Alumni $10 million gift to UW-Eau Claire Foundation supports major event center

The Aug. 5 announcement of the Sonnentag Foundation $10 million gift of land and money to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation for use in creating a large, multipurpose event complex was the subject of the following media coverage:

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On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram story "On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction." The story was also covered in the WQOW story "New UWEC dorm on hold and could create housing issues."
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Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards

Music alumni Aaron Hedenstrom and Keith Karns are featured in the Aug. 7 Volume One story "Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards."
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SMC hires new basketball coaches

Former Blugold basketball player and alumna Kalista Houselog Sawyer is featured in the Fox Cities Post-Crescent story "SMC hires new basketball coaches."
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Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed by Australian television ABC News for the report titled "Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study." Listen to audio archive.
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JAMF Software exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured and alumnus Justin Vernon is mentioned in the Aug. 6  Xconomy.com article "JAMF Software Exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver."
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Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the August 5 edition of the Melbourne Leader article titled "Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online."
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Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher

Dan Schumacher, athletics, is featured in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram article "A Man with a Plan: Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher."
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UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple

Senior Aaron White is featured in the Aug. 3 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple."
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Baseball coming to Reedsburg

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Carter is featured in the July 30 story from the Reedsburg Times-Press titled "Baseball coming to Reedsburg."
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Using native language in prayer, song helps preserve culture

Dr. Lawrence Martin, professor emeritus of native American studies, is quoted in the July 31 article from The Record titled "Using native alnguage in prayer, song helps preserve culture."
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Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, center for awareness of sexual assault, are featured in the July 31 story from WEAU-TV "Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults."
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Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and alumnus Zach Halmstad are featured in the July 28 Chippewa Valley Business Report story titled "Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership."
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Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 27 story from The Enterprise titled "Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends."
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Local nurse wins DAISY award

Alumna Pamela Schmidt is featured in the July 28 Marshfield News Herald story "Local nurse wins DAISY award."
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UW-EC music grads lauded

Music alumni Keith Karns and Aaron Hedenstrom are featured in the July 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC music grads lauded." A third alumnus, Andrew Neesley, is mentioned in the article.
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Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, associate dean of students, and Creanna Cote, admissions, are interviewed in the July 27 WEAU-TV story "Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair"
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The 'Retired' Poet

Bruce Taylor, professor emeritus of English, is featured in the July 24 Volume One story "The 'Retired' poet."
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Guide dog sculpture placed on UW-Eau Claire campus

Dr. Katherine Schneider, counseling services emerita, is featured in the July 25 story from WQOW-TV titled "Guide dog sculpture placed on UW-Eau Claire campus."  The story was also covered by WEAU-TV.
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DC's Grand Hyatt Washington appoints Steven J. Smith as General Manager

Business administration alumnus Steven J. Smith, '62,  is featured in the July 24 Hotel Online story
"DC's Grand Hyatt Washington appoints Steven J. Smith as General Manager."
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STEM Day at the Eau Claire County Fair

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, is featured in the July 23 WEAU-TV story "STEM Day at the Eau Claire County Fair."  Watch Part 2 of the interview here.
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Not much can be done about social media 'purges'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 24 story from The Enterprise titled "Not much can be done about social media 'purges'." 
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'Millie' director Scobie still at it 40 years later

UW-Eau Claire alumna Nancy Clark Scobie, communication and journalism (retired) is featured in the July 23 Leader-Telegram story "'Millie' director Scobie still at it 40 years later." 
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The Confluence: It's still up to you

Kimera Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is mentioned in the July 23 Volume One story "The Confluence: It's still up to you."
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Leading experts convene in Melbourne to discuss bullying in the schoolyard and beyond

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, will be speaking Melbourne, Australia  this August 6-7. See details from Australian blog Medianet. 
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UW-EC student sings praises of Kids From Wisconsin

Junior Jeremy Steinmetz is featured in the July 20 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student sings praises of Kids From Wisconsin."
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UW-EC bridge painting begins

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC bridge painting begins."
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Giants hire Troy Ward as head coach

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and former Blugold mens' hockey coach Troy Ward is featured in the July 17 Our Sports Central story "Giants hire Troy Ward as head coach."
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On Stage: Behind the Music

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Barry Anderson is featured in the July 17 Echo magazine article "On Stage: Behind the Music."
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Luke Kempen selected as new director

Luke Kempen is featured in the July 13 article in the Leader-Telegram titled "UW-EC grad earns SBDC post."
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Energy healing leads to new career

Alumna Sarah Barlow is featured in the July 14 Wisconsin State Journal article "Energy healing leads to new career."
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Mother's anti-smoking message hits close to home

UW-Eau Claire alumna Amanda Brenden is featured in the July 16 Leader-Telegram story "Mother's anti-smoking message hits close to home."
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Booz Allen CEO to retire, Horacio Rozanski to lead the firm

Alumnus Horacio Rozanski is featured in the story from The Wall Street Transcipt report titled "Booz Allen CEO to retire, Horacio Rozanski to lead the firm."
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Inside Wis: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured in the July 14 story from Wisconsin Technology Council titled "Inside Wis: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities."
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In national ad, Eau Claire mom shares the dangers of smoking

Senior Amanda Brenden is featured in the July 14 Journal Sentinal article "In national ad, Eau Claire mom shares the dangers of smoking."
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Local Girl Scouts explore science and technology

Local girl scouts experienced a hands-on science and technology day at UW-Eau Claire on July 15. See story from WEAU.
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Blugolds' Scott wins Water Street Mile, breaks course record

Senior Matt Scott and senior Monica Emerson are featured in the July 12 Leader-Telegram article "Blugolds' Scott wins Water Street Mile, breaks course record."
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UW-EC students' work featured in film festival

Seniors Nate Cooper, Neil Robmann and JR Smathers are quoted and Smathers is pictured in the July 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students' work featured in film festival." Ellen Mahaffy, communication and journalism, and Pam Forman, sociology are also mentioned in the article.
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Greer named Blugolds women's golf coach

Mike Greer has been named women's golf coach, athletic director Dan Schumacher announced. See details.
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Staying or Going: jobs for graduates

Staci Heidtke, career services, is quoted in the July 10 Volume One story "Staying or Going: jobs for graduates."
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The Big Guys: Eau Claire County's largest employers

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 10 Volume One story "The Big Guys: Eau Claire County's largest employers."
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Animation students create game, video for Eau Claire exhibit

Graduate student Jeremy Kingsbury is mentioned in the July 1 WEAU story "Animation students create game, video for Eau Claire exhibit."
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Grad student investigates how Wisconsin accent has changed over time

Alumnus Michael Fox is interviewed for the July 7 edition of the The Joy Cardin Show on Wisconsin Public Radio. Listen to show here.
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Grant boosts UW-EC geospatial education

Provost Patricia Kleine and Christina Hupy, geography, are quoted in the July 6 Leader-Telegram story "Grant boosts UW-EC geospatial education." Seniors Drew Briski and Max Lee are pictured. The story was also published on the website SensorsAndSystems.
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Dr. Terry Balding, biology (emeritus), was interviewed for the June 27 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram feature "Knight Life: Merlins nesting in Eau Claire County."
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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. "
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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:




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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."
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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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