American Indian Heritage Month

American Indian Heritage Month at UW-Eau Claire is detailed in the Nov. 8 post from AmericanTowns.com.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer students free nicotine patches

UW-Eau Claire Student Health Services is featured in the Nov. 7 WXOW.com story "UW-Eau Claire to offer students free nicotine patches."
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Campus mall project nears completion

Construction progress on Centiannial Hall and the campus mall are featured in the Nov. 7 WEAU-TV sotry "UW-Eau Claire's campus mall project nears completion."
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Still Life Unbound

Retired UW-Eau Claire lecturer Barbara Shafer, art and design, is featured in the Nov. 7 Volume One story "Still Life Unbound."
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Know Your Madisonian: Joe Muellenberg

Alumnus Joe Muellenberg is featured in the Nov. 7 Wisconsin State Journal story "Know Your Madisonian: Joe Muellenberg."
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Legislation targets social media password protection

Dr. Maureen Schriner, communication and journalism, is featured in the Nov. 5 WQOW-TV story "Legislation targets social media password protection."
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'Frac Sand' Mining Boom: Health Hazard Feared, but Lawmakers Aim to Ease Regulation

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, is featured in the Nov. 5 story from Inside Climate News titled "'Frac Sand' Mining Boom: Health Hazard Feared, but Lawmakers Aim to Ease Regulation."
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Walsh named superintendent of the year

Alumnus Dr. Ron Walsh is featured in the Nov. 5 Dunn County News article "Walsh named superintendent of the year."
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In Person: David Franks

Dr. David Franks, professsor emeritus of psychology, is featured in the WQOW-TV story "In Person: David Franks."
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Inmates, kids challenged to keep family connected

Tammy Bednar, psychology, is quoted in the Oct. 4 WEAU-TV story "Inmates, kids challenged to keep family connected ."
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Gillman named WIAC tennis player of the year

Senior Katie Gillman has been named WIAC tennis player of the year. See Oct. 4 Leader-Telegram for details.
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Criminal Case Puts Focus on Bullying Laws

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Nov. 4 HuffintonPost.com story "Criminal Case Puts Focus on Bullying Laws."
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Criminal case puts focus on bullying laws

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in a story reprinted in the Nov. 4 Huffington Post titled "Criminal case puts focus on bullying laws."
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Program aims to better link UW System, state economy

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Nov. 2 Journal Sentinel Business Commentary titled "Program aims to better link UW System, state economy."
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Builders question need for expensive data network replacement

Chip Eckardt, learning and technology services, is featured in the Nov. 2 Leader-Telegram story "Builders question need for expensive data network replacement."
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UW-Eau Claire aids in Karner blue butterfly habitat restoration

Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, is featured in the Nov. 3 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire aids in Karner blue butterfly habitat restoration."
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USA Today: 5 colleges that offer scholarships for single parents

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Nov. 3 article in USA Today titled "5 colleges that offer scholarships for single parents."
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Caught in the Web

Alumnus Benjamin Klema is featured in the Nov. 4 Volume One story "Caught in the Web."
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Ho-Chunk nation, UW-EC sign historic agreement

Katherine Rhoades, dean emerita of the College of Education and Human Sciences and chair of the Priory Development Task Force, is quoted in the Oct. 31 Jackson County Chronicle story "Ho-Chunk nation, UW-EC sign historic agreement." A photo including Chancellor James Schmidt also is included with the story.
 
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UW-Eau Claire jazz bands to battle in swinging style

Bob Baca, music, and senior Graham Pollack, are featured in the Oct. 31 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire jazz bands to battle in swinging style."
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Questions over whether certain costumes are age appropriate for kids

Scott Swanson, marketing, is featured in the Oct. 31 WEAU-TV story "Questions over whether certain costumes are age appropriate for kids ."
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Defending D-III men's champs Wisconsin-Eau Claire picked to win WIAC

The Oct. 30 Leader-Telegram shows that Blugold men's hockey has been ranked #1 in  the USCHO pre-season poll.
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Unwelcome Experiment: Neighbors of Frac Sand Mine Wait for Someone To Monitor Toxins

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Oct. 30 story from Mint Press News titled "Unwelcome Experiment: Neighbors of Frac Sand Mine Wait for Someone To Monitor Toxins."
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Two Blugolds awarded WIAC athlete of the week

Sophomore Sara Axness and senior Lauren Sutherland have been named WIAC athletes of the week. See Oct. 29 Leader-Telegram for details.
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Blugold's Engler is WIAC player of the year

Junior Kate Engler was named WIAC women's golfer of the year. See details in the Oct. 29 Leader-Telegram.
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Bullying on the latest social media sites for teens worries parents

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 29 freenewspos.com story "Bullying on the latest social media sites for teens worries parents."
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Program aims to help students lower their energy costs

Greg Nelson, office of sustainability, is featured in the Oct. 28 WQOW-TV story "Program aims to help students lower their energy costs."
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Riley off and running for Blugolds

Senior Jami Riley is featured in the Oct. 26 Fairmont Sentinel story "Riley off and running for Blugolds."
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Gift to UW-EC supports health care students

Dr. Julie Anderson, biology, and Kim Way, Foundation, are featured in the Oct. 27 Leader-Telegram article titled "Gift to UW-EC supports health care students." Alumnus Dr. William Klish is also featured.
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Desire for adventure takes couple from Eau Claire to ends of the Earth

Alumni Dan and Alissa Monfre are featured in the Oct. 26 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Desire for adventure takes couple from Eau Claire to ends of the Earth."
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UW-EC students benefit from Putnam Park

Dr.'s Doug Faulkner and Garry Running, geography and anthropology, are featured in the Oct. 27 Leader-Telegram article titled "UW-EC students benefit from Putnam Park."
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Cultural Bash: International fair showcases 33 countries or regions around the world

Senior Seama Rezai and international students Samara Guitan and Fabian Araneda are featured in the Oct. 27 Leader-Telegram story "Cultural Bash: International fair showcases 33 countries or regions around the world."  WEAU-TV and WQOW-TV also covered the event.
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Climate, capital and conflict

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, has an Oct. 25 post in the blog Down To Earth titled "Climate, capital and conflict."
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UWEC International Folk Fair celebrates 31 years

Sophomore Catherine Manlolo is quoted in the Oct. 27 WQOW story "UWEC International Folk Fair celebrates 31 years."
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Meet the New Bosses

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in an interview frmo the Oct. 24 Volume One magazine titled "Meet the New Bosses", which profiles three new public sector leaders in Eau Claire.
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Charges in Rebecca Sedwick's suicide suggest a 'tipping point' in bullying cases

CNN International features Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, in the Oct. 25 story "Charges in Rebecca Sedwick's suicide suggest a 'tipping point' in bullying cases."  Patchin's research is also highlighted in "10 things Twitter won't tell you," from Morningstar.com.
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On the Cover

Artwork from UW-Eau Claire junior Brendon McKenna is seen on this month's cover of Volume One magazine. See story.
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Biologist AssistsFarmland Owners with Pollonator Habitats

Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology,  is featured in an Oct. 25 story from the Wisconsin Ag Connection called "Biologist AssistsFarmland Owners with Pollinator Habitats."
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Free Flow: Hounds Before Lions tweak their sound for new album

UW-Eau Claire music students Sam Clark, Andrew Bocher and Rick Haneman are featured in the Oct. 24 Volume One story "Free Flow: Hounds Before Lions tweak their sound for new album."
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Sides voice opinions as Supreme Court reviews domestic partnership benefits

Christopher Jorgenson, LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Oct. 24 WQOW story "Sides voice opinions as Supreme Court reviews domestic partnership benefits."
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Sand Mining Health Effects: 'What We Need Is Monitoring'

Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was quoted in the Oct. 7 Wisconsin Public Radio story "Sand Mining Health Effects: 'What We Need Is Monitoring.'"
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UW-Eau Claire grad returns to town for wrestling show

 Alumnus Ryan Bucki returns to Eau Claire as a professional wrestler for a show on Saturday, Oct. 26. See details.
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Speaker seeks to dispel myths about feminism

Feminist author Jessica Valenti addressed a crowd in Schofield Auditorium as part of the 72nd annual Forum Series on Wednesday, Oct. 23. See full story from the Leader-Telegram.
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Athlete of the Month

Sophomore Ryan Mugan, men's cross country, has been named the Blugold Athlete of the Month. See story on Sheboygan Press Online.
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Council gives $5M thumbs up to Confluence Project arts center

The Eau Claire City Council has voted to pledge $5M to the Confluence Project. See Leader-Telegram and Volume One coverage of this development.
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The problem with the term 'cyberbullying'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Toronto Globe and Mail story titled "The problem with the term 'cyberbullying.'"
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Supporters, critics weigh in on proposal

Max Garland, English, and sophomore Paul Savides are quoted in the Oct. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Supporters,critics weigh in on proposal."
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City hears public discussion on Confluence Project pledge

Jacob Wrasse, Student Senate, is featured in the Oct. 21 WEAU-TV story "City hears public discussion on Confluence Project pledge"
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Student Health Service Center celebrates 75 years

UW-Eau Claire’s Student Health Service is featured in the Oct. 21 WQOW-TV story ”Student Health Service Center celebrates 75 years.”
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College Volleyball: Blugold senior racking up huge kill numbers

Senior Kelly Schuh is featured in the Oct. 19 Leader-Telegram article "College Volleyball: Blugold senior racking up huge kill numbers." Coach Kim Wudi is also quoted in the story.
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Inspiring author comes to town

The Leader-Telegram reports that feminist writer Jessica Valenti will be speaking at UW-Eau Claire as part of The Forum series this Wednesday, Oct. 23. See details.
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Training helps teachers bring classrooms alive

Dr. James Oberly and Dr. Patricia Turner, history, are quoted in the Oct. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Training helps teachers bring classrooms alive."
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Indie rock band members perform with passion

Alumnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir performed sold-out shows Oct. 19 and 20 at UW-Eau Claire's Schofield Auditorium. See full story in the Oct. 21 Leader-Telegram.
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Astronomy Update: Extraterrestrial life can be tiny

Dr. Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled the most recent installment of "Astronomy Update," found in the Oct. 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram.
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Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin

Recent faculty/student research conducted by Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, is featured in the Oct. 17 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin," and Turtinen was interviewed Oct. 18 on the Wisconsin Public Radio show "Central Time." The research also is featured in a story from the Associated Press carried by numerous media outlets, including the following:
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Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing

Alumnus Michael Perry and Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing."
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Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill

Alumnus Sara Graves is quoted in the Oct. 17 Capital Times story "Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill."
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Minors attempting to buy alcohol in Wisconsin could face a steep penalty

Jake Wrasse, Student Senate, is featured in a Oct. 17 WQOW story discussing the "Brown Jug Bill" and the possible impact on students. See full report.
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UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, and alumnus Andy Neesley are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram story "A tune of his own: UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert."
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Cyberbullying expert Patchin in the news following arrests in Florida suicide

Justin Patchin, political science faculty member and internationally known expert on cyberbullying issues, has been interviewed by numerous national and international media following the recent news story about the arrests of two Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, accused of bullying another 12-year-old girl until she committed suicide. Patchin was quoted in the following news stories stemming from the Florida case:
Patchin also was interviewed for an Oct. 16 Student Press Law Center story about proposed anti-bullying legislation in Wisconsin, "Wisconsin legislators consider anti-bullying bill banning 'annoying' speech."

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Making politics exciting in the classroom

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, and senior Antonia Cadwell are featured in the Oct. 16 WEAU-TV story "Making politics exciting in the classroom."
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Homecoming celebration tame compared to years past

Both the Leader-Telegram and WQOW report that arrests and citations were down significantly over this year's UW-Eau Claire Homecoming weekend.
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Shutdown impact on G.I.Bill funding

Miranda Cross-Schindler, Registrar's Office, and UW-Eau Claire student Shanyn Ambrozaitis are featured in the Oct. 15 WEAU-TV story "Shutdown impact on G.I. Bill funding."
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A new take on classical

The trio Chiaroscuro, featuring Drs. Elizabeth and Aurélien Pétillot, music and theater arts, was the subject of the Oct. 13 HispanicBusiness.com article "A new take on classical."
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Today's technology not the problem when it comes to cyberbullying

Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Oct. 11 Illinois Journal Gazette & Times-Courier article "Speaker: Today’s technology not the problem when it comes to bullying."
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Teenagers share faith on the field

UW-Eau Claire students Olivia Gallager and Luke Zwiener were pictured in the Oct. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Teenagers share faith on the field."
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Shooting to Win

UW-Eau Claire photographer Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the Oct. 10 Volume One story "Shooting to Win." See related news release.
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UW-Eau Claire grad puts together 'sound installation' project

Alumnus Davy Sumner was featured in the Oct. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire grad puts together 'sound installation' project." The project also was the subject of the Oct. 10 Volume One story "Hear in There."
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Education fair helps students sift through all of the options

Jason Mathwig, admissions, and Becky Lasure, financial aid, are featured in the Oct. 8 WEAU-TV story "Education fair helps students sift through all of the options."
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Henderson earns WIAC honor

Sophomore Caroline Henderson has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women's soccer player of the week. See story from Duluth Northland News.
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Alumnus receives teaching excellence award

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Valerie Mumm-Jansen, world language professor at UW-Fond du Lac, as been awarded the 2013 UW Colleges Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching for Faculty. See full story.
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More than 500 petition Eau Claire to allow beekeeping

Alumni Drew Kaiser and Ellen Sorenson are quoted in the Oct. 8 Leader-Telegram article "More than 500 people petition Eau Claire to allow beekeping." The same story ran in the Oct. 9 Pioneer Press online and was covered by WEAU-TV.
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UW-Eau Claire senior is semifinalist for national scholar-athlete award

Senior Nick Hirsh is one of 170 nominiees from across the country for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award. See full story.
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Frac sand health fears rise as mining booms in Wisconsin

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, and Dr. Kent Syverson, geology are quoted in the Appleton Post Crescent online story titled "Frac sand health fears rise as mining booms in Wisconsin."   The same story appears in the Oct. 7 Chippewa Herald.
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Joe Ziemer: Years have been kind to Eaves, Blugolds, Hobbs

Former Blugold men's hockey coach Mike Eaves, is featured in the Oct. 5 Leader-Telegram story "Joe Ziemer: Years have been kind to Eaves, Blugolds, Hobbs."
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Transit group changes proposed

The Eau Claire Tansit Commission is considering expanding in order to create a seat for a UW-Eau Claire student representative. Appromiatley a third of city bus riders are students, and this ridership is currently unrepresented on the commission. See Leader-Telegram story.
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UW-EC homecoming: Rowdy partying a thing of past

Lt. Jay Dobson, University police, is quoted in the Oct. 6 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC homecoming: Rowdy partying a thing of the past."
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Planned UW-EC volunteer program designed to keep inebriated students out of the Chippewa River

UW-Eau Claire students Sarah Tyrell, Lauren Stinson and Naomi Robinson are quoted in the Oct. 6 Leader-Telegram story titled "Planned UW-EC volunteer program designed to kepp inebreated students out of the Chippewa River." Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is also quoted in the story.
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Athletes Away: Mugan helps UWEC CC team

The Sheboygan Press features sophomore Ryan Mugan in the Oct. 2  story "Athletes Away: Mugan helps UWEC CC team."
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UW-EC grad searching for clues about human evolution in Africa

Alumnus Sarah Ivory is featured in the Oct. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad searching for clues about human evolution in Africa."
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Cyberbullying expert visits WDP schools

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, will be speaking at West De Pere High School tonight, Oct. 3. See details.
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Max Garland to read from poetry collection at festival

The Reedsburg Times-Press reports that Wisconsin Poet Laureate Max Garland, English, will read his poetry and discuss the importance of poetry at the Fermentation Fest on Oct. 5. See details.
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UW-EC professor renowned for study of sexuality

Professor emeritus Dr. J. Kenneth Davidson Sr., sociology, and his groundbreaking research of human sexuality are the subject of a Sept. 30 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-EC professor renowned for study of sexuality." Davidson passed away on Sept. 1 in Texas.
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Students map futures at UW-EC career event

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jeff Staffe, David Meica and Kyle Edgar are featured in the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Look Ahead: Students map futures at UW-EC career event."
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UW-Eau Claire student excels in computer science competition

Travis Boettcher is featured in a story from the website Contact Center Solutions Industry News, regarding his recent win at a computer science programming competition. See full story.
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Volcano Choir gives Pabst a phenominal night of music

Alumnnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir are featured in the Sept. 29 review from the Milwukee Journal Sentinal.
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Longtime financial adviser Connie Chumas retires

John Bachmeier, alumni relations, is quoted in the Sept. 28 Leader-Telegram article titled "Longtime financial adviser Connie Chumas retires." Chumas was the 2001 recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award. See related news release.
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Father-daughter combo head into their final chapter

Former UW-Eau Claire women's tennis coach Tom Gillman and his daughter, senior Katie Gillman, are the subject of an article from the Sept. 26 Red Wing Republican Eagle titled "Father-daughter combo head into their final chapter."
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Retired professor keeps musical passion alive

Paul Kosower (emeritus), music and theatre arts, is featured in the Sept. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Retired professor keeps musical passion alive."
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Marching to a New Beat: Blugold Marching Band set to perform chart-toppers this season

Dr. Randal Dickerson, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Sept. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Marching to a New Beat: Blugold Marching Band set to perform chart-toppers this season."
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Research shows uptick of Lyme disease in Chippewa Valley

Student researcher Alyssa Kruger and biology professor Dr. Lloyd Turtinen are featured in the Sept. 25 WQOW story "Research shows uptick of Lyme Disease in the valley."
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Cause of Water Street fire that killed two students remains unknown

The Leader-Telegram reports on Sept. 25 the cause of the Water St. fire that claimed the lives of UW-Eau Claire students Ross Livermore and Jacob Clarkson remains unknown. Read full story.
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Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market

Sophomore Zoe Clemmons is featured in the Sept. 24 story from the Chicago Sun-Times titled "Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market," in which Clemmons discusses her marketing and sustainability research of the seasonal outdoor Harvest Market in Elgin, Ill.
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Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease

Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, and his students Madeline Hacker ('12) and Alyssa Kruger are featured in an article from the Sept. 24 Sawyer County Record titled "Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease."
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UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together

Chancellor James Schmidt and the President of the Ho-Chunk Nation have signed a memorandum of intent to collaborate in various educational opportunities, including a living and learning community at the Priory. See the following coverage of this event:

WEAU-TV: UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together
Leader-Telegram: UW-EC, Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
Milwaukee BizTimes: UW-Eau Claire and Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
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The Legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sept. 24 is the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Dr. Joel Pace, English, was featured in a broadcast celebration of the famous author on 90.3 KFAI-Minneapolis/St. Paul. Listen to the archived broadcast.
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20 under 40 Q&A: Amanda Bruce

UW-Eau Claire molecular biology grad Amanda Bruce is featured in the Sept. 19 Duluth News Tribune in a Q&A about her career as a veterinarian. See full column.
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UWEC and food bank bring hunger awareness to Eau Claire

Dr. Mary Canales, nursing, was interviewed by WEAU-TV about the screening of the film "A Place at the Table" on Sept. 23 at Davies Center. Watch the video.
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Vernon, JAMF founder trumpet support for Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt, along with alumni Justin Vernon and Zach Halmstad, held a press conference at Volume One on Sept. 19 to discuss their support of the Confluence Project in downtown Eau Claire.
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Astronomy Update: Eau Claire Planet Walk informs, entertains

Alumna Laura Michaelson has contributed the most recent Astronomy Update to the Sept 20 Leader-Telegram, titled "Eau Claire Planet Walk informs, entertains."
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