UW-EC brings 'Mugnog' to area schoolchildren

Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, is featured in the April 3 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC brings 'Mugnog' to area schoolchildren."

UWEC Coach, AD react to Rutgers misconduct, firing

Scott Kilgallon and Matt Siveling, athletics, are featured in the April 3 WEAU story "UWEC Coach, AD react to Rutgers misconduct, firing."

Tarras views sports and faith as friendly allies

Alumnus Jeff Tarras, local representative to the Fellowship of Christain Athletes, is quoted in the April 4 Marshfield News Herald article titled "Tarras views sports and faith as friendly allies."

UW-Eau Claire and Sacred Heart teamed up for Be the Match event

UW-Eau Claire students are featured in the April 4 WEAU story "UW-Eau Claire and Sacred Heart team up for Be the Match event."

Klink to get honor from UW-Eau Claire, sing at ball

Emily Klink, vocal music performance major, was featured in the April 3 Reedsburg Times-Press article "Klink to get honor from UW-Eau Claire, sing at ball."

WDN Coach of the Year

Alumnus Rick Schmidt has been named the Winona Daily News Girls Basketball Coach of the Year for his work coaching the Gale-Ettrick-Trempealeau team to a 15-9 season. See full story.

Triosé and John Raymond: Live recording at the Artists Quarter, April 4th

UW-Eau Claire alums Vinnie Rose, Jeremy Boettcher, and Adrian Suarez from the jazz trio Triosé are featured in the March 31 article from LAJazz.com titled "Triosé  and John Raymond: Live recording session at the Artists Quarter, April 4th."

Local Jews, Muslims come together to make Easter meal

International student Tom Gugle is featured in the March 31 WEAU story "Local Jews, Muslims come together to make Easter meal."

Once upon a time:. . . Making the most of reading stories to your children

Rob Reid, education studies, is quoted in the April 2 Chicago Tribune story "Once upon a time.. . . Making the most of reading stories to your children."

2013 Women of Courage, Confidence, and Character

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, was honored by the Chippewa Valley Girl Scouts at their 19th annual Women of Courage, Confidence and Character awards banquet. See full coverage from WEAU-TV.

UW-EC grad exhibiting award-winning photography

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Noltner and his traveling multimedia art exhibit, "A Peace of My Mind," which is on display at UW-Eau Claire April 1-May 12, was featured in the March 31 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad exhibiting award-winning photography." Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, also is quoted in the article.

UW-Eau Claire's presumptive next chancellor comes with glowing tributes

Dr. James Schmidt, who was recommended March 18 as UW-Eau Claire's next chancellor, was featured in the March 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire's presumptive next chancellor comes with glowing tributes."

UW-Eau Claire grad Konkel enjoying success with Miami

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Konkol is featured in the March 26 Leader-Telegram article "NCAA tournament: UW-Eau Claire grad enjoys success with Miami."

UM-Duluth announces new dean of the College fo Education and Human Service Professions

Dr. Jill Pinkney Pastrana, education, has been named the new dean of the College of Education and Human Service Professions at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. See story in April 1 edition of Duluth News Tribune.

Study shows most teens are putting themselves at risk for developing heart disease

Tracy Yengo, kinesiology, is featured in the April 1 WQOW story "Study shows most teens are putting themselves at risk for developing heart disease."

Schofield Auditorium gets Next Gen IC Live from Renkus-Heinz

The recent remodel and audio upgrade for Schofield Auditorium is featured in the March 26 article from ProSoundWeb.com titled "Univeristy of Wisconsin's Schofield Auditorium Gets Next Gen IC Live from Renkus-Heinz."

UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout buildings pass commission

Future UW-Eau Claire construction projects were the subject of the March 23 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout buildings pass commission."

Students explore Hmong culture during immersion journey to China

UW-Eau Claire students Crystal Vang, Choua Xiong, See Yang, Chee Yang, Becky Vang, Nou Vue, Cindy Yang and Denise Lee; Kelly Wonder, foreign languages; and Ezra Zeitler, geography and anthropology, were featured in the March 24 Leader-Telegram story "Students explore Hmong culture during immersion journey to China."

UW-Eau Claire student explores Galapagos Islands

Olivia Ludke, a senior biology major at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the March 24 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire student explores Galapagos Islands." Deb Freund, biology, also is mentioned in the story.

Avid outdoorsman starts 'EC Outdoors TV Show'

Junior Adam Ganske is featured in a March 20 article from The Chetek Alert titled "Avid outdoorsman starts 'EC Outdoors TV show." Fellow student Ryan Laughlin is also mentioned in the story. 

10 years after the war in Iraq, local veteran reflects

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Scott Morfitt was interviewed for the March 19 WEAU TV-13 story, "10 years after the war in Iraq, local veteran reflects."

Best year ever for Eau Claire hockey helped out by city council

Blugold men's hockey coach  Matt Loen is featured in the March 19 WQOW story "Best year ever for Eau Claire hockey helped out by city council."

James Schmidt named chancellor

UW System President Kevin P. Reilly and a special committee of the Board of Regents announced on Monday their recommendation of James C. Schmidt as the next chancellor at UW-Eau Claire. See all related March 18 coverage:

UW-Eau Claire's forensics team long a success

The UW-Eau Claire forensics team is featured in the March 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire's forensics team long a success."

Crispin Pierce to be a guest of WPR on Friday, March 15

On Friday, March 15 Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, will be a guest on the WPR show At Issue at 3:00 p.m.  Pierce will be discussing environmental issues surrounding frac sand mining. Listen to archive or live broadcast here.

News vs.National Priorities

A March 2013 International Communication Gazette article by Dr. Won Yong Jang, communication and journalism, titled “News as Propaganda: Comparative Analysis of US and Korean Press Coverage of the Six-Party Talks,” was the subject of the March 14 Parapolitical article “News vs. National Priorities.”

Police warn of hackers after celebrities' personal info posted online

Chip Eckardt, Learning and Technology Services, is featured in the March 13 WEAU story "Police warn of hackers after celebrities' personal info posted online."

Sacred Heart and UW-Eau Claire host bone marrow drive April 4

April is national "Donate Life" month, and the university will team up with Sacred Heart Hospital to host a "Be the Match" bone marrow drive on April 4 in the Davies Center.

JAMF Software donates $500,000 to Confluence Project

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Zach Halmstad, co-founder of JAMF Software, announced on March 13 that his company has pledged $500,000 to support construction of the community arts center portion of the Confluence Project. The story was covered by the following media:

UW-Eau Claire program can't avoid sequester cuts

Dr. Bruce Ouderkirk, student support services, is featured in a March 12 WQOW story discussing the sequester cut impact for local students. Sophomore Darrell Hill is also interviewed. Watch story here.

Men's hockey holds final practice before Frozen Four

Blugold men's hockey is featured in the March 12 WEAU story "UW-Eau Claire men's hockey hold final practice before Frozen Four."

Marvin Lynn to be a guest on The West Side this Thursday

Dr. Marvin Lynn, education, will be a quest on The West Side with host Rich Kremer on Thursday, March 14 at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire. The topic will be poverty in area schools and possible effects on student succes and experience. Listen live here.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

'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."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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." 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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:

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.

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:

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.

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." 

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."

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."  

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."

Concert Review: Cabaret XXXV

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

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'.

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."

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."

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.

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."

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

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.