New Adventures in Lo-Fi: Wisconsin Built focuses on storytelling

Alumnus Eric Charles Christenson is featured in the Jan. 9 Volume One story "New Adventures in Lo-Fi: Wisconsin Built focuses on storytelling."
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Festival Eau Cinema: campus filmmaking contest turns to documentaries

Brodie Haenke, UAC film committee chairperson, is quotes in the Jan. 9 Volume One story "Festival Eau Cinema: campus filmmaking contest turns to documentaries."
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First-Ever Citizens Frac Sand Summit Jan. 18 in Winona

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, will be speaking in Winona. See details in the Jan. 9 South Dakota Ag Connection.
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Beyond Sticks and Stones

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Jan. 9 Volume One story "Beyond Sticks and Stones."
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County committee recommends $3.5 million pledge for Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Jan. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire County committee pledges $3.5M to Confluence." The chancellor is also featured in a Jan. 8 story from WQOW-TV.
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Blugold Football Fundraiser

Blugold football coach Todd Glaser is featured in the Jan. 7 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire football program holds 3rd annual "Night of Champions" fundraiser."
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Blugold Athlete of the Week

Sophomore Adam Hjelter is featured in the Jan. 7 Hutchinson Leader article "Adam Hjelter earns honor at UW-Eau Claire."
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School board candidates to face no challengers in Eau Claire, Altoona

Charles Vue, office of mulitcultural affairs, if featured in the Jan. 7 article "School board candidates to face no challengers in Eau Claire, Altoona; seats contested in Menomonie."
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Centennial Hall just the latest in series at new-look UW-EC

Centennial Hall and other campus projects are featured in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram editorial "Centennial Hall just the latest in series at new-look UW-EC."
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UW-EC design students hone skills working with non-profits

Christos Theo, art and design,  and students Amy Schleichert, Serena Wagner and Gina Schemenauer are quoted in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC design students hone skills working with non-profits."
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With help from donated iPods, nursing home residents discover joy and harmony

Senoir Donna Blume is mentioned in the Jan. 2 Leader-Telegram article "With help from donated iPods, nursing home residents discover joy and harmony."
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Robotic legs help wounded warriors walk

Alumnus and military veteran Dan Rose is featured on the Dec. 23 FOX News story "Robotic legs help wounded warriors walk."
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Community leaders' contributions remembered

Dr. Jeremy Hein, sociology, and Dr. Scott Lester, management and marketing, are quoted in the Dec. 30 Leader-Telegram article "Community leaders' contributions remembered."
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Honors Program students conduct on-campus sustainability projects

Dr. Karen Mumford,  Watershed Institute, and students Alicia Swanson, Julian Feiedas, and Casey Bloechl are featured in the Dec. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Honors Program students conduct on-campus sustainability projects."
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Other top local stories of 2013: Hotel closing, dramatic rescues, lots of snow, UW campus leadership shuffles

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Dec. 29 LEader-Telegram story "Other top local stories of 2013: Hotel closing, dramatic rescues, lots of snow, UW campus leadership shuffles."
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Male athlete of the year

Junior Thurgood Dennis is featured in the Dec. 27 Leader-Telegrma story "Male athlete of the year: has four national titles."
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Volleyball MVP

Senior Kelly Schuh is profiled in the Dec. 26 Appleton Post Crescent "College Update."
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New CA Law: School Officials Can Punish Off-Campus Cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the Dec. 26 Capital Public Radio broadcast "New CA Law: School Officials Can Punish Off-Campus Cyberbullying."
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Teens who 'sext' don't dwell on consequences

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Dec. 19  Health Day story "Teens who 'sext' don't dwell on consequences." The story was reprinted by numerous other media, including  U.S. News and World Report, the New Jersey Herald, and MNS Healthy Living.
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Meet Barry: Broadway performer, a UWEC grad, writes album of original songs

Alumnus Barry Anderson is featured in the Dec. 19th Volume One story "Meet Barry: Broadway performer, a UWEC grad, writes album of original songs."
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H'Town Native Krause Named WIAC Athlete of the Week

Junior Joe Krause is featured in the  Dec. 16 Northlandnewscenter.com story "H'Town Native Krause Named WIAC Athlete of the Week."
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Address brain drain

Senior Karl Lepp has had a letter to the editor published in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram. See Voice of the People.
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Centennial Hall move-in to start December 27

WEAU-TV reports on Dec. 16 that the move-in to Centennial Hall will begin on Dec. 27. See full story.
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Nestle needs met by Blugolds

Dr. Michael Carney, chemistry, and several Blugold alumni are featured in the Dec. 15 Leader-Telegram story "Nestle needs met by Blugolds."
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Vice Chancellor David Gessner steps down after 32 years at UW-Eau Claire

David Gessner, budget adn finance, is featured in the Dec. 13 WEAU.com story "Vice Chancellor David Gessner steps down after 32 years at UW-Eau Claire."
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Bicyclists ride through winter

Dr. Bob Eierman, chemistry, is quoted in the Dec. 13 Leader-Telegram story "Bicyclists ride through winter."
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Cyberbullies Don't Take Holidays Off: Words Wound

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is mentioned in the Dec. 11 Huffington Post article "Cyberbullies Don't Take Holidays Off: Words Wound."
 
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Program compiles neighbors’ compost for UW-EC gardens

Senior Jacob Zinn is featured and Greg Nelson, student office of sustainability is quoted in the Dec. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Program compiles neighbors’ compost for UW-EC gardens."
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Frac Sand Mining Citizen's Summit to be held Jan. 18 in Winona

Dr. Cripsin Pierce, environmental health, is mentioned in the Dec. 11 WinonaDailyNews.com sotry "Frac Sand Mining Citizen's Summit to be held Jan. 18 in Winona."
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Korea experience sparks Lisa LaBeau's desire to keep traveling

Alumna Lisa LeBeau is featured in the Dec. 11 Hudson Observer story "Korea experience sparks Lisa LaBeau's desire to keep traveling."
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Cyberbullies Don't Take Holidays Off: Words Wound

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Dec. 11 Huffinton Post column "Cyberbullies Don't Take Holidays Off: Words Wound."
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JAMF Software lands $30M investor

JAMF co-founders and alumni Zach Halmstad and Chip Pearson are featured in several media stories about JAMF Software.
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Luke Kempen named Interim Director of Small Business Development Center

Luke Kempen is featured in the Dec. 9 article from technology publication TMCnet.com titled "Luke Kempen named Interim Director of Small Business Development Center."
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'Far Away' play looks at world of war

UW-Eau Claire students Cassie Kohrs, Laura Schlichting and Seth Hale, along with Jennifer Chapman, music adn theatre arts, are featured in the Dec. 8 Leader-Telegram story "'Far Away' play looks at world of war."
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UW-Eau Claire student enters beard-growing contests

Sophomore Eric Schreiner is featured in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire student enters beard-growing contests."
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Momentum building for Hmong Studies program at UWEC

Dr. Ari Anand, political science, and senior Ong Xiong are featured in the Dec. 6 WQOW-TV story "Momentum building for Hmong Studies program at UWEC."
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Local professor reflrcts on Mandela's passing

Dr. Nickolas Smiar, professor emeritus of social work, is featured in the Dec. 5 story from WQOW-TV  "Local professor reflects on Mandela's passing."
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Building the Song: old tunes find new life with help of basement studio

Alumnus Greg Adams is featured in the Dec. 5 Volume One story "Building the Song: old tunes find new life with help of basement studio."
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A Referendum and a Rally: Action on Confluence Project heat up

Chancellor James Schmidt and the Blugold Marching Band are mentioned in the Dec. 5 Volume One article "A Referendum and a Rally."
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Partners in Iron: Engaged UW-EC students share love for each other, Ironman triathlon

Seniors Deana Petersen and Anthony Jaglielo are featured in the Nov. 30 Leader-Telegram article titled "Partners in Iron: Engaged UW-EC students share love for each other, Ironman triathlon.
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Giving Tuesday comes to the Chippewa Valley

Sophomore Shannen Wisniewski is interviewed in the Dec. 3 WEAU story "Giving Tuesday comes to the ChippewaValley."
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Confluence Project Pep Rally

The Blugold Marching band is featured in the Nov. 26 WEAU-TV report "Confluence Project Pep Rally."
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UW-Eau Claire food drive brings in nearly 5,000 lbs. in donations

Blugold Dining is celebrating the most successful food drive ever on campus. See full story from WEAU-TV.
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Keiser takes first in collegiate sales competition

Senior Kelsey Keiser is featured in the Nov. 27 Sauk Prairie Eagle article "Keiser takes first in collegiate sales competition."
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John Raymond in Minnesota: Two gigs, two ensembles Nov 25 and 30

Music alumnus John Raymond is featured in the Nov. 25 story from JazzPolice.com titled "John Raymond in Minnesota: Two gigs, two ensembles Nov 25 and 30."
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UW-Eau Claire students take a stand against cancer

Senior Justin Young was featured in the Nov. 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire students take a stand against cancer."
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Hounds Before Lions starting to see success

UW-Eau Claire music students Sam Clark, Rick Haneman and Andrew Bocher are featured in the Nov. 25 Leader-Telegram story "Hounds Before Lions starting to see success."
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Two men with local ties uncover shipwrecks

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jerry Eliason is featured in the Nov. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Two men with local ties uncover shipwrecks."
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UW-Eau Claire ranked high for veterans

The Wisconsin Daily Independent reported on Nov. 22 that UW-Eau Claire has been named  one of the top public colleges and universities in the Midwest for veterans. See full story.
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Alumnus wins high school vocal director award

UW-Eau Claire alumus Lin Warren is featured in the Nov. 22 Star Tribune story "Hastings High School's vocal director wins statewide award."
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Written on the Water: poet's debut collection has elemental inspirations

Wisconsin Poet Laureate Max Garland, English, is mentioned in the Nov. 21 Volume One story "Written on the Water."
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Professor to sign book

Dr. Katherine Schneider, senior psychologist emerita, is featured in the Nov. 20 Leader-Telegram main evetns item "Professor to sign book."
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Nature bites back in the Philippines

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, has published an article in the Nov. 20 blog Down to Earth titled "Nature bites back in the the Philippines."
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Donnellan earns WIAC weekly honor

Senior David Donnellan, men's hockey, is mentioned in the Nov. 20 Leader-Telegram sports update.
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UWEC named 'Bike Friendly' university

A national bicycling association has recognized the Univeristy of Wisconsin-Eau Claire as a "Bicycle Friendly" university. See Nov. 19 WEAU story for details.
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UW-EC program helps crossing cultures

Brazilian student Eduardo Nascimento and Karl Markgraf, center for international education, are featured in the Nov. 17 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC program helps crossing cultures."
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UW-Eau Claire wins scholarship at race

Junior Aaron Telitz is featured in the Nov. 14 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire wins scholarship at race." WEAU-TV also covered the story on Nov. 18.
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Typhoon Haiyan's effects hit close to home for UWEC student

UW-Eau Claire student Catherine Manolo is featured in the Nov. 14 WQOW story "Typhoon Haiyan's effects hit close to home for UWEC student."
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Region's colleges prep students for food careers

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Chippewa Valley Business Report article titled "Region's colleges prep students for food careers."
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University receives grant focusing on mining industry

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is featured in the Nov. 13 WEAU-TV story "University receives grant focusing on mining industry."
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UWEC students create new Altoona Triad group

UW-Eau Claire students Brock Rizzo and Sou Lee are featured in the Nov. 13 WEAU-TV story "UWEC students create new Altoona Triad group."
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More international students walking UW halls

Dr. Karl Markgraf, international education, is quoted in the Nov. 12 Leader-Telegram article "More international students walking UW halls." WQOW-TV also covered the story in the Nov. 13 story "Universities see increase in international students."
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UW-Eau Claire receives grant

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is featured in the Nov. 10 story "UW-Eau Claire receives grant."
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James Schmidt becomes official with inauguration as university's eighth leader

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Nov. 9 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire chancellor: James Schmidt becomes official with inauguration as university's eighth leader." See additional coverage from WEAU-TV.
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Blugolds men's hockey to unveil championship banner before season opener

Coach Matt Loen and senior David Donnellan are featured in the Nov. 7 WEAU-TV story "Blugolds men's hockey to unveil championship banner before season opener." For subsequent story of unveling, see Nov. 8 WEAU-TV.
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Mentoring program targets young lives

Sophomore Evan Henwood is featured in the Nov. 8 Leader-Telegram story "Mentoring program targets young lives."
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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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