Top 10 Steps To Respond To Cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is mentioned in the April 1 Huffington Post article "Top 10 Steps To Respond To Cyberbullying."
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UW-Eau Claire hosts system president, addresses budget issues

UW System president Ray Cross visited UW-Eau Claire on April 1. See the reports from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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UW-Eau Claire professor helps make popular app bully-proof

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the March 26 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire professor helps make popular app bully-proof."
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Experts expect drone use to surge

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography, is quoted in the March 28 Manitowoc HTRnews.com story titled "Experts expect drone use to surge."
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UW-Eau Claire professor helps make popular app bully-proof

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was featured in the March 26 WQOW News 18 story "UW-Eau Claire professor helps make popular app bully-proof."
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Wisconsin lawmakers discuss regulation of drones

Dr. Joseph Hupy, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the March 25 Associated Press story "Wisconsin lawmakers discuss regulation of drones." The story appeared on more than 20 news sites nationwide, including the St. Paul Pioneer Press, The Stamford (Conn.) Advocate, The Washington Times, The Fresno (Cal.) Bee, The Kansas City Star, the Miami Herald and the Idaho Statesman.
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UW-Eau Claire to open dorms for Eaux Claires fest-goers

UW-Eau Claire's Towers Hall was the topic of the March 26 WEAU 13 News story "UW-Eau Claire to open dorms for Eaux Claires fest-goers."
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New salary negotiation workshop offered on campus

Staci Heidtke, Career Services, was interviewed for the March 25 UW-River Falls Student Voice story "New salary negotiation workshop offered on campus."
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Eau Claire City Council opposes state aid cut for UW-EC

The proposed 2015-17 state budget cuts to UW-Eau Claire and the entire UW System were the topic of the March 24 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "Eau Claire City Council opposes state aid cut for UW-EC."
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Building Commission recommends Towers dorm renovations

The renovation of UW-Eau Claire's Towers residence hall was the topic of the March 24 WEAU 13 News story "Building Commission recommends Towers dorm renovations" and the March 25 WQOW News 18 story "State Building Commission OKs plans to renovate dorm on UWEC campus."
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The Rise of ISIL & the Political Bankruptcy of Arab Politics in the Levant

Dr. Ali R. Abootalebi, political science, authored the commentary "The Rise of ISIL & the Political Bankruptcy of Arab Politics in the Levant" posted March 24 in the blog "Informed Comment: Thoughts on the Middle East, History and Religion."
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When school fights break out in Miami-Dade, cameras are often rolling

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the March 22 Miami Herald story "When school fights break out in Miami-Dade, cameras are often rolling."
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UW-EC Rhodes scholar captivated by science

Student Tayo Sanders II, UW-Eau Claire's second Rhodes Scholar, is featured in the March 22 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Rhodes scholar captivated by science."
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Projected budget cuts prompt chancellor to offer incentives to employees to leave

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science; Chancellor James Schmidt; Katie Wilson, Student Health Service and academic staff representative to UW System; and Dr. Erica Benson, English, were interviewed for the March 22 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "Projected budget cuts prompt chancellor to offer incentives to employees to leave."
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When school fights break out in Miami-Dade, cameras are often rolling

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the March 22 Miami Herald article "When school fights break out in Miami-Dade, cameras are often rolling."
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Army Band concert features UW-Eau Claire grad

Alumnus Brian Spurgeon is featured in the March 19 Chippewa Herald article "Army Band concert features UW-Eau Claire grad."
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UW-EC students, officials speak out against bigotry at rally

Chancellor James Schmidt, vice-chancellor Beth Hellwig, campus police Sgt. Chris Kirchman and students Devin Dawson and Prabha Raja are quoted in the March 20 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students, officials speak out against bigotry at rally." International student Toru Yoshikawa is pictured.

The rally was also covered in local television reports from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
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UW-Eau Claire aims to rally against hate

Senior Blake Thielmann and Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students office, are interviewed for the March 17 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire aims to rally against hate."The story is also on WQOW-TV 18, featuring interviews with Abhold and students Allie Simser and Rob Lindforce.
          
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AET Announces New St. Paul Environmental Manager

Alumnus Gregory Beckstrom, geology '84, is featured in the March 16 American Engineering Testing, Inc. story "AET Announces New St. Paul Environmental Manager." 
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Racist comments spur upcoming UW-Eau Claire rally

Chancellor James Schmidt and Dean of Students, Joe Abhold, are quoted in the March 16 Leader-Telegram story "Racist comments spur upcoming UW-Eau Claire rally."
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What Do You Do When Your Best Friend Is Better Than You?

Research by Dr. April Bleske-Rechek is cited in the March 15 Cosmopolitan magazine story "What Do You Do When Your Best Friend Is Better Than You?"
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'Gruesome Playground’ focuses on relationship

Seniors Sean Porten and Molly Wilson are featured in the March 15 Leader-Telegram story "'Gruesome Playground’ focuses on relationship."
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Facing state cuts, UW-Eau Claire offers buyouts to older employees

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the March 13 Wisconsin State Journal article "Facing state cuts, UW-Eau Claire offers buyouts to older employees."
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St. Olaf College professor Kaethe Schwehn revisits the past in 'Tailings'

John Hildebrand, English, is quoted in the March 10 Northfield News story "St. Olaf College professor Kaethe Schwehn revisits the past in 'Tailings'." 
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Local history professor weighs-in on recent fatal shootings

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton is quoted in the Mar. 10 WQOW-TV 18 story "Local history professor weighs-in on recent fatal shootings."
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Be Smart, Buddy Up campaign starts today at UW-EC

Seniors Mat Rieckhoff, Amanda Stelten and Demetrius Evans are interviewed for the March 9 WEAU-TV 13 story "Be Smart, Buddy Up campaign starts today at UW-EC."  The campaign is also covered in the WQOW-TV 18 story "'Be Smart, Buddy Up' campaign promotes safety while drinking."  Reickhoff and Peggy O;Halloran, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education, are interviewed.
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There Is a Lack of Research on the Longterm Effects of Cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the March 9 Motherboard article titled "There Is a Lack of Research on the Longterm Effects of Cyberbullying."
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UW-EC prof helps uncover possible tunnel from ancient palace

Dr. Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, is featured in the March 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC prof helps uncover possible tunnel from ancient palace."
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UW-Eau Claire student named Rhodes Scholar, recognized at Board of Regents

Tayo Sanders II is featured in the March 5 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire student named Rhodes Scholar, recognized at Board of Regents."
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Beautiful and Treacherous

Robin Leary, Foundation, is quoted in the March 6 Volume One story "Beautiful and Treacherous."
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UW-Eau Claire explores cost sharing with other UW campuses

Chancellor James Schmidt is interviewed in the March 6 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire explores cost sharing with other UW campuses."
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JAMF Software adopts employee-friendly approach to office environment

Alumnus Zach Halmstad of JAMF Software is quoted  in the March 3 Leader-Telegram story "JAMF Software adopts employee-friendly approach to office environment."
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Proposed UW System Public Authority to end faculty and staff's "state employment" status

Dr.'s Jim Phillips and Bob Eierman, chemistry, are interviewed for the WQOW-TV 18 report "Proposed UW System Public Authority to end faculty and staff's "state employment" status."
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UW-Eau Claire students spread the word to end the "R" word

Senior John Schiel is featured in the Mar. 4 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire students spread the word to end the "R" word." The campaign was also featured on WQOW-TV 18 on Mar. 4.
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UW-Eau Claire chancellor gives testimony about proposed budget cuts

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the March 3 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire chancellor gives testimony about proposed budget cuts."
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UW’s Cross asks lawmakers to reduce budget cut

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the March 4 Wisconsin Radio Network story "UW’s Cross asks lawmakers to reduce budget cut."The March 3 budget committee hearing was also covered by the following media:

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Chancellor says he supports flexibility in UW System

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the March 3 Leader-Telegram story "Chancellor says he supports flexibility in UW System."
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Wisconsin sand mining is big business, but health effects questioned

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is interviewed for the March 3 WISM-ABC television report titled "Wisconsin sand mining is big business, but health effects questioned."
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College Democrats of Wisconsin: UW-Eau Claire petition gathers over 26,000 signatures

Junior  Anna Schwanebeck is quoted in the March 3 WisPolitics.com story "College Democrats of Wisconsin: UW-Eau Claire petition gathers over 26,000 signatures."
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Woman's worth — Can a homemaker's work be assessed? A Supreme Court judgment on a compensation case has reopened the debate

Dr. Sanjukta Chaudhuri, economics, was quoted in the Feb. 25 issue of the newspaper "The Telegraph," which is published in all major cities of India. The article is titled "Woman's worth — Can a homemaker's work be assessed? A Supreme Court judgment on a compensation case has reopened the debate." Speaking from a feminist-economics perspective, Chaudhuri speaks out in favor of calculating the value of housework accomplished by women who are homemakers and including it in India's GDP in recognition of the productive value generated by homemakers every year.
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Kids and parents celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday

UW-Eau Claire Americorps Eclipse program is mentioned in the Feb. 28 WEAU-TV 13 story "Kids and parents celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday."
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New age of imaging and production taking shape with 3-D printers

Steve Rannis, computer science, is quoted in the Feb. 28 Leader-Telegram story "New age of imaging and production taking shape with 3-D printers."
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The Fire Ball drag show and fundraiser

UW-Eau Claire's Fire Ball is featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU-TV 13 story "The Fire Ball drag show and fundraiser."
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Education, not harsh penalties, a more effective solution for teen sexting

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Feb. 27 Santa Clarita Valley Signal article titled "Education, not harsh penalties, a more effective solution for teen sexting."
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Panel looks to answer public's questions about area police

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is quoted in the Feb. 26 WEAU-TV 13 story "Panel looks to answer public's questions about area police". The story is also covered in the WQOW-TV 18 story "Community discussion on race, policing." 
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UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, is interviewed for the Feb. 27 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report."
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Bob Nowlan: We must band together to stop UW cuts

Bob Nowlan, English, has written a letter to the editor published in the Feb. 23 Capitol Times titled "We must band together to stop UW cuts." 
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Union leaders speak out on right-to-work bill

Dr. Erik Kasper, political science, is interviewed in the Feb. 24 WEAU-TV 13 story "Union leaders speak out on right-to-work bill."
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Voice of the People: Schmidt a strong leader

Tracy Yengo, kinesiology, has had a Voice of the Poeple published in the Feb. 25 Leader-Telegram, titled "Schmidt a strong leader."
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Bon Iver Frontman to Program a New Wisconsin Music Festival

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the New York Times ArtsBeat feature titled "Bon Iver Frontman to Program a New Wisconsin Music Festival."
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Bitter wind chills can't freeze out the fun at Polar Plunge

International student Dilon Del Guercio, a Colombian native, is quoted in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Bitter wind chills can't freeze out the fun at Polar Plunge."
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Panel aims to increase trust in community

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is featured in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram Take 5 interview "Panel aims to increase trust in community."
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Student effort aims to boost recycling

International student, Amyline Sivathayalan, Malaysia, is featured in the Feb. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Student effort aims to boost recycling." Kate Hartsel, housing and residence life, is also quoted in the story.
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UW-Eau Claire prepares for severe budget cuts

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Feb. 20 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire prepares for severe budget cuts."
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CarShare program gains traction at UW-Eau Claire

Juniors Jake Wrasse and Mitchell Matthews, and parking office staff person Stephanie Monson, are interviewed for the Feb. 19 WEAU-TV 13 report "CarShare program gains traction at UW-Eau Claire."
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Current, future educators discuss possible cuts to Wisconsin's new standardized tests

Dr. Carmen Manning, college of education and human sciences, is interviewed for the Feb. 18 WQOW-TV 18 report "Current, future educators discuss possible cuts to Wisconsin's new standardized tests."
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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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