Raising the Grade

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sara Finger was featured in the January Brava Magazine article "Raising the Grade."
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Study: College students learn ... not much

Provost Patricia Kleine was quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Study: College students learn ... not much."
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F. Reed Brown brings 'Voices' to town

F. Reed Brown, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 13 St. Louis (Mo.) Post-Dispatch article "F. Reed Brown brings 'Voices' to town."
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Music faculty members on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Nicholas Phillips and Dr. Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 21 to discuss their recently-released CD, "Portals and Passages." In addition, the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra's music director, Ivar Lunde Jr. (emeritus), music and theatre arts, will discuss ECCO's upcoming family concert. More information.
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Political vitriol is bad these days, but experts say it’s been worse

Dr. Oscar Chamberlain, history, was quoted in the Jan. 16 PolitiFact Wisconsin article "Political vitriol is bad these days, but experts say it’s been worse."
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UW campus value rated high in U.S.

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 17 Badger Herald article "UW campus value rated high in U.S."
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Students honor King through volunteering

UW-Eau Claire international students Ellina Romanova and Visit Chin and Amber Allen, ECLIPSE program, were quoted in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Students honor King through volunteering." View an online slide show of students volunteering Jan. 17 at the Feed My People food bank.
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Hall of Famer looks back on career at Falls

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bob Hessler was featured in the Jan. 11 Germantown Now article "Hall of Famer looks back on career at Falls." His son, Jim Hessler, also a UW-Eau Claire graduate, also was mentioned in the article.
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On Campus: University of Wisconsin-Madison rankings roundup

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 10 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: University of Wisconsin-Madison rankings roundup."
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UWEC's Financial Aid Night slated for Jan. 31 at Memorial HS

UW-Eau Claire's Jan. 31 Financial Aid Night was featured in the Jan. 10 WQOW-TV story "UWEC's Financial Aid Night slated for Jan. 31 at Memorial HS."
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Capitol News Bureau Launched in Wisconsin

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kirsten Adshead was listed in the Jan. 11 Frankilin Center for Government & Public Integrity article "Capitol News Bureau Launched in Wisconsin."
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Contractor picked for student center

The apparent low bidder for construction of the new university student center at UW-Eau Claire was noted in the Jan. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Contractor picked for student center."
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How area universities plan to deal with mental health risks

Brian Carlisle, Dean of Students office, was interviewed for the Jan. 12 WEAU-TV story "How area universities plan to deal with mental health risks."
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UWEC will hold Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Service activities led by UW-Eau Claire groups in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day were featured in the Jan. 11 WQOW-TV story "UWEC will hold Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service."
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Wisconsin's Whitetail Ridge Qualifier a Wild Winter Ride

UW-Eau Claire student Jeffrey Quednow and Kelly Wonder, English, were mentioned in the January Snowshoe Magazine article "Wisconsin's Whitetail Ridge Qualifier a Wild Winter Ride."
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Minnesota Chapter of Legal Marketing Association Elects 2011 Board of Directors

UW-Eau Claire alumna Liz Kuntz was listed in the January Minnesota Business magazine article "Minnesota Chapter of Legal Marketing Association Elects 2011 Board of Directors."
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MLK Jr. ceremony to be held at UWEC

UW-Eau Claire's Jan. 17 ceremony to honor Martin Luther King Jr. was the subject of the Jan. 10 WQOW-TV story "MLK Jr. ceremony to be held at UWEC."
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UW-Eau Claire makes list of magazine's 'Best Values'

UW-Eau Claire's latest ranking in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine was the subject of the Jan. 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire makes list of magazine's 'Best Values.'"
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Brand power

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 6 Milwaukee News Buzz article "Brand power."
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Rising gas prices impacting area businesses

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, was interviewed for the Jan. 5 WEAU-TV story "Rising gas prices impacting area businesses."
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UWEC Fundraising effort aims to keep WYSP program up and running

UW-Eau Claire's WYSP program was featured in the Jan. 7 WQOW-TV story "UWEC Fundraising effort aims to keep WYSP program up and running."
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DNR wants public to weigh in on silica sand study

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was interviewed for the Jan. 7 WQOW-TV story "DNR wants public to weigh in on silica sand study."
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DNR pondering airborne sand standards

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was quoted in the Jan. 10 Leader-Telegram article "DNR pondering airborne sand standards."
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Keeping the dream alive

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Dr. David Jones, English; Andy Nelson, institutional planning; and UW-Eau Claire student Joel Sweeney were quoted in the Jan. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Keeping the dream alive."
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Phillips Plastics expanding reach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brad Wucherpfennig was quoted in the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram article "Phillips Plastics expanding reach."
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Justin Vernon album named to NPR's 'All Songs Considered' top 10 list

An album by UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was named to the No. 6 spot on National Public Radio's "All Songs Considered" list of top 10 albums of 2010. More information.
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New communications chief named at Children's Hospital

UW-Eau Claire alumna Robin Doerr was featured in the Jan. 5 Aurora (Colo.) Sentinel article "New communications chief named at Children's Hospital."
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UW-Eau Claire student on WPR's 'The West Side'

UW-Eau Claire student and UW System Board of Regents member Aaron Wingad was one of the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Jan. 13. He and others discussed higher education in the state. More information.
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Rising gas prices impacting area businesses

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, was interviewed for the Jan. 5 WEAU-TV story "Rising gas prices impacting area businesses."
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UWEC grad named Cabinet member in Colorado

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reggie Bicha was featured in the Jan. 4 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grad named Cabinet member in Colorado."
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Eyeopener — Course shows we all can use a few lessons in respect, equality

UW-Eau Claire student Rob Hanson wrote the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram column "Eyeopener — Course shows we all can use a few lessons in respect, equality," which discussed a UW-Eau Claire women's studies class taught by Dr. Barbara Kernan, English/women's studies.
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Halberg returns to lead EC public schools foundation

UW-Eau Claire alumna and former Foundation president Carole Halberg was featured in the Dec. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Halberg returns to lead EC public schools foundation."
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UW-Eau Claire education building could be among projects cut from state budget

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was quoted in the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire education building could be among projects cut from state budget."
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Tess Onwueme Receives an Exalted New Post

Dr. Tess Onwueme, English, was featured in the Dec. 21 Vanguard article "Tess Onwueme Receives an Exalted New Post."
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Dig for a Cure raises more than $18,000 to fight breast cancer

UW-Eau Claire's head volleyball coach Kim Wudi was interviewed for the Dec. 21 WQOW-TV story "Dig for a Cure raises more than $18,000 to fight breast cancer."
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Hutchinson's art installation on display under foot bridge

Artwork by UW-Eau Claire student Stacy Hutchinson was described in the Dec. 20 Chippewa Herald article "Hutchinson's art installation on display under foot bridge."
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Area health clubs see new wave of fitness seekers

UW-Eau Claire graduate Emilee Berg was quoted in the Jan. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Area health clubs see new wave of fitness seekers."
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Online bullying affecting many teens, area educators say

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Dec. 23 Southeast Missourian article "Online bullying affecting many teens, area educators say."
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Women's basketball: Christianson enjoys life at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire student Nicole Christianson was featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Women's basketball: Christianson enjoys life at UW-Eau Claire." Women's basketball coach Tonja Englund and student Hannah Mesick also were quoted in the article.
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Clark County native funds UW-Eau Claire scholarship

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Kaczmarczyk was featured in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Clark County native funds UW-Eau Claire scholarship." The article originally was published in the Dec. 29 issue of The Country Today. Kimera Way, Foundation, also was quoted in the article. A related story also aired Dec. 20 on WQOW-TV.
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Kathy Bernier is sworn in as 68th Assembly Representative

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kathy Bernier was featured in the Jan. 1 Examiner article "Kathy Bernier is sworn in as 68th Assembly Representative."
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Resolved: Be more positive

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 25 Leader-Telegram editorial "Resolved: Be more positive."
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Baca invited to conference in China

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 1 Leader-Telegram article "Baca invited to conference in China." Dr. Jerry Young, music and theatre arts, also was quoted in the article.
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'Angel Lights'

Barbara Arnold, Registrar's Office, wrote the story "Angel Lights," which appeared in the "Holiday Memories" feature in the Dec. 19 Leader-Telegram.
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'Smart drug' abuse rising on Wisconsin campuses

Dr. William Frankenberger (emeritus), psychology, was quoted in the Dec. 19 WisconsinWatch article "'Smart drug' abuse rising on Wisconsin campuses."
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A cold, hard truth

UW-Eau Claire student Leong Yan Lai and Jodi Simek, Center for International Education, were quoted in the Dec. 18 Leader-Telegram article "A cold, hard truth."
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Graduates say jobs hit or miss this semester

Recent UW-Eau Claire graduates Rogelio Encizo, Christopher Haulbauer,  Isaac Borofka-Webb, Amy Brown and Nathan Reid were interviewed for the Dec. 18 WEAU-TV story "Graduates say jobs hit or miss this semester."
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Holiday Memories

UW-Eau Claire alumna Shirley Ruesch wrote the story "Christmas miracle," which appeared as part of the Dec. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Holiday Memories."

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State Building Commission approves new Children's Center

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, was quoted in the Dec. 16 WQOW-TV story "State Building Commission approves new Children's Center."
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Bakke Norman law firm: Attorney Thomas Anderson joins Bakke Norman law firm

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Thomas Anderson was featured in the Dec. 16 WisBusiness.com article "Bakke Norman law firm: Attorney Thomas Anderson joins Bakke Norman law firm." A related article also appeared in the Jan. 2 Dunn County News.
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State approves new child care center at UW-Eau Claire

Mike Rindo, University Communications, was interviewed for the Dec. 15 Leader-Telegram article "State approves new child care center at UW-Eau Claire."
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More faculty and staff at UW campuses want to take union votes

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 15 Superior Telegram article "More faculty and staff at UW campuses want to take union votes."
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UW-Eau Claire students appear in Washington Post photo series

Two photos of UW-Eau Claire students were part of The Washington Post photo series from the Dec. 11 snowstorm. Students Brook Forster and Nikki Daehne appeared in photo No. 11, and students Erick Carlson and Tony Tillman appeared in photo No. 19. The photo of Forster and Daehne also appeared in the Dec. 14 Naples (Fla.) News.
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Businesses use social media to advertise

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the Dec. 14 Inside Eau Claire article "Businesses use social media to advertise."
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On Campus: Faculty on 3 more UW campuses want to unionize

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 14 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: Faculty on 3 more UW campuses want to unionize."
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Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry selects Shannon Meyer as new president

UW-Eau Claire alumna Shannon Meyer was featured in the Dec. 7 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry selects Shannon Meyer as new president."
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Collaborations: Jason Price Releases Debut Recording, December 9th

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jason Price was featured in the Dec. 3 Jazz Police article "Collaborations: Jason Price Releases Debut Recording, December 9th."
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UWEC University Senate votes in favor of campus smoking ban

The proposed smoking ban at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Dec. 8 WEAU-TV story "UWEC University Senate votes in favor of campus smoking ban." Related stories ran in the Dec. 8 Badger Herald and in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram.
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College group donates coloring books for children in the hospital

UW-Eau Claire student Katie Finn  was interviewed for the Dec. 9 WEAU-TV story "College group donates coloring books for children in the hospital."
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Free clinic’s first leader leaving post

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brent Hafele was featured in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Free clinic's first leader leaving post."
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UWEC group raising money for pet food donations

UW-Eau Claire student Tori Follett was interviewed for the Dec. 10 WQOW-TV story "UWEC group raising money for pet food donations."
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UW-EC recreation program aids disabled youth

Dr. Marquell Johnson, kinesiology, and UW-Eau Claire students Alyssa French and Kristin Faber were quoted in the Dec. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC recreation program aids disabled youth."
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Film’s portrayal encourages stutterers

Dr. Lisa LaSalle, communication sciences and disorders, and UW-Eau Claire alumni Dave Caliebe and Mark Schaaf were quoted in the Dec. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Film's portrayal encourages stutterers."
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Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony keeps on playing after 30 years

Dr. Peter Haberman, music and theatre arts, who now is the director of the Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony, was interviewed for the Dec. 5 WEAU-TV story "Chippewa Valley Youth Symphony keeps on playing after 30 years."
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Graduating college student receives grief quilt she made as a child

Dr. Lisa Quinn-Lee, social work, and UW-Eau Claire student Courtney Munger were featured in the Dec. 7 WEAU-TV story "Graduating college student receives grief quilt she made as a child" and in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC quilt holds memories long forgotten."
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Faye Deich named among 50 Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders by The Hospital Review

UW-Eau Claire alumna Faye Deich was featured in the Nov. 23 Sacred Heart Hospital article "Faye Deich named among 50 Women Hospital & Healthcare Leaders by The Hospital Review."
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UW Eau Claire student govt. refuses to support tobacco ban

The proposed tobacco ban on the UW-Eau Claire campus was the subject of the Dec. 7 Badger Herald article "UW Eau Claire student govt. refuses to support tobacco ban."
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UWEC students read classic stories with a Spanish twist to kids

UW-Eau Claire students from a Spanish class taught by Amy Young, foreign languages, were featured in the Dec. 6 WEAU-TV story "UWEC students read classic stories with a Spanish twist to kids."
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UW-EC Student Senate refuses to support outright tobacco ban

 UW-Eau Claire Student Senate vice president Phil Rynish was quoted in the Dec. 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Student Senate refuses to support outright tobacco ban."
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Man posts 'No Negros Allowed' sign on future business

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was interviewed for the Dec. 6 WEAU-TV story "Man posts 'No Negros Allowed' sign on future business."
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Music faculty on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff and Dr. Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, discussed UW-Eau Claire’s Holiday Concert on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Dec. 3. An audio archive of the show is available online.
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With Traffic Jam in Super Bowl, Can Any Auto Brand Really Win?

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the Dec. 6 Advertising Age article "With Traffic Jam in Super Bowl, Can Any Auto Brand Really Win?"
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Faculty member, students featured in ECASD newsletter

Amy Young, foreign languages, and students from one of her Spanish classes, were featured in a recent Eau Claire Area School District "Quick Tips" newsletter.
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Area students worry about situation in their home country

Dr. Stephen Hill was interviewed for the Dec. 1 WEAU-TV story "Area students worry about situation in their home country."
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Chronic imbalance in teacher specialties

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Dec. 5 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Chronic imbalance in teacher specialties."
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UW-EC proposal would ban tobacco, but lacks enforcement

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Berner, Mitchell Freymiller, biology, and Katie Wilson, Student Health Service, were interviewed for the Nov. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC proposal would ban tobacco, but lacks enforcement."
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Students meet with campus leaders about proposal to go tobacco free

A Nov. 30 meeting to discuss the possibility of a tobacco-free UW-Eau Claire campus was the subject of the Nov. 30 WEAU-TV story "Students meet with campus leaders about proposal to go tobacco free."
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SPASH grad an eligible bachelor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tunde Olatunji was featured in the Nov. 25 Stevens Point Journal article "SPASH grad an eligible bachelor."
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Softball team featured in Softball Magazine

The UW-Eau Claire softball team was featured in a recent issue of Softball Magazine. (Article link not available.)
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Expert speaks on cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Nov. 30 Daily Iowan article "Expert speaks on cyberbullying."
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Cyberbullying expert to give Dec. 3 presentation at UWEC

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the Nov. 29 WQOW-TV story "Cyberbullying expert to give Dec. 3 presentation at UWEC."
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For kids, cyberbullies can be hard to escape

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Nov. 30 Iowa City Press Citizen article "For kids, cyberbullies can be hard to escape."
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Why online shopping is costing Wisconsin $150 million this year

Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was interviewed for the Nov. 29 WEAU-TV story "Why online shopping is costing Wisconsin $150 million this year."
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Professor decries use of Native American mascots

Dr. Ezra Zeitler, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Nov. 28 Wisconsin State Journal article "Professor decries use of Native American mascots."
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Lakefront Brewery reaches 'craft brewery' status

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Russ Klisch was featured in the Nov. 23 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Lakefront Brewery reaches 'craft brewery' status."
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UW-EC South Korean student: Peace must prevail

UW-Eau Claire student Yeoi Lin Lee was quoted in the Nov. 23 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC South Korean student: Peace must prevail."
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UWEC grad student wins 1st place in master's thesis competition

UW-Eau Claire graduate student Guy Lewinski was featured in the Nov. 24 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grad student wins 1st place in master's thesis competition."
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Program to highlight perils of cyberbullies

Program on cyberbullying by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, were featured in the Nov. 27 Iowa City Press-Citizen article "Program to highlight perils of cyberbullies" and in the Nov. 24 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "Cyberbullying presentations offered."
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UW-Eau Claire class helps Northwoods students improve mental, physical fitness

Dr. Martha Fay, communication and journalism, and UW-Eau Claire students Brianne Schwarz, Amanda Michalski and Emily Schreiner were quoted in the Nov. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire class helps Northwoods students improve mental, physical fitness." The article was reprinted on the Green.TMCnet website.
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Forum speaker probes humans' earliest origins

The Dec. 1 UW-Eau Claire Forum presentation by Ann Gibbons was the subject of the Nov. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker probes humans' earliest origins."
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Caitlin Lee, President of the Hmong Mutual Aid Association

Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action office, was featured in the article "Caitlin Lee, President of the Hmong Mutual Aid Association" in the November/December issue of Wisconsin West magazine. (Link not available.)
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Free clinic offers meaningful experience to students

UW-Eau Claire alumni Brent Hafele and Paulina Duarte, and student Aaron Wingad were interviewed for the Nov. 22 WQOW-TV story "Free clinic offers meaningful experience to students."
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UW chancellors call for civility on campuses

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was among the UW System chancellors who signed an open letter urging campus civility on System campuses. The letter was reprinted in the Nov. 23 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW chancellors call for civility on campuses."
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All-America Honors for 2010 Division III Cross Country Season Released

UW-Eau Claire students Elizabeth Prunty, Margaret Ho and Alyssa Sybilrud, who each received All-America honors for the 2010 cross country season, were listed in the Nov. 21 U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association article "All-America Honors for 2010 Division III Cross Country Season Released."
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Older students give younger ones a healthy after-school lesson

UW-Eau Claire student Amanda Michalski was interviewed for the Nov. 18 WQOW-TV story "Older students give younger ones a healthy after-school lesson."
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Students hope petition changes Walker's mind

UW-Eau Claire students Matthew Mitchell, Jimmy Haggerty and Jacob Kampen were interviewed for the Nov. 17 WEAU-TV story "Students hope petition changes Walker's mind."
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Football in the family: Brothers taking two teams to state

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jeff, Robin, Rodney and Dean Rosemeyer were featured in the Nov. 17 WEAU-TV story "Football in the family: Brothers taking two teams to state."
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UW-EC student's internship helped protect national security

UW-Eau Claire student Mark Bauer was featured in the Nov. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student's internship helped protect national security." Dr. Simei Tong, mathematics, was quoted in the article, which was written by UW-Eau Claire student Sara Nemec.
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UW-EC events feature Mideast culture

UW-Eau Claire student Daven Raj was quoted in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC events feature Mideast culture."
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Lieutenant governor-elect tours business, pushes growth

UW-Eau Claire student  Jimmy Haggerty was quoted in the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Lieutenant governor-elect tours business, pushes growth."
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