Red Arrow prepping for unique mission

UW-Eau Claire senior and Army National Guard specialist Irene Baumann is quoted in the March 10 story from Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs titled "Red Arrow prepping for unique mission."
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Wisconsin couple faces Alzheimer's Disease head on

Morton and Sylvia Sipress, professors emeriti of political science, are featured in the March 10 WQOW-TV story "Dealing with dementia: Eau Claire couple fights to save memories."  WKOW-TV in Madison also covered the news in "Wisconsin couple faces Alzheimer's Disease head on."
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Next fracking controversy: In the Midwest, a storm brews over 'frac sand'

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the March 9 Christian Science Monitor story "Next fracking controversy: In the Midwest, a storm brews over 'frac sand'."
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Yik Yak disabled in Chicago amid principal's worries

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the March 7 Chicago Tribune story "Yik Yak disabled in Chicago amid principal's worries."  The story was also covered by CNN in "Yik Yak app stirring up trouble in high schools."
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The Blurred Lines Between Sexting and Child Porn

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the March 7 story from MintPressNews.com titled "The Blurred Lines Between Sexting and Child Porn."
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Ride of a Lifetime: 4,058-mile bicycle trip will benefit affordable housing

Alumnus Dustin Englebert is featured in the March 7 article from Door County Penninsula Pulse titled "Ride of a Lifetime: 4,058-mile bicycle trip will benefit affordable housing."
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Rooted in the Valley: News tunes from Twin Cities band Emot

Alumnus Bobby Mulrennan and his band Emot are featured in the March 6 Volume One story "Rooted in the Valley: News tunes from Twin Cities band Emot."
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'Donut Dash' helps Sutter Memorial Hospital

Alumna Megan Hoffman is featured in the March 5 story from KRCA-TV Sacramento titled "'Donut Dash' helps Sutter Memorial Hospital."
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Classical Playlist: Stephanie Blythe, Eva-Maria Houben, Nicholas Phillips and More

An album by Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the March 5 New York Times Arts Beat  review titled "Classical Playlist: Stephanie Blythe, Eva-Maria Houben, Nicholas Phillips and More."
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Let's Do This Together

Chancellor James Schmidt has published an article about the Confluence Project in the March 5 edition of  Volume One magazine titles "Let's Do This Together."
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UWEC offers 3 job positions, 12 fellowships through as part of new nursing incentive program

Dr. Elaine Wendt, professor emeritus of nursing, is featured in the March 4 WEAU-TV story "UWEC offers 3 job positions, 12 fellowships through as part of new nursing incentive program." Junior Billie Trainor is also interviewed for the story.
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A Look into the Russian Ukraine Conflict

Dr. Steven Majstorovic, political science,  is featured in the March 4 WEAU-TV story "A Look into the Russian Ukraine Conflict."
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Current events in Ukraine hit home for one local woman

Jodi Simek, international education, is featured in the March 3 WQOW-TV story "Current events in Ukraine hit home for one local woman."
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UW-EC professor: Ukraine situation not all black and white

Dr. Steven Majstorovic, political science, is quoted in the March 4 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC professor: Ukraine situation not all black and white."
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UW-Eau Claire's Thurgood Dennis is national athlete of the week

Junior Thurgood Dennis is featured in the March 4 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire's Thurgood Dennis is national athlete of the week."
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Physics education student receives national scholarship

Junior Michael Yohn is featured in the March 2 Leader-Telegram story "Physics education student receives national scholarship."
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Pianist living in the moment

Alumnus Steven Hobert is featured in the March 2 Benton Harbor Herald Palladium story "Pianist living in the moment."
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UW-Eau Claire's annual Fire Ball slideshow

WQOW.com has posted a slideshow from the Feb 28-Mar. 1 Fire Ball, hosted by the Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center.  See photos.
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Anna Olson joins Door County Adventure Center Team

UW-Eau Claire alumna Anna Olson (Anna Hastings, '99) is featured in the Feb. 28 Door County Pulse article "Anna Olson joins Door County Adventure Center Team."
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UW-Eau Claire raises money for local food bank

Senior Aaron Polzin is featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire raises money for local food bank."
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Trinity Lutheran's Food Pantry: Church considering options on how to best serve those in need

Business students David Donnellan, Natalie Helgeson, and Natasha Schieve are mentioned in the Feb. 26 Leader-Telegram article "Trinity Lutheran's Food Pantry: Church considering options on how to best serve those in need."
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More nasty wind chills through weekend

UW-Eau Claire student Collin Hough is pictured in the Feb. 25 Sheboygan Hub story "More nasty wind chills through weekend."
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Frac sand mining has many benefits

Alumnus Isaac Orr has submitted a letter to the editor of the Feb. 24 Cedar Rapids Gazette. Read letter here.
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Push for frac air monitors continues

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, is quoted in the Feb. 24 Winona Post story "Push for frac air monitors continues."
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Internationalizing the campus one student at a time

Dr. Karl Markgraf, international educaiton, has published an article in the Feb. 21 issue of University World News. Read full article here.
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Wisconsin Road Trip: The State of the Arts

Max Garland, English, has published an article in the Feb. 20 edition of VOlume One magazine titled "Wisconsin Road Trip: The State of the Arts."
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Finding the Flavor

Ellen Mahaffey, art and design, is mentioned in the Feb. 20 Volume One story "Finding the Flavor."
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An 'Important' Production

The prouction "A Man of No Importance", from the UW-Eau Claire music and theatre arts department, is featured in the Feb. 20 Volume One story "An 'Important' Production: UW-Eau Claire stages and Irish tale."
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Alumnus publishes first novel

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Thies is featured in the Feb. 19 UW-Whitewater Royal Purple news story "UW-W student publishes first novel."
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Eau Claire County Health Department unveils new logo

The Eau Claire County Health Department unveiled its new logo this week, designed by UW-Eau Claire graphic design students. See full story from WEAU.com.
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Nursing school to incentivize doctoral degrees for nursing students

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Feb. 19 Daily Cardinal story "Nursing school to incentivize doctoral degrees for nursing students."
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UW-Eau Claire athletics director leaving on June 30

Scott Kilgallon, athletics director, announced his retirement effective June 30. See Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire athletics director leaving on June 30,"  and coverage from WEAU.com.
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Facebook adds new options for gender identification

Christopher Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Feb. 17 WEAU-TV story "Facebook adds new options for gender identification." Students Charles Kransberger and Bryanna Rothwell are also interviewed in the piece.
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Frac Sand Mining: It's fate in NE Iowa should rest in local hands

Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is mentioned in the Feb. 16 KitcoNews.com editorial "Frac Sand Mining: It's fate in NE Iowa should rest in local hands."
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ACUI 2014 Renovation and Construction Showcase

UW-Eau Claire's W.R. Davies Student Center was among the university student unions featured in the Association of College Unions International "2014 Renovation and Construction Showcase," published in the ACUI's February 2014 issue of The Bulletin. (See the Davies Center feature on the final page of the document linked above.)
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Worries about cyberbullying bill include jailed teens and free speech issues

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewd by WFSU-FM radio for the Feb. 14 story "Worries about cyberbullying bill include jailed teens and free speech issues."
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UW, state launch fund to help commercialize ideas, technology

Chancellor James Schmidt and alumnus Zach Halmstad are mentioned in the Feb. 13 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW, state launch fund to help commercialize ideas, technology."
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Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted and her published research is highlighted in the  Feb. 14 story from The Loop titled "Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?"
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Alumnus promoted to vice president of ARI Network Services

Bradley J. Smith, MBA '12, is featured in the Feb. 13 WISBusiness.com article "ARI Network Services: Promotes Bradley J. Smith to vice president of product management." An Associated Press verision of the story was reprinted in 14 other technology and business media outlets, including Digital Media Net, Yahoo Finance and Benzinga.
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Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee

Senior Andy Gardner is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee." The story was also covered by the Leader-Telegram and the Duluth News Tribune.
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Social Networking Scams

Eric Jennings, library, is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Assignment 13: Social Networking Scams."
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UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Feb. 12 Spectator article titled "UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests."
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Jazz and poetry collecitons to be featured on Spectrum West Feb. 13

Greg Kocken, McIntyre Library special collections, will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie/Eau Claire on Thrusday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Listen here to live or archived show.
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Students, parents weigh advanced placement options

Heather Krenz, admissions, is featured in the Feb. 10 WEAU-TV story "Students, parents weigh advanced placement options."
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'Harry' has a point

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek,  psychology, is quoted in the Feb. 11 FortWayne.com article "'Harry' has a point."
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Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests

A recent report from Rehabs.com ranked US campuses based on numbers of alcohol and drug related arrests on campus. UW-Eau Claire and other local campuses appear on the list. Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is interviewed on the topic, and the following local media have covered the report:

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Stay on Target

Dan Langlois, University Recreation and Sports Facilities, is quoted in the Feb. 6 Volume One article "Stay on Target."
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Zero tolerance policies for bullying don't work, expert says

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and the Cyberbullying Research Center, is quoted in the Feb. 7 Montreal Gazette story titled "Zero tolerance policies for bullying don't work, expert says."
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New bill designed to help students with education loans

Kathy Sahlhoff, office of financial aid, is featured in the Feb. 6 WEAU-TV story "New bill designed to help students with education loans."
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DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Feb. 5 FindLaw.com article "DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities."
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UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests

Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is quoted in the Feb. 5 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests." Dave Sprick, university police, is also quoted.
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UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building."
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Hiring Managers: Communication is key to job success

Staci Heidtke, career services, and junior Kyra Witcher are featured in the Feb. 4 WEAU-TV story "Hiring Managers: Communication is key to job success."
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Learning to Sleep

Allyson Goldin Loomis, English, has had a story titled "Learning to Sleep" published in the Feb. issue of The Sun Magazine.
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S. Carey is bringing it home

Alumnus Sean Carey is featured in the Feb. 3 Volume One story "S. Carey is bringing it home."
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Former UW-Eau Claire professor carries on Super Bowl commercial research

The late Chuck Tomkovick, professor emeritus of marketing and management, is mentioned in the Feb. 3 Leader-Telegram article, "Former UW-Eau Claire professor carries on Super Bowl commercial research." Former UW-Eau Claire professor Dr. Rama Yelkur is quoted in the story.
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UW-EC program expands international research

Dr. Karl Markgraf, international education, is quoted in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC program expands international research." Wunrudee Buranakorn, art and design, is also mentioned in the story.
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Confluence referendum wording concerns UW-EC students

Jake Wrasse, student senate, is quoted in the Jan. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Confluence referendum wording concerns UW-EC students."
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New chancellor talks first impressions and working together

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Winter 2014 Chippewa Valley Business Report story "New chancellor talks first impressions and working together."
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Face of food insecurity

Sophomore Daneu Tizzi and junior Yetunde Oyeyinka were interviewed for the Jan. 29 WQOW-TV story "Face of food insecurity can be seen on UW-Eau Claire's campus."
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Men's hockey: Brothers face off in Blugolds-Blue Devils series

Junior Ross Anderson is featured in the Jan. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Men's hockey: Brothers face off in Blugolds-Blue Devils series."
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Despite cold conditions, classes go on at many UW campuses

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and Jack Kapfer, communication and journalism, are featured in the Jan. 28 story from WEAU-TV "Despite cold conditions, classes go on at many UW campuses." Students Jessalee Simonson, Cory Yohnke and Justin Zollar are also interviewed in the piece.

The topic was also covered in the Jan. 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC classes held through cold snap; student reaction mixed." Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, and students Travis Yaeger, Chris Benavides, Caitlin Shaub, Lauren Gilstrap and Liz Quinn are quoted.
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Andrew Heiskell Awards: And the winner is?

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Jan. 27 University World News story "Andrew Heiskell Awards: And the winner is?" The awards are also covered in the follwoing media:

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Single Parents & the Struggle to Pay for College

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Jan. 27 Credit.com story about college costs titled "Single Parents & the Struggle to Pay for College."
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Anyone who thinks this winter has been unusually cold is quite right

Dr. Analisa DeGrave, foreign languages, is pictured in the Jan. 27 Leader-Telegram story "Anyone who thinks this winter has been unusually cold is quite right."
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UIUC Chancellor Subjected To Sexist, Racist Tweets After Campus Stays Open

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 27 Illinois Public Radio story "UIUC Chancellor Subjected To Sexist, Racist Tweets After Campus Stays Open."
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Summit shed light on silica sand

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Jan. 28 Winona Daily News story "Summit shed light on silica sand."
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UW System nursing programs hope grant, plan cure a looming shortage of nurses

The Nurses for Wisconsin initiative is featured and Dr. Linda Young, Dr. Rorey Pritchard and Nita Johnson, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and students Nicole Johnson and Bethel Moore are quoted in the following stories about the program:
In addition, more than 79 media outlets throughout the U.S. ran an Associated Press version of the story.
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Online offering garners acclaim

Dr. Bob Erffmeyer, management and marketing, is quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Online offering garners acclaim."
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'Klein Hoes' offensive Instagram page triggers cyberbullying lawsuit by parents

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 25 story from Examiner.com titled "'Klein Hoes' offensive Instagram page triggers cyberbullying lawsuit by parents."  The Jan. 24 story from Yahoo!Shine.com also quotes Patchin on the story.
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Brackett Avenue road project ideas focus on bikes

Dr. Paul Kaldjian, geography, is quoted in the Jan. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Brackett Avenue road project ideas focus on bikes."
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Milwaukee woman donates late husband’s Robert Frost collection to UW-Eau Claire

The Robert Frost collection recently acquired by the UW-Eau Claire Foundation is featured and Greg Kocken, McIntyre Library special collections, Max Garland, English, and/or John Pollitz, McIntyre Library, are quoted in the folowing stories about the collection:
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Chi-Hi volleyball coach Upward steps down after six seasons

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Tim Upward is featured in the Jan. 23 Chippewa Herald article "Chi-Hi volleyball coach Upward steps down after six seasons."
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American Heritage: piano prof. produces album of contemporary classics

Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Jan. 23 Volume One story "American Heritage: piano prof. produces album of contemporary classics."
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Blugolds Holding Cancer Awareness Night on Wednesday

Coach Tonja Englund, women's basketball, is featured in the WEAU-TV story "Blugolds Holding Cancer Awareness Night on Wednesday."
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Classes start in UW-Eau Claire's new Centennial Hall

Dr. Gail Scukanec, education and human services,  was interviewed for the Jan. 21 WEAU-TV story "Classes start in UW-Eau Claire's new Centennial Hall."
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UW colleges feel the pinch of tuition freeze

Senior Daniel Feldhacker is featured in the Jan. 22, WEAU-TV story "UW colleges feel the pinch of tuition freeze."
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Justin Patchin to present at Darlington Schools on cyberbullying January 29

Dr. Justin Patchin, policitcal science, is featured in the Jan. 21 Republican Journal article "Speaker to present at Darlington Schools on cyberbullying January 29."
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Experts warn of ultrafine particles resulting from silica sand

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Jan. 21 SCTimes.com article "Experts warn of ultrafine particles resulting from silica sand."
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Community honors civil rights leader's memory at ceremony

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is mentioned and Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Community honors civil rights leader's memory at ceremony."
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Local volunteers use MLK Day to volunteer

Senior Cassandra Johnston and UW-Eau Claire's ECLIPSE program were featured in the Jan. 20 WEAU 13 News story  "Local volunteers use MLK Day to volunteer."
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UWEC Men's Hockey Heads Outside

Senior David Donnellan, freshman Jay Leo and sophomore Tyler Green are all featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW story "UWEC Men's Hockey Heads Outside." Head coach Matt Loen is also featured.
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UW-EC faculty member releases collaborative CD

Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC faculty member releases collaborative CD."
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Group puts on ceremony for King

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram story "Group puts on ceremony for King."
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UW System nursing programs hope grant, plan cure a looming shortage of nurses

Dr. Linda Young, nursing and health sciences, is quoted in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "UW System nursing programs hope grant, plan cure a looming shortage of nurses." Nita Johnson, nursing, is pictured along with students Nicole Johnson and Bethel Moore in the story.
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City, university negotiating bus contract

UW-Eau Claire student riders on the Eau Claire Transit system are the topic of a Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram story titled "City, university negotiating bus contract."
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Choral review: Long-running university show provides quality performance

UW-Eau Claire choral groups are featured in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram music review "Long-running university show provides quality performance," about the 36th annual Cabaret production.
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Lessons From Colleges That Have Improved Their Students' Success

UW-Eau Claire's successes at improving eventual graduation rates among freshman who are Pell grant recipients are featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education's Jan. 17 article, "Lessons From Colleges That Have Improved Their Students' Success."
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The Singing Statesmen perform in Portugal

The Singing Statesmen with conductor Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff are featured in the Jan. 16 story from musiccelbrations.com titled "The Singing Statesmen of the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire Performs in Portugal."
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Yes, Emoji Death Threats Are Admissible in Court

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 16 post from Mashable titled "Yes, Emoji Death Threats Are Admissible in Court."  Patchin is also quoted on this topic in the California site Press-Banner.com in the article titled "Cyber-bullying: On the rise in schools."
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Scott Hanson column: And the Oscar nominees should be. . . .

Blugold alumnus Scott Hanson published a column in the Central Wisconsin Hub titled "Scott Hanson column: And the Oscar nominees should be. . . . "
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No decision in proposed Waltham sand quarry

Professor emeritus of ethics, Dr. Ronald Koshoshek, is featured in the Jan. 16 Ottowa MyWebTimes.com article "No decision in proposed Waltham sand quarry." Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, is quoted in the article.
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'Words Wound'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science/criminal justice, and his new book, "Words Wound," were featured Jan. 15 on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The Kathleen Dunn Show" and in the Jan. 9 Volume One story "Beyond sticks and stones: Professor’s book trains teens to combat cyberbullying."
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UW-Eau Claire's 'Cabaret' returns for 36th year

Dr. Gary Schwatzhoff, music and theatre arts, and senior Adam Minten are quoted in the Jan. 15 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire's 'Cabaret' returns for 36th year."
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UW-Eau Claire’s Cabaret to be Featured on Spectrum West January 16

Dr. Gary Schwatzhoff, music and theatre arts, will be a guest of Al Ross from Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 10:00 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy to be Featured on The West Side radio show Jan. 20

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and Dr. Jesse Dixon, multicultural affairs, will be guests on The West Side with Rich Kremer on Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Graduate nurses can receive incentives for becoming an educator

Dr. Linda Young and Rory Pritchard, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, are featured in the Jan. 13 WQOW-TV story "Graduate nurses can receive incentives for becoming an educator."
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UW-Eau Claire senior part of online support for chronic illness sufferers

Senior Rachel Korinek is featured in the Jan. 10 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire senior part of online support for chronic illness sufferers."
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Profitable Protfolios

Eric Jamelske and Laura Middlesworth, economics, and students Ryan Halliday, Caleb Butera, Oyunsuren Enkhbat, Jacob Raleigh and Jeremy Schmitt are mentioned in the Jan. 12 Leader-Telegram article "Profitable Portfolios."
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Colfax grad Miller gives Blugolds lift

Sophomore Jared Miller is featured in the Jan. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Men's hoops: Colfax grad Miller gives Blugolds lift."
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