UW-Eau Claire in the News

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: UW-Eau Claire's Tara Dennehy

Junior Tara Dennehy has been named the Gordy's Athlete of the Week. See story at WEAU-TV.

Frac sand mining threatens health, welfare in Wisconsin

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is mentioned in the Oct. 2 Wisconsin Gazette story titled "Frac sand mining threatens health, welfare in Wisconsin."

Charges: 13-year-old girls were found 'huddled,' 'crying' at man's home

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 3 LindLaw.com story "Charges: 13-year-old girls were found 'huddled,' 'crying' at man's home."

Decals placed near gutters to prevent pollution

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is interviewed for the Sept. 30 WQOW-TV 18 story "Decals placed near gutters to prevent pollution."

Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race

Dr. Rodd Frietag, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 30 Star Tribune story "Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race."

Frac Sand research

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in several recent articles regarding his research of the public health concerns surrounding frac sand mining. See the following stories:

"Frac Sand Rush Threatens American Towns, Advocates Warn" Sept. 30, Huffington Post
"Report: Frac sand industry affects lives of thousands who live near mines." Sept. 28 La Crosse Tribune
Wisconsin, Minnesota ‘Ground Zero’ Today for Hidden Danger of U.S. Fracking Boom 9-27-2014 Sept. 27, Gary Engberg Outdoors website.
"Wisconsin's sand mining industry poised for growth." Sept. 25, Journal Sentinel Online
"Rapidly Expanding Frac Sand Mining is Hidden Danger of Fracking Boom in U.S." Sept. 25, Environmental Working Group Newsletter
"Report looks at growing health threat frac sand mining" Sept. 25, Ohio.com

UW-Eau Claire professor receives APWA Award

Dr. David Soll, Watershed Institute, is featured in the Sept. 23 Storm Water Solutions website newsletter story "University of Wisconsin Professor Receives APWA Award."

UW-EC student attends national land management congress

Alumna Brielle Cummings is featured in the Sept. 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student attends national land management congress."

Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 30 Star Tribune article "Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race ."

Club pairs UW-EC tutors with elementary students

Students Alleah Etlicher, Hannah Leary and Moriah Locke; emeriti Al Rolland (mathematics) and Barbara Rolland (languages); and alumna Kimberly Hill were quoted in the Sept. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Club pairs UW-EC tutors with elementary students."

UW-EC Homecoming festivities abound

The events and celebrations surrounding UW-Eau Claire Homecoming this week are highlighted in the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC Homecoming festivities abound."

Match program aimed at supplying UW-Eau Claire food pantry

The new Campus Harvest food pantry is featured in the Sept. 24 WEAU-TV 13 story "Match program aimed at supplying UW-Eau Claire food pantry."

Students research waterfowl behavior

Dr. Chris Floyd, biology, and students Brittany Kent, Alice Pattinson and Anna Aman are featured in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram feature photo. See online photo album.

Latest hit on college campuses

UW-Eau Claire students Aaron Ludwig and James Dahl are pictured in a Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram feature photograph about a popular new game called Johnball. See online photo album.

UWEC employee celebrates 50 years of service

Blugold Dining employee Rosie Nelson is featured in the Sept. 22 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC employee celebrates 50 years of service."

UWEC rezoning request and downtown parking ramp up for city council vote this week

The Eau Claire City Council will hear requests from UW-Eau Claire for rezoning on Roosevelt Ave. to accommodate future residence hall. See full story from WQOW-TV 18.

Playful banter or Bullying? Whose Perception Matters?

Dr. Justin Patchin, politcal science, is quoted in the Sept. 18 Huffington Post article "Playful banter or Bullying? Whose Perception Matters?"

Host friend program brings lasting benefits

Sarah Vowels, Center for International Education, was quoted in the Sept. 6 Leader-Telegram column "Host friend program brings lasting benefits."

Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed for the Sept. 16 CBS New York affiliate story "Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School."

Diving for the Truth: Hollars blends fact and fiction for drowning tales

B.J. Hollars, English, is featured in the Sept. 18 Volume One story "Diving for the Truth: Hollars blends fact and fiction for drowning tales."

Chiefs say confidential informants’ safety comes first

University police Chief David Sprick is quoted in the Sept. 2014 Leader-Telegram article "Chiefs say confidential informants’ safety comes first ."

UW-Eau Claire Opens Food Pantry For Students

Julie Carr, student affairs, was interviewed by Rich Kremer for WPR on WHWC (FM) 88.3-Menomonie, Eau Claire. Listen to recorded interview here.The story was also covered by Bayfield Today.

Building a future

Dr. Durwin Long, Continuing Education, has a letter to the editor published in the Sept. 14 Leader-Telegram titled "Building a Future."

Blugolds gather for first ever campus pep rally

UW-Eau Claire freshmen Annika Ekblad and Ashleigh Sullivan are interviewed for the Sept. 11 WEAU-TV 13 story "Blugolds gather for first ever campus pep rally."

Musician returns to roots

Alumnus John Raymond, '09, is featured in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Musician returns to roots."

Gov. Walker tells students at UW-EC he continues to support freeze on tuition

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Gov. Walker tells students at UW-EC he continues to support freeze on tuition."The visit was also covered by WQOW-TV 18 and WEAU-TV 13.

4 Things Insurance Experts Wish You Knew

Kristopher Presler and Herschel Day, mathematics, are quoted in the Sept. 9 Nerd Wallet finance magazine article "4 Things Insurance Experts Wish You Knew."

Area public universities rank among best in Midwest

UW-Eau Claire is among the top colleges in the midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. See full story from Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram.

A Local Chance for Poets: UWEC experience inspires new poetry journal

Josh Lind, associate registrar, is featured in the Sept. 4 Volume One story "A Local Chance for Poets: UWEC experience inspires new poetry journal." The article was written by Barbara Arnold, UW-Eau Claire academic publications and curriculum coordinator.

UW-Eau Claire impact on community big both financially, culturally

Chancellor James Schmidt, John Bachmeier, alumni office, Dr. Wayne Carroll, economics, Jason Anderson, University Centers, and are quoted in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire impact on community big both financially, culturally."

Remembering the sound of music

Dr. Dale Taylor (emeritus) is quoted in the Sept. 7 Star Online story "Remembering the sound of music."

Young actors get silver-screen spotlight in 'Fort McCoy'

Sophomore Joshua Zabel is quoted in the Sept 4 Coulee News story "Young actors get silver-screen spotlight in 'Fort McCoy'."

First-Rate Frisbee: team full of UWEC grads takes world Ultimate title

A team UW-Eau Claire alumni are featured in the Sept. 4 Volume One story titled "First-Rate Frisbee: team full of UWEC grads takes world Ultimate title."

YMCA to partner with UW-Eau Claire on County Materials Event and Recreation Complex

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram article "YMCA to partner with UW-Eau Claire on County Materials Event and Recreation Complex." The news is also covered in reports from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.

Satruday event celebrates Chippewa River

Dr. Sean Hartnett, geography, is quoted in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram story "Satruday event celebrates Chippewa River."

UWEC seeks to help sexual assault problem on campus

Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awarenes of Sexual Assault, and Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, are interviewed for the Sept. 3 WQOW-TV 18 report "UWEC seeks to help sexual assault problem on campus."

New look Blugolds put disappointing season in rearview

Blugold football is featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram story "New look Blugolds put disappointing season in rearview." Several players and coach Todd Glaser are quoted in the story. Junior Jayden Dobbs is also pictured.

Buckshot Run featured dramatic finish

Seniors Brent Wathke and Tim Kubetz are mentioned in the Sept. 1 Leader-Telegram story "Buckshot Run featured dramatic finish."Wathke is also featured in the story from the same day titled "Buckshot Run: Wathke wins sprint to finish line for 5-mile title."

Hildebrand writes fourth book, ‘The Heart of Things'

John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, is featured in the Sept. 1 Leader-Telegram story "Hildebrand writes fourth book, ‘The Heart of Things'."

UW-EC freshmen bring excitement along with belongings to campus

Chancellor Schmidt is featured in the Aug. 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC freshmen bring excitement along with belongings to campus." Freshmen Taylor Domro, McKenna Taylor, Clark Benson, Zack Back and senior Kendra Kitchens are all quoted in the story. Move-in day was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.

Public can dig for deals at the Surplus Store

Erik Simonsen, facilities, is quoted in the Aug. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Public can dig for deals on items deemed unusable or obsolete by the university at the Surplus Store."

Should Oregon, Washington enact off-campus bullying laws?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the Aug. 27 Portland KATU-TV story "Should Oregon, Washington enact off-campus bullying laws?"

UWEC volleyball season preview

Coach Kim Wudi, women's volleyball, and junior Jenna Smits are featured in the Aug. 27 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC volleyball season preview."

Local couple's gift gives UW arena project a big boost

Kim Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is quoted in the Aug. 22 Wausau Daily Herald story "Local couple's gift gives UW arena project a big boost."

Being White and Middle Class, We Had Many Advantages. And We Used Them to Leave North St. Louis

Molly Patterson, English, has published a story in the Aug. 25 edition of The Root magazine titled "Being White and Middle Class, We Had Many Advantages. And We Used Them to Leave North St. Louis." The story appears in other publications including The Capitol Times, The Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinal and South Carolina's Herald Online.

UW-Eau Claire allows alumni, faculty, interns to rent empty rooms in residence hall during summer

Chuck Major, housing and residence life, is quoted in the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire allows alumni, faculty, interns to rent empty rooms in residence hall during summer."

Project earns prized grants

Dr. Elizabeth Glogowski, materials science, is featured in the Aug. 24 Leader-Telegram story "Project earns prized grants."

Snapshots of history: WHS press offers diverse line-up for fall

A new book by John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, is reviewed in the Aug. 24 edition of Madison's 77 Square article "Snapshots of history: WHS press offers diverse line-up for fall."

Local man switches life focus to entertainment

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gary Berg, '79, is featured in the Aug. 23 St. Cloud Times article "Local man switches life focus to entertainment."

Former All-American returns to UW-Eau Claire as team physician

Alumnus Austin Crow is featured in the Aug. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Former All-American returns to UW-Eau Claire as team physician."

UW System regents verbally back Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt and Beth Hellwig, student affairs, are quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram story "UW System regents verbally back Confluence Project." The story was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and the Chippewa Herald on Aug. 22.

Food pantry to assist college students

Kim Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is quoted in the Aug. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Food pantry to assist college students." The news is also covered in the WQOW.com story "UW-Eau Claire to open on-campus food pantry for students," and sophomore Denise Bustamante is quoted.

Questioning the Locals | Matt Carter

Alumnus Matt Carter, '10, is featured in the Aug. 21 Volume One interview titled "Questioning the Locals | Matt Carter."

Eminent alumni:Do you think all the talented, famous, successful people in the world get educated at Harvard or Yale? Think again!

Five famous UW-Eau Claire alumni are featured int he Aug. 21 Volume One story "Eminent alumni:Do you think all the talented, famous, successful people in the world get educated at Harvard or Yale? Think again!"

Eau Claire's Confluence Project heading for important vote

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Aug 20 WQOW-TV 18 story "Eau Claire's Confluence Project heading for important vote."

Two women's care of a UW-EC garden blossoms into a party

Alumna Maggie Ross is featured in the Aug. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Two women's care of a UW-EC garden blossoms into a party."

The Advantages of Dyslexia

Research by Dr. Catya von Károlyi, psychology, is cited in the Aug. 20 Daily News Entertainment Network blog post titled "The Advantages of Dyslexia."

UW-Eau Claire, UW-Whitewater dorms building on hold

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Aug. 15 Wisconsin Public Television show Here and Now. Watch recorded interview here.

Confluence project resolution on agenda for UW-System Board of Regents meeting

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Aug. 18 WEAU-TV 13 story "Confluence project resolution on agenda for UW-System Board of Regents meeting."This story is also covered in the Aug. 18 editions of the Chippewa Herald and Volume One.

The Blugolds Are Back! UWEC FB Opens Fall Camp

Head football coach Todd Glaser is featured in the Aug. 17, WQOW-TV 18 report "The Blugolds Are Back! UWEC FB Opens Fall Camp." Also see related Leader-Telegram story, quoting junior Clint Larsen and senior Mark Munger.

UW System not the only funding option for Confluence Project

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug. 17 Leader-Telegram story "UW System not the only funding option for Confluence Project."

Chippewa Valley Astronomy Update: Take time to enjoy the summer night's sky

Dr. Lauren Likkel has compiled the monthly Astronomy Update for the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram, titled "Take time to enjoy the summer night's sky."

Offbeats earns DECI award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Rose Vincent is featured in the Aug. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Offbeats earns DECI award."

Meier goes from Blugold to black and yellow

Alumnus Joe Meier is featured in the Aug. 16 Hutchinson Leader story "Meier goes from Blugold to black and yellow."

Hudson's Ryan Conway discovering real-world mining horizons

Senior Ryan Conway is featured in the Aug. 13 Hudson Star-Observer article "Hudson's Ryan Conway discovering real-world mining horizons."

Mingle event will have 1920's theme

Bob Baca. music and theatre arts, will be performing with "The Robert Baca Jazz Orchestra" on Sept. 4 in Neillsville. See details from Central Wisconsin Radio.

Is the internet really a 'Lawless Jungle?"

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Aug. 13 Huffington Post tech blog story "Is the internet really a 'Lawless Jungle?"

Sports Roundtable: UWEC's Dan Schumacher

Dan Schumacher, athletic director, is featured in the Aug. 12 WQOW piece "Sports Roundtable: UWEC's Dan Schumacher."

'A Concert to Remember' in Waterford Aug. 21

Juniors Laura Schachner and Alex Munger are featured in the Aug. 12 Racine Journal Times story "'A Concert to Remember' in Waterford Aug. 21."

Robin William's death sparks conversation about suicide prevention

Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, psychology, is interviewed for the Aug. 12 WEAU-TV story "Robin William's death sparks conversation about suicide prevention."

Camp immerses students in foreign language

Dr. Carter Smith, languages, is quoted and students Charlie Mabie and Katrina Schmudlach are featured in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram story "Camp immerses students in foreign language." (open video link in You Tube to view)

UW campuses in region expect to hit enrollment targets

Heather Kretz, admissions, is quoted in the Aug. 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW campuses in region expect to hit enrollment targets."

Treating Alzheimer's with music

Dr. Dale Taylor, emeritus, is quoted in the Aug. 11 Journal Sentinel article "Music & Memory program brightens lives of Alzheimer's, dementia patients."

Geology student gets lesson in sand mining

Junior Justin Poirier is featured in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Geology student gets lesson in sand mining."

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:

"Leadership, attitude can take us a long way." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 10
"UW-EC events center could fill entertainment void in region." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 9
"Eau Claire's history at seeking arena littered with controversy, broken dreams." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 9
"Event Center Planned for Eau Claire." WEAU News Today, Aug. 6
"Blugolds hope to have a new home for basketball." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"Events center would take us to a whole new level." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"Couple fell in love at UW-EC, want to give back to community." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"Game Changer: University unveils events center plan." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"YMCA optimistic, cautious about UW-EC arena project." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"UW-EC arena plan gets high-fives from many in city." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
"Voters with Facts issues statement about announcement." WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 6
"Zorn arena history." WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 6.
"City leaders and students react to events center announcement." WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 5
"Largest ever donation to UW-EC could lead to events center." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 5
"Finding Solid Ground: UW-Eau Claire gets $10 donation." Volume One, Aug. 5
"UW-Eau Claire announces multi-million dollar events center." WEAU-TV 13, Aug. 5

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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