UW-EC chancellor promises faculty, staff no major changes

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Aug. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor promises faculty, staff no major changes," coverage of his speech at the annual Blugold Breakfast event on Aug. 20.
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UWEC student published in medical journal for research on football hip injuries

UW-Eau Claire junior, Madeline Johnson, is featured in the Aug. 20 WEAU-TV story "UWEC student published in medical journal for research on football hip injuries."  Dr. Robert Stow, kinesiology, is also featured.
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Holocaust survivor opens UW-EC's 72nd Forum season

The 72nd season of The Forum series will open on Oct. 1 with a presentation by Gerda Weissmann Klein, Holocaust survivor and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. See related release.
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STEM program taking root

Dr.'s  Doug Dunham and Jennifer Dahl, materials science,  are featured along with students Tayo Sanders and Michelle Purdun in the Aug. 18 Leader-Telegram article "STEM program taking root."
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Meadering uncertainty: Water in UW-EC's Little Niagara Creek likely too warm to support trout

An Aug. 15 article in the Leader-Telegram examines the DNR study to determine viability of restoring trout to Little Niagara Creek. See full story.
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Goal set to graduate students in four years

Dr. Michael Wick, academic affairs, is quoted in the Aug. 14 Leader-Telegram story "Goal set to graduate students in four years."
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UW-EC students help create heralded book

A team of UW-Eau Claire students collaborated with the Eau Claire Energy Cooperative to create an award-winning written history of the cooperative in celebration of its 75th anniversary. See full story from the Aug. 11 Leader-Telegram.
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Schmidt: Diversity enriches all students

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Aug. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Schmidt: Diversity enriches all students."
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Alumnus Matysik stepping down as EC police chief

Jerry Matysik, criminal justice alumnus, is retiring from his post as chief of police in Eau Claire after serving in this post for a decade. See Aug. 9 story in the Leader-Telegram.
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UW-EC chancellor says he has felt welcome, sees challenges

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in a Q&A pulished in the Aug. 11 issue of the Leader-Telegram. See full article.
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Chamber welcomes new chancellor

Chancellor James Schmidt was officially welcomed to Eau Claire at a reception hosted by the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Aug. 6. See story at WEAU-TV.
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UW-Eau Claire professor and student guests on WPR's 'The West Side' Aug. 5

Ari Anand, anthropology, and Choua Xiong, a student representative on UW-Eau Claire's Hmong Studies Steering Committee, joined other guests in discussing the Hmong population in western Wisconsin on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side"  Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. on WHWC, 88.3 FM. Listen here to the archived broadcast.
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Lakeville student pubishes scientific research

Junior Madeline Kay Johnson is featured in an Aug. 1 article at LakevillePatch.com titled "Lakeville Student Publishes Scientific Research."  The Leader-Telegram also covered the Johnson's research on Aug. 4 in  "Student's work published in noted journal."
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Reilly leaving as UW president

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the July 30 Leader-Telegram article "Reilly leaving as UW president."
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Marketing the Momentum West region

UW-Eau Claire is featured in a July 26 article from the Chippewa Valley Business Report  titled "Marketing the Momentum West region."
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'Chuck' was a good guy

The late Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, marketing, is the subject of an editorial by Dan Lyksett published in the July 28 Leader-Telegram. Dr. Tim Vaughan, marketing, is quoted in the piece. See story.
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UW-EC official calls student loans bill 'better compromise'

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, is quoted in a July 27 Leader-Telegram article titled "UW-EC official calls student loan bill 'better compromise'."
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Life Story: UW-EC's Tomkovick packed a powerful impact

Professor emeritus Chuck Tomkovick passed away Thursday after battling cancer for recent months. Fellow faculty members Scott Lester, marketing, and Doug Olson, health care administration, and Tim Vaughan, dean of the College of Business, are quoted in a July 26 Leader-Telegram tribute. See full story.
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Astronomy Update: Clouds, a common sight in the sky, also exist in space

Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled a new Astronomy Update column for the July 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram. See full column.
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Tuba solo results in scholarship

Sophomore Nicholas Liebl was one of three recipients of an instrumental scholarship during the 38th annual Glenn Miller Festival, held June 13-16 in Clarinda, Iowa. See full story.
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Visit to tropical islands no summer vacation for college student

Senior Brady Olson is featured in a July 17 Leader-Telegram article titled "Visit to tropical islands no summer vacation for college student."
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Jill Olm to be a guest on Spectrum West Thursday, July 18

Jill Olm, assistant professor of painting and drawing, will be Al Ross's guess on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio this Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m.  on WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire.  Her work is currently featured in an exhibition “Systems for Abstraction” at the Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters in Madison.  She’ll share her penchant for the abstract and how it communicates information. Listen here to live or archived program.
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Market Movement: Chippewa Valley stock index fares well in first half of '13

A UW-Eau Claire economics project is featured in the July 14 Leader Telegram story "Market Movement: Chippewa Valley stock index fares well in first half of '13." The CVCERD is a project led by Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and students Caleb Butera, Jacob Raleigh, Ryan Schorbahn, Oyunsuren Enkhbat and Ryan Halliday work on the project.
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UW-Eau Claire wins award from Chamber of Commerce

UW-Eau Claire has received the bronze level award through the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce's Worksite Wellness Initiative. For more information about eligibility requirements for the recognition, visit the workplace wellness section of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce website.

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Easker, Fischer top field at Water Street Mile

Alumnus Aaron Easker and junior Eric Rosvold are faeured in the July 13 Leader-Telegram coverage fo the Water Street Mile. See story.
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UW-Eau Claire students enjoy western workspace

Students Ellen Buelow and Lindsey Lepak are featured in the July 14 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students enjoy western workspace."  Drs. J. Brian Mahoney and Goeff Pignotta, geology, are also quoted in the article.
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UW-Eau Claire music student to be guest today on Spectrum West radio show

Music student Mike Malone will be a guest of Al Ross on the Wisconsin Public Radio broadcast, Spectrum West, today, July 11, at 10 a.m. The discussion topic will be Malone's recent selection to travel with the famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Listen to the live or archived broadcast here.
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UW-EC instructor pens book about historic conflict over desegregation in Alabama

B.J. Hollars, English, was featured in the July 7 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC instructor pens book about historic conflict over desegregation in Alabama."
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UW-EC's youth program gains new partnerships

The Wisconsin Youth Success Program at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the July 7 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC's youth program gains new partnerships."
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Chancellor James Schmidt begins his tenure at UW-Eau Claire

Chancellor James Schmidt began his tenure on July 1. Various local media covered this news:
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Budget puts an end to Blugold Commitment

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the July 1 WEAU story "Budget puts end to Blugold Commitment."
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Much-needed relief

Alumnus Matt Kendziera and his wife Suzie Kendziera, former UW-Eau Claire student, are featured in the June 30 Leader-Telegram story "Much-needed relief," which profiles their musical  "Wayside," being performed at Fanny Hill this week.
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Man with local ties in the running to win Western States 100-mile race

Alumnus Joe Uhan was featured in the June 28 Leader-Telegram article "Man with local ties in the running to win Western States 100-mile race."
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Land conservation supervisor busy with permits, planning

Robin Leary, Foundation, was quoted in June 29 Leader-Telegram article "Land Conservation Supervisor Busy with Permits, Planning."
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Student-created movie premieres at film festival

Students Thom Kishaba, Bridget Oliver and Andrea VanHaren, as well as faculty members Pamela Forman, sociology, and Ellen Mahaffy, communication and journalism, were mentioned in the June 30 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram article "Student-created movie premieres at film festival." VanHaren and Kishaba also are mentioned in the July 8 Volume One article "UW-Eau Claire students’ film screened in San Francisco." 
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Youths nurture creativity, connections

Art department alumni, Megan Byron and Cory Gierhart, are quoted in the June 26 Leader-Telegram article "Youths nurture creativity, connections."
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Young hockey fan recovering from brain surgery gets shout-out on national TV

Bob Thorp, assistant Blugold men's hockey coach, is quoted in the June 25 Leader-Telegram story "Young hockey fan recovering from brain surgery gets shout-out on national TV." Thorp's 10-year-old son, Sam, was surprised by well-wishes from an NBC announcer during the Stanley Cup finals Monday night. See full story.
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Jorgenson named Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center director

Christopher Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the June 24, Leader-Telegram story about his recent appointment as the center's director. See full story.
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UW-EC students busy with research


Dr. Karen Havholm, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, is quoted and students Nicole Bauer and Chris Bader, along with their biology professor Dr. David Lonzarich, are pictured in the June 23 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students busy with research."
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New scholarship program will be featured on Spectrum West radio June 21

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, will be a guest of Wisconsin Pubilc Radio's Spectrum West  on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC-Menomonie/Eau Claire. The discussion topic will the Eileen Phillips Cohen String Scholarship, which recognizes four outstanding string musicians with a full-tuition scholarship. Listen to live or archived program.
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Students: City can improve walking and biking passages

Juniors Nathan Schaffer and Abby Huebner are quoted in the June 18 Leader-Telegram story "Students: City can improve walking and biking passages."
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Area bike fest draws thousands

Sophomore Maria Legenza is quoted in the June 15 Leader-Telegram article titled "Area bike fest draws thousands." Legenza, a kinesiology major, was a volunteer at the Menomonie event.
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Astronomy Update: Space objects passing closer to our planet

Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, has published an article in the June 14 Leader-Telegram titled "Astronomy Update: Space objects passing closer to our planet."
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UW-EC employee retiring at age 84, began working at age 65

Corinne Charlson, communication sciences and disorders, is featured in the June 14 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC employee retiring at age 84, began working at age 65."
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Nature in ample supply at UW-Eau Claire's new children center

Lisa Coen and Rebecca Wurzer, Children's Nature Academy, student Natasha Koslowski and Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, are all featured in the June 14 Leader-Telegram story "Nature in ample supply at UW-Eau Claire's new children's center."
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Walker names Kristina Bourget EC county judge

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kristina Bourget is featured and alumna Lisa Stark is mentioned in the June 10 Leader-Telegram article "Walker names Kristina Bourget EC county judge."
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Research taking students on Cambodian forest trip

Students Kelsey Pischke, Joe Weirich, Joel Smith and Breana Meyer, and Deb Freund, biology, are featured in the June 9 Leader-Telegram story "Research taking students on Cambodian forest trip."
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UW-Eau Claire student has created an iPod-based therapy program

Senior Jill Seichter is featured in the June 9 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire student has created an iPod-based therapy program."
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UW-EC drummer joins famed Glenn Miller Orchestra on tour

Senior Mike Malone is featured and Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, is quoted in the June 9 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC drummer joins Glenn Miller Orchestra on tour."
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Duo will push for carbon tax plan as citizen lobbyists

Dr. Jim Boulter, chemistry and Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies, and Dr. Kate Hale Wilson, English (emerita), are featured in the June 7 Leader-Telegram article "Duo will push for carbon tax plan as citizen lobbyists."
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First-year teachers use creativity to meet challenges

UW-Eau Claire alumni Tim McManus and Sam Van Hefty, along with Melissa Bruce, education, are quoted in the June 7 Leader-Telegram article "First-year teachers use creativity to meet challenges."
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Helland named Badger men's basketball strength and conditioning coach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Erik Helland has been appointed to the coaching staff for UW-Madison men's basketball. See full story.
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UW-Eau Claire alumna obtains national product placement at CVS pharmacies

UW-Eau Claire alumna  Kelly Vine Pulido, president of Advocate Medical Company, and the national placement of her company's products at CVS pharmacies across the country were featured in the May 29 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "UW-Eau Claire Alumna Obtains National Product Placement at CVS Pharmacies."
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Sophomore cellist first to earn annual award for musicians

Sophomore Kaitlyn Witherspoon, Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, and Kimera Way, Foundation, are all quoted in the May 27 Leader-Telegram "Sophomore cellist first to earn annual award for musicians." See related news release and video.
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Confluence Project: Will this venue work?

The long-awaited revenue study of the Confluence Project, recently completed by VenueWorks, is the subject of the May 23 Volume One article "Will This Venue Work?" 
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Dennis adds two more national titles as Blugolds take second

Sophomore Thurgood Dennis helped lead the Blugold's men's track and field team to second place, its best finish ever, at the NCAA Division III outdoor national championship. Dennis added two more national titles to the two he won during the indoor season.  See full story.
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Family gives kindergarteners chance to experience agriculture

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, and her family are featured in the May 24 Leader-Telegram story "Family gives kindergarteners chance to experience agriculture."
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Bui inspires new fans of distributed computing

Dr. Peter Bui, computer science, is featured in the May 22 issue of International Science Grid This Week website. See full story.
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Mind Over Body

Senior Gretchen Bachmeier is interviewed for the May 22  WEAU story "Assignment 13: Mind over body."
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UW-EC student selected for prestigious CDC internship

Senior Andy Kleist is profiled in the May 22 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC student selected for prestigious CDC internship."
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Monte Johnson receives Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award

The May 20 La Crosse Tribune listed alumnus Monte Johnson, winner of the 2013 Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award, in the column "About People for Monday, May 20."
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Films in the fresh air: Outdoor summer movies returning

Joseph Haferman, student organizations, is quoted in the May 20 Leader-Telegram article "Films in the fresh air: Outdoor summer movies returning."
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Silent Subject: Expert weighs in on bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, and his research on cyberbullying are the subject of the Dunn County News story "Part 2 — Silent subject: Expert weighs in on bullying." 
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UW-Eau Claire undergoing transformative construction projects

A May 19 Leader-Telegram article titled "UW-Eau Claire undergoing transformative construction projects" gives an overview of the many changes happening this spring in the campus lanscape. See full article.
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Visit Eau Claire, UW-EC create new partnership

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is quoted in the May 17 Leader-Telegram article "Visit Eau Claire, UW-EC create new partnership."
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Grads offered simple advice: Show up

Spring commencement speaker and alumna Sona Mehring is featured in the May 18 Leader-Telegram article "Grads offered simple advice: Show up."
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Government makes billions of dollars on student loan borowwers

Seniors Charlotte Kubista and Carissa Brooks are featured in the May 17 WEAU story "Government makes billions of dollars on student loan borrowers."
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Just Read It: Max Garland

Wisconsin poet laureate Max Garland, English, is featured in the May 17 article from 77 Sqaure magazine titled "Just Read It: Max Garland."
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Universities brace for impact from proposed tuition freeze

David Gessner, vice chancellor for administration and finance, is quoted in the May 16 Leader-Telegram article "Universities brace for impact from proposed tuition freeze."
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Interim Chancellor bids a fond farewell

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet is featured in the May 15 Leader-Telegram article "Interim chancellor bids a fond farewell."
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The Geometry of Harmony

Dr. James Walker, mathematics, and Dr. Gary Don, music and theatre arts, are featured in a May 8 Volume One article titled "The Geometry of Harmony: UWEC profs meld math, music in new textbook."
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Confluence skeptics should consider upside

The downtown Confluence Project is the topic of an editorial by Don Huebscher which ran in the May 12 edition of the Leader-Telegram. Read the editorial here.
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Yasuda, Schwartzhoff recognized for 20 years of music in Eau Claire

Nobuyoshi Yasuda and Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff were honored by the city council recently for thier contributions to local music and culture. See full story.
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Baby's little hands are made for talking

Nicole Jones, Continuing Education, is featured in the May 9 story from WEAU "Assignment 13: Baby's little hands are made for talking."
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UW-Eau CLaire installs Tesira in new state-of-the-art student center

The installation of a comprehensive Tesira Audio Video Bridging sytem in the new Davies Student Center is the topic of a May 10 article in Biamp.com newsletter.
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Marshall students get common sense about bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the May 8 article from The Courier titled "Marshall students get common sense about cyberbullying."
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Fischer is WIAC position player of the year

Sophomore Amanda Fischer has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference softball position player of the year. See full announcement.
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Biodiversity research to take studnets to Cambodian forest managed by Buddhist monks

Deb Freund, biology and students Breana Meyer, Joel Smith and Kelsey Pischke are featured in a May 7 story on ASIANetwork.org website titled "Biodiveristy research to take students to Cambodian forest managed by Buddhist monks."
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Thurgood Dennis named Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Thurgood Dennis has been named the NCAA Division III National Men's Athlete of the Week. See official announcement.
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Sue Peck and Lisa Schiller to be guests on WPR May 9

Dr. Sue Peck and Dr. Lisa Schiller will be guests on The West Side radio show broadcast on WHWC this Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m.  The program topic will be the growing Latino population in Western Wisconsin, and the two College of Nursing faculty members will share details about the program through which UW-Eau Claire nursing students provide health screenings and safety information to area immigrant farm workers.  Listen to the show on May 9. For additional information and photos, see related news release.
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Developers nix state funding for student housing proposal

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, was interviewed for the  May 6 Leader-Telegram article disussing changes to the funding proposals for the Confluence Project. See article. 
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Runners finish 26.2-mile run for charity, fun and fitness

Tonja Englund, women's basketball, is quoted in the May 5 Leader-Telegram story "Runners finish 26.2-mile run for charity, fun and fitness."
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The 'tech talk,' keeping kids in line online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the May 3 WEAU story about technology and social media "The 'tech talk,' keeping kids in line online."
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Triose' at Cafe Maude, May 7th

UW-Eau Claire alums Vinnie Rose, Jeremy Boettcher and Adrian Suarez are and their band Triose' are featured in the May 3 article from Jazz Police titled "Triose' at Cafe Maude, May 7th."
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No student consensus on UW System reserve flap

Patrick Martin, student senate, is quoted in the April 29 edition of the Wisconsin Reporter in a story titled "No student consensus on UW System reserve flap."
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New PSA stresses how to stay safe in the sun

Senior Jenny Gary is featured in an April 29 WEAU story "New PSA stresses how to stay safe in the sun."
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Bousquet to return to UW-Madison faculty

Interim chancellor Gilles Bousquet is featured in an April 30 story from wisc.edu news titled "Bousquet to return to faculty; Podesta continues in interim role." The Badger Herald also reports Bousquet's return in a May 1 story, "Bousquet to return to UW French and Italian department."
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Few UW campuses send text alerts for emergencies

Dr. Mike Wick, academic affairs, is quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram article "Report: Few UW campuses send text alerts for emergencies; many use other means."
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Nursing education partnership celebrates 25th year

Dr. Linda Young and Deb Jansen, nursing, are quoted in the April 29 Wausau Daily Herald article titled  "Nursing education partnership celebrates 25th year."
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Malone Together: jazz drummer draws on EC talent pool for debut album

UW-Eau Claire student, Mike Mallone, is featured in an April 25 Volume One story titled "Malone Together: jazz drummer draws on EC talent pool for debut album."
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Interim Chancellor returns from China trip with Governor Walker

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet was interviewed by WQOW on April 22 for their story "UWEC interim chancellor reutrns frmo China trip with Governor Walker."
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Scenery, performances lift 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Rob Hanson reviews the UW-Eau Claire production of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' in the April 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram. In his review, leading roles by students Abbey Lowenstein, Claire Kafka-Duda, Nate Plummer, JT Stocks and Michael Renner are highlighted. Read full review.
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Crews search for missing man in Chippewa River

WEAU-TV reported on April 20 that crews resumed the search for missing UW-Eau Claire student David Patrick Rodgers, presumed drowned, after a fall from the campus footbridge. See coverage.
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UW-EC students warned about meningitis risks

Laura Chellman, student health services, is quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students warned about meningitis risks."
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UW-BC to host firearms discussion April 22

Dr. Oscar Chamberlain, history, will be among six panelists featured at a forum discussion on firearms at 7 p.m. Monday, April 22 in the University of Wisconsin-Barron County. Details.
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B.J. Hollars releases collection of coming-of-age short stories

"Sightings: Stories", a new book from B.J. Hollars, English, is spotlighted in the April 15 Leader-Telegram story "B.J. Hollars releases collection of coming-of-age short stories."
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Dunn County Historical Society speaker to address 1930's flooding and bridge destruction

UW-Eau Claire student Lindsay Rindo is featured in the April 15 Leader-Telegram story "Dunn County Historical Society speaker to address 1930's flooding and bridge destruction."
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Cyberbullying expert speaks to students in Loyal

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in an April 17 story on WSAW-TV titled "Cyberbullying Expert Speaks to Students in Loyal."
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Questioning the Locals: Mike Rindo

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is featured in the April 11 article from Volume One titled "Questioning the Locals: Mike Rindo."
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Ron Kind honors Blugold Hockey in U.S. House of Representatives

On April 9, Rep. Ron Kind honored the NCAA Division III champion Blugold Hockey team in his statements before the U.S. House of Representatives. See full congressional record.
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