Ask.fm advisory board to combat bullying and jihadist recruitment

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, joins new international advisory board on cyberbullying. See full story from the Jan. 15 edition of The Irish Times.
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Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits

Research by Dr. Catya von Károlyi, psychology, is cited in a Jan. 13 Asia News blog post titled  "Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits." 
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Anderson to enter WIAC Hall of Fame

Former Blugold men's basketball coach Ken Anderson is mentioned in the Jan. 13 Leader-Telegram brief "Anderson to enter WIAC Hall of Fame."
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Show features Austin native's work

Nick Adams, '07, is featured in the Jan. 12 Austin Daily Herald story "Show features Austin native's work."
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Researcher Sets the Record Straight on Teen Sexting

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is referenced in the Jan. 10 Forbes article titled "Researcher Sets the Record Straight on Teen Sexting."
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McCarty looks ahead to challenges in Stillwater position

Robin Leary, Foundation, was quoted in the Jan. 6 Leader-Telegram article "McCarty looks ahead to challenges in Stillwater position."
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New novel published by English alumna

Rachel Ronning, '03, is featured in the PR Buzz online story titled "As Her Magical Powers Grow, Girl Seeks New Balance: Sorcery, Schemes and Skelt from Outskirts Press."
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Cal Humanities names new CEO

Business administration alumna Julie Fry, '84, is featured in the Jan. 7 Digital Journal story "Cal Humanities names new CEO."
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Sona Mehring, Caring Bridge

Sona Mehring, '83 alumnus and recipient of the Alumni Foundation's Distinguished Achievement Award, is featured in the Jan. 4 Star Tribune business profile "Sona Mehring, Caring Bridge."
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Prime gas prices saving drivers money

Junior Nikki Derks is pictured in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram story "Prime gas prices saving drivers money."
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UW-EC students lend help to domestic abuse shelter

Juniors Caleb Thielemann, Brandon Aguirre and Tucker Goesch are featured in the Jan. 4 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-EC students lend help to domestic abuse shelter." 
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Music alumnus performs in Jackson

Music alumnus James Simmons, '94, is mentioned in the Jan. 5 Tulluhoma News story about upcoming performances. See details.
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Grant to UW-EC to help recognize suicide, anxiety

Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, psychology, is featured in the Dec. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Grant to UW-EC to help recognize suicide, anxiety."
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Wisconsin-centric books include history of Pabst Farms, tales of drownings

B.J. Hollars, English, is featured in the Dec. 26 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "Wisconsin-centric books include history of Pabst Farms, tales of drownings."
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APWA presents Abel Wolman Award

Dr. David Soll, Watershed Institute, is featured in the Jan 2015 article of Municipal Sewer and Water magazine titled "APWA presents Abel Wolman Award."
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Men, Not Monsters: UWEC lecturer examines lives of original Siamese twins

Dr. Joseph Orser, English, featured in the Dec. 23 Volume One story titled "Men, Not Monsters: UWEC lecturer examines lives of original Siamese twins."
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Art Where They're At: ARTmobile offers opportunity to learn

Senior Sara Babino is quoted in the Dec. 23 Volume One story "Art Where They're At: ARTmobile offers opportunity to learn."
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Culinary Vacation: Pan Asia Kitchen offers transcontinental cuisine

Raissa Schnitzius, Center for International Education, is quoted in the Dec. 23 Volume One story titled "Pan Asia Kitchen offers transcontinental cuisineCulinary Vacation: Pan Asia Kitchen offers transcontinental cuisine."
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Defenders of 'Midwest' present fresh evidence for its vitality

John Hildebrand, emeritus, is mentioned in the Dec. 23 Star Tribune story "Defenders of 'Midwest' present fresh evidence for its vitality."
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Optimism marks UW-EC ceremony

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Dec. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Optimism marks UW-EC ceremony."
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Disposable bag study hits snag

Dr.'s Karen Mumford and Jim Boulter, Watershed Institute, are quoted in the Dec. 19 Leader-Telegram story "Disposable bag study hits snag."
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West High teacher wins foreign language award

Alumna Deana Zorko, '89, is featured in the Dec. 19 Fitchburg Connect.com story titled "West High teacher wins foreign language award."
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Class A Quad cities field staff announced

Alumnus Corey O'Brien,'09, is featured in the Dec. 19 MiLB.com story "Class A Quad cities field staff announced."
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Putting a Face on Hunger: A Community-Academic Research Project

Dr. Mary Canales, nursing, has published an article in the Dec. 2014 edition of the Journal of Extension titled "Putting a Face on Hunger: A Community-Academic Research Project."
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Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits

Research led by Dr. Catya von Károly, psychology, is featured in the Dec. 18 edition of American Scientific titled "Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits." 
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Five African Americans Named Rhodes Scholars

Senior Tayo Sanders is featured in the Dec. 18 issue of The Journal of Blacks in Higher Scholar titled "Five African Americans Named Rhodes Scholars."
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UW-Eau Calire faces one of the largest deficits in school history

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and Dr. Peter Hart-Brinson, sociology,  are interviewd for the Dec. 17 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire faces one of the largest deficits in school history." WQOW-TV 18 also covered this story on Dec. 17.
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U.S. mending rift with Cuba

Dr. Obika Gray, political science, is quoted in the Dec. 17 Leader-Telegram story "U.S. mending rift with Cuba."
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Master Singers bringing traditional seasonal sounds to Chippewa Valley

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and senior music major Zachary Moore are featured in the Jan. 17 Leader-Telegram story "Master Singers bringing traditional seasonal sounds to Chippewa Valley."
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Tuesday Local Writer: John Hildebrand

John Hildebrand, emeritus, will be reading at  the Volume One Gallery tonight, Dec. 16, at 7 pm. See details.
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UW System chancellors disagree about merit of proposed engineering programs for northwestern universities

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Dec. 11 Badger Herald article titled "UW System chancellors disagree about merit of proposed engineering programs for northwestern universities."
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'We're friends without benefits'

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted in the Dec. 11 iAfrica.com story "'We're friends without benefits'."
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20th annual giving project to support rice pantry

Kate Hinnant, McIntyre Library, and junior Andrew Vue are featured in the Dec. 10 WEAU-TV 13 story "20th annual giving project to support rice pantry."
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Give UW-EC students a brake

Editor Don Huebscher has written piece in the Dec. 9 Leader-Telegram asking for drivers to stop for UW-Eau Claire students at crosswalks. Read full editorial.
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Local students team up to make treats for shelter animals

UW-Eau Claire students MacKenzie Amundsen, Ellen Atkinson, Katie Dean Miller, Brianna Truitt, Rachel Vick and Jessica Wicklund are shown in the Dec. 9 WEAU-TV story "Local students team up to make treats for shelter animals."
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Quilt display a reminder of people who continue to struggle with AIDS and of those who have lost the battle

Chris Jorgenson, women's and LGBTQ resource center, is quoted in the Dec. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Quilt display a reminder of people who continue to struggle with AIDS and of those who have lost the battle." Senior Kim Schnurr and junior Rachel Baarson are also quoted.
The story was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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UW-System launches reform

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Dec. 5 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-System launches reform."
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AIDS memorial quilt comes to UW-Eau Claire

Chris Jorgenson, women's and LGBTQ resource center, is mentioned in the Dec. 7 Around Town Briefs.
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Dr. Bob Nowlan and alumnus Zach Finch on 'Spectrum West'

Dr. Bob Nowlan, English, and alumnus Zach Finch discussed their book, "Directory of World Cinema: Scotland," (Intellect Publishing Company/University of Chicago Press, December 2014) in an interview with Al Ross on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" that aired Dec. 4 and 5.
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Enter the Chant Claire Chamber Choir

Music education alumnus Benjamin Bedroske, '11, is featured in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram story "Enter the Chant Claire Chamber Choir."
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Professor gets suicide prevention grant

Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp is featured in the Dec. 7 Leader-Telegram story "Professor gets suicide prevention grant."
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Meet Tayo Sanders–Rhodes Scholar 2015, UW-Eau Claire

Senior Tayo Sanders is featured in the Dec. 5 story from Public University Honors titled "Meet Tayo Sanders–Rhodes Scholar 2015, UW-Eau Claire." 
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UW-EC switches gears with "Boeing Boeing"

Richard Nimke, music and theater arts, is quoted in the Dec. 6 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC switches gears with "Boeing Boeing." Theater students Seth Hale, Julia Jaskulske, Lara Schlicting, Aubrey Eggers, Ryan Buechner and Aubrey Ament are mentioned. Ament and Jaskulske are pictured.
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That Minnesoooota accent is something to be proud of

Dr. Ericn Benson, linguistics, is quoted in the Dec. 5 St. Paul Pioneer Press article "That Minnesoooota accent is something to be proud of."
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Crowdfunding offers businesses new ways to get start up cash

Ann Rupnow, college of business, is quoted in the Dec. 5 WQOW-TC 18 story "Crowdfunding offers businesses new ways to get start up cash."
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Malala: Books vs. Bullets

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, was interviewed for the front-page feature story "Malala: Books vs. Bullets," on Nobel-laureate Malala Yousafzai in the November/December issue of Networking Magazine. Niazi described Yousafzai as "Daughter Theresa" of Pakistan, who turned her grief into a global movement for children without education.
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Assistant principal exemplifies the Rosemount way

Music education graduate Kim Budde, '95, is featured in the Dec. 3 Rosemount Sun story "Assistant principal exemplifies the Rosemount way."
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Kimberly grad named Rhodes Scholar

Senior Tayo Sanders is featured in his hometown Fox Cities Post Crescent story from Dec. 3 titled "Kimberly grad named Rhodes Scholar." 
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#Connected: Does social media make us more connected?

Dr. Peter Hart-Brinson, sociology and communications, senior Zhen Wei Yap and junior Dani Schmalz are featured in the Nov. 26 WQOW in depth report titled  "#Connected: Does social media make us more connected?" 
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2015 Rankings Best Online MBA Programs

UW-Eau Claire is listed #27 in the Top 50 Best Online MBA programs, according to College Choice.net. See full story.
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Air quality near sand plants to be discussed in Eau Claire Dec. 3

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is featured in the Dec. 1 Colfax Tribune Press Reporter story "Air quality near sand plants to be discussed in Eau Claire Dec. 3."
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Lessons to be learned from Ferguson

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is interviewed for the Nov. 25  WEAU-TV 13 story "Lessons to be learned from Ferguson."
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Alumna owned salon offers toxin-free hair styling

Maureen Fox-Meyer, '04, is featured in the Nov. 26 St. Joseph Newsleaders story "The Change offers toxic-free hair styling."
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UW-Eau Claire student says he was surprised, honored to be named Rhodes Scholar

Senior Tayo Sanders is interviewed for the Nov. 24 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire student says he was surprised, honored to be named Rhodes Scholar."
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UW-Eau Claire student named a Rhodes scholar for 2015

UW-Eau Claire senior Tayo Sanders has been named a Rhodes Scholar for 2015. This story has been featured in the following local and national media:

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UW-Eau Claire group monitors frac sand mines, reportedly finds high particulate levels

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, and his research with students is featured in the Nov. 22 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire group monitors frac sand mines, reportedly finds high particulate levels."
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Target 2: Teachers Push for Positive Social Media Practices

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed for the Nov. 19 WBAY-TV 2 Green Bay  story titled "Target 2: Teachers Push for Positive Social Media Practices."
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UW- Eau Claire students attend drone seminar

UW-Eau Claire students are are featured in the Nov. 20 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW- Eau Claire students attend drone seminar." The story was also covered by WQOW online.
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UW-Eau Claire Poet Laureate Featured on Spectrum West November 20

Max Garland, English, will be a guest of Al Ross for Spectrum West on Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10:00 a.m.  Listen to live or recorded program here.
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Professor, grad write book about Scottish culture

Dr. Bob Nowlan, English, and alumnus Zach Finch, '03, are featured in the Nov. 16 Leader-Telegram story "Professor, grad write book about Scottish culture." 
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John Raymond & the "Roots Trio" - This Land Is Your Land

Alumnus John Raymond is featured in a video posted in the  Nov. 17 Volume One titled "John Raymond & the "Roots Trio" - This Land Is Your Land."
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Rusty Cunningham: Conservatives hostile toward liberal arts

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Nov. 16 La Crosse Tribune editorial titled "Rusty Cunningham: Conservatives hostile toward liberal arts."
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Alta Resources Names New Chief Information Officer

Alumnus Matt Nelson is featured in the Nov. 17 Money News online story titled "Alta Resources Names New Chief Information Officer."
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Chi-Hi faculty, fire department rally around recovering former Battalion Chief

Patti See, Academic Skills Center/women's studies, is quoted in the Nov. 15 Chippewa Herald story "Chi-Hi faculty, fire department rally around recovering former Battalion Chief."
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UW-Eau Claire sorority chapter plans new home

Senior Katherine Brier is mentioned in the Nov. 15 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire sorority chapter plans new home." 
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The 4 insurance truths that customers still don’t understand

Kristopher Pressler and Herschel Day, actuarial science, are quoted in the Nov. 13 PropertyCasualty.com article "The 4 insurance truths that customers still don’t understand."
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Closing the Book: UWEC’s Max Garland reflects on his term as state’s poet laureate

Max Garland, English, is featured in the Nov. 13 Volume One story "Closing the Book: UWEC’s Max Garland reflects on his term as state’s poet laureate."
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Can Men and Women Ever Be Just Friends?

Research by April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is cited in the Nov. 13 Glamour magazine article "Can Men and Women Ever Be Just Friends?"
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Untangled: Blugolds' wild-haired Safstrom stands out with strong D-Line play

Senior Jake Safstrom is featured in the Nov. 13 Leader-Telegram story "Untangled: Blugolds' wild-haired Safstrom stands out with strong D-Line play."
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Symbolic Ground-Breaking for Downtown Eau Claire’s Biggest Project Ever

Chancellor James Schmidt and Kimera Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, are quoted in the Nov. 12 Volume One story "Symbolic Ground-Breaking for Downtown Eau Claire’s Biggest Project Ever."
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Ex-nurse uses true experience of dying teen as basis for first novel

Alumna CeCelia Zorn is featured in the Nov. 12 Leader-Telegram story "Ex-nurse uses true experience of dying teen as basis for first novel."
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Silver Screenings

Nicole Rindone, university centers, is quoted in the Nov. 13 Volume One titled "Silver Screenings: Woodland Theater offers facilities, films the Valley wouldn't normally get."
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High Levels Of Super-Fine Dust Are Detected Around Wisconsin Frac Sand Mines

Dr. Cripsin Pierce, environmental public health, was interviewed on WPR Tuesday, Nov. 11. about his research on silica sand particles. Listen to archived show here.
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival Presents: Gatsby's Gala

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Garrett Denney and the Forward Brass Band members are featured in the Nov. 7 WEAU-TV 13 story "Eau Claire Jazz Festival Presents: Gatsby's Gala." 
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Strike a Chord: Does Bullying Cause Suicide?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Nov. 6 Fordham University's 90.7 WFUV.org article "Strike a Chord: Does Bullying Cause Suicide?"
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What's on your Facebook?

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Nov. 5 The Times article titled "What's on your Facebook?" 
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No Money, No Problem: Bootstrapping Off Of Apple

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured in the Nov. 5 Forbes.com article "No Money, No Problem: Bootstrapping Off Of Apple."
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B.J. Hollars to be guest on Wisconsin Public Radio

Author B.J. Hollars, English, will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM,/Menomonie-Eau Claire on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. Listen to live or archived show here.
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International Folk Fair offers culinary delights, music, dancing and more

Maria Carvahlo, international education, and students Zhen Wei Yap, Boa Thao and Jungwon Woo are quoted in the Nov. 3 Leader-Telegram story "International Folk Fair offers culinary delights, music, dancing and more."   
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Governor's race hinging on turnout

Junior Jonathon Wieser is quoted in the MKSP-TV 9 report "Governor's race hinging on turnout."
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Michael Perry: The meaning of OK

Alumnus Michael Perry has published a story in the Nov. 3 edition of the Wisconsin State Journal titled "The Meaning of OK."
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Blugolds claim first win, War on 94 trophy

Blugold football is featured in the Nov. 2 WQOW-TV 18 report "Blugolds claim first win, War on 94 trophy."
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UWEC men's CC team ends WIAC title drought

Blugold men's cross country is featured in the Nov. 2 WQOW-TV 18 report "UWEC men's CC team ends WIAC title drought."
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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."
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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." 
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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."
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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."
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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." 
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.'"
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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." 
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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."
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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.
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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." 
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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."
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