What's next for Egypt?

Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 11 WQOW-TV story "What's next for Egypt?"
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Green Bay lawyers make winning Super Bowl marketing call

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Timm was quoted in the Feb. 11 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Green Bay lawyers make winning Super Bowl marketing call."
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UWEC Gallery Digitizes

The current exhibit in the Foster Gallery, "Digital Vision," was featured in the Feb. 3 Volume One article "UWEC Gallery Digitizes."
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Tech savvy students teach seniors about their cell phones

UW-Eau Claire student Justine Fizel was interviewed for the Feb. 9 WEAU-TV story "Tech savvy students teach seniors about their cell phones."
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Speaker prompts reflection on cultural issues

UW-Eau Claire students Alex Korb and Andy Polzin were quoted in the Feb. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Speaker prompts reflection on cultural issues." The article was written by UW-Eau Claire student Sara Nemec.
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United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley names new Executive Director

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jan Porath was featured in the Feb. 8 WQOW-TV story "United Way of Greater Chippewa Valley names new Executive Director." A related article also appeared in the Feb. 8 Leader-Telegram.
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Stone's 500th win a proud achievement for all involved

Former UW-Eau Claire women's basketball coach Lisa Stone was featured in the Feb. 8 Badger Herald article "Stone's 500th win a proud achievement for all involved."
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U Wisconsin and OrgSync Develop and Launch E-Portfolio

Angie Bong, Activities and Programs, was quoted in the Feb. 7 Campus Technology article "U Wisconsin and OrgSync Develop and Launch E-Portfolio."
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Not Just Playing Around

The Small Business Development Center and Jim Mishefske, Continuing Education, were mentioned in the article "Not Just Playing Around" on pages 18–19 of the winter 2011 Chippewa Valley Business Report.
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UW-EC professors' collaboration garnering high praise

"Portals and Passages," a CD written for solo piano by Dr. Ethan Wickman and performed by Dr. Nicholas Phillips (both of the UW-Eau Claire music and theatre faculty), was featured in the Feb. 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC professors' collaboration garnering high praise" and reprinted Feb. 13 on TwinCities.com. The article also refers to the CD review in the Feb. 4 issue of The New York Times.
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City bus ridership up among UWEC students, staff

Increased city bus ridership among UW-Eau Claire students and staff was the subject of the Feb. 5 WQOW-TV story "City bus ridership up among UWEC students, staff."
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Weeklong Event Offers an Organized Chance to Explore

Jeanne Skoug, director of Career Services, was quoted in "Weeklong Event Offers an Organized Chance to Explore," an article about UW-Eau Claire's annual Explore Your Possibilities Week, in the January 2011 issue of Campus Career Counselor, a national publication for career services professionals at more than 400 college and university campuses.
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Big Names Join S. Carey Tour

UW-Eau Claire graduate Sean Carey was featured in the Feb. 3 Volume One story "Big Names Join S. Carey Tour."
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Into the Mainstream — professors create book of essays on Queer Cinema

A new book by Dr. David Jones and Dr. JoAnne Juett, both of the UW-Eau Claire English faculty, was featured in the Feb. 3 Volume One article "Into the Mainstream — professors create book of essays on Queer Cinema."
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Teens health event to cover cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 3 Wisconsin Radio Network story "Teens health event to cover cyberbullying."
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UWEC building evacuated after curtains catch fire

The Feb. 3 fire in the Haas Fine Arts Center was the subject of the Feb. 3 WQOW-TV story "UWEC building evacuated after curtains catch fire."
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Reagan's 100th birthday

UW-Eau Claire student Tim Duffy was interviewed for the Feb. 4 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire celebrates Reagan's 100th birthday."
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Faculty CD reviewed in The New York Times

"Portals and Passages," a CD featuring music written for solo piano by Dr. Ethan Wickman and performed by Dr. Nicholas Phillips (both of the UW-Eau Claire music and theatre faculty), was reviewed in the Feb. 6 issue of The New York Times. The review is available online.
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Celebrities lose influence in Super Bowl ads, researchers find

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Celebrities lose influence in Super Bowl ads, researchers find," which features Super Bowl ad research by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, management and marketing, was posted to more than 200 websites Jan. 26. View list. The research also was highlighted in the following media: BenMaller.com, CNBC.com, Profitable.com, WQOW-TV, WEAU-TV, SuperBowl-ads.com, NYSportsJournalism.com, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, Sports Business Journal Daily, Advertising Age (Jan. 31), Facebook.com, Fidelity.com, SeekingAlpha.com, autoblog.com, bullfax.com, Zap2it.com, The Globe and Mail, Leader-Telegram, Advertising Age (Feb. 6), The Telegraph, Investor Vortex, Slate, NewsTalk 980 radio — Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (link not available), Madison Who's Who, KYTX-TV and Milwaukee Magazine.
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Wissota group unveils colorful, detailed new lake map

Work by Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was featured in the Jan. 15 Chippewa Herald article "Wissota group unveils colorful, detailed new lake map" and in the Jan. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Group offering free, detailed maps of Lake Wissota." Hartnett's maps can be viewed online.
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Pittsburgh fans show off team colors in Packers Country

UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Emeritus Don Mash and student Ashley Hofer were quoted in the Feb. 4 Leader-Telegram article "Pittsburgh fans show off team colors in Packers Country."
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Teacher wins classroom makeover

UW-Eau Claire alumni Marianne Daw and Jane Kangas were featured in the Feb. 2 WEAU-TV story "Teacher wins classroom makeover." Daw also was featured in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Augusta school gets grant for mold."
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Manufacturing Muscle

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Charlie Szews appears on the Feb. 2 CNBC video "Manufacturing Muscle."
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Eau Claire man carves out a sign of allegiance to Packers

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tim Abraham was featured in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire man carves out a sign of allegiance to Packers."
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Internet can prolong agony of bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 1 Newsworks article "Internet can prolong agony of bullying."
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Doctoral student’s film on Topeka movie palace premieres on Kansas Day

UW-Eau Claire alumna Juli Pitzer was featured in the Jan. 28 University of Kansas news release "Doctoral student’s film on Topeka movie palace premieres on Kansas Day."
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Local residents watch rioting erupt in Egypt

Dr. Charlene Burns, philosophy and religious studies, was quoted in the Jan. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Local residents watch rioting erupt in Egypt."
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Locals talk about turmoil in Egypt

Dr. Mohamed Elgindi, mathematics, was interviewed for the Jan. 31 WQOW-TV story "Locals talk about turmoil in Egypt."
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Faculty member on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Jian Luo, art & design, will discuss the digital art exhibit currently on display in UW-Eau Claire's Foster Gallery during Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Feb. 4. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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Local woman writes children's book

A children's book by Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, titled "Your Treasure Hunt: Disabilities and Finding Your Gold," was featured in the article "Local woman writes children's book" on the ChippewaValleyMoms.com page of the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram.
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Rabid Fans Put Dallas on Their Itinerary

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Clark was quoted in the Jan. 31 New York Times article "Rabid Fans Put Dallas on Their Itinerary."
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The UW: a job creator

UW-Eau Claire's Materials Science Center was mentioned in the Jan. 29 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal opinion piece "The UW: a job creator," which was written by UW System president Kevin Reilly.
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Local writer wins screenplay competition

Dr. Wil Denson (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Local writer wins screenplay competition."
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Green, golden tickets — A few lucky area Packers fans are making the trip to the Big Game

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tamara (Mazzone) Langmack was quoted in the Jan. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Green, golden tickets — A few lucky area Packers fans are making the trip to the Big Game."
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Slow Growth — Eau Claire's building-permit valuations expected to bounce back

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Slow Growth — Eau Claire's building-permit valuations expected to bounce back."
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Foster Gallery showcases digital art

Tom Wagener, art & design, was quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Foster Gallery showcases digital art."
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Baca teams up with area jazz ensemble for concert

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Jan. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Baca teams up with area jazz ensemble for concert."
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Board agrees to busing for Montessori students

Dr. Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Jan. 28 Leader-Telegram article "Board agrees to busing for Montessori students."
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English faculty member on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Blake Westerlund, English, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Jan. 28. Westerlund will share his thoughts on poetry texts that examine the American West. He'll also discuss his participation in First Fridays, a UW-Eau Claire educational lecture series for local senior citizens. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.
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Remodeled gallery unveiled at The State Theatre

Janet Carson (emerita), art & design, was mentioned in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Remodeled gallery unveiled at The State Theatre." The remodeled art gallery at the State Theatre has been named in Carson's honor.
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City gas price meeting draws interest

Dr. Thomas Kemp, economics, was quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "City gas price meeting draws interest."
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Regis grad making TV debut

Dr. William McDonnell (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Regis grad making TV debut," which featured McDonnell's daughter, Colleen McDonnell.
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Condolences

Condolences to Yvonne Everson, University Centers, whose mother, Genevieve Drace, passed away Jan. 24 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.
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Program will help all students succeed

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 25 Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial "Program will help all students succeed."
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UW-EC Student Senate allocates tuition funds

UW-Eau Claire student and Student Senate member Mark Morgan was quoted in the Jan. 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Student Senate allocates tuition funds."
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24-Day Video Projects seeks entries

The upcoming 24-Day Video Project, co-sponsored by UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the Jan. 23 Dunn County News article "24-Day Video Projects seeks entries."
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Experts: Pull plug on cyberbullies

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the Jan. 22 Omaha (Neb.) World Herald article "Experts: Pull plug on cyberbullies."
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Reaching Higher

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Caitlin Lee, Affirmative Action; Dr. Christin DePouw, education studies; and Kimamo Wahome, Upward Bound; were quoted in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Reaching Higher."
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Some special tuition money to be budgeted for next year

UW-Eau Claire student body president Dylan Jambrek; David Gessner, Budget and Finance; student Mark Morgan and Stephanie Jamelske, Academic Affairs; were quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Some special tuition money to be budgeted for next year."
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Marshfield woman named editor of journal

Deb Martin, nursing, was featured in the Jan. 6 Marshfield News Herald article "Marshfield woman named editor of journal."
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'Cabaret' a valuable experience for students

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Schell were quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "'Cabaret' a valuable experience for students."
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'Chaos and Casserole' takes humorous look at Midwestern family life

UW-Eau Claire students Kathy Staats and Kaysee Schmidt were quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "'Chaos and Casserole' takes humorous look at Midwestern family life." Student Eddie Neve also was mentioned in the article.
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Curling: UW-laden Team Morton competes for World University Games berth

UW-Eau Claire student Marcus Fonger was mentioned in the Nov. 10, 2010, Madison.com article "Curling: UW-laden Team Morton competes for World University Games berth." Fonger and his curling teammates will represent the United States at the 2011 Winter World University Games Jan. 27-Feb. 6 in Erzurum, Turkey.
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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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