UW-Eau Claire in the News

N.Y. top court says cyberbullying law violates free speech

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 1 Reuters story titled "N.Y. top court says cyberbullying law violates free speech." The story was covered by over 20 media outlets nation wide, including The Huffington Post, eWallstreeter and Yahoo!News.

Sexting and Sex Go Hand in Hand for Middle Schoolers

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the June 30 U.S. News & World Report story "Sexting and Sex Go Hand in Hand for Middle Schoolers."

Science, technology symposium nears

The Wisconsin Science and Technology Symposium to be held at UW-Eau Claire July 21-22 was the subject of the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram news brief "Science, technology symposium nears."

Walker's support huge boost for Confluence

The Confluence Project was the subject of the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram editorial "Walker's support huge boost for Confluence."

UW-EC graduate's concept earns funding

Alumnus Kory Peterson was featured in the June 29 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC graduate's concept earns funding."

Army Sgt. Erich Frees participates in D-Day anniversary ceremonies

Army Sgt. 1st Class Erich A. Frees, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus, was featured in the June 27 Cape Coral (Florida) Daily Breeze story "Army Sgt. Erich Frees participates in D-Day anniversary ceremonies."

Going the distance for a cause

Senior Cory White and sophomore Sarah Glidden are featured in the June 29 Tomah Journal story "Going the distance for a cause."

Dr. Terry Balding, biology (emeritus), was interviewed for the June 27 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram feature "Knight Life: Merlins nesting in Eau Claire County."

USA's World Cup run spreading 'Soccer Fever' to Chippewa Valley

Sean Yengo, kinesiology senior lecturer and head coach of the Blugold women's soccer team, was interviewed for the June 26 WEAU-TV story "USA's World Cup run spreading 'Soccer Fever' to Chippewa Valley."

New local theater group, Downstage Left, presents 'Volcanic'

UW-Eau Claire senior Jake Lindgren is featured in the June 25 Leader-Telegram story "New local theater group, Downstage Left, presents 'Volcanic'." Freshman Ryan Buechner, juniors Sean Porten and Jake Pritchard, and senior Molly Wilson are pictured and senior Natalie Leighton is quoted in the story.

GOP lawmakers cautiously applaud Walker's Confluence support

The Confluence Project was the subject of the June 25 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "GOP lawmakers cautiously applaud Walker's Confluence support."

UW-EC team helps with project studying local dunes, land masses

Dr. Garry Running and Dr. Doug Faulkner, geography and anthropology, and student Zach Hilgendorf were quoted in the June 25 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC team helps with project studying local dunes, land masses."

Local officials cheer Walker's support of Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the June 24 Leader-Telegram article titled "Local officials cheer Walker's support of Confluence Project."

Blugold runner wins Racine's 4-mile Lighthouse Run

Senior Matthew Scott is quoted in the June 21 Journal Times story "Lighthouse Run: Orvold battles pain for 4-mile title. "

Milwaukee Talks: Pro volleyball player Molly Menard

UW-Eau Claire alumna Molly Menard is featured in the June 19 OnMilwaukee.com story "Milwaukee Talks: Pro volleyball player Molly Menard."

Neillsville Public Library Welcomes Wisconsin Poet Laureatte on June 21

Max Garland, English, will be a guest reader at the Neillsville Public Library at 10:00 a.m. on June 21. See details.

Believe It or Not, in Some Fields Colleges Can’t Find Anybody to Hire

Dr. Linda Young, dean of the college of nursing and health sciences, quoted in the June 18 Chronicle of Higher Education article "Believe It or Not, in Some Fields Colleges Can’t Find Anybody to Hire." Gunnar W. Larson, clinical instructor of nursing and doctor of nursing practice student, is also quoted.

Minnesotan learns to love Wisconsin

May 2014 journalism graduate Rachel Minske is featured in the June 17 Green Bay Press Gazette column "Today's Taker: Minnesotan learns to love Wisconsin."

Supreme Court to Hear Facebook Threats Case

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the June 17 Voice of Russia US radio show. Listen to the recorded interview here.

Alumnus named VP and CFO of White Lodging Services

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Bruce Hoffmann, '90, is featured in the June 16 FOX 14-TV story "White Lodging Names Bruce Hoffmann as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer." The AP story was carried by 75 other media outlets.

JAMF Software Co-CEOs Win 28th Annual Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured in the June 13 EIN News story "JAMF Software Co-CEOs Win 28th Annual Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Chip Pearson and Zach Halmstad Recognized for Entrepreneurial Excellence in 'Technology Software' Category." The story also appeared in the following technology publications:

Student-debt burden of borrowers in the spotlight

Alumna Jennifer Day is featured in the June 16 Bloomberg News story, reprinted by the Denver Post, titled "Student-debt burden of borrowers in the spotlight."

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.

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:

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."

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."

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.

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."

'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."

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."

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."

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."

On the Cover

Senior Victoria Zelinski is featured in the May 29 Volume One story about her artwork on the cover. See story.

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.

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."

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."

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.

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."

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."

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".

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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."

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?"

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."

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."

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."

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."

Former linebacker Cummings named Blugolds defensive coordinator

Alumnus Sam Cummings is mentioned in the May 15 Leader-Telegram. See details.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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.

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."

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

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.

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

Alumnus elected Lake Holcombe superintendent

Alumnus Jeff Mastin is featured in the April 29 Chippewa Herald story "Mastin choice for Lake Holcombe superintendent."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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."

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.

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."

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.

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.

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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