UW-Eau Claire in the News

Life story: Morgan one of Blugolds' best

Blugold Hall of Famer Bob Morgan is featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Life story: Morgan one of Blugolds' best." Morgan passed away last week at the age of 81.

Speaker to Address Human Rights

Dr. Sanjukta Chaudhuri, economics, is featured in the Racine Journal Times in the Sept. 21 story about her upcoming speaking appearance at the Oct. 5 meeting of the AMerican Association of University Women. Read more about her presentation, "A Life Course Model of Human Rights Realization, Female Ampowerment and Gender Inequality in India."

Helping with Hunger

Mary Canales, nursing, is featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram story titled "Hunger Strikes Home" and the Sept. 12 Volume One article "Helping with Hunger." Canales discusses her research about hunger in the Chippewa Valley and the upcoming film screening at UW-Eau Claire of the documentary "A Place at the Table," which highlights the struggles of 50 million Americans facing hunger.

Sonoma State University project surveys residents on climate change opinion

Eric Jamelske, economics, is featured in the Sept. 19 story from the Sonoma Press Democrat titled "Sonoma State University project surveys residents on climate change opinion."

UW-Eau Claire alum writes novel about life in Colombia

2001 graduate Alan Grostephan is featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram piece "Life Changing Course: UW-Eau Claire alum writes novel about life in Colombia." Grostephan and fellow alumni Darci Schummer and Jillian Phillips will present a reading at UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 25. See related calendar posting.

Local historian Frank Smoot to work at museum on West Coast

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and reknowned storyteller Frank Smoot is featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Local historian Frank Smoot to work at museum on West Coast."

UWEC's job board connects campus and community through jobs for students

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, and student Katie Leloenek are featured in the Sept. 17 WEAU-TV story "UWEC's job board connects campus and community through jobs for students."

On the Cover

Senior illustration major Katie Jelich is featured in the "On the Cover" story from Volume One on Sept. 12, describing her cover art for this edition of the magazine.

UW-EC among leading schools

The Leader-Telegram reports on Sept. 15 that UW-Eau Claire was recently recongnized by two organizations for providing studnets with a high-quality education at an affordable cost. See details.

California school district monitors kids' social media for cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in a Sept. 15 story from Southern California Public Radio, 89.3 KPCC, about cybercullying. See story.

Citizen summit gathers to find way to improve Eau Claire

Senoir Drew Gintner is quoted in the Sept. 12 WQOW-TV story "Citizen summit gathers to find ways to improve Eau Claire."

High-tech sector remains healthy in Chippewa Valley

Alumnus Zach Halmstad and JAMF Software are profiled in the Sept. 15 HispanicBusiness.com article "High-tech sector remains healthy in Chippewa Valley."

UW-Eau Claire assistant professor receives $750,000 grant

Dr. Matt Jewell, materials science center, as been awarded a 5-year $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. See full story from WEAU-TV.

Cuba on the Big Screen

Dr. Manuel Fernández, foreign languages, and professor emeritus of English, Michael Hilger, are featured in the Sept. 12 Volume One story "Cuba on the Big Screen." The piece highights a Cuban film fest hosted by the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

Turning tables on food insecurity in the Chippewa Valley

UW-Eau Claire students Drew Hagen and Renee Papesh are featured in the Sept. 11 report from WQOW-TV titled "Turning tables on food insecurity in the Chippewa Valley."

Darkness and Light: trio shows classical musics's contemporary colors

The Chiaroscuro Trio, made up of music faculty members Aurélien Pétillot, Elizabeth Pétillot and Yuko Kato (of Southern Illinois University Carbondale), is featured in the Sept. 12 Volume One story "Darkness and Light: trio shows classical musics's contemporary colors."

Alumnus appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir were musical guests on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Sept. 10. Watch prefromance here.

UWEC makes best colleges report

WEAU-TV reported Sept. 10 that UW-Eau Claire has made the latest US. News and World Report magazine's list of best colleges, tying for fifth place among midwest pubic universities. See full report.

Fear of airstrike brings Syrians to table, UW-EC professor says

Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, was interviewed for an article in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram titled "Fear of airstrike brings Syrians to table, UW-EC professor says."

Chancellor James Schmidt to be a guest on public radio Sept. 16

Chancellor James Schmidt will be a guest of Rich Kremer's on The West Side on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived program.

'UW Meets EC' gives underclassmen a look at downtown Eau Claire

Julia Diggins, orientation, is featured in the Sept. 7 WQOW-TV story " 'UW Meets EC' gives underclassmen a look at downtown Eau Claire."

Video conference marks start of UW System president search and screen process

Jake Wrasse, student senate, is quoted in the Sept. 9 article from The Badger Herald titled "Video conference marks start of UW System president search and screen process."

UW-EC assistant professor receives federal grant

Dr. Matt Jewell, materials science center, and student Jason Luhmann are featured in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC assistant prof receives federal grant."

Chancellor Schmidt speaks about UW-Eau Claire's future

Chancellor James Schmidt was interviewd by WEAU-TV 13 on Sept. 3. Watch full interview here.

UW-Eau Claire storytellers prepare for the Chippewa Valley Storytelling Festival

Rob Reid, education studies, and August Rubrecht, professor emeritus of English, were interviewd by WQOW Daybreak on Sept. 2. Watch full interview here. The two will also be guests of Al Ross on Spectrum West on 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10:00am. Listen to live or archived show here.

Justin Vernon going back to Alma Mater for upcoming gig

Hollywood.com reported on Sep. 3 that Justin Vernon will be returning to UW-Eau Claire to perform. See full story and quotes from Vernon.

Alumnus Kia Kraft coaches Menomonie swim team

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kia Kraft has been named head coach for Menomonie High School girls swimming and diving team. Read full story. Kraft swam for the Blugolds from 2004-2007.

UW-EC construction to continue through spring semester

Junior Matt Krochmalski and junior Ashley Huberty are quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC construction to continue through spring semester." Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is also quoted in the article.

Buckshot Run: Easker leaves everyone in dust to take 5-mile

UW-Eau Claire All -American runner Aaron Easker easily won the 5-mile race of the Buckshot Run on August 31. See full coverage from Leader-Telegram.

Former St. Bede's is buzzing

Courtenay O'Neil, Children's Nature Academy, and students Melissa Seidel and Alexis Pingel are quoted in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram story "Former St. Bede's hosts Nature Academy."

UW-EC students call The Priory home

Seniors Megan Woldt and David Pierce, and sophomore Maya Anderson are featured in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students call The Priory home." Quincy Chapman, housing and residence life, is also quoted in the story.

College students, with parents' help, move into dorms

UW-Eau Claire students John Reuter, Shannon Wuensch, and Brady Skifstad are featured in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram article titled "College students, with parents' help, move into dorms."

Top Tale Tellers

Rob Reid, education studies, is featured in an Aug. 29 story from Volume One titled "Top Tale Tellers." The piece profiles the upcoming Storytelling Festival held at UW-Eau Claire Sept. 13-14.

UWEC Chancellor Would Like to Ask You Something

Chancellor James Schmidt is featsured in an Aug. 29 article from Volume One titled "UWEC Chancellor Would Like to Ask You Something."

New UW-EC dean from UW-Oshkosh

Dr. Joseph Abhold, dean of students, is featured in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram article "New UW-EC dean from UW-Oshkosh."

Seven to join Blugold Hall of Fame

Two coaches and five athletes will join the Blugold Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony on Sept. 28. See full story in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram and related athletics release.

UW-schools say Obama's college cost reduction plan fits into current practices

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, is featured in an Aug. 23 story on WEAU-TV titled "UW schools say Obama's college cost reduction plan fits into current practices."

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

Schmidt: Diversity enriches all students

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Aug. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Schmidt: Diversity enriches all students."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Reilly leaving as UW president

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

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."

'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.

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'."

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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."

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:

Leader-Telegram article, "New chancellor introduces himself."
WQOW-TV story "Chancellor Schmidt begins his tenure at UW-Eau Claire."
WEAU-TV story "New UW-Eau Claire chancellor starts new position Monday."

Budget puts an end to Blugold Commitment

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

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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.

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?"

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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