Who, What and Where is Bon Iver?

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the article "Who, What and Where is Bon Iver?" which appeared in the June 3 issue of The New York Times Magazine.
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Faculty on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Drs. Nicholas Phillips and Toni Poll-Sorenson, music and theatre arts, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" June 10. Phillips will discuss his new CD, and Poll-Sorenson will share highlights of her career as her retirement approaches. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.
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Cyberbullying expert will speak at Greenville High School Wednesday

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the May 31 Grand Rapids Press article "Cyberbullying expert will speak at Greenville High School Wednesday."
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UW-EC research findings may influence climate change models

Dr. Tali Lee, biology, was featured in the May 29 Dunn County News article "UW-EC research findings may influence climate change models."
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Chippewa Valley Free Clinic's new leader draws on experience

UW-Eau Claire graduate student Maribeth Woodford was featured in the June 6 Leader-Telegram article "Chippewa Valley Free Clinic's new leader draws on experience." Dr. Sheila Smith, nursing, also was quoted in the article.
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University band fundraiser involves 'adopting' musicians

The Blugold Marching Band's new Adopt a Band Member program was featured in the May 20 WEAU-TV story "University band fundraiser involves 'adopting' musicians."
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College students could be affected by Voter ID Bill

UW-Eau Claire student Eric Wisz and Mike Rindo, University Communications, were interviewed for the May 20 WEAU-TV story "College students could be affected by Voter ID Bill."
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Local colleges: Blugolds' Breitbach finishes as national runner-up

UW-Eau Claire students and track team members Thomas Breitbach, Tony Sigrist and Andrew Storsveen were featured in the May 26 Leader-Telegram article "Local colleges: Blugolds' Breitbach finishes as national runner-up."
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New generation finding meaning in Memorial Day

UW-Eau Claire students Claire Lindstrom and Klayt Morfoot were quoted in the May 29 Leader-Telegram article "New generation finding meaning in Memorial Day."
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Local historian leads tour showing city's Great Depression-era projects

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bruce Gardow was featured in the May 30 Leader-Telegram article "Local historian leads tour showing city's Great Depression-era projects."
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Eau Claire Express baseball team prepares for new season, challenge of continued success

UW-Eau Claire student and Eau Claire Express mascot Chris Flores was quoted in the June 1 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire Express baseball team prepares for new season, challenge of continued success."
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Dr. Randal Dickerson on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Randal Dickerson, director of UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Marching Band, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" June 3. Dickerson will discuss the band's appeal and the Adopt a Band Member program, designed to help support the band, which is now composed of 300 members. The show can be heard on 88.3 FM, WHWC, at 5 p.m. More information.
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RI House OKs cyberbullying rules for schools

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the May 31 Beaumont (Texas) Enterprise article "RI House OKs cyberbullying rules for schools."
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Justin Vernon graces cover of Billboard Magazine

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the May 30 Chippewa Valley Post article "Justin Vernon graces cover of Billboard Magazine."
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Justin Vernon on 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon appeared on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" May 23. Vernon also was featured in the May 24 Spin magazine article "Bon Iver, Yeasayer Debut New Material on Late Night" and will be featured on the cover of the May 28 issue of Billboard magazine.
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UWEC helping students with tools to get growing number of green jobs

Dr. Kate Hale Wilson, UW-Eau Claire's sustainability fellow, and Dr. Joe Hupy, geography and anthropology, were interviewed for the May 20 WEAU-TV story "UWEC helping students with tools to get growing number of green jobs."
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Green introduced as UW-Eau Claire men's basketball coach

Kyle Green, UW-Eau Claire's new men's basketball coach, was featured in the May 20 Leader-Telegram article "Green introduced as UW-Eau Claire men's basketball coach."
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UW-EC music department gives piano to North

Dr. Don Patterson, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the May 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC music department gives piano to North."
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Female group performs at bedsides of sick, dying

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jeanne Weggel was quoted in the May 22 Leader-Telegram article "Female group performs at bedsides of sick, dying."
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Justin Vernon featured in Billboard magazine cover story, 'Bon Iver'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the May 28 Billboard magazine cover story "Bon Iver."
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UW-Eau Claire alumna honored for founding CaringBridge website

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sona Mehring, who received the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award from the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association May 21, was featured in the May 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire alumna honored for founding CaringBridge website." Sona Mehring's son, Nick Mehring, and her nephew, James Hunter, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire May 21, also were mentioned in the article. In addition, all May 2011 Alumni Association award-winners were listed in a sidebar to the article. The Leader-Telegram article was reprinted in the May 23 issue of TMCnet.com.
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Area band director awarded Golden Apple Award

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Tiller was featured in the May 20 WQOW-TV story "Area band director awarded Golden Apple Award."
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UW-Eau Claire graduate has special bond with university

UW-Eau Claire graduate Charlie Soldner was featured in the May 21 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire graduate has special bond with university."
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UW-Eau Claire doubles retirements this year

Donna Weber, Human Resources, was quoted in the May 20 Superior Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire doubles retirements this year."
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UWEC students select mascot

The new UW-Eau Claire student mascot was the subject of the May 19 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC students select mascot," the May 18 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire student body selects mascot" and the May 19 Wisconsin State Journal article "On Campus: UW-Eau Claire students choose unofficial mascot."
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Nontraditional UW-EC grad student ranks with best in state

UW-Eau Claire MBA student Karla Wald was featured in the May 19 Leader-Telegram article "Nontraditional UW-EC grad student ranks with best in state."
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Online Safety Tied to Real World Behavior

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Huffington Post article "Online Safety Tied to Real World Behavior."
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Northern Iowa's Green new UW-EC men's basketball coach

UW-Eau Claire's new men's basketball coach, Kyle Green, was featured in the May 18 Leader-Telegram articles "Northern Iowa's Green new UW-EC men's basketball coach" and "UW-Eau Claire picks Green to lead men's basketball team"; in the May 18 NCAA news release "UW-Eau Claire tabs Green as coach"; and the May 18 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW-Eau Claire names Green head coach."
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Large increase in number of retirements at UWEC

Dr. Paul Wagner, computer science, and Donna Weber, Human Resources, were interviewed for the May 17 WEAU-TV story "Large increase in number of retirements at UWEC."
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Bon Iver releases new track ''Calgary'

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon was featured in the May 17 Leader-Telegram article "Bon Iver releases new track 'Calgary.'"
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Breaking the law? One-third of districts don't include cyber-bullying in policies

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the May 17 Minnesota Public Radio story "Breaking the law? One-third of districts don't include cyber-bullying in policies."
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Debbie Lauer and Tom Hanson certified by the Studer Organization

UW-Eau Claire alumna Debbie Lauer was featured in the May 5 St. Joseph's Hospital news release "Debbie Lauer and Tom Hanson certified by the Studer Organization."
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Marshfield Clinic Nurse Practitioner Named Cardiac Care Associate Liaison by ACC Wisconsin Chapter

UW-Eau Claire alumna Judy Nichols was featured in the March 14 Marshfield Clinic news release "Marshfield Clinic Nurse Practitioner Named Cardiac Care Associate Liaison by ACC Wisconsin Chapter."
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John Raymond: Midwest Tour Stops at the Dakota and Artists Quarter

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Raymond was featured in the May 10 Jazz Police article "John Raymond: Midwest Tour Stops at the Dakota and Artists Quarter."
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Hits in back-to-back games change player's life

Former UW-Eau Claire student-athlete Justin Greenwood, who played linebacker for the Blugolds football team and was injured during a game in 2003, was the subject of the May 14 Associated Press article "Hits in back-to-back games change player's life."
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Made In Minnesota: CaringBridge’s Local Roots

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sona Mehring was interviewed for the May 15 WCCO-TV (Minneapolis) story "Made In Minnesota: CaringBridge’s Local Roots."
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Tobacco ban shot down by UWEC chancellor

UW-Eau Claire's University Senate, Student Senate and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich were mentioned in the May 12 WQOW-TV story "Tobacco ban shot down by UWEC chancellor."
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UW-EC footbridge to receive repairs, impacting travel

Randy Hoover and Terry Classen, facilities management, were quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC footbridge to receive repairs, impacting travel."
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Candidates pitch for empty District 3 seat

Dr. Thomas Kemp, economics, and Dr. Kathy Mitchell, associate vice chancellor emerita of business/student services, were quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram article "Candidates pitch for empty District 3 seat."
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Fishing opener provides plenty of excitement

Dr. Jason Halfen, chemistry, is quoted in the May 7 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article "Fishing opener provides plenty of excitement."
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Area university chancellors urge flexibility within UW System

Chancellor Brian Levin Stankevich was quoted in the May 12 Leader-Telegram article "Area university chancellors urge flexibility within UW System."
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Alumnus Reg Wydeven honored as Future 15 member

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reg Wydeven, one of the Fox Cities' Future 15, was featured in the May 3 Appleton Post-Cresent article about his accomplishments.
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Alumna Tracy Williams-Prince honored as Future 15 member

UW-Eau Claire alumna Tracy Williams-Prince, one of the Fox Cities' Future 15, was featured in the May 3 Appleton Post-Cresent article about her accomplishments.
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Durand native Churness leading Blugolds to nationals

UW-Eau Claire student Loren Churness and head golf coach Jim Maguire were quoted in the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "Durand native Churness leading Blugolds to nationals."
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Former Pentagon worker OK with bin Laden death photo decision

UW-Eau Claire student Eric Rafko was quoted in the May 7 Leader-Telegram article "Former Pentagon worker OK with bin Laden death photo decision."
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Views differ on use of cellphones in college classrooms

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology; Dr. Wil Taylor, biology; Dr. Terry Chmielewski, communication and journalism; and UW-Eau Claire student Melissa Kuntz were quoted in the May 9 Leader-Telegram article "Views differ on use of cellphones in college classrooms."
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Conditions may improve for Mosquitoes as temperatures warm up

Dr. Chris Gabel, environmental public health, was interviewed for the May 4 WEAU-TV story "Conditions may improve for Mosquitoes as temperatures warm up."
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Washington Post columnist says old, new media should coexist

The May 4 Devroy Forum presentation at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the May 4 Leader-Telegram article "Washington Post columnist says old, new media should coexist."
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Eau Claire earns status as bike-friendly community

Dr. Bob Eierman, CETL/chemistry, was quoted in the May 4 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire earns status as bike-friendly community."
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Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Edward Pond (emeritus), history, whose grandson, James Roach Jr., passed away May 2 in Menomonie. Full obituary.
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Longtime Plum City school official leaving

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Luebker was featured in the May 1 Leader-Telegram article "Longtime Plum City school official leaving."
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Veteran sees rise in patriotism since bin Laden death

UW-Eau Claire student Karie Wallace was quoted in the May 3 Leader-Telegram article "Veteran sees rise in patriotism since bin Laden death."
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Washington Post Columnist Coming to UWEC

E.J. Dionne, the UW-Eau Claire Devroy Forum speaker for 2011, was featured in the April 28 Volume One magazine article "Washington Post Columnist Coming to UWEC."
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Jazz Alum Returns to Jam with Former UWEC Cohorts

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Keith Karns was featured in the April 28 Volume One magazine article "Jazz Alum Returns to Jam with Former UWEC Cohorts."
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Locals Release Third College Life Anthology

Patti See, Academic Skills Center, and Bruce Taylor (emeritus), English, were featured in the April 28 Volume One magazine article "Locals Release Third College Life Anthology."
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Women of Influence winners announced for 2011

UW-Eau Claire alumna Angela Pittman Taylor was named as one of the Women of Influence in the article "Women of Influence winners announced for 2011" in the April 22 issue of The Business Journal (Milwaukee).
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Like Magic — Jyl Kelley's strange photo and installation art

Jyl Kelley, art & design, was featured in the April 28 Volume One magazine article "Like Magic — Jyl Kelley's strange photo and installation art."
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Wells Fargo Shareowner Services Names Bill Milbauer National Sales Manager

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bill Milbauer was featured in the April 21 BusinessWire article "Wells Fargo Shareowner Services Names Bill Milbauer National Sales Manager."
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State woman tells of supply shortages following Southern storms

UW-Eau Claire student Mary Neumann was featured in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "State woman tells of supply shortages following Southern storms."
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UW-Eau Claire DECA members back from intl. competition

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Polzin was mentioned in the April 28 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire DECA members back from intl. competition."
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UW-EC lauded for environmental efforts

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was quoted in the May 1 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC lauded for environmental efforts."
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Eau Claire men share woodworking, design gifts to build church a new cross

Ned Gannon, art & design, was quoted in the May 2 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire men share woodworking, design gifts to build church a new cross."
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Cyber-Bullying Affects 25 Percent of Teens

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 28 Los Gatos (Calif.) Patch article "Cyber-Bullying Affects 25 Percent of Teens."
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Eau Claire Marathon: Former Blugold Hibbs in select company

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Steve Hibbs was featured in the April 27 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire Marathon: Former Blugold Hibbs in select company."
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Women outpacing men for college degrees in state

Kris Anderson, Admissions, was quoted in the April 28 Leader-Telegram article "Women outpacing men for college degrees in state."
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This grandma is no pushover

UW-Eau Claire alumna Allene Freimuth was featured in the April 27 Leader-Telegram article "This grandma is no pushover."
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UW-Eau Claire Student Court gets go-ahead from senate

UW-Eau Claire students Janna Caspersen and Dylan Jambrek, student body president, were quoted in the April 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire Student Court gets go-ahead from senate."
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Is cyberbullying still an issue at college?

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the April 26 BYU Daily Universe article "Is cyberbullying still an issue at college?"
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F. Reed Brown on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

F. Reed Brown, music and theatre arts, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" April 29 to discuss the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild's production of "The Producers." Brown is the production's director. Listen to the program archive.
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Local universities: Retirements way up, hiring difficult

Donna Weber, Human Resources, was quoted in the April 22 Leader-Telegram article "Local universities: Retirements way up, hiring difficult."
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Poll: Expenses, not exams, top college students' list of worries

UW-Eau Claire students Marissa Tratz, Jim McFarlane, Sally Losinske and Debora Biasutti were quoted in the April 24 Leader-Telegram article "Poll: Expenses, not exams, top college students' list of worries."
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Astronomy talk to include changing number of planets

Dr. Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was featured in the April 22 Leader-Telegram article "Astronomy talk to include changing number of planets."
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Student-created video highlights Chippewa River pollution

Dr. Ruth Cronje, English, and UW-Eau Claire students Hillary Johnson and Sarah Peterson were quoted in the April 22 Leader-Telegram article "Student-created video highlights Chippewa River pollution." Student Lauren Kurkowski and faculty members Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology; Dr. Garry Running, geography and anthropology; and Dr. Don Mowry, social work/Center for Service-Learning; also were mentioned in the article.
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Having a ball

UW-Eau Claire's Viennese Ball was featured in the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Having a ball."
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Kreitlow announces run for Congress

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Pat Kreitlow was featured in the April 25 Leader-Telegram article "Kreitlow announces run for Congress."
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Karner blue preservation linked to restoration

UW-Eau Claire graduate Jodi Shaw and Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, were mentioned in the April 2011 Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine article "Karner blue preservation linked to restoration."
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Royal wedding fervor reaches Chippewa Valley

UW-Eau Claire graduate Keely Johnson, and students Brian Johnson and Sarah Herbert were quoted in the April 24 Leader-Telegram article "Royal wedding fervor reaches Chippewa Valley."
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UW-EC grads compile eccentric tapes for festival

UW-Eau Claire alumni Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett were featured in the April 24 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grads compile eccentric tapes for festival."
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Blugold Beginnings welcomes area 5th graders to campus

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students office, was interviewed for the April 21 WEAU-TV story "Blugold Beginnings welcomes area 5th graders to campus."
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Class of 2022 visits campus

UW-Eau Claire student Elsa Kraus was interviewed for the April 21 WQOW-TV story "Class of 2022 visits campus" about the Blugold Beginnings program.
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Wald a semifinalist in fellow program

UW-Eau Claire student Karla Wald was featured in the April 21 Chippewa Herald article "Wald a semifinalist in fellow program."
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Sorority's fundraiser seeks autism awareness

UW-Eau Claire students Brittany Heinzen and Taylor Houts were quoted in the April 21 Leader-Telegram article "Sorority's fundraiser seeks autism awareness."
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UW-EC program helps ease way to college for elementary students

Jodi Thesing Ritter, Dean of Students office, and Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich, were quoted in the April 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC program helps ease way to college for elementary students" about the Blugold Beginnings program.
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Hmong Fellowship Dinner discussed on WEAU-TV

The 22nd annual Hmong Fellowship Dinner held April 20 at UW-Eau Claire was discussed on WEAU-TV April 19.
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Student interviewed about Spring Short Play Festival

UW-Eau Claire student Tyler Edmonson was interviewed on WEAU-TV April 19 about UW-Eau Claire's Spring Short Play Festival.
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Job and career help available at the public library

Workshops led by staff members from the Educational Opportunity Centers at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the April 18 WQOW-TV story "Job and career help available at the public library."
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UW-EC student fashion show stresses recycling

Kate Hartsel, Housing and Residence Life, and Dr. Kate Hale Wilson, English, UW-Eau Claire's sustainability fellow, were quoted in the April 18 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student fashion show stresses recycling."
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UW-Eau Claire professor Kao Kalia Yang's memoir depicts growing up Hmong in America

Kao Kalia Yang, a visiting writer in the English department, was featured in the April 16 Green Bay Press-Gazette article "UW-Eau Claire professor Kao Kalia Yang's memoir depicts growing up Hmong in America."
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Dr. Paul Wagner on NPR's 'Weekend Edition' Sunday Puzzle

Dr. Paul Wagner, computer science, was the on-air participant for the Sunday Puzzle on National Public Radio's "Weekend Edition" April 17. Listen to segment.
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Local man among 27 from region at Boston Marathon

Sean and Tracy Yengo, kinesiology; Scott Siegenthaler, Financial Aid; and student Kristin Bowe were listed as 2011 Boston Marathon participants in the April 18 Leader-Telegram article "Local man among 27 from region at Boston Marathon."
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Growth of anime convention expected to continue

UW-Eau Claire student Erika Flanagan was quoted in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "Growth of anime convention expected to continue."
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First Business Bank Promotes Beth Korth

UW-Eau Claire alumna Beth Korth was featured in the April 7 First Business Bank news release "First Business Bank Promotes Beth Korth."
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Miss Teen Wisconsin USA calls Eau Claire home

UW-Eau Claire alumna LeiAn Lynch was quoted in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "Miss Teen Wisconsin USA calls Eau Claire home."
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Amid budget cuts, UW schools need 'partnership' plan

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was mentioned and the Wisconsin Idea Partnership was discussed in the April 14 Leader-Telegram editorial "Amid budget cuts, UW schools need 'partnership' plan."
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Students organize the Clothesline Project to draw attention to sexual assault

The 2011 Clothesline Project at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the April 12 WEAU-TV story "Students organize the Clothesline Project to draw attention to sexual assault."
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Local non-profit receives grant to purchase four new sport wheelchairs

Dr. Marquell Johnson, kinesiology, was interviewed for the April 12 WQOW-TV story "Local non-profit receives grant to purchase four new sport wheelchairs."
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More than 200 Eau Claire students homeless this school year

UW-Eau Claire alumna Dani Claesges was interviewed for the April 8 WQOW-TV story "More than 200 Eau Claire students homeless this school year."
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Columbus Community Hospital Hires John Russell as CEO

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Russell was featured in the April 11 Benzinga article "Columbus Community Hospital Hires John Russell as CEO."
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Washington Post columnist to speak May 4 in Eau Claire

The 2011 Ann Devroy Forum speaker, E.J. Dionne Jr., was featured in the April 11 Leader-Telegram article "Washington Post columnist to speak May 4 in Eau Claire" and in the April 13 Leader-Telegram article "Columnist to speak at UW-Eau Claire forum."
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Prep softball preview: Planert returns to Altoona to coach Rails

UW-Eau Claire alumna Emilee Planert was featured in the April 8 Leader-Telegram article "Prep softball preview: Planert returns to Altoona to coach Rails."
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