UWEC Entrepreneurs: Carl Gantzer

Senior Carl Ganzer is featured in the Feb. 18 Volume One story "UWEC Entrepreneurs: Carl Gantzer." 
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Can't stop the opera

Kenneth Pereira, music and theatre arts, along with music students Gina Cruciani and Jacob Burgess, are featured in the Volume One story "Can't stop the opera."  
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Climate change can be mitigated, says speaker, organizer

Dr. Jim Boulter, Watershed Institute, is featured in the Feb. 18 Sawyer County Record article titled "Climate change can be mitigated, says speaker, organizer."
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Dinner at the Movies?

Connie Olson, integrated marketing and communications, is quoted in the Feb. 4 Volume One story "Dinner at the Movies?"
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Congressman Ron Kind lays out college affordability plan

Congressman Ron Kind was on campus Feb. 17, and his visit was covered in stories by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 19.
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Celebrate differences, says autistic professor

Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is quoted in the Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram story "Celebrate differences, says autistic professor." The Forum was also covered by WEAU-TV and Kristin Schumacher, unviveristy activities, was interviewed for the story "Temple Grandin in Eau Claire."
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Reviewing Eau Claire County's sales tax collections

Dr. Oleksandr Lugovskyy, economics, is interviewed for the Feb. 16 WQOW-TV 18 story "Reviewing Eau Claire County's sales tax collections."
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Wisconsin Library Association: More than 200 library advocates coming to the state capitol

John Pollitz, McIntrye Library, is quoted in the Feb. 16 WISPolitics.com story "Wisconsin Library Association: More than 200 library advocates coming to the state capitol." 
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FAA releases proposed rules for commercial drones

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography, is interviewed for the Feb. 17 WEAU-TV story "FAA releases proposed rules for commercial drones."
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It Seems to Me: Region would feel impact of UW-EC cuts

An opinion piece by Patti See, academic skills center, titled "It Seems to Me: Region would feel impact of UW-EC cuts" has been printed in the Feb. 17 edition of the Leader-Telegram.
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Editorial: UW needs more students-first administrators like UW-Eau Claire's Schmidt

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Feb. 15 Wisconsin State Journal  editorial titled " UW needs more students-first administrators like UW-Eau Claire's Schmidt."The column has been reprinted in the Chippewa Herald.
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Students travel to learn about Civil Rights movement

Several UW-Eau Claire students are quoted and pictured in the Feb. 15 Leader-Telegram story "Students travel to learn about Civil Rights movement."
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People march in opposition to governor’s proposal to reduce UW System funding

UW-Eau Claire students and alumni are quoted in the Feb. 14 Leader-Telegram story "People march in opposition to governor’s proposal to reduce UW System funding."The protest was also covered by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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UW-EC, Stout grapple with strategies for cutting budgets

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Feb. 12 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC, Stout grapple with strategies for cutting budgets."
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UW Leaders reaction to the budget proposals on The West Side, February 16

Chancellor James Schmidt will be a guest of Rich Kremer of The West Side on Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire on Monday, Feb. 16 at 10:00 a.m. Listen to live or archived show here.
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It Seems to me: We can't cut our way to a better future

B.J. Hollars, English, has had his letter to the editor published in the Feb. 10 Leader-Telegram. See "It Seems to me: We can't cut our way to a better future."
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The Internet is what we make of it

Research by Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is mentioned in the Feb. 9 UW-Madison Daily Cardinal story "The Internet is what we make of it."
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UW chancellors take to social media, push alumni to lobby lawmakers

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Feb. 7 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "UW chancellors take to social media, push alumni to lobby lawmakers."
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Getting to Know Justin Vernon

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the Feb. 8 story "Getting to Know Justin Vernon."
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Book club: Hildebrand muses on seasons, snapshots of family life

John Hildebrand, English, is featured in the Feb. 8 Wisconsin State Journal story titled "Book club: Hildebrand muses on seasons, snapshots of family life."
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DNR approves further study of sand mining industry

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health studies, is quoted in the Feb. 2 Wisconsin State Journal story "DNR approves further study of sand mining industry."
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UW-Eau Claire: Ranks high in U.S. News spending-versus-quality analysis

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Feb. 4 WISPolitics.com story titled "UW-Eau Claire: Ranks high in U.S. News spending-versus-quality analysis." 
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Walker: $15M to Confluence

Chancellor James Schmidt and Kimera Way, foundation, are quoted in the Feb. 4 Volume One story "Walker: $15M to Confluence."
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State budget leaves UW System out in the cold

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Feb. 4 story from Volume One magazine titled "State budget leaves UW System out in the cold."
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Entrepreneurial culture

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured in the Leader-Telegram Business Leader magazine feature story "Entrepreneurial culture: Startup activity on the rise in the Chippewa Valley."
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Local experts join discussion about wolf populations in Wisconsin

Dr. Chris Floyd, biology, is interviewed for the Jan. 31 WQOW story "Local experts join discussion about wolf populations in Wisconsin."
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Therapy dogs help kids read

Dr. Ann Papalia, special education, is quoted in the Jan. 30 Leader-Telegram story "Therapy dogs help kids read."
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Breaking down stereotypes to build stronger schools

Junior Mai Lee Kha is featured and Dr. Adam deKoven, educational studies, is quoted in the Jan. 30 Wausau Herald story "Breaking down stereotypes to build stronger schools."
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Here's what the world would look like if countries were as big as their population sizes

Freshman Chase Mohrman is featured in the Jan. 30 Business Insider story "Here's what the world would look like if countries were as big as their population sizes."
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Watching Super Bowl Ads. . . For Investment Ideas

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Jan. 30 Wall Street Journal story "Watching Super Bowl Ads. . . For Investment Ideas."The 2011 marketing research is also mentioned in the Jan. 30 AdWeek.com story "Are Brand Finally Tiring of Sexy Superbowl Ads?"
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Meeting the engineering need

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Jan. 27 Chippewa Valley Business Report story titled "Meeting the engineering need."
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Teacher Feature: Cheryl Henningsgaard

Music education alumna Cheryl Henningsgaard, '82, was interviewed by Minnesota Public Radio for the Jan. 27 story "Teacher Feature: Cheryl Henningsgaard."
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Foreign students bring global perspective

Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, and Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, are quoted in the Jan. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Foreign students bring global perspective."
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How Nature Inspires Music

UW Eau Claire alumnus Sean Carey is featured in a video from the Jan. 21 edition of Outside Magazine titled "How Nature Inspires Music." The story was also covered in the Jan. 23 Volume One in "Outside with Eau Claire's Sean Carey."
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Morningside College announces guest artists for Morningside College Jazz Festival

Dr. Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Jan. 23 Sioux City Journal story "Morningside College announces guest artists for Morningside College Jazz Festival."
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Effort by three University of Wisconsin System campuses to add engineering programs

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Jan. 22 WEAU-TV 13 report "Effort by three University of Wisconsin System campuses to add engineering programs."
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Ambiguous Illinois Law Allows Schools to Demand Social Media Passwords

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 23 Epoch Times story "Ambiguous Illinois Law Allows Schools to Demand Social Media Passwords."The topic is also covered in the StateScoop.com story "Schools grapple with new Illinois anti-cyberbullying law."
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UW-EC's annual 'Cabaret' puts focus on community

Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and students Eva Stokes and Nathan Cicero are quoted in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC's annual 'Cabaret' puts focus on community."
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From Siam To The South, A New Take on Conjoined Twins Chang And Eng Bunker

Dr. Joe Orser, history, was interviewed for North Carolina Public Radio, WUNC 91.5, on Jan. 20. Listen to recorded interview here.
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Where to find free tax filing help in Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire's VITA tax filing service is featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW story "Where to find free tax filing help in Eau Claire."
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Ceremony honors memory of Martin Luther King Jr.

Chancellor James Schmidt and Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, are quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Ceremony honors memory of Martin Luther King Jr."
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College history lesson jumps off the page, into real life

The UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage was covered by local media. See Jan. 20 stories from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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5 grammy-nominated locals who aren’t Justin Vernon

Jazz 1 ensemble is mentioned in the Jan. 19 Volume One story "5 grammy-nominated locals who aren’t Justin Vernon."
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What We Should Think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time as a Progressive Activist

Dr. Peter Myers, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 19 story form The Daily Signal website titled "What We Should Think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time as a Progressive Activist."
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Data Show Which Top-Ranked Colleges Operate Most Efficiently

UW-Eau Claire ranks #3 in efficiency for regional universities in the Midwest, according to U.S.News & World Report. See full story.
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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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