It Seems to Me: State Legislature obsolete

John Hildebrand, professor emeritus of English, has had an opinion piece published in the July 16 Leader-Telegram titled "It Seems to Me: State Legislature obsolete."
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Eaux Claires Festival set up with student help

Jason Anderson, Univeristy Centers, was interviewed for the July 14 WEAU-TV 13 report "Eaux Claires Festival set up with student help."
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Buyouts soften goodbye blows for nearly 100 UW-EC faculty, staff

Chancellor James Schmidt, Mike Rindo, Terry Classen, Ricardo Gonzales, and Bernard Duyfhuizen are all quoted in the July 12 Leader-Telegram article "Buyouts soften goodbye blows for nearly 100 UW-EC faculty, staff." Gonzales is pictured in the story.
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UW-Eau Claire student overcomes challenges

Alumnus Brady Hauser is featured in the July 12 Leader-Telegram story " UW-Eau Claire student overcomes challenges." 
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How Justin Vernon's Eaux Claires festival came together

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the July 10 Journal Sentinel article "How Justin Vernon's Eaux Claires festival came together."
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UW-Eau Claire discusses budget cut impacts

Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the July 10 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire discusses budget cut impacts."Schmidt's forum was also covered by WEAU-TV 13.
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The West Side State Budget Impact on Regional Universities

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, will be a guest of Rich Kremer on The West Side July 13 at 10 a.m. on Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3  WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived program here.
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UW-Eau Claire to face $7.7M from proposed budget cut

Chancellor James Schmidt and student senate president Jake Wrasse are interviewed for the July 7 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire to face $7.7M from proposed budget cut."
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Middle School position goes to North's Kern

Alumna Sue Kern '90 is featured in the July 8 Chippewa Herald story "Middle School position goes to North's Kern."
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UW handing down $140M in budget cuts UW-Eau Claire taking third-largest hit

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the July 7 Leader-Telegram article "UW handing down $140M in budget cuts UW-Eau Claire taking third-largest hit." 
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A Former Federal Agent Examines Chronic Homelessness in '30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle'

Alumnus Andrew Swant, BFA '00, is featured in the July 6 IndieWire story "A Former Federal Agent Examines Chronic Homelessness in '30 Seconds Away: Breaking the Cycle.'"
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Field Nation Names Industry Executives to Sales and Emerging Market Leadership Roles

Alumnus Jeff Parris '93 is featured in the July 6 Yahoo Finance article titled "Field Nation Names Industry Executives to Sales and Emerging Market Leadership Roles."
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Trump's Campaign Theme Song Headache? Blame Michael Jackson, Sort Of

Dr. Eric Kasper, political science, was interviewed for the July 5 NPR story "Trump's Campaign Theme Song Headache? Blame Michael Jackson, Sort Of."
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Neenah native grows through NSF program

Senior Austin Riedl is featured in the July 3 Post Crescent article "Neenah native grows through NSF program."
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UW-Eau Claire program joins educators in effort to teach more effectively

Drs. Chris Hlas, Sherrie Serros, Jennifer Harrison, Ryan Harrison and Manjula Joseph are mentioned and Hlas is quoted in the July 5 Leader-Telegram story  "UW-Eau Claire program joins educators in effort to teach more effectively."
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Startups On a Shoestring: 5 Successful Tech Companies That Were Started For Under $10,000

Alumnus Zach Halmstad and JAMF Software are featured in the July 2 Forbes article "Startups On a Shoestring: 5 Successful Tech Companies That Were Started For Under $10,000."
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UW-Eau Claire geospatial students positioned for success

Senior Mike Bomber, alumni Drew Briski and Dave Hart, and Dr. Christina Hupy, geography, are all featured in the June 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire geospatial students positioned for success." 
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Public health leader gets statewide honor

Alumna Sue Kunferman has been awarded the 2015 Health Officer of the Year award from the Wisconsin Association of Local Health Departments and Boards. Read full story here.
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Happy landings: Tubers thrilled with new river exit near Water Street

Juniors Hannah Sislo and Megan Schilling are pictured in the June 26 Leader-Telegram story " Happy landings: Tubers thrilled with new river exit near Water Street."
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Milwaukee folk band kicks off Sheboygan concert series

Blugold alumnus Christopher Porterfield '06 is featured in the June 23 HTRNews.com story "Milwaukee folk band kicks off Sheboygan concert series."
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UW-EC prof who helped discover early Christian mosaic credits interfaith team

Dr. Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, is featured in the June 22 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC prof who helped discover early Christian mosaic credits interfaith team."
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It Seems to Me: Sniping at UW System, faculty unwarranted

Dr. James Phillips, chemistry, has had a letter to the editor published in the June 22 Leader-Telegram. Read "It Seems to Me: Sniping at UW System, faculty unwarranted."
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Donation Honors Fulbright Scholar Killed By Drunk Driver

Dr. Mike Dorsher, communication and journalism, is interviewed in the June 19 CBS Minnesota report "Donation Honors Fulbright Scholar Killed By Drunk Driver."
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Voice of the People: Tenure important

Dr. Bob Nowlan, English, has had a Voice of the People column published in the June 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram.
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State budget delays don't change plans at UWEC

Mike Rindo, Chancellor's Office, is interviewed for the June 18 WQOW story "State budget delays don't change plans at UWEC." 
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Six UW System schools to add new master's degree

Dr. Alex Smith, mathematics, was quoted in the June 15 WQOW story "Six UW System schools to add new master's degree."
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Research examines how well we multi-task

Dr. Sydney Chinchanachokchai, marketing,  and psychology major Emily Karchare featured in the June 14 Leader-Telegram story "Research examines how well we multi-task."
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An ongoing attack on the University of Wisconsin

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the June 10 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "An ongoing attack on the University of Wisconsin."
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UWEC Trombonist masters music with no arms or legs

Senior Pete Winslow is featured in the June 5 WEAU-TV story "UWEC Trombonist masters music with no arms or legs."
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UW-EC, UW-Stout offer new degrees

UW-Eau Claire's new bachelor's degree in materials science and engineering was featured in the June 5 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC, UW-Stout offer new degrees."
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When Bullies Target Boy, Fifth Graders Stand Up

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the June 2 Yahoo!Parenting story "When Bullies Target Boy, Fifth Graders Stand Up."
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Supreme Court's Facebook ruling is bad news for proving online harassment

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the June 2 Morningstar.com story "Supreme Court's Facebook ruling is bad news for proving online harassment."
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UW-Eau Claire graduate wins national teaching award

Alumnus Adam Keeton, '01, is featured in the May 31 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire graduate wins national teaching award."
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Study finds number of Christians declining

Dr. Scott Lowe, religious studies, is interviewed for the May 31 WQOW-TV 18 story "Study finds number of Christians declining."
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Chalkfest 2015 moves to accommodate more artists, chalking space

UW-Eau Claire will partner with Volume One to move the location of Chalkfest 2015 to campus. See May 27 WEAU report.
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If funding secured for project, developer hopes arts center can be completed by end of 2016

Kim Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is quoted in the May 29 Leader-Telegram article "If funding secured for project, developer hopes arts center can be completed by end of 2016."
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UW-Eau Claire plans for route, road projects

Dr. Bob Eierman is featured in the May 26 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire plans for route, road projects."
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A look into the job market UW-Eau Claire graduates face

UW-Eau Claire graduates TJ Gouker, Ryan Alme and Tim Condon interviewed for the May 23 WQOW-TV 18 story "A look into the job market UW-Eau Claire graduates face."
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Caps & Gowns: Student advancing at a rapid pace

Graduating senior Kelsey Stuttgen is featured in the May 22 Leader-Telegram story "Caps & Gowns: Student advancing at a rapid pace."
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Life story: War hero built UW-EC biology department, advocated for Putnam Park

The late Dr. Marcus Fay, professor emeritus of biology, is featured in the May 22 Leader-Telegram story "Life story: War hero built UW-EC biology department, advocated for Putnam Park."
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UWEC Blugolds to study climate change in China

Dr.'s Jim Boulter and Eric Jamelske are interviewed for the May 21 WEAU-TV 13 story "UWEC Blugolds to study climate change in China."
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New Mayo Waseca administrator puts patients, community first

Alumnus Tom Borowski is featured in the May 19 Waseca County News story titled "New Mayo Waseca administrator puts patients, community first."
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UW-Eau Claire students given unique opportunities to relieve stress during finals

Eric Jennings, McIntyre Library, is quoted in the May 18 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire students given unique opportunities to relieve stress during finals."
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Astronomy Update: Hobbs Observatory provides area with access to the sky

Laura Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled the May edition of the Astronomy Update, appearing in the May 16 Leader-Telegram.
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Professor emeritus presents research on Confluence Project impact

Dr. Brady Foust, professor emeritus of geography and anthropology, is featured in the May 15 WEAU-TV 13 story "Professor emeritus presents research on Confluence Project impact."
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Broad coalition endorses plan for better budget choices

Dr. James Boulter, Watershed Institute for Collaborative Environmental Studies, is quoted in the May 14 WisPolitics.com website story "Broad coalition endorses plan for better budget choices."
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Madison assistant police chief defends use of tactical gear in policing

Dr. Stephen Hill, political science, was quoted in the May 7 Wisconsin State Journal article "Madison assistant police chief defends use of tactical gear in policing."
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Elmwood’s Mark Alfuth honored as 2015 Outstanding Professor at UW Eau Claire

Mark Alfuth, lecturer of finance, is featured in the May 10 Woodville Gateway News story "Elmwood’s Mark Alfuth honored as 2015 Outstanding Professor at UW Eau Claire."
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Study finds high percentage of Lyme-carrying ticks in Eau Claire County parks

UW-Eau Claire students Brittany Kent and Breanna Rheinschmidt are featured in the May 11 Leader-Telegram story "Study finds high percentage of Lyme-carrying ticks in Eau Claire County parks."
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Assistant professor studies human disease through worms

Dr. Jamie Lyman-Gingerich is featured in the May 12 WQOW-TV 18 story "Assistant professor studies human disease through worms."
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UW-EC computer science dept. seeks more female students

Junior Caitlin Schaub is featured in the May 12 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC computer science dept. seeks more female students." Dr. Heather Amthauer, computer sciences, is quoted in the piece. 
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Students of all ages seek more Chippewa Valley career information

Staci Heidtke, career services, and junior Oliver Larson are interviewed for the May 7 WQOW-TV 18 story "Students of all ages seek more Chippewa Valley career information."
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Day of Remembrance at UW-Eau Claire

Dr. Beth Hellwig and Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students office, are featured in the May 6 WEAU-TV 13 story "Day of Remembrance at UW-Eau Claire."
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UW System automony plan dropped

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the May 6 Leader-Telegram article "UW System automony plan dropped."
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Runners praise Eau Claire Marathon atmosphere, but heat tests their mettle

UW-Eau Claire students Megan McHenry, Marissa Gilbertson and Alyssa Brickner are quoted in the May 4 Leader-Telegram story about The Blugold Mile titled "Runners praise Eau Claire Marathon atmosphere, but heat tests their mettle."
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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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