Miles of heart: Scotty Hayden wins Eau Claire Marathon, brother Cory wins 13.1

Scott Hayden, Blugold cross country volunteer assistant coach, is featured in the May 4 Leader-Telegram story " Miles of heart: Scotty Hayden wins Eau Claire Marathon, brother Cory wins 13.1"
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Halmstad, Security Health Plan honored as "Communities Champions"

Alumnus Zach Halmstad  and Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, are quoted in the May 1 Leader-Telegram story "Halmstad, Security Health Plan honored as 'Communities Champions'".
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The Innocent Men

UW-Eau Claire men's a cappella group The Innocent Men are profiled on the April 30 WQOW-TV 18 story "The Innocent Men."
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Legally Speaking: Leading by reading

Two UW-Eau Claire programs, ECLIPSE, and Reading Partners are profiled in the April 29 CHippewa Valley Business Report story "Legally Speaking: Leading by reading."
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UW-EC students tackle marathon class

Sophomore Ginny Young, freshman Erin Brault, Tracy Yengo, kinesiology, Matt Evans, physics, and professor emeritus of computer science Paul Wagner are all quoted in the April 26 Leader-Telegram story " UW-EC students tackle marathon class."
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Whose morality rules at Valleybrook Church?

Dr. Charlene Burns, religious studies, is quoted in the April 26 Leader-Telegram story "Whose morality rules at Valleybrook Church?"
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Five years running: UWEC again makes Princeton Review green colleges list

Dr. Christina Hupy, geography and current Sustainability Fellow, is quoted in the April 24 Leader-Telegram story "Five years running: UWEC again makes Princeton Review green colleges list."
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Ann Devroy Memorial Forum: Washington Post columnist not convinced of Walker’s 2016 presidential prospects

The 18th annual Ann Devroy Memorial Forum at UW-Eau Claire is featured in the April 24 Leader-Telegram story "Ann Devroy Memorial Forum: Washington Post columnist not convinced of Walker’s 2016 presidential prospects." Senior Courtney Kueppers is pictured.
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Casper Star-Tribune editor Jason Adrians named publisher

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Jason Adrians, '99, has been named publisher of the Casper, Wyoming Star-Tribune. Read full story.
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UW-Eau Claire excels with "Green" residence halls

Kate Hartsel, housing and residence life, is interviewed for the April 21 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire excels with "Green" residence halls." 
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UW-Eau Claire students kick off Earth Week

Junior Miranda Stelmach is interviewed for the April 19 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire students kick off Earth Week."
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Students exhibit collaborative research at state Capitol

UW-Eau Claire student researchers are featured in the April 19 LEader-Telegram story "Students exhibit collaborative research at state Capitol." 
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Jazz Festival under way in Eau Claire

UW-Eau Claire Jazz Fest is featured in the April 18 Leader-Telegram story "Jazz Festival under way in Eau Claire."
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Three to be inducted into Conservation Hall of Fame

Professor emeritus of philosophy Ronald Koshoshek is featured in the April 18 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "Three to be inducted into Conservation Hall of Fame."
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UW-Eau Claire students to get first-hand lesson in drone technology

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography, and senior Tim Condon are featured in the April 15 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire students to get first-hand lesson in drone technology." Dr. Hupy was also interviewed about the drone technology by WPR on April 14. Listen to archived broadcast here.
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Spring Valley man overcomes battle with cancer, amputation

Freshman Jacob Richardson is featured in the April 12 Leader-Telegram story "Spring Valley man overcomes battle with cancer, amputation."
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Advocates stress need for Hmong studies program

Caitlin Lee, affirmative action office, is featured in the April 5 Leader-Telegram story "Advocates stress need for Hmong studies program." This story was reprinted in La Crosse Tribune and the Oshkosh Northwestern.
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UW-Eau Claire Chancellor hopes proposed UW cuts will be reduced

Chancellor James Schmidt is interviewed for the April 14 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire Chancellor hopes proposed UW cuts will be reduced."
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Campuses combat Yik Yak with positivity

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the University Business article "Campuses combat Yik Yak with positivity."Campuses combat Yik Yak with positivity" 
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Former Iran hostage, local expert discuss Iran nuclear deal

Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, was interviewed for the April 9 WEAU-TV story "Former Iran hostage, local expert discuss Iran nuclear deal."
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Co-teaching gaining popularity in student-teacher training

Seniors Clarke Bearrick, Mary Beth Hipple and Samantha Leffin are featured in the April 4 Leader-Telegram story "Co-teaching gaining popularity in student-teacher training."
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Confluence Call-in on WPR April 9

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, will be part of a panel of guests taking call-in questions and comments about the Confluence Project this Thursday at 10:00 a.m. on Spectrum West on 88.3 WHWC-FM Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Bad for bikes?: Enthusiasts say proposed state budget cuts would be harmful

Dr. Bob Eierman, chemistry, is quoted in the April 7 Leader-Telegram article "Bad for bikes?: Enthusiasts say proposed state budget cuts would be harmful." 
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Old Hmong vs.New Hmong: Community tries to balance modern living with traditions

Caitlin Lee, affirmative action office, is quoted in the April 5 Leader-Telegram story "Old Hmong vs.New Hmong: Community tries to balance modern living with traditions."
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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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