Geography students at UW-Eau Claire explore the Southwest

Seniors Meghan Kelly and Jackson Becker, as well as Dr. Harry Jol, geography and  Martin Goettl, geography and anthropology are featured in the Dec. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Geography students at UW-Eau Claire explore the Southwest."
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Jobs seminar: Wisconsin's future challenging

Dr. Richard Spindler, mathematics, is quoted in the Dec. 6  Chippewa Herald article "Jobs seminar: Wisconsin's future challenging."
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Study: Two chains dominate local gas market

Dr. Ryan Weichelt, geography, is quoted in the Dec. 3 Leader-Telegram story regarding his research of local gas pricing. Research partner Dr. Laura Middlesworth, economics, as well as students Ben Possi and Emily Anderson are also mentioned in the article "Study: two chains dominate local gas market."  The study is also cited in the Dec. 4 edition of biztimes.com and the Dec. 5 edition of CPSnet.com.
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It Seems to Me: UW-EC building bridges globally

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet wrote a letter to the editor which was printed in the Dec. 1 Leader-Telegram, titled "It Seems to Me: UW-Eau Claire building bridges globally."
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Eau Claire fuel market study complete

Recent research by Dr. Ryan Weichelt, geography and anthropology, and Dr. Laura Middlesworth, economics, is featured in the Dec. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire fuel market study complete." The story was also covered by WEAU on Dec. 3 in the story "Gas price study presentation scheduled for December 12."
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Confluence Project to be Discussed on The West Side radio show Dec. 6

The downtown Eau Claire Confluence Project will be discussed on The West Side this Thursday, December 6 at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and 88.7 WRFW/River Falls. Listen online.
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UW-EC chancellor responds to 'insensitive' posting in dorm bathroom

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet responded to residence hall incident in a media memo quoted in the Leader-Telegram on Dec. 1. See full story.
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Blugold Pioneer Sandy Schumacher Passes Away

UW-Eau Claire women’s athletics pioneer Sandy Schumacher passed away Tuesday (November 27) at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was 76. See full story.
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Poweball jackpot at $550M

Herschel Day, mathematics, in interviewed in the Nov. 28 WEAU story "Powerball jackpot boosted agian to $550M."
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Improv Fest promises unpredictable laughs

Alumna Amber Dernbach is featured in the Nov. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Improv Fest promises unpredictable laughs." 
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Reciprocity spikes up rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin Universities

Kris Anderson, admissions, along with students Hayley Rueckert and Andria Schwabe, were interviewed for the Nov. 26 WEAU story "Reciprocity spikes up rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin Universities."
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Fuel Findings: Gas price study to be released in December

Dr. Ryan Weichelt, geography, is featured in the Nov. 26 story on WQOW  "Fuel Findings: Gas price study to be released in December."
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Eau Claire residents asked to Give-A-Kid-A-Book

As part of the 18th annual Give-A-Kid-A-Book project, Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library are collecting books for children at several locations and events, including the UW-Eau Claire Holiday Concert at Zorn Arena on Dec. 9. See Nov. 26 story from WQOW.
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Reporter gets new perspective as part of UW-EC delegation to China

UW-Eau Claire student and Leader-Telegram reporter Taylor Kuether has written a story in the Nov. 25 Leader-Telegram called "Reporter gets new perspective as part of UW-EC delegation to China." To view Taylor's blog posts about her recent trip, visit http://twoweeksinchina.tumblr.com/
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Experts press for cyberbullying definition in Iowa law

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Nov. 25 Sioux City Journal article "Experts press for cyberbullying definition in Iowa law."
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UW-Eau Claire students' artwork will wrap city's hybrid buses

Several UW-Eau Claire students and faculty are quoted or mentioned in the Nov. 24 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students' artwork will wrap city's hybrid buses."
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Don't Pass on Math

Dr. Alex Smith, mathematics, has submitted a letter to the editor, published in the Nov. 23 Leader-Telegram. See "Don't pass on math."
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Vets 4 Vets creates Veterans Book Project at UWGB

UW-Eau Claire student and veteran Phillip Schladweiler is quoted in a Nov. 14 article from the Fourth Estate titled "Vets 4 Vets creates Veterans Book Project at UWGB."
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Behind Laos's yellow rain and tears

Dr. David Shih, English, is quoted in the Nov. 14 article from CityPages.com titled "Behind Laos's yellow rain and tears."
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Cross-sex friendship research

An Oct. 23 Scientific American article featured "Benefit or burden? Attraction in cross-sex friendship," research by April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, and UW-Eau Claire students published in August in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. The research also was featured  in the following media:


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Mining sand for fracking causes friction in Wisconsin

Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Nov. 19 Los Angeles Times article titled "Mining sand for fracking causes friction in Wisconsin."
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Planet Walk Coming to Phoenix Park area

Dr. Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, wrote the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Astronomy Update: Planet Walk Coming to Phoenix Park area." Thomas and Janis Roadt designed and implemented the Eau Claire Planet Walk. The monthly Astronomy Update column is compiled by Dr. Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy.
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High hopes for next UW-Eau Claire leader

Dr. Rama Yelkur, marketing, is quoted is the Nov. 17
Leader-Telegram article "Hopes high for next UW-Eau Claire leader."
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Making It Up

Student JT Stocks, member of the UW-Eau Claire improv group Backwards Thinkers, is quoted in the Nov. 15 Volume One article "Making It Up". 
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Baker garners honors at UWEC

Freshman swimmer Amanda Baker is the subject of  the Nov. 15 Hudson Star-Observer article titled "Baker garners honors at UWEC."
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Math help for freshmen

Freshmen Samantha Bartnik and Sadie Falter are featured in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram article "Many incoming freshmen unprepared for college math, but help is here."
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Great American Smokeout back Thursday

Kelsey Dumanch, UW-Eau Claire junior, is quoted in the Nov. 15 online article from WTAQ.com "Great American Smokeout back Thursday."
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On the Cover

Graphic design student Jenny Johns and her art are featured in the Nov. 15 Volume one story "On the Cover/Nov. 15, 2012: learn about this issue's cover art by Jenny Johns."
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Milwaukee's Field Report gets high marks

UW-Eau Claire journalism alum Chris Porterfield and his new band are featured in the Nov. 14 online article from 77Square titled "Milwaukee's Field Report gets high marks."
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Three Blugolds named to All-WIAC football first team

Joel Sweeney, Austin Goetsch and Jake Holterman are featured in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Three Blugolds anmed to ALL-WIAC first team."
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Evidence collection at fatal Water St fire scene complete

A status update in the investigation of the fatal Water St. fire is found in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Evidence collection at fatal Water Street fire scene complete."
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UW-Eau Claire coach recognized

Coach Dan Schwamberger honored by U.S. Track and Field and Corss Country Coaches Association.
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Confluence clears city zoning hurdle

Assistant chancellor Mike Rindo is quoted in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article titled "Confluence clears city zoning hurdle."
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UW-EC students pick mascot name

UW-Eau Claire student body mascot has been named: Blu. See Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram news In Brief.
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Forum speaker: Financial giants lack watchdog

Tuesday evening's Forum speaker Nomi Prins is the subject of the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker: Financial giants lack watchdog."
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Men's Basketball: Siverling and Blugolds ready to work

First year Blugold men's basketball coach Matt Siverling, along with seniors Jordan Peterson, Nick Craggs, Dustin Kalien, Zac Womeldorf and Andy Kleist, are featured in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Men's Basketball: Siverling, Blugolds ready to work."
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Urban beekeepers find benefits, challenges

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography and anthropology, is featured in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article "Urban beekeepers find benefits, challenges." Senior Ellen Sorenson is also quoted in in the piece.
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Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley voting tough to predict

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, was quoted in the Nov. 10 Leader-Telegram article titled "Wisconsin, Chippewa Valley voting tough to predict." 
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Hmong community kicks off annual New Year celebration

The Hmong New Year celebration at UW-Eau Claire  was covered in the Nov. 10 story on WQOW-TV called "Hmong community kicks off annual New Year celebration."
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UW Regents put off Confluence Project decision until 2013

The UW Regents will await further research on operating costs before deciding about funding the Confluence Project. See the Nov. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW Regents put off Confluence Project decision until 2013."
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Shoppers anxious about quick start to holiday shopping season

Dr. Joe Bonner, marketing, is quoted in the Nov. 8 story from WEAU-TV "Shoppers anxious about quick start to holiday shopping season."
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China trip Q&A with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is interviewed for the Nov. 4 Leader-Telegram Q&A titled "Gimme 5: Local students seek ties in China."
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Volunteers helping get voters to the polls

UW-Eau Claire student Beth Sorenson is featured in the Nov. 4 WQOW story "Volunteers help get voters to the polls."
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Students, community turn out for International Folk Fair

UW-Eau Claire students and faculty are featured in the Nov. 4 Leader-Telegram story "Students, community turn out for International Folk Fair."
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Redefining the Multiple

The current Foster Gallery exhibit of Japanese prints is featured in the Nov. 1 Volume One article "Redefining the Multiple."
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Across the Taylor Verse

Bruce Taylor, emeritus, is featured in the Nov. 1 Volume One article "Across the Taylor Verse."
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Jazz Central’s November Line-Up Includes New Vocalists Series

Alumni Vinny Rose and Jeremy Boettcher are spotlighted in the Nov. 1 Jazz Police upcoming events line-up for the Twin Cities, "Jazz Central's November Line-Up Includes new Vocalists Series."
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Blugold gets a new name

Several UW-Eau Claire students are featured in the Oct. 30 WEAU-TV story "Blugold gets a news name."
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UW-W honors UW-EC English professor

John Hildebrand (emeritus) has received the 2012 UW-Whitewater Chancellor's Regional Literacy Award. See the following stories in RoyalPurpleNews.com and uww.edu .
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Campaigns put Wisconsin voters in the spotlight

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 27 Star Tribune article "Campaigns put Wisconsin voters in the spotlight."
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Tennis families pass on Blugold tradition

Two generations of Blugold tennis greats are featured in the Oct. 27 WQOW story "Tennis families pass on the Blugold tradition from generation to generation".
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CVTC and UWEC teaching renters how to keep winter bills down

Sustainability coordinator Greg Nelson is featured in the Oct. 24 WEAU-TV story "CVTC and UWEC teaching renters how to keep winter bills down."
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UW-EC has resources to help depressed students

Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs, has written a letter to the editor in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram titled "UW-EC has resources to help depressed students."
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UW-EC offering Math Quest for elementary students

The Chippewa Herald reported on Oct. 22 that UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will offer enrichment classes called "Math Quest" for elementary studnets.
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Bob Baca to be guest clinician at jazz festival

The Oct. 19 Brainerd Dispatch entertainment brief features Bob Baca, director of jazz studies, as the quest clinician at the Central Lakes All-Conference Honor Jazz Festival.
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UW-EC to open theater season with classic 'Our Town'

Department of theatre arts  students and faculty are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader Telegram article
"UW-EC to open theater season with classic 'Our Town.'"
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Election 2012: Races to Watch

Dr. Geoffrey Peterson is quoted in the Oct. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Election 2012: Races to Watch."
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Devastated by suicide of UW-EC student son, she acts to help others

Student senator Brianna Burke and Dean of Students Brain Carlisle are quoted in the Oct. 14 leadertelegram.com article "Devastated by suicide of UW-EC student son, she acts to help others."
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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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