UWEC Chancellor going to China as part of Gov. Walker trip

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet will head back to China next month as part of a trade mission trip with Governor Walker. See the Mar. 11 story on WEAU-TV.
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Behnke, Rieckhoff hoping to show what Blugolds can do on a national stage

Today's Leader-Telegram profiles UW-Eau Claire wrestlers Nathaniel Behnke and Mat Rieckhoff, the first Blugolds to qualify for the NCAA Division III championships in a decade. See full story.
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Men's Hockey: Blugolds headed to Frozen Four

The Blugold men's hockey team top St. Norbert's 3-1 in the NCAA quaterfinals and head to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four in Lake Placid, NY this Friday. See the March 10 Leader-Telegram story "Men's hockey: Blugolds headed to Frozen Four."
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Students design artwork for EC's new hybrid buses

Senoirs Alison Wheeler, Jennifer Johns, and Luke Benson are featured in the Mar. 10 Leader-Telegram story "Students design artwork for EC's hybrid city buses."
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Sequester will hit home in Chippewa Valley

Bruce Ouderkirk, student services, and Karen Havholm, research and sponsored programs, are quoted in the Mar. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Sequester will hit home in Chippwea Valley."
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Hundreds attend Shamrock Shuffle 5-K run/walk

WEAU reported on March 9 that hundreds of people made it out Saturday for the Shamrock Shuffle 5-K run/walk that started and finished at McPhee Physical Education Center. Watch story here.
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UW-Eau Claire students join jazz trumpet legend for performance

Music students Joshua Gallagher, Michael Malone, and Jordan Jenkins are featured in the Mar. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students join jazz legend for performance."
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South Korean students worry as North Korea ends peace pacts

Two UW-Eau Claire students from S. Korea, Soyoung Lim and Joowon Kim, are featured in the Mar. 8 WEAU story "S. Korean students worry as N. Korea ends peace pacts."
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UW-EC chancellor finalist says he would seek community partnerships

James Schmidt, chancellor finalist, is featured in a March 6 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC chancellor finalist would seek community partenships."
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Studies measure air, water affects of mines

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, is quoted in the March 3 La Crosse Tribune article "Studies measure air, water affects of mines."
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UW-EC must 'build on' strengths

Pam Benoit, chancellor finalist from Ohio University, is featured in the March 4 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC must 'build on' strengths."
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Movie documents chilling loss of ice

Dr. Jim Boulter, chemistry, is quoted in the March 3 Leader-Telegram article "Movie documents chilling loss of ice."
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Men's hockey: Blugolds get first NCAA bid since 1989

The Blugold men's hockey team will play St. John's in first round play of the NCAA Division III tournament. See full story.
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Full court research

UW-Eau Claire alum Dr. Tim Nelson of Mayo Clinic is featured in the March 2 Leader-Telegram story "Osseo native puts aside college hoop dreams for groundbreaking career as medical researcher."
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Claims by alleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racism remaining in Eau Claire

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and students Tou Chao Yang and Nicholas Koerner are featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU story "Claims by elleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racsim remaining in Eau Claire."
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Indiana Univeristy School of Education appoints new Dean

Dr. Marvin Lynn has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Education at Indiana University in South Bend. See story.
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Collaborative efforts worthy of praise

On Feb. 27, the Chippewa Valley Herald published an editorial praising the concept and promising future of the downtown Confluence Project, in which UW-Eau Claire is partnering. See editorial.
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More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC

Dr. Linda Young, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and students Lorin Divine and Patrick Marsh are featured in the Feb. 26 WEAU story "More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC."
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When bullying goes high-tech

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, and his research around cyber-bullying are featured in the  Feb. 27 CNN Health story titled "When bullying goes high-tech."
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UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws: four remain

Rama Yelkur, marketing, is quoted in the Feb. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws; four remain."
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Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet and David Gessner, assistant chancellor for budget and finance, are quoted in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal."
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'Confluence' needs push from community

The Confluence Project and UW-Eau Claire's music program are discussed in the Feb. 24 Leader-Telegram editorial  "'Confluence’ needs push from community."
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O'Connell vs. O'Connell

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michelle (Burns) O'Connell and her husband Ryan are featured in a Feb. 25 WQOW story describing their night as opposing coaches in an area high school girls basketball game. See full story.
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UWEC looking into unique online course offerings

Mike Wick, academic affairs, is featured in the Feb. 24 WQOW story "UWEC looking into unique online course offerings." UW-Eau Claire student Emily Kjelstad is also quoted in the story.
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Chancellor candidate vistis UW-Eau Claire

Anne Huot, finalist from State Univeristy of New York, visted campus on Wednesday, Feb. 20 and outlined her goals if appointed in her forum presentation covered in the Leader-Telegram story "Chancellor candidate visits UW-Eau Claire."
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Role with UW athletics keeps Kevin Kluender energized

UW-Eau Claire alumna, Kevin Kluender, is the subject of a Feb. 21 Wisconsin State Journal article titled "Know Your Madisonian: ROle with UW athletics keeps Kluender energized."
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UWEC, UW-Stout respond to governor's budget

Interim Chancellor Bousquet is featured in the Feb. 21 WQOW story "UWEC, UW-Stout respond to governor's budget."
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Oregon administrator makes his case to be UW-Ec's next chancellor

Kent Neely, the first of five Chancellor finalists, visited UW-Eau Claire on Feb. 18 and presented his vision for leading the university at an open forum, covered by the Leader-Telegram. See story.
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Key state lawmaker: Confluence Project could become 'white elephant'

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Feb. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Key state lawmaker: Confluence Project could become 'white elephant'. " The story was also covered by WQOW on Feb. 19. See story.
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Soup and bread night raises money for Feed My People

Student Aaron Polzin is featured in the Feb. 14 WEAU story, "Soup and bread night raises money for Feed My People."
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Search for Dean of Students Unfolds

Brian Carlisle, Dean of Students, has been named a finalist in the search for Dean of Students at the College of William and Mary. See full story.
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Next 360 degree Thursdays lecture, concert to feature UW-Eau Claire pianist Phillips

Dr. Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Feb. 18 edition of the Inside Newsroom from UW-Green Bay. See story.
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Blugold goalie named NCHA player of the year

Senior goaltender Brandon Stephenson has been named the NCHA 2012-13 player of the year, and coach Matt Loen is the league's coach of the year. See story.
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Chancellor finalists announced

The five finalists for the Chancellor position were announced on Friday, Feb. 15. This story was covered by the following media:

WQOW-TV18,  "UWEC announces chancellor finalists."
WEAU-TV13,  "UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists named."
Leader-Telegram, "Finalists named for UW-Eau Claire chancellor position."
LaCrosse Tribune, "UWEC announces finalists for chancellor."
WTAQ.com, "Five UW-Eau Claire chancellor finalists all from out of state."
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UW-EC theater opens comedic operetta

Mitra Sadeghpour, music and theatre arts, and several students are featured in the Feb. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC theater opens comedic operetta."
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LGBTQ welcomes spring events on campus

Chris Jorgensen, LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Feb. 15 Inside Eau Claire article titled "LGBTQ welcomes spring events on campus."
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Eau Claire's new local art-wrapped hybrid buses are super fantastic

Art students Jenny Johns, Aly Wheeler, and Luke Benson are featured in the Feb. 15 Volume One article "Eau Claire's new local-art wrapped hybrid buses are super fantastic."
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Feild Report rides wave of success to first Eau Claire show

UW-Eau Claire alum, Chris Porterfield, and his band Field Report are featured in the Feb. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Field Report rides wave of success to first Eau Claire show."
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UW-Eau Claire to house 22 students at the former St. Bede

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Feb. 14 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire to house 22 students at the former St. Bede."
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Downtown Dorm Discussion

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Feb. 12 story on WQOW, "Eau Claire's Confluence Project: Downtown Dorm Discussion."
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Civil rights pioneer talks about long road to progress

Sophomore Sarah Bretl and Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, are quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Civil rights pioneer talks about long road to progress."
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Eau Claire's Confluence Project: The Ebbs and Flows

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is featured in the Feb. 11  WQOW story titled "Eau Claire's Confluence Project: The Ebbs and Flows." 
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UWEC to announce chancellor finalists this week

UW System President Kevin Reilly is expected to announce the names of five finalists in the UW-Eau Claire chancellor search this week. See story on Feb. 11 WQOW.com.
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UW-Eau Claire nursing students learn while providing care for immigrants

Several UW-Eau Claire nursing students are fearured in the Feb. 10 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-Eau Claire nursing students learn while providing care for immigrants ."
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UW-EC panel discussion focused on race

UW-Eau Claire students Demetrius Evans, Kyra Witcher, and Geraldine Ricks are featured in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC panel discussion focused on race." Associate dean of students Jodi Thesing-Ritter is also quoted in the piece.
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UW-Eau Claire Psychology Study to be featured on Spectrum West on Feb. 1

Dr. April Breske-Rechek, psychology, will be a guest on the Spectrum West show of WPR, on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire at 5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 1.  Stream the broacast here.
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DNR wants dam near Augusta removed or fixed, which could cost $100K

Robin Leary, Foundation, is quoted in the Jan. 31 Leader-Telegram regarding the conservation and finance issues surrounding the dam near Augusta. See full story.
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Green buses roll into Eau Claire, to display UWEC studnets' artwork

Seniors Luke Benson, Alison Wheeler, and Jenny Johns are  interviewed in the Jan. 31 story on WEAU.com titled "Green buses roll into Eau Claire, to display UWEC students' artwork."
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Former VHS wrestler is head coach at UW-Eau Claire

Jon Ames, men's wrestling coach, is the subject of a Jan. 30 article in the Lacrosse Tribune titled "Former VHS wrestler is head coach at UW-Eau Claire."
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Super Bowl ad research gains national attention

Super Bowl advertising research conducted by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, marketing, has been highlighted in recent business publications:
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Community comes together to support local chiropractor in need of kidney transplant

Several Blugold coaches and players, both past and present, attended a local fundraiser to support longtime Blugold athletics fan and supporter Dave Nanstad and his kidney donor, Judy Jaskowski. See the Jan. 27 story on WEAU.com.
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UW-Eau Claire Dance Team competes at nationals

The UW-Eau Claire Dance Team was featured in an online photo album in SportsPageMagazine.com coverage of the UDA College Dance National Championships in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. The dancers pictured are:
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UW-Eau Claire accounting students provide free 2012 tax return assistance

WEAU reported on Jan. 23 that UW-Eau Claire accounting students will provide 2012 tax return assistance free of charge. See story.
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UW-Eau Claire choir prepares for concert at Kennedy Center

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music, and UW-Eau Claire choir students are featured in the Jan. 23 WQOW story "UW-Eau Claire choir prepares for concert at Kennedy Center." 
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D is for Vitamin D

Dr. Jill Ferguson, Materials Science Center, and the center's outreach to local businesses were featured in the Jan. 16 Chippewa Valley Business Report article "D is for Vitamin D."
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Despite cold temps, plenty of heat to be found in Eau Claire

David Stokes, facilities, is featured in the Jan. 22 WQOW story "Despite cold temps, plenty of heat to be found in Eau Claire."
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UW-EC recognized for support of veterans

Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Beth Hellwig, and Bonnie Isaacson, nontraditional student adviser and co-chairperson of the Veterans Advisory Committee are featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC recognized for support of veterans."  
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Martin Luther King Jr. honored, remembered through his own words

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history,  is quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article titled "Martin Luther King honored, remembered through his own words."
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Concert Review: Cabaret XXXV

Several UW-Eau Claire students are mentioned in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram review of  'Cabaret: School Day." See review.
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UW-EC opens 35th annual 'Cabaret'

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music, and several students are featured in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC opens 35th annual 'Cabaret'.
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Group supports revenue-neutral carbon tax

Dr. Jim Boutler, chemistry, is featured in the Jan. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Group supports revenue-neutral carbon tax."
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UW-Eau Claire helps improve wildly popular 'Catan' board game

Tim Walsh, a UW-Eau Claire graduate, is featued in the Jan. 14 Volume One article "UW-Eau Claire helps improve wildly popular 'Catan' board game."
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Girl Scouts announce honorees for spring awards banquet

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, will be honored by the Girl Scouts of Northwestern Wisconsin this spring. See story in the Dunn County News.
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Eau Claire has 20th largest Hmong community in the U.S.

Caitlin Lee, equal opportunity specialist in the Affirmative Action Office, is quoted in the Jan. 9 Leader-Telegram article titled "Eau Claire has 20th-largest Hmong community in U.S., study finds."
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Blugolds at the Community Table

Members of the Blugold Men's Basketball team, along with coach Matt Siverling are featured in an online photo album in the Jan. 8 edition of the Leader-Telegram. See photos
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Local author, educator compiles great reads for kids

Local author Rob Reid, educational studies, is featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Local author, educator compiles great reads for kids." The book is also featured in the Jan. 6 online edition of the Dunn County News.
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Eau Claire's Max Garland is state's new poet laureate

Max Garland, English, is featured in the Jan. 3 Journal Sentinal Online article titled "Eau Claire's Max Garland is state's new poet laureate." This story is also covered by Fox11 on Jan. 4, 2013. See story.
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Ayres, Bugher among region's major contributors who passed away in 2012

The late professor emeritus of history, Dr. Ron Warloski, is featured and Dr. Jane Pederson, history, is quoted in the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Ayres, Bugher among region's major contributors who passed away in 2012."
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Leader-Telegram's top story of 2012: Sand mining boom

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is interviewed in the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram article about frac sand mining titled "Leader-Telegram's top story of 2012: Sand Mining Boom."
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Holiday expedition looks for ancient church

Dr. Harry Jol, geogrpahy, and student Nick Jaeger are the subject of the Dec. 29 Leader-Telegram article "Holiday expedition looks for ancient church."
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Geospatial program graduates in demand

Several UW-Eau Claire faculty members, students, and alumni are featured in the Dec. 23 Leader-telegram article titled "Geospatial program graduates in demand."
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Local professor battles brain cancer

Dr. Charles Tomkovick, marketing, is featured in the Dec. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Local professor battles brain cancer."
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Max Garland to be guest on Wisconsin Public Radio Jan. 4

Wisconsin's newest Poet Laureate Max Garland, English, will be a guest Jan. 4 at 5 pm on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio, WHWC 88.3. Live stream or archives are available here.
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Travel inspires UW-Eau Claire graduate

Matt Winarski, music education graduate, is featured in the Dec. 21 Leader-Telegram article titled "Travel inspires UW-Eau Claire graduate".
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Eau Claire County recognizes treatment courts' volunteers

David Backstrom, former UW-Eau Claire police chief, was honored by Eau Claire County Veterans Court. See full story.
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Hmong students seek racial tolerance at UW-Eau Claire

Choua Xiong, president of the Hmong Student Association and Teresa O'Halloran of the Office of Affirmative Action are featured in the Dec. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Hmong students seek racial tolerance at UW-Eau Claire."
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Local schools acknowledge Conn. shooting tragedy, emphasize safety

Dr. Marvin Lynn, Associate Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, is quoted in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Local schools acknowledge Conn. shooting tragedy, emphasize safety."
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BE BOLD 2 Summit

A column co-authored by UW-Eau Claire Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet, UW-River Falls Chancellor Dean Van Galen, UW-Stout Chancellor Charles Sorensen and Chippewa Valley Technical College President Bruce Barker following the Dec. 5 BE BOLD 2 Summit at UW-Eau Claire was published by WisPolitics.com on Dec. 11, The Dunn County News  on Dec. 11, The Chippewa Herald on Dec. 14 and the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram on Dec. 16.
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Students reveal results of gas price study

UW-Eau Claire students are featured in local coverage of the study they conducted into gasloine pricing in Eau Claire. See the following stories:

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Worship director enjoys his connection with God and music

UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Herd is featured in the Dec. 11 article from Inside Eau Claire titled "Worship director enjoys his connection with God and music."
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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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