50 years at the Fireside: Small-twon dinner theater with big-time crowds celebrates half-century

Alumnus Ryan Klopcic, '01, is quoted in the May 15 Madison.com story "50 years at the Fireside: Small-twon dinner theater with big-time crowds celebrates half-century."
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Pack It Up, Pass It On aims to keep unwanted items out of landfills

Junior Jake Wrasse, student senate, is interviewed in the May 15 WQOW-TV story "Pack It Up, Pass It On aims to keep unwanted items out of landfills."
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Reid Writes Compendium of Biographies for Kids

Rob Reid, education studies, is featured in the May 15 Volume One story "Reid Writes Compendium of Biographies for Kids."
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UW-Eau Claire graduates leave with less debt than most schools in the state

Junior Luke Wusterbarth, sophomore Jacob Johnston and chancellor James Schmidt are featured in the May 12 WQOW-TV report "UW-Eau Claire graduates leave with less debt than most schools in the state."
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UW-EC students pitch effort against invasives in Putnam Park

Dr. Paula Kleintjes-Neff, biology, and students Quinn Collins, Morgan Euteneuer and Laura Elder are quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students pitch effort against invasives in Putnam Park."  Collins is also pictured in the story.
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Neighbors seek to change UW-EC plans

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the May 10 Leader-Telegram story "Neighbors seek to change UW-EC plans." 
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Situation in Nigeria hits close to home for UW-Eau Claire student

Freshman Philipa Asiemo is featured in the May 8 WQOW story "Situation in Nigeria hits close to home for UW-Eau Claire student." Dr. Louisa Rice, history, is also quoted in the story.
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UW-Eau Claire students direct plays for One-Act Festival

UW-Eau Claire theatre students Jacob Lindgren, Aaron Suggs and Jena Skalinsky are featured in the May 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students direct plays for One-Act Festival."
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SC girl, 12, who committed suicide chronicled suicide online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 8 New York Herald Online article "SC girl, 12, who committed suicide chronicled suicide online."

Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/05/08/5946082/sc-girl-12-who-committed-suicide.html#storylink=cpy
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Racially motivated note at UW-EC prompts student march

Senoir Kyra Wichter, junior Katherine Moua and chancellor James Schmidt are quoted in the May 8 Leader-Telegram article "Racially motivated note at UW-EC prompts student march." The events were also covered on WEAU-TV and WQOW-TV.
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Moving up the ladder at City Hall

Alumnus Jeff Sargent is featured in the May 6 New Hope Sun Post article "Moving up the ladder at City Hall."
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Cold casts a chill on fishing opener

Alumnus Jeffrey Herr is featured in the May 3 Leader-Telegram article  "Cold casts a chill on fishing opener."
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Holmen police getting more feet on the street

Alumnus Erich Zwicker is featured in the May 5 La Crosse Tribune story "Holmen police getting more feet on the street."
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Hitting the Jackpot: Ho-Chunk mulling changes to '18 money'

Alumnus Robert Mudd is quoted in the May 5 Racine Journal Times article "Hitting the Jackpot: Ho-Chunk mulling changes to '18 money'."The article ran in other media such as the La Crosse Tribune and the Chippewa Herald.
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Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia

Dr. Dale Taylor, professor emeritus of allied health professions, is featured in the April 29 WISC-TV story "Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia."
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UW-Eau Claire names finalists for director of athletics

UW-Eau Claire has named the finalists in the search for a new Athletic Director. Read details in May 2 Leader-Telegram.
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Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire

Dr. Paulis Lazda, history, is featured in the May 1 WQOW-TV story "Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire."
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Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products

Dr. Michael Carney, chemistry, is featured in the May 2 SpecialChem.com story "Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products."
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Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, are featured in the April 29 WQOW-TV story "Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force."
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UW-EC students study the power of incentives

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students study the power of incentives."
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Alumnus elected Lake Holcombe superintendent

Alumnus Jeff Mastin is featured in the April 29 Chippewa Herald story "Mastin choice for Lake Holcombe superintendent."
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Cyberbullying constantly evolving as teens find new ways to communicate

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the April 25 Marshfield News Herald story "Cyberbullying constantly evolving as teens find new ways to communicate."
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Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is featured in the April 25 Leader-Telegram story "Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey."
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Race to honor Chuck Tomkovick

UW-Eau Claire marketing students are holding a 5k fun run on May 3 in memory of Dr. Chuck Tomkovick. See details.
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UW-EC dancers offer Dreamworks

 F. Reed Brown and Julie Fox, music and theatre arts, along with students Britt Neville, Jody Herrmann, Hannah Hebl and Mic Nelson are quoted in the April 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC dancers offer DreamWorks."
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The Surprising Upside of a Dyslexic Brain

Dr. Catya von Karolyi, psychology, is quoted in the April 25 TIME magazine article "The Surprising Upside of a Dyslexic Brain."
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Drake Relay Results

Junior Thurgood Dennis is mentioned in the April 26 San Diego Union-Tribune in a recap of the Drake Relays. See article.
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Group brings message about civil rights issues to Eau Claire

 Student Lexi Harris is featured in the April 25 WEAU-TV story "Group brings message about civil rights issues to Eau Claire."
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Poets Laureate to be Featured on Spectrum West April 24

Max Garland and Bruce Taylor, English, will be featured guests of Al Ross on Spectrum West Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. on Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Mining company funding internships

A North American mining company with operations in Wisconsin is investing more than $50,000 annually in a new Responsible Mining Initiative being established at UW-Eau Claire, creating summer internships for geology students. See full story in April 21 Leader-Telegram.
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Summer meal program expanding to serve more kids

Dr. Garry Running, geography and anthropology, is featured in the  April 21 WEAU-TV story "Summer meal program expanding to serve more kids."
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Art league education coordinator is artist herself

Alumnus Megan Ekenstedt is featured in the April 21 HispanicBusiness.com story "Art league education coordinator is artist herself."
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Opinion piece: Walker hurting education

Dr. Edward Young, professor emeritus of economics, has submitted a letter to the editor appearing in the April 20 Leader-Telegram titled "Walker hurting education."
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UW-EC students researching park’s past

Dr. John Mann, history, is quoted in the April 20 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students researching park’s past." 
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UW-Eau Claire on the lookout for mumps cases

Laura Chelman, student health services, is featured in the April 18 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire on the lookout for mumps cases."
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Wisconsin residents blame fracking for a boom in sand mining facilities

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is interviewed in the April 18 CBS Evening News story "Wisconsin residents blame fracking for a boom in sand mining facilities."
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Sacred Heart Hospital & UW-Eau Claire host bone marrow event

Junior nursing student Hailey Craig is featured in the  April 17 WEAU-TV story "Sacred Heart Hospital & UW-Eau Claire host bone marrow event."
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Five bigwig UWEC alumni you may not know

Five notable former students are featured in the April 17 Volume One story "Five bigwig UWEC alumni you may not know."
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UW-Eau Claire rebrands itself with new motto: 'The Power of AND'

MJ Brukardt, chancellor's office,  and Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, are featured in the April 16, WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire rebrands itself with new motto: 'The Power of AND'." Many students, including Freesia Krogstad and Amy Kennedy are interviewed in the piece.
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UW-Eau Claire sorority teeter-tooters for autism awareness

Junior Eleonor Thomas is interviewed for the April 16 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire sorority teeter-tooters for autism awareness."
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Anonymous isn't synonymous with ominous

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the April 14 CNET story "Anonymous isn't synonymous with ominous."
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Confluence Must Take Dual Path

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the April 17 Volume One story "Confluence Must Take Dual Path."
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B.J.Hollars Honored

B.J. Hollars, English, is featured in the April 17 Volume One story "B.J. Hollars Honored."
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What do you want to see at the Priory?

The future plans for the Priory to be discussed at April 19 summit. See April 16 Volume One story.
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Viennese Ball Celebrates 40th Year

Karen Stuber, events services, is quoted in the April 10 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire Viennese Ball Celebrates 40th Year." UW-Eau Claire emerita and ball founder Ada Bors is mentioned and emerita Andrea Gapko is quoted in the piece.
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Rebecca Sedwick suicide: what the police files show – and it's not bullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the April 9 Christian Science Monitor story "Rebecca Sedwick suicide: what the police files show – and it's not bullying."
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Lessman named director of special education

Alumna Kelly Lessman is featured in the April 9 Forest Lake Times story "Lessman named director of special education."
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Health Matters

Dr. Marquell Johnson, kinesiology, is mentioned in the April 9 Leader-Telegram story about Arc award winners. See full story.
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UW-Eau Claire students make headlines on recent trip to Ireland

UW-Eau Claire students Allison Gehring, Sarah Steffen and Annie Jackson, women's concert chorale members, are featured in the April 8 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire students make headlines on recent trip to Ireland."
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Man built reputation helping small businesses

Durwin Long, continuing education, is quoted in the April 7 Leader-Telegram story "Man built reputation helping small businesses."
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Spring concert explores 'Summits, Shores'

Dr. Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, is featured in the April 4 Missoulian concert preview "Spring concert explores 'Summits, Shores.'"
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Organic Valley Recognizes The Next Generation Of Organic Farmers With 2014 Generation Organic Awards

Senior Adam Lange is featured in the April 3 Houston Chronicle article titled "Organic Valley Recognizes The Next Generation Of Organic Farmers With 2014 Generation Organic Awards."
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Passion Project

Alumnus David Power and seniors Addie Strei and Kateri Farrell are featured in the April 3 Volume One article "Passion Project: after much toil, Island of Dr. Lee releases its debut."
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UW-EC to present 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' for young audiences

Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, and students Laura Schlichting, Jake Lindgren and Claire Kafka Duda are all quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC to present 'Wiley and the Hairy Man' for young audiences."
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Student vote helps push Confluence Project forward

Jake Wrasse, student senate, is quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram story "Student vote helps push Confluence Project forward."
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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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