UW-Eau Claire in the News

GEJ on Onwueme: 'From the beggining, her work stood out with a striking poise

Dr. Tess Onwueme, English, is featured in the No. 2 article from the Nigerian Tribune titled "GEJ on Onwueme: 'From the beggining, her work stood out with a striking poise."

Officials say UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout worth the money

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Nov. 2 Leader-Telegram story "Officials say UW-Eau Claire, UW-Stout worth the money."

Carbon tax would boost, not hurt economy

Dr. Jim Boulter, Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies, has published a letter to the editor in the Nov. 2 Leader-Telegram titled "Carbon tax would boost, not hurt economy."

UWEC faculty, students set to have frac sand study published

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is featured in the Oct. 30 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC faculty, students set to have frac sand study published."

UW-Eau Claire partners with WorkSpace to give entrepreneurship students a taste of coworking

Daine Hoadley, college of business, is quoted in the Oct. 30 Volume One story "Coworking Colloboration: UW-Eau Claire partners with WorkSpace to give entrepreneurship students a taste of coworking."

Aquila Theatre and New York University are presenting a free day-long event featuring plays and artwork by veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day

UW-Eau Claire student and U.S. Army veteran Phillip Schladweiler is profiled in the Oct. 29 edition of the New York arts newsletter Don 411.

Blugold volleyball beats 1-94 rival UW-Stout in Zorn arena

Coach Kim Wudi and senior Alexis Wong are interviewed for the Oct. 29 WEAU-TV report "Blugold volleyball betas 1-94 rival UW-Stout in Zorn arena."

War on 94 Football set for Saturday

Blugold football coach Todd Glaser is featured in the Oct 29 reports from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18 about the 'War of 94' match-up on Saturday against UW-Stout. Blugold quarterback Joel Newman is also interviewed by WEAU.

Women’s Soccer Wins The “Battle of the Blues”

Blugold women's soccer is featured in the Oct. 29 WEAU-TV story "Women’s Soccer Wins The 'Battle of the Blues.'"

Substitute teacher shortages a concern in rural areas, especially during cold and flu season

Dr. Carmen Manning, education and human sciences, is quoted in the Oct. 28 blog post from The Rural Blog titled "Substitute teacher shortages a concern in rural areas, especially during cold and flu season."

Justin Vernon-curated Eaux Claires Festival coming to western Wisconsin in July 2015

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the Oct. 28 edition of The Current magazine in the story titled "Justin Vernon-curated Eaux Claires Festival coming to western Wisconsin in July 2015."

Letter to the editor: Burke will fight for Wisconsin women

Junior Anna Schwanebeck has had a letter to the editor published in the Oct. 28 edition of the Badger Herald. Read her letter here.

Wisconsin Democrats hope to retake state Senate, create political stalemate

Dr. Rod Frietag, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 28 Daily Journal article titled "Wisconsin Democrats hope to retake state Senate, create political stalemate."

Reigning Playwright: global cast presents famed UWEC professor's work

Dr. Tess Onwueme, English, is featured in the Volume One story "Reigning Playwright: global cast presents famed UWEC professor's work."

Inside Wisconsin: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities

Alumnus Zach Halmstad, JAMF software, is featured in the Oct. 27 Chippewa Valley Business Report story "Inside Wisconsin: With talent and vision, tech companies can grow in mid-size cities."

Kids young and old preparing for Halloween fun

Linda Pratt, housing and residence life, is quoted in the Oct. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Kids young and old preparing for Halloween fun."

Dozens wear high heels to take a stand against domestic abuse

Chris Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Oct. 26 WEAU-TV 13 report "Dozens wear high heels to take a stand against domestic abuse."

Blugold teachers key component of local district

The Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram features UW-Eau Claire and education graduates in the editorial "Blugold teachers key component of local district."

City attorney tosses hat into ring for judge

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dan Diehn is featured in the Oct. 22 La Crosse Tribune article "City attorney tosses hat into ring for judge."

Northwestern Bank contributes $100,000 to Confluence Project's Performing Arts Center

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation, Inc. receives large pledge towards the Confluence Project. See details from WEAU-TV 13.

Poet laureate to help BONK! series mark anniversary

Wisconsin's poet laureate Max Garland, English, is featured is the Oct. 23 Journal Times story "Poet laureate to help BONK! series mark anniversary."

UW-Eau Claire's Kent State memorial should be replaced

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire's Kent State memorial should be replaced."

Online harassment is routine among adults

Dr. Justin Patchin is quoted in the Oct. 23 Star Tribune article "Online harassment is routine among adults."

Run with the Cops for Special Olympics

UW-Eau Claire athletes are featured in the Oct. 21 WEAU-TV 13 story "Run with the Cops for Special Olympics."

10 Real Local Haunts

UW-Eau Claire's Kjer Theatre is mentioned in the Oct. 20 Volume One story "10 Real Local Haunts."

UW-EC teaching grads dominate in Eau Claire schools

Alumnus Lars Long and Dr. Rose Battalio, special education and education studies, were quoted in the Oct. 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC teaching grads dominate in Eau Claire schools."

Index with local ties declines

Students Jisu Kim, Ben Halliday and Ryan Schorbahn were quoted in the Oct. 19 Leader-Telegram story "Index with local ties declines" about the Eau Claire Area Stock Basket project of the Chippewa Valley Center for Economic Research and Development at UW-Eau Claire. Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and students Jacob Raleigh, Patrick Lemke and Abel Tan also were mentioned in the story, which was reprinted on BusinessWeek.com.

Just Read It: John Hildebrand

John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, was featured in the Oct. 19 "Just Read It" feature in the Wisconsin State Journal.

A Swing and a Hit: Sport Warehouse offers indoor sporting space

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students Office, is quoted and Leslie Huntington, athletics, is mentioned in the Oct. 16 Volume One story "A Swing and a Hit: Sport Warehouse offers indoor sporting space."

UWEC Alum Joins Cast of "Homeland" in New Season

Blugold alumna Laila Robbins was featured in the Oct. 16 Volume One story "UWEC Alum Joins Cast of "Homeland" in New Season."

Survey aimed at understanding veterans' needs

Miranda Cross-Schindler, Records and Registration, was interviewed for the Oct. 16 WEAU-TV 13 story "Survey aimed at understanding veterans' needs."

The Forum: Pulitzer Prize winner shares stories of oppression, triumph

The Oct. 16 UW-Eau Claire Forum presentation by Sheryl WuDunn was featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram story "The Forum: Pulitzer Prize winner shares stories of oppression, triumph." UW-Eau Claire students Lote Larmane and Tym Hanson were quoted in the story.

The Next Big Fest?

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the Oct. 16 Volume One story "The Next Big Fest? Vernon-headed music and arts festival seeks approval to use Country Jam grounds."

How to deal with cyberbullying: Tips for parents

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 16 post from Tween Us blog on chicagonow.com. titled "How to deal with cyberbullying: Tips for parents."

UW-EC tackles issue of sexual assault in upcoming play

Jennifer Chapman, music and theatre arts, and students Seth Cahill and Laura Schlicting, are featured in the Oct. 16 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC tackles issue of sexual assault in upcoming play."

Blugolds football trying to play more consistent

Head coach Todd Glaser and junior Cody Taubman are featured in the Oct. 15 WEAU-TV 13 story "Blugolds football trying to play more consistent."

Substitute teacher shortage in the Chippewa Falls school district

Dr. Carmen Manning, college of education and human sciences, is interviewed for the Oct. 15 WQOW-TV 18 story "Substitute teacher shortage in the Chippewa Falls school district."

Blugold Beginnings mentors help with robotics program

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, is featured in the Oct. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Program building robots aims to help students develop critical thinking, problem solving skills." The program was also featured in the WEAU-TV 13 story "After-school robotics program aims to boost problem solving skills."

UW-EC students dive into lessons about marine life on Fla. trip

Dr. Todd Wellnitz, biology, and students Ali Ban-Herr, Alyssa Colwitz and Ally Hillstrom are featured in the Oct. 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students dive into lessons about marine life on Fla. trip."

Museum brings the past back to life with re-enactment

Graduate student Dustyn Dubuque is featured in the Oct. 12 Leader-Telegram story "Museum brings the past back to life with re-enactment."

High school students selected to perform with honors ensembles at Grand Ole Opry

Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, is mentioned in the Oct. 13 New Jersey Independent Press story "Six Millburn H.S. students selected to perform with All National Honors Ensembles at Grand Ole Opry."

Student group cleans up Mount Simon

UW-Eau Claire students Wade Schenck, Tim Bortner and Kelsey Czelatdko are quoted in the Oct. 12 Leader-Telegram story "Student group cleans up Mount Simon."

'Dust On My Boots' exhibit featured

Fine arts student Phillip Schladweiler is featured in a two part Oct. 8 interview on WEAU-TV 13. View interviews Part 1 and Part 2 here.

Wisconsin university honours Professor Onwueme

Dr. Tess Onwueme, English, is featured in the Oct. 13 Nigerian Tribune article "Wisconsin varsity honours Professor Onwueme." The same article also appeared on the Nigerian website Vanguard and in The Daily Independent Nigeria newspaper.

The first step in fighting bullying? Define 'bullying'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and the Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Oct. 10 Christian Science Monitor article "The first step in fighting bullying? Define 'bullying'."

Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Oct. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years."

Faculty and emeriti guests on WPR on Oct. 9

Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, will be a guest of All Ross on Spectrum West for WHWC-FM 88.3/ Menomonie-Eau Claire this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10:00 a.m. John Hildebrand, emeritus, will also be interviewed by Jim Oliver. Listen to live or archived show here.

Fall foliage flares to life

Dr. Wilson Taylor, biology, is quoted in the Oct. 8 Leader-Telegram story "Fall foliage flares to life."

Beware of ticks this fall

Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, is featured in the Oct. 6 WEAU-TV story "Beware of ticks this fall."

Heyde Center exhibit features veterans' artwork

UW-Eau Claire fine arts student Phillip Schladweiler is featured in the Oct. 5 Chippewa Herald story "Heyde Center exhibit features veterans' artwork."

UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming weekend

Several UW-Eau Claire students are quoted in the Oct. 4 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming weekend." Homecoming King and Queen Aaron White and Sarah Steffen are pictured.

See full gallery of Homecoming photos here.
See television coverage from WEAU-TV 13 here.

Blugolds' Englerwins WIAC title

Senior Kate Engler is a repeat winner of the women's golf WIAC Championship. See full story in the Oct. 5 Leader-Telegram.

Will Climate Summit in New York Yield a Climate Pact in Paris?

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, has published an article on the environmental blog Down To Earth for Oct. 6 titled "Will Climate Summit in New York Yield a Climate Pact in Paris?"

UWEC FB Avoiding Homecoming Distractions

Senior Mark Munger, Blugold football, is featured in the Oct. 2 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC FB Avoiding Homecoming Distractions."

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."

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."

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.

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."

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