Referendum results final, Confluence Project finish line still a ways off

Chancellor James Schmidt is interviewed in the April 2 story "Referendum results final, Confluence Project finish line still a ways off."
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Justin Patchin is interviewed about Maryland teen sexting incident

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, in quoted in the April 2 story from WYPR-FM titiled "Why Middle School Sexting Is Not Considered Child Porn In Maryland."
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The Confluence Project Wins Big

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the April 2 Volume One article "The Confluence Project Wins Big."
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Chancellor Schmidt releases statement on election results

Chancellor James Schmidt released a statement regarding the election results posted April 2 on WEAU.com. Read full statement here.
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University students vote on Confluence project: school sees high voter turnout

Sophomores Alison Wagener and John Junker are interviewed in the April 1 WQOW story "University students vote on Confluence project: school sees high voter turnout."
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Confluence Project drives voter turnout

Freshmen Sara Debrabander and Lucas Gajewski are quoted in the April 2 Leader-Telegram story "Confluence Project drives voter turnout."
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Confluence Project gets boost from voters

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the April 1 Leader-Telegram story "Confluence Project gets boost from voters."
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Before It's News.com editorial about sandmining

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in an April 2 opinion piece from BeforeIt'sNews.com regarding sand mining and lung disease.
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UW-EC grad Packers Hall of Fame curator

Alumnus Brent Hensel is featured in the March 30 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC grad Packers Hall of Fame curator." 
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival returns

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, is quoted in the March 30 Leader-Telegram story "Eau Claire Jazz Festival returns."
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In new social networks, anonymity is all the rage

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the March 31 story from New Vision magazine titled "In new social networks, anonymity is all the rage."
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UW-Eau Claire Forum: Speaker tells of medical research gone bad

Senior Amy Claxton is quoted in the March 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire Forum: Speaker tells of medical research gone bad."
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Confluence Questions: Who would own the buildings?

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is featured in the March 27 WEAU-TV story "Confluence Questions: Who would own the buildings?"
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Music Teacher Feature: Jonathon Laflamme

Music education graduate Jonathon Laflamme is featured in the March 25 Minnesota Public Radio  interview "Music Teacher Feature: Jonathon Laflamme."
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The Haven homeless men's shelter set to open April 15

Alumnus Michael Etheridge is featured in the March 25  Sheboygan Hub story "The Haven homeless men's shelter set to open April 15."
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S. Carey hits the road, releases new single featuring Justin Vernon

Alumnus Sean Carey is featured in the March 25 article from The Milk Carton titled "S. Carey hits the road, releases new single featuring Justin Vernon." Carey's album is available to stream at Pitchfork.
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UW-EC student takes project to D.C.

2013 graduate Laurelyn Sandkamp is featured in the March 23 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student takes project to D.C." Dr. Ruth Cronje, English, is also featured in the piece.
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Crowdfunding baby's future

Alumni Jeffrey Brice is featured in the March 23 San Diego Union-Tribune story "Crowdfunding baby's future: San Diego start-up offers investment fund platform without high management fees and minimum balance requirement."
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Alumna named hospital inpatient director

Nursing alumna Denise Carstensen is featured in the March 21 Wisconsin Rapids Tribune story "Memorial names inpatient director."
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'Force for good' earns scholarships

Senior Zach Hilgendorf is featured in the March 22 Reedsburg Times-Press article "'Force for good' earns scholarships." Dr. Gary Running, geography and anthropology, is also quoted in the article.
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Native land: Ho-Chunk, UWEC partnership will create cultural learning community

UW-Eau Claire alumna Adrienne Thunder and Katherine Rhoades, dean emerita of the College of Education and Human Sciences, are quoted in the March 20 Volume One story "Native land: Ho-Chunk, UWEC partnership will create cultural learning community."
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Monstrously beautiful: Exhibit explores how we perceive what's 'ugly'


Kate Casanova, Ned Gannon, Jill Olm and Joseph Velasquez, all from the department of art & design, are mentioned and/or quoted in the March 20 Volume One article "Monstrously beautiful: Exhibit explores how we perceive what's 'ugly.'"
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Increased river patrols aim to prevent students from drowning

UW-Eau Claire plans to increase patrols along the Chippewa River were the topic of the March 19 WQOW TV story "Increased river patrols aim to prevent students from drowning."
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Tapes Before Lions

Students Andrew Bocher, Sam Clark and Rick Haneman and their band "Hounds Before Lions" are featured in the March 20 Volume One story "Tapes Before Lions."
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Waseca jazz bands, guest artists get together for festival

Robert Baca, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensemble I are featured in the March 20 Mankato (Minn.) Free Press article "Waseca jazz bands, guest artists get together for festival."
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Feasting on Tomfoolery

Alumni Nick Prueher and Joe Pickett are featured in the March 20 Volume One story "Feasting on Tomfoolery."
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Local marketing discussion nears

A March 25 panel discussion hosted by the College of Business is featured in the March 20 Leader-Telegram news brief "Local marketing discussion nears."
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Talking In (Lots of) Tongues

UW-Eau Claire's April 2 International Poetry Reading is featured in the March 20 Volume One article "Talking In (Lots of) Tongues."
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The Singing Statesmen keep up with tradition

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was interviewed for the March 20 Leader-Telegram story "The Singing Statesmen keep up with tradition."
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Dennis named DIII indoor athlete of the year

Junior Thurgood Dennis is been named NCAA D3 indoor track athlete of the year. See full story in the March 20 Leader-Telegram and at WQOW. 
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DNR releases air monitoring data for frac sand mines, local group says it isn't tough enough

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is featured in the March 20 WQOW story "DNR releases air monitoring data for frac sand mines, local group says it isn't tough enough."
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People 55 and older race to embrace opportunity to learn about fitness, new technology and travel at annual event

Claire Couillard. Continuing Education, is quoted and UW-Eau Claire's Senior Americans Day event is featured in the March 19 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "People 55 and older race to embrace opportunity to learn about fitness, new technology and travel at annual event." Senior Americans Day also is featured in the following TV stories:
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UWEC students show off Irish dancing skills

Students Kate Wendelberger, Karilyn Sisko and Allison Puestow were interviewed for the March 17 WEAU TV story "UWEC students show off Irish dancing skills."
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Expert visits Monroe HS to discuss cyberbullying with parents

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the March 17 WKOW TV (Madison) story "Expert visits Monroe HS to discuss cyberbullying with parents."
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UW-EC expands patrol of riverfront after volunteer idea dropped

Student Jake Wrasse, Student Senate intergovernmental affairs director; Peggy O’Halloran, director of the Center for Alcohol Studies and Education; and Sgt. Chris Kirchman, University Police, were interviewed for the March 18 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC expands patrol of riverfront after volunteer idea dropped."
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Paralyzed Madison combat vet goes 'RoboCop' with bionic suit that lets him stand and walk

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and army combat veteran Dan Rose is featured in the March 17 Wisconsin State Journal story "Paralyzed Madison combat vet goes 'RoboCop' with bionic suit that lets him stand and walk." The story also was reprinted by the Baraboo News Republic, the Chippewa Herald, the La Crosse Tribune, Stars and Stripes and Robotics Trends.
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'Field Report' to play at the Park

UW-Eau Claire alumni Chris Porterfield and Ben Lester of the band "Field Report" are featured in the March 14 Sawyer County Record story "'Field Report' to play at the Park."
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UW-EC prof, students arrange meeting of civil rights advocate, Southern police chief

Jan Larson, communication and journalism, along with seniors Ginna Roe and James Pfitzinger are featured in the March 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC prof, students arrange meeting of civil rights advocate, Southern police chief."
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National Ping Pong Championship coming to Eau Claire

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the March 11 WEAU-TV story "National Ping Pong Championship coming to Eau Claire."
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'Mountain King': Three-Bass Hit at Jazz Central

Alumni Graydon Peterson and Jeremy Boettcher are featured in the March 12 article from Jazz Police titled "'Mountain King': Three-Bass Hit at Jazz Central."
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With Bon Iver's Vernon, UWEC students rally, register before confluence vote

A March 10 rally urging students to register and vote in the April 1 election was covered by local media in stories featuring alumnus Justin Vernon, along with students Jake Wrasse, Bryan Larson, Ryan Neal, Dane Jaskowiak and Brittney Gonzales. See stories:

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Life Story: Ada Bors founded Viennese Ball, helped plan other events at UW-EC

Ada Bors, special events coordinator emirita, is featured in the March 11 Leader-Telegram story "Life Story: Ada Bors founded Viennese Ball, helped plan other events at UW-EC."
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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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