'The Joy Cardin Show'

Dr. Justin Patchin and Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's live broadcast of "The Joy Cardin Show" April 20 in Eau Claire. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, from 6-9 a.m. More information.
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Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month

A vigil in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak, who passed away in March, was the subject of the April 17 WEAU-TV story "Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month."
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Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse

UW-Eau Claire student Dana Abel was interviewed for the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse" and the April 18 WEAU-TV story "A local group is trying to help raise money for the Bolton Refuge House."
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National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom'

Dr. Nathan Miller, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the April 14 WEAU-TV story "National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom.'"
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Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals

Dan Langlois, Environmental Adventure Center, and Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, were quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals."
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Hmong author Kao Kalia Yang finds her voice

Kao Kalia Yang, who will be an artist-in-residence at UW-Eau Claire in fall 2010, was featured in the April 15 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Hmong author Kao Kalia Yang finds her voice."
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Grammy-winning trumpet player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival

The Eau Claire Jazz Festival was featured in the April 15 Leader-Telegram article "Grammy-winning trumpet player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival."
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Chidren's Theatre unveils its new performance space

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Wayne Marek was quoted in the April 15 Leader-Telegram article "Chidren's Theatre unveils its new performance space."
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Cleanup and tree plantings planned for Earth Day observance

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Cleanup and tree plantings planned for Earth Day observance" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site April 14.
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Concert Choir to perform spring concert

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Concert Choir to perform spring concert" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site April 14.
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Campus, community members urged to donate items for swap event

The May 5 "Swap-o-rama" at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 14 WQOW-TV story "Campus, community members urged to donate items for swap event."
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International Poetry Reading to be featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Excerpts from an interview with Dr. Audrey Fessler, English, and Dr. Jeff Vahlbusch, foreign languages, will be broadcast during Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" April 16. Fessler and Vahlbusch are organizers of this year's International Poetry Reading April 26 at UW-Eau Claire. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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Dr. Nadine St. Louis named poet laureate for Eau Claire

Dr. Nadine St. Louis (emerita), English, who was named the first poet laureate for the city of Eau Claire by the Eau Claire City Council April 13, was featured in Leader-Telegram and Volume One articles April 14 and on WEAU-TV April 13.
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Regents alter policy for tuition increases

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Commitment was mentioned in the April 11 Badger Herald article "Regents alter policy for tuition increases."
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UW-Stout proposes banning all tobacco products

Kate Wilson, Health Services, was quoted in the April 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Stout proposes banning all tobacco products."
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Vigil planned for UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak

An April 17 vigil in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak was the subject of the April 14 WEAU-TV story "Vigil planned for UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak."
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Burnett County woman wins Crisco cooking award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Heather Halonie was featured in the April 12 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Burnett County woman wins Crisco cooking award."
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Cynthia Welch interviewed on WEAU-TV

Cynthia Welch, Student Support Services/Services for Students with Disabilities, was interviewed on WEAU-TV April 7 about the 46th annual office personal seminar "Power of Commitment" held April 14 in Eau Claire. Welch serves as publicity chair of the Chippewa Valley chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.
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Hoyer Ready to Coach Again

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Pete Hoyer was featured in the April 8 North Carolina State University article "Hoyer Ready to Coach Again."
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Gavigan hired to become next superintendent of schools

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mary Gavigan was featured in the April 7 WhitefishBayNow.com article "Gavigan hired to become next superintendent of schools."
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New UW-EC student union won't bear Davies name

Dr. Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs; Mike Rindo, University Communications; and Kim Way, Foundation, were quoted in the April 14 Leader-Telegram article "New UW-EC student union won't bear Davies name."
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New student union project advances at Board of Regents

The April 9 approval by the UW System Board of Regents for UW-Eau Claire to move into the full design phase of its new student union project was the subject of the April 9 WEAU-TV story "New student union project advances at Board of Regents" and the April 9 Leader-Telegram article "Regents OK next step for new student union."
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UW-Stout may face resistance to more Friday classes

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students Office, was quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Stout may face resistance to more Friday classes."
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Student Aaron Wingad named Truman Scholar

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad was featured in the April 7 WQOW-TV story "Student Aaron Wingad named Truman Scholar."
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UWEC grad named queen of festival

UW-Eau Claire alumna Margot Pfefferle was featured in the April 11 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grad named queen of festival," in the April 11 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Wisconsin's cherry blossom princess crowned queen," in the April 11 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Appleton native and Xavier High School graduate Margot Pfefferle lucky winner of United States Cherry Blossom Queen title" and in the April 12 Wisconsin Ag Connection article "State Selects 2010 Cherry Blossom Princess."
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Tuition policy revision would include UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the April 9 WQOW-TV story "Tuition policy revision would include UW-Eau Claire."
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Forensics team finishes in top 20 at national tournament held at UWEC

The UW-Eau Claire forensics team was featured in the April 9 WEAU-TV story "Forensics team finishes in top 20 at national tournament held at UWEC."
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We boarded a Russian icebreaker and headed to the North Pole

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mary Hilfiker wrote the April 1 St. Paul Pioneer Press article "We boarded a Russian icebreaker and headed to the North Pole."
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UWEC Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals to eligible children

Vicki Funne Reed, University Recreation & Sport Facilities, was interviewed for the April 2 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Summer Food Service Program to provide free meals to eligible children."
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Teacher, a citizen soldier, awarded for relief work

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Ryan Casper was featured in the April 4 Leader-Telegram article "Teacher, a citizen soldier, awarded for relief work."
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UW System wants 30 percent increase in graduates by 2025

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich and Mike Rindo, University Communications, were quoted in the April 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW System wants 30 percent increase in graduates by 2025."
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New report shows internet scams are on the rise

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the March 27 WEAU-TV story "New report shows internet scams are on the rise."
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UW-Eau Claire senior wins prestigious scholarship

UW-Eau Claire student Jasmine Wiley was featured in the March 30 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire senior wins prestigious scholarship." Dr. Julie Anderson, biology; Kelly Murray, biology; and Dr. Rick St. Germaine, history, were interviewed for the story.
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Local seniors speaking up about healthcare reform

An appearance by Sen. Herb Kohl at UW-Eau Claire's Senior Americans Day was the subject of the March 30 WQOW-TV story "Local seniors speaking up about healthcare reform." A related story aired March 30 on WEAU-TV.
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UW-EC teacher, students study Cambodian rice paddies

Deb Freund, biology, and UW-Eau Claire student Brian Pauley were quoted in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC teacher, students study Cambodian rice paddies." UW-Eau Claire students Andrew Ludvik, Christopher Maierhofer, Kathryn Prince and Katrina Jacobs also were mentioned in the article.
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How college students fit in to the census count

UW-Eau Claire students Kirsten Burt, Matthew Edwards and Jenna Barker were interviewed for the March 24 WQOW-TV story "How college students fit in to the census count."
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Celebrating Judy Clark's 20 years at WEAU 13 News

UW-Eau Claire alumna Judy Clark was featured in the March 25 WEAU-TV story "Celebrating Judy Clark's 20 years at WEAU 13 News." Henry Lippold (emeritus), communication and journalism, was interviewed for the story.
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UW-Eau Claire students active in research and the community

Jay Nielsen, a December 2009 environmental public health graduate of UW-Eau Claire, and current environmental public health student Pat Bloecher were featured in "UW-Eau Claire students active in research and the community," an article in the March 2010 issue of AEHAP News, a newsletter published by the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs. Dr. Crispin Pierce, associate professor of public health professions, also was quoted in the article.
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Marquardt hires new director

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matthew Mauthe was featured in the Watertown Daily Times article "Marquardt hires new director."
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UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open" was posted on the WQOW-TV website March 24.
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Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena

The new location for the April 29 Devroy Forum was the subject of the March 23 WQOW-TV story "Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena."
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UW-Eau Claire mentioned in Shaoguan University newsletter

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in a recent newsletter from Shaoguan University in China.
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Choral director visiting campus

Dr. Tim Sharp, the 2010 choral artist-in-residence at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the March 21 Leader-Telegram article "Choral director visiting campus."
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Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism

UW-Eau Claire student Kelly Krapf was quoted in the March 19 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism."
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UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers

The UW-Eau Claire mascot issue was discussed in the Leader-Telegram articles "UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers" March 19 and "Fighting Macaw quits Blugold mascot contest; endorses The Bird" March 20.
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UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico

The March 22 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico" discussed the recent cancellation of two programs that would have taken students to Mexico this spring and summer. Related articles also appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, on WHBL radio, Channel 3000, WAOW-TV, WRJC, in the Marshfield News Herald and on the Wisconsin Radio Network. Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was quoted in the related March 23 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC heeds warning on Mexico travel — Two programs canceled over drug violence fears" and in the March 24 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire changes organizations' travel plans following threat in Mexico."
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Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia

Deb Freund, biology, and UW-Eau Claire students Andrew Ludvik, Kathryn Prince and Chris Maierhofer were quoted in the March 21 Dunn County News article "Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia." The article also appeared on the Cambodian Association Auckland Inc. Web site.
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JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors

UW-Eau Claire alumna JoAnne Brandes was featured in the March 18 Wisbusiness.com article "JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors."
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Group hopes to draw attention to child exploitation

UW-Eau Claire students Nicole Lancette and Hillary Johnson were quoted in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "Taking that first step."
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Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire

Jon Loomis, English, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry were mentioned in the March 17 Leader-Telegram article "Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire."
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Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way

An alumni choral tour led by Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was the subject of the March 17 WQOW-TV story "Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way."
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Delta Epsilon Chi members compete in state career development conference

A number of UW-Eau Claire students were mentioned in the March 17 WQOW-TV story "Delta Epsilon Chi members compete in state career development conference."
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Chancellor names business dean to advancement post

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Knetter was featured in the March 17 UW-Madison news release "Chancellor names business dean to advancement post."
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Library Program Revisits Jazz Legends

Dr. Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the March 16 WQOW-TV story "Library Program Revisits Jazz Legends."
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Admissions down across UW System

Kris Anderson, Admissions, was interviewed for the March 16 Fox 21 News story "Admissions down across UW System."
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