Apartment fire claims lives of two UW-Eau Claire students

The tragic fire on October 8 that claimed the lives of two
UW-Eau Claire students was covered in the following regional media stories:
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UW-EC students learn about nature, themselves on Boundary Waters trip

Dr. Todd Wellnitz and several UW-Eau Claire students are featured in the Oct. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students learn about nature, themselves on Boundary Waters trip."
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First openly gay UW-Eau Claire prof reflects on experience

In honor of National Coming Out Day, the Leader-Telegram featured Dr. Bob Nowlan in the Oct. 11 story "First openly gay UW-EC prof reflects on experiences."
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Donation drive for fire survivors

Several UW-Eau Claire students have been featured in media coverage of the donation drive under way in support of the surviving victims of the Water St. fire.
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Local Packers fan meets Rodgers during interview for TV show

UW-Eau Claire students Jenny Ritchay, Dani Hochhalter and Hannah Bever are featured in Oct 9 article from wisconsinrapidstribune.com titled "Local Packers fan meets Rodgers during interview for TV show." Ritchay will be seen on an upcoming segment of "60 Minutes" about the team, their fans, and Aaron Rodgers.
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Confluence Project supported by UW Regents Panel

A committee of the UW System Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously endorsed the $88 million Confluence Project for downtown Eau Claire. See the following local media coverage of this story:
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UW-Eau Claire political expert says debate doesn't matter

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, is interviewed in the Oct. 1 WQOW-TV story, "Expert says debate doesn’t matter, people’s minds already made up."
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UWEC Softball: One Team, One Heartbeat

The UW-Eau Claire women's softball team is featured in the Sept. 28 WEAU-TV story "UWEC Softball: One Team, One Heartbeat."
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Priory rededication

UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff, and students are featured in local coverage of the rededication cermonies of The Priory. See "UWEC hosts rededication ceremony for local priory" on WEAU.com and the October 1 Leader-Telegram story titled "Former St. Bede Monastery rededicated as UW-EC Child Care Center."
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Survivor with a mission

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Martell is feaured in the Sept. 28 stillwatergazette.com article titled "Survivor with a mission."
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Friday Night Football: The value of the band

UW-Eau Claire student teacher at North High School, Nick Drayton, is featured in the Sept. 28 WEAU-TV story "Friday Night Football: The value of the band."
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DPI to honor New Auburn native Michael Perry

UW-Eau Claire alum Michael Perry is featured in the Sept. 27 Chippewa Herald story "DPI to honor New Auburn native Michael Perry."
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UW-EC professor recalls Andy Williams as 'personable'

Robert Baca, director of jazz studies, is featured in the Sept. 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC prof recalls Andy Williams as 'personable'."
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A Q&A with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet about Foreign Language education

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is interviewed about foreign language education in the Sept. 27 edition of The Spectator. See interview.
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Band prepares for Homecoming

The Blugold Marching Band is the subject of a photo album found in the Sept. 26 edition of  Leader-Telegram.com. See online album.
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Would you get behind the wheel of a car that drives itself?

UW-Eau Claire student Clare Sievert is featured in the Sept. 26 story "Would you get behind the wheel of a car that drives itself?"
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Natural Resources Board hears concerns about sand mining

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is pictured in the front page article of the Sept.  26 Leader-Telegram titled "Natural Resources Board hears concerns about sand mining."
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It takes a community to tackle cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 24 article "It takes a community to tackle cyberbullying" published in the Lake County Journal online. 
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Confluence project receives vote of confidence

WQOW.com covers the recent vote of the Eau CLaire City Council in support of the Confluence Project, in which UW-Eau Claire is a partner. See the Sept. 25 story, called "Major downtown project receives vote of confidence."
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Residents express concern about frac sand mining

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is mentioned in the Sept. 24  MarshfieldNewsHerald.com article  titled "Residents express concern about frac sand mining."
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Students hand out safe drinking information before Homecoming kicks off

UW-Eau Claire student Briana Burke was featured in the Sept. 25 WEAU-TV 18 story "Students hand out safe drinking information before Homecoming."
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Campaign visits fire up supporters

The online publication fdlreporter.com quoted Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, in their Sept. 23 artitcle titled "Campaign visits fire up supporters."
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Leader-Telegram restaurant reviewers bid farewell

Dr. Jeff Vahlbusch, Univeristy Honors Program and foreign languages, and Dr. Audrey Fessler, English and women's studies, are featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article titled "Leader-Telegram restaurant reviewers bid farewell."
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Declining enrollments trouble area rural school districts

The Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Declining enrollments trouble area rural school districts" quotes Dr. Kristina Anderson, admissions, regarding the impact that the loss of certain course offerings at rural schools has for graduating high school students hoping to attend UW-Eau Claire.
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Senator Johnson talks economy at UW-Eau Claire

Senator Ron Johnson's stop at UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Sept. 24  WEAU.com story "Senator Johnson talks economy at UW-Eau Claire."
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UW-Eau Claire students explore flood loss through art installation

Seniors Catelyn Mailloux and Megan Byron,  participants in the River Bend Art Project, are featured in the Sept. 20 Volume One article "A Surge of Inspiration."
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Baca on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Robert Baca, director of the UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensembles I and II, will be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 21 to discuss the Big Band Extravaganza on Sept. 28-29. The show can be heard beginning at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and on 88.7 WRFW/River Falls. More information.
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Organic Valley Farm Tour

UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Holm, is quoted in a Sept. 18 online article from Equities.com titled "Organic Valley Launches Third Annual Generation Organic 'Who's Your Farmer?' Tour."
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UW-Eau Claire Recycling program

Kate Hartsel, university housing and sustainability, is pictured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram and in the online album called "UWEC Recycling."
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County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district

Robin Leary, Foundation and Alumni Relations, is mentioned in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district."
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UW-Eau Claire associate professor featured in stories about cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Sept. 17 WOGX.com article titled "'Sexting' may go hand-in-hand with unprotected sex among teens," and in the Sept. 18 edition of LakeGenevaNews.com in a story titled "Expert talks to parents about cyberbullying."
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UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown

UW-Eau Claire biology and geography students were featured in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram story “UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown” and the accompanying online photo album.
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Vice President Biden speech at UW-Eau Claire

Vice President Joe Biden's Sept. 13 appearance at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the following media stories:
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Wisconsin schools again do well in U.S. News college rankings

The Sept. 12  edition of the Jounal Sentinal Online cites the rankings from U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" edition,  which lists UW-Eau Claire as fifth in their ranking of top regional public universities.
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UW-Eau Claire receives softtware donation.

Dr. Darcy Becker, accounting and finance, and David Nesvacil, College of Business and technical services, are quoted in the online news release from Audimation Services regarding a software donation from IDEA Academic Partnership.
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Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Zorn Arena Sept. 13

Vice President Joe Biden will speak at UW-Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 13. Check the following links to regional coverage for details of the story as reported on WTAQ, WEAU-TV 13, and WSAU.
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Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts

UW-Eau Claire is cited in the Sept. 11 online edition of the Wisconsin State Journal in the article "Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts."
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Wilson on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Christopher Wilson, Continuing Education, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 7. He discussed his UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education course, Exploring Classical Music. Listen to the show archive.
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UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens

Kate Hartsel, Housing and Residence Life, is quoted and student Christi Ladwig is pictured in the Sept. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens."
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Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert featured in local news

The Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert on Sept. 8 was featured in several local publications and broadcasts. Check out these stories:
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Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 5 ABCnews.com article "Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand."
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Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Sept. 5 Wall Street Journal MarketWatch.com article entitled, "Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion." We are the only school on the list of 13 to receive more than one of these grants. Great news!
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UW-Eau Claire students return to campus construction

Several students and faculty members are quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram.com article "UW-Eau Claire students return to campus construction."
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Hot day for UWEC students who move in to dorms

WEAU.com featured resident assistant Mel Hettman in the Aug. 30 story "Hot Day for UWEC students who move in to dorms." 
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Hudson group polkaed all summer long

The Aug. 29 edition of the Hudson Star-Observer features sophomore John Asmus in their story entitled "Hudson group polkaed all summer long."
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On the way to Princess Kay contest

Laura Mesenburg, biology and Spanish student, is featured in the Aug. 28 Agrinews.com story "On the way to Princess Kay", describing her participation in the recent Princess Kay of the Milky Way contest.
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How to help your college student stay healthy at school

UW-Eau Claire Health Services manager Tracy Tesell is featured in the Aug. 24 WEAU.com story "How to help your college student stay healthy at school."
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UW-EC student artwork to spend September along riverfront

Seniors Megan Byron and Catelyn Mailloux are featured in the Aug. 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student artwork to spend September along riverfront." Jason Lanka, art and design, is also quoted in the article.
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Deimos Phobos: a new electronic wizard hits the scene running

Student Elliot Etzkorn is featured in the Aug.23 edition of Volume One article "Deimos Phobos: a new electronic wizard hits the scene running."
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Know Yo' Dean

UW-Eau Claire Dean of Students, Brian Carlisle, is featured in the Aug. 23 Volume One article "Know Yo'Dean".
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$1.25 million gift to endow faculty chair at UW-Eau Claire

An article in the Aug.21 Leader-Telegram features a major gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation from the James and Anne Ramsey estate. The gift will permanently endow a faculty chair in the math or science department.
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Interim UW-Eau Claire chancellor: School is moving forward

Dr. Gilles Bousquet, UW-Eau Claire's interim chancellor, is quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram article, saying the school is moving forward.
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State teacher licensing system revised

Dr. Marvin Lynn, Associate Dean for Teacher Education, was quoted in the August 21 Leader Telegram article "State Teacher licensing system revised."
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Estate gift of $1.25 million to endow faculty chair at UW-Eau Claire

On Aug. 21, WQOW.com featured the UW-Eau Claire Foundation as the recipient of a major gift from the James and Anne Ramsey estate. The gift will permanently endow a faculty chair in the math or science department.
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Estate gift of $1.25 million to endow faculty chair at UW-Eau Claire

On Aug. 21, WEAU.com featured a story about a major gift to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation from the James and Anne Ramsey estate. The gift will permanently endow a faculty chair in the math or science department.
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Manitowoc woman assists at Wisconsin Badger Camp

Katie Johnson, UW-Eau Claire special education major, is featured in the Herald Times Aug. 19 story "Manitowoc woman assists at Wisconsin Badger Camp."
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Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, was interviewed for the Aug. 14 WQOW story "Navigating UW-Eau Claire campus to get easier."
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Green Bay Press-Gazette names new executive editor

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike Knuth was featured in the Aug. 13 Fox 11 story "Green Bay Press-Gazette names new executive editor."
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Wabi campers savor activities while learning about health

Blugold football player Omot Ajack and other student athletes are featured in the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Wabi campers savor activities while learning about health."
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UW-Eau Claire athletes attend Camp Wabi, a camp for kids struggling with obesity

Blugold football player Sean Graham is interviewed, and other student athletes are featured in the Aug. 15 WQOW story "UW-Eau Claire athletes attend Camp Wabi, a camp for kids struggling with obesity."
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2012 Olympics get help from local professor's awesome charts

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geology, was featured in the Aug. 13 Volume One article "2012 Olympics get help from local professor's awesome charts."
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Students document glacial features in state park

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, and student Ian Freeman were quoted in the Aug. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Students document glacial features in state park." Student Rebecca Moore also was mentioned in the article.
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Biotechnology Research Program Prepares Students for Graduate School

Student James Dulaney III was mentioned in the Aug. 11 Surfky.com article "Biotechnology Research Program Prepares Students for Graduate School."
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UW-Eau Claire's Little Niagara Creek being restored to its natural beauty

Little Niagara Creek was featured in the Aug. 11 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire's Little Niagara Creek being restored to its natural beauty."
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Mapping the Olympic marathon by elevation, turns, water stations

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was featured in the Aug. 10 Sports Illustrated article "Mapping the Olympic marathon by elevation, turns, water stations."
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Program to trace political music

Alumnus Eric Kasper was mentioned in the Aug. 9 Wausau Daily Herald article "Program to trace political music."
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Dresses to Impress

Amanda Profaizer, music and theatre arts, and student Jake Lindgren were featured in the Aug. 9 Volume One article "Dresses to Impress — Program converts prom garb into period costumery."
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Armed Forces Mural Appears on Hastings

Alumna Megan Vliestra was mentioned in the Aug. 9 Volume One article "Armed Forces Mural Appears on Hastings."
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Stacks of Jazz — $200,000 'jazz library' finds home at UW-Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire's new jazz collection was featured in the Aug. 9 Volume One story "Stacks of Jazz — $200,000 'jazz library' finds home at UW-Eau Claire."
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The sport of triathlon welcomes all types of participants

The UWEC Triathlon Club was featured int he Aug. 7 WEAU 13 News story "The sport of triathlon welcomes all types of participants."
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Tauscher: Ashbeck, Klein always look to make right call

Alumnus Michael Klein was featured in the Aug. 7 Marshfield News Herald article "Tauscher: Ashbeck, Klein always look to make right call."
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Creek on UW-Eau Claire campus the target of restoration project

Little Niagara Creek was featured in the Aug. 7 WQOW News 18 story "Creek on UW-Eau Claire campus the target of restoration project."
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Oak Creek tragedy highlights persecution of Sikhs, professors say

Drs. Charlene Burns and Scott Lowe, philosophy and religious studies, were quoted in the Aug. 6 Leader-Telegram article "Oak Creek tragedy highlights persecution of Sikhs, professors say."
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Local professor who grew up practicing the Sikh religion reacts to shooting

Dr. Ari Anand, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Aug. 6 WQOW News 18 story "Local professor who grew up practicing the Sikh religion reacts to shooting."
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Menomonie H.S. Hires Matt Riley As Boys Basketball Coach

Alumnus Matthew Riley was featured in the Aug. 6 WQOW News 18 story "Menomonie H.S. Hires Matt Riley As Boys Basketball Coach."
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Students impressed with first peek at new Davies Center

UW-Eau Claire students Amanda Sczygelski, Kia Thao and Andrea O'Brien; Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office; and Christian Wise, Blugold Dining; were quoted in the July 31 Leader-Telegram article "Students impressed with first peek at new Davies Center."
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Dr. Kent Syverson on WPR's 'Joy Cardin Show'

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Joy Cardin Show" July 31 to discuss frac sand mining in Wisconsin. Listen to audio archive of the program.
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Proposal to standardize college financial aid forms supported

Kathy Sahlhoff, Financial Aid, was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "Proposal to standardize college financial aid forms supported."
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Kitowski named EagleHerald editor

Alumnus Dan Kitkowski was featured in the July 30 EHExtra.com article "Kitowski named EagleHerald editor."
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Public: Confluence Project needs historical identity

The Confluence Project Idea Lounge was featured in the July 26 Leader-Telegram article "Public: Confluence Project needs historical identity."
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Ron Keezer on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Ron Keezer (emeritus), music and theatre arts, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" July 27. He discussed the university's recent acquisition of original jazz charts and recordings and what it means to have them in Eau Claire. More information and audio archive of the show.
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Music lovers welcome new jazz chart collection to UW-EC

The July 21 event announcing UW-Eau Claire's new jazz collection was featured in the July 21 Leader-Telegram article "Music lovers welcome new jazz chart collection to UW-EC" and the July 22 Chippewa Herald article "Keezer tracks down amazing jazz collection for UW-EC." The jazz collection also was the subject of the July 27 WQOW TV story, "UW-Eau Claire houses nation's largest jazz collection."
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Nature and sustainability define the new Davies Center

The new Davies Center was featured in the July 22 Leader-Telegram article "Nature and sustainability define the new Davies Center."
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Flute gathering highlights ancient instrument

Haas Fine Arts building was mentioned in the July 20 Leader-Telegram article "Flute gathering highlights ancient instrument."
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UW-EC's online learning program doing its job

UW-Eau Claire's online bachelor of professional studies degree was featured in the July 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC's online learning program doing its job."
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Crews start work of dismantling UW-Eau Claire's old student center

The demolition of old Davies Center was featured in the July 20 Leader-Telegram article "Crews start work of dismantling UW-Eau Claire's old student center."

This story was also covered in the July 19 WEAU 13 News article "Demolition of the old Davies Student Center begins at UWEC."
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New interim chancellor begins term at UW-Eau Claire

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet was featured in the July 17 WEAU 13 News story "New interim chancellor begins term at UW-Eau Claire."

This story was also covered in the following articles:

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Blazing Pages

Jon Loomis, English, and his new book, "Fire Season," were featured in the July 12 Volume One article "Blazing Pages."
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UW-EC biology students help in effort to save endangered fish in Grand Canyon

Dr. Todd Wellnitz, biology, and UW-Eau Claire students Anna Johnson and Brett Nelson were quoted in the July 15 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC biology students help in effort to save endangered fish in Grand Canyon." UW-Eau Claire student and Grand Canyon trip participant Rob Hanson wrote the article as well as the related July 14 Leader-Telegram piece "Commentary: Saving endangered species is a moral issue."
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Gessner on WPR's 'The West Side'

David Gessner, Business Services, will be a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" July 19 to discuss the financial state of western Wisconsin's four-year universities. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, beginning at 5 p.m. More information.
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Work continues on old, new Davies Center

New Davies Center was featured in the July 16 WQOW News 18 story "Work continues on old, new Davies Center."
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Commentary: Saving endangered species is a moral issue

Student Rob Hanson was featured in the July 16 Leader-Telegram article "Commentary: Saving endangered species is a moral issue."
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UW-EC biology students help in effort to save endangered fish in Grand Canyon

UW-Eau Claire Biology Students were mentioned in the July 16 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC biology students help in effort to save endangered fish in Grand Canyon."
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Youngsters get lesson in leading from dogs with disabilities

WYSP was featured in the July 13 Leader-Telegram article "Youngsters get lesson in leading from dogs with disabilities."
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Local business uncovers old blueprints to local landmark buildings

A new collection in McIntyre Library's Special Collections and Archives area was featured in the July 10 Volume One article "Local business uncovers old blueprints to local landmark buildings."
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Gas prices study: Students hope to size up the markets

Dr. Ryan Weichelt, geography and anthropology, was interviewed for the July 11 WQOW-TV story "Gas prices study: Students hope to size up the markets."

This story was also covered in the July 11 WEAU story "Investigation into Eau Claire has prices underway."
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State Bank of Cross Plains promotes Jeff Zwettler

Alumnus Jeff Zwettler was featured in the July 12 State Journal article "State Bank of Cross Plains promotes Jeff Zwettler."
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County looks at Confluence Project

The Confluence Project was featured and Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, was quoted in the July 11 WQOW News 18 story "County looks at Confluence Project."

This story was also covered in the July 12 Leader-Telegram article "Confluence partners hope for county funds."
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Junk Food Ousted at Wis. Rapids Summer Camp

Student Casey Wick was mentioned in the July 11 WSAW.com article "Junk Food Ousted at Wis. Rapids Summer Camp."
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Anderson & Petty: Creating Songs Across The Atlantic

Alumnus Barry Anderson was featured in the July 10 BroadwayWorld.com article "Anderson & Petty: Creating Songs Across The Atlantic."
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