Shake up in local State Assembly District race

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Warren Petryk was featured in the June 15 WQOW-TV story "Shake up in local State Assembly District race."
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The stage is home for Dennis McGraw

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dennis McGraw was featured in the article "The stage is home for Dennis McGraw" in the June 15 issue of The Garden Island.
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Alumnus on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Noltner will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" June 18. Noltner, a Minneapolis-based photographer, will discuss his documentary project, "A Peace of My Mind," in which he solicits opinions from people in all walks of life about their interpretation and vision of peace. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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UW-Eau Claire starting $3-million construction project

Terry Classen, Facilities Planning and Management, was interviewed for the June 14 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire starting $3-million construction project."
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After teaching career, Clark Scobie turns to writing, directing

Nancy Clark Scobie (emerita), communication and journalism, was featured in the May 26 Chippewa Herald article "After teaching career, Clark Scobie turns to writing, directing."
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Kind, Franken host meetings to discuss conditions for Hmong refugees

Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action office, was quoted in the June 3 TwinCities.com article "Kind, Franken host meetings to discuss conditions for Hmong refugees."
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DARE to Be Finished — Maybe Next Year

Dr. August Rubrecht (emeritus), English, was quoted in the article "DARE to Be Finished — Maybe Next Year" in the June 12 issue of The Wall Street Journal.
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Construction work begins at UW-Eau Claire

Upcoming construction work at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the June 10 WEAU-TV story "Construction work begins at UW-Eau Claire."
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Jobs report to Board of Regents stresses use of UW System research

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the June 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW technology centers backed in jobs report." The same article appeared in the June 10 issue of University & Colleges.
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Upcoming tuition increases at UW-Eau Claire, within the UW System

Upcoming tuition increases at UW-Eau Claire and within the UW System were the subject of stories in the following media: Leader-Telegram (June 11 article, June 10 article, June 8 article, June 7 article); Wisconsin State Journal; Wausau Daily Herald; TwinCities.com; WEAU-TV; Washington Examiner; CBOnline; Madison.com; Chippewa Herald; Minneapolis Star-Tribune; Boston.com; and Yahoo!Finance.
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Charles Walker Band Radiates Energy and Entertainment

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Aaron "Charles" Walker was featured in the June 5 Top40-Charts.com article "Charles Walker Band Radiates Energy and Entertainment."
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'Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard' Wins ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award

A book co-authored by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the June 4 eSchool News article "'Bullying Beyond the Schoolyard' Wins ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award."
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UW-EC names new dean of students

Brian Carlisle, the new dean of students at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the June 3 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC names new dean of students."
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UWEC professor to receive international award

Dr. Jerry Young, music and theatre arts, was featured in the May 20 WQOW-TV story "UWEC professor to receive international award."
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Alumnus' new CD announced in Leader-Telegram

A new CD by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Sean Carey was announced in the Main Events section of the June 3 Leader-Telegram.
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Power stepping down as director of CV Youth Symphony

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gene Power and Dr. Peter Haberman, music and theatre arts, were featured in the June 3 Leader-Telegram article "Powers stepping down as director of CV Youth Symphony."
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Kind hosts meeting to discuss conditions for Hmong refugees

Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action office, was quoted in the June 3 Leader-Telegram article "Kind hosts meeting to discuss conditions for Hmong refugees."
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Former Blugold softball star Jill Janke in Eau Claire for NCAA Championships

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jill Janke was interviewed for the May 20 WEAU-TV story "Former Blugold softball star Jill Janke in Eau Claire for NCAA Championships."
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Cyber-harassment: teens can't escape torment

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the June 3 ChronicleHerald article "Cyber-harassment: teens can't escape torment."
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Staff member featured in Leader-Telegram

Paula Stuettgen, University Centers, was featured in the ECCHA Award piece in the Around Town Briefs section of the May 30 Leader-Telegram.
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Gimme 5: Demand drives new Spanish Book Club

Dale Omtvedt Gable, foreign languages, was mentioned in the June 1 Leader-Telegram column "Gimme 5: Demand drives new Spanish Book Club."
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Blues duo to headline kickball tournament

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the May 27 Leader-Telegram article "Blues duo to headline kickball tournament."
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Bullying — and how to deal with it — still a problem for schools

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was mentioned in the May 27 Thousand Oaks (Calif.) Acorn article "Bullying — and how to deal with it — still a problem for schools."
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Graduates optimistic about job market futures

UW-Eau Claire graduates Amy Stanfield and John Turba were interviewed for the May 22 WEAU-TV story "Graduates optimistic about job market futures."
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Generations of UWEC A Capella Group Reunite

The UW-Eau Claire a cappella group Innocent Men were featured in the May 6 Volume One magazine article "Generations of UWEC A Capella Group Reunite."
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UWEC Art Students Become Art Blog BFFs

UW-Eau Claire students Kaleb Durocher and Michelle Chrzanowski were featured in the May 6 Volume One magazine article "UWEC Art Students Become Art Blog BFFs."
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In a Rhythm — UWEC’s Jazz Ensemble again named among best

UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensemble I was featured in the May 20 Volume One magazine article "In a Rhythm — UWEC’s Jazz Ensemble again named among best."
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Students receive independent film awards

UW-Eau Claire students Ben Klema, Matt Troge, Tyler Tronson and Dale Walker were mentioned in the May 18 WQOW-TV story "Students receive independent film awards."
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Biology students receive scholarships

UW-Eau Claire biology award recipients were mentioned in the May 18 WQOW-TV story "Biology students receive scholarships."
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UW-EC students use their own laptops in classes

Gretchen Hutterli and Dawna Drum, College of Business; and Craig Mey, Learning and Technology Services were quoted in the May 23 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students use their own laptops in classes."
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Altoona native earns degree four decades after starting at UW-EC

UW-Eau Claire graduate Jim Schlewitz was featured in the May 22 Leader-Telegram article "Altoona native earns degree four decades after starting at UW-EC." Dr. Michael Weil, College of Arts and Sciences, also was quoted in the article.
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UW-Eau Claire graduates over 1400 students

UW-Eau Claire's spring commencement was the subject of the May 22 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire graduates over 1400 students."
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Volume One's community of the arts — Part 2

Dr. Michael Dorsher, communication and journalism, was interviewed for the May 19 Inside Eau Claire article "Volume One's community of the arts — Part 2."
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As jobless graduates move back home, how do parents cope?

UW-Eau Claire graduate Hannah Moen and Jesica Witte, Career Services, were interviewed for the
May 18 WEAU-TV story "As jobless graduates move back home, how do parents cope?"
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UW-Eau Claire students receive women's studies awards

UW-Eau Claire students Kelsey Hillestad, Anne Estling Andrews, Jennifer Matthews and Catherine Emmanuelle were mentioned in the women's awards piece in the Around Town Briefs section of the May 23 Leader-Telegram.
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Sacrifice pays off for single mom

UW-Eau Claire graduate Rebekah Streit was featured in the May 21 Leader-Telegram article "Sacrifice pays off for single mom." Bonnie Isaacson, Advising and New Student Initiatives, also was quoted in the article.
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UW Eau Claire faculty vote in favor of union representation

Stories related to the UW-Eau Claire faculty vote in favor of union representation appeared in numerous media outlets, including WQOW-TV, Wisconsin State Journal, WisPolitics.com, AFT Face, WHBL radio, Leader-Telegram, Wheeler Report, Badger Herald, La Crosse Tribune, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WEAU-TV, Chippewa Herald, Fox 21-TV, TwinCities.com, Kenosha News and WCCO-TV, among many others.
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UW-EC faculty bargaining would benefit community

Dr. Thomas Kemp, economics, wrote the opinion piece "UW-EC faculty bargaining would benefit community," which appeared in the May 19 Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire professor named to national board

Dr. Douglas Olson, health care administration, was featured in the May 4 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire professor named to national board."
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UW-Eau Claire student researcher receives Kell scholarship

UW-Eau Claire student Mark Bauer was featured in the May 11 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire student researcher receives Kell scholarship."
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UWEC forensics team places eighth at nationals

The UW-Eau Claire forensics team was featured in the April 26 WQOW-TV story "UWEC forensics team places eighth at nationals."
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Democrats' bill fights cyberbullying in Ohio schools

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was cited in the May 17 Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch article "Democrats' bill fights cyberbullying in Ohio schools."
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UW-Eau Claire to vote on whether to form a union Tuesday and Wednesday

Dr. Stephanie Turner, English, and Dr. Alan Gengenbach, chemistry, were interviewed for the May 17 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire to vote on whether to form a union Tuesday and Wednesday."
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UW-Eau Claire faculty likely to give OK for union

Dr. Stephanie Turner, English; Dr. Alan Gengenbach, chemistry; and Dr. Edward Beach, philosophy and relegious studies, were quoted in the May 16 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire faculty likely to give OK for union."
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UW-Eau Claire to hold astronomy day

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire to hold astronomy day" was posted on the WQOW-TV website May 13.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty member nominated for theater award

The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire faculty member nominated for theater award," which featured Kevin Gawley, music and theatre arts, was posted on the WQOW-TV website May 13.
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Emotions fly freely for Honor Flight veterans

UW-Eau Claire student David Jeske was interviewed for the May 13 Leader-Telegram article "Emotions fly freely for Honor Flight veterans."
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CVTC graduate balances family, academics

UW-Eau Claire alumna Katie Sackett was featured in the May 13 Leader-Telegram article "CVTC graduate balances family, academics."
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UW-Eau Claire displays student center site plans

The environmental impact meeting about the new UW-Eau Claire student center was the subject of the May 11 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire displays student center site plans" and the May 10 WQOW-TV story "Public hearing set on new UW-Eau Claire student center."
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'Innocent Men,' faculty featured on WPR

The UW-Eau Claire a cappella group Innocent Men will be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" May 14. The group is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with a concert May 15 at the State Theatre in downtown Eau Claire. Mike Jones, a current member of the group, and former member Dan Wolfgram, now a music teacher in Waupaca, will be interviewed. Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, also will be a guest on the show. He'll discuss his decision to remain as director of the Chippewa Valley Symphony after being offered the La Crosse Symphony director position. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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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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