Redistricting means 24 Wisconsin Assembly races uncontested by GOP

Dr. Morton Sipress, professor emeritus of political science, was interviewed by Rich Kremer for Wisconsin Public Radio on June 14. Listen to archived show here.
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Camp at UW-EC helps young adults with Asperger's get a head start on college

Kay Hagedorn, communication sciences and disorders, is quoted in the June 11 Leader-Telegram story "Camp at UW-EC helps young adults with Asperger's get a head start on college." The story was reprinted by the following media:





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High school students with Asperger's get a taste of college life

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the June 9 WEAU-TV story "High school students with Asperger's get a taste of college life."
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A cultural shift in the view of marriage, homosexuality

Dr. Peter Hart-Brinson, sociology, has published an opinion piece in the June 9 Journal Sentinel titled "A cultural shift in the view of marriage, homosexuality."
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Student-teaching benefits both teachers-in-training, educators who mentor them

Alumna Kelli Isaacson is featured in the June 8 Leader-Telegram story "Student-teaching benefits both teachers-in-training, educators who mentor them." Debra Harding and Gail Halmstad, education and human sciences, are quoted in the piece.


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New generation inhabits an updated UW-Eau Claire

The UW-Eau Claire campus is the subject of a June 8 Leader-Telegram article "New generation inhabits an updated UW-Eau Claire."
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'The Eye of Elicion' Published by Outskirts Press

Alumna and author Rachel Ronning is featured in the PRBuzz.com story "Wizard School Students Go on Quest for Magical Item: 'The Eye of Elicion' Published by Outskirts Press."
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Attorney says girl charged in stabbing is mentally ill

Dr. Michael Axelrod, psychology, is interviewed in the June 3 WEAU-TV story "Attorney says girl charged in stabbing is mentally ill."
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Residence Hall Conference draws thousands to UW-Eau Claire

May graduate Melinda Daniels is interviewed in the June 1 WEAU-TV story "Residence Hall Conference draws thousands to UW-Eau Claire." 
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Students' sculpture honors education at UW-Eau Claire

Seniors Catelyn Mailloux and Pheng Vang are featured in the June 1 Leader-Telegram story "Students' sculpture honors education at UW-Eau Claire."
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On the Cover

Senior Victoria Zelinski is featured in the May 29 Volume One story about her artwork on the cover. See story.
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Packer's Hall of Fame curator to be featured on Spectrum West May 29

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Brent Hensel will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio on Thursday, May 29 at 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism

Journalism students Geraldine Tong, James Pfitzinger and Jessica Sharpee are mentioned in the WPR.org story "Milwaukee Press Club Awards for Excellence in Wisconsin Journalism."
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Madison Capitols: New coach-general manager Luke Strand happy to be back in the state

Alumnus Luke Strand is featured in the May 28 Madison.com story "Madison Capitols: New coach-general manager Luke Strand happy to be back in the state."
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UWEC offers immersion summer language courses for kids

Bilingual Beginnings, language immersion camp offered by language education students, is featured in the May 27 Volume One story "UWEC offers immersion summer language courses for kids."See related news release.
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Syrian pianist pursuing dream at UW-Eau Claire

Syrian exchange student Rada Hanana is featured in the May 26 Leader-Telegram story "Syrian pianist pursuing dream at UW-Eau Claire."
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Sounds Like Summer concerts in the air

Alumnus Mike Malone is quoted in the May 25 Volume One story "Sounds Like Summer concerts in the air."
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It Seems to Me:UW-EC a good value

Chancellor James Schmidt has had an opinion piece printed in the May 25 Leader-Telegram titled "It Seems to Me: UW-EC a good value".
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Fehler wins 100 meter national title

Junior Carly Fehler is mentioned in the May 24 Leader-Telegram article "Fehler wins 100 meter national title." Fellow Blugolds Roger Steen, Brandon Zarnoth, Jessie Reineck, Jessica Rupnow, Sarah Glidden, Steph Rouse, Matt Scott and Greg Peterson are also mentioned.
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Daniel Schumacher named Blugold athletic director

On May 23, chancellor James Schmidt announced the appointment of Daniel Schumacher as the new director of intercollegiate athletics for UW-Eau Claire. See coverage from the following media:

Leader-Telegram, Blugolds pick Schumacher as new athletic director. 
WEAU-TV,  Schumacher named UW-Eau Claire athletic director.
WQOW-TV,  Dan Schumacher named new athletic director at UW-Eau Claire.
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Nicholas Phillips on WPR May 25

Dr. Nicholas Phillips, music and theatre arts, was a featured guest on WPR's University of the Air on May 25, where he discussed his CD American Vernacular: New Music for Solo Piano, and performed in studio. Listen to archived show here.
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Extra Effort recipients shine at awards ceremony

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the May 22 Chippewa Herald article "Extra Effort recipients shine at awards ceremony."
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UW-Eau Claire's Engler claims WGCA All-American status

Junior Kate Engler, women's golf,  has been named to the 2014 Division 33 All-American team in. See story.
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Cemex faced uphill battle on sand mine

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the May 19 Leesburg Daily Commercial article "Cemex faced uphill battle on sand mine."
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Cyberbullying: are you just as brave in person?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 19 FreeNewsPos.com story "Cyberbullying: are you just as brave in person?"  
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Student earns Fulbright post in South Africa

Senior Samantha Kobs is featured in the May 18 Leader-Telegram story  "Student earns Fulbright post in South Africa."
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Lightening the load

Information systems graduate Tim Getzin is featured in the May 17 Leader-Telegram article "Lightening the load: Graduation today will take a big burden off the shoulders of a UW-Eau Claire student who worked full time while also raising a little girl." 
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As businesses come & go, barber shop clips toward seven decades

Sophomore Lucas Bjorlie is interviewed in the May 16 WEAU-TV story "As businesses come and go, barber clips toward seven decades."
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The good news about Yik Yak

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 16 Boston Globe editorial "The good news about Yik Yak."
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Former linebacker Cummings named Blugolds defensive coordinator

Alumnus Sam Cummings is mentioned in the May 15 Leader-Telegram. See details.
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Whisper, Other Anonymous Smartphone Apps Linked to Cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the May 16 YOUTHtoday.org blog post "Whisper, Other Anonymous Smartphone Apps Linked to Cyberbullying."
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JAMF Software Helps Enterprise Manage Apple Devices And Revitalize Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is profiled in the May 16 Forbes magazine article "JAMF Software Helps Enterprise Manage Apple Devices And Revitalize Eau Claire, Wisconsin."
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Two UW campuses fare well in outcome-based college rankings

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the May 14 article from the Journal Sentinal titled "Two UW campuses fare well in outcome-based college rankings."
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Alumnus retires from career in university housing

Alumnus Paul Evans is featured in the April 29 UW-Madison story titled "Paul Evans led University Housing through renewal and growth."
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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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