Summit aims to bring businesses together

Christina Hupy, geography, is seen in the Aug. 19 WEAU-TV 13 report "Summit aims to bring businesses together."
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City to consider water conservation rates

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Aug. 19 Leader-Telegram story "City to consider water conservation rates."
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Growing numbers mean greater clout for millennials

Blugold alumnus Rachel Clark is featured in the Aug. 17 Marshfield News Herald article "Growing numbers mean greater clout for millennials."
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Chalkfest comes to UWEC campus

UW-Eau Claire campus mall is featured in the Aug. 15 WEAU-TV 13  and WQOW-TV 18 reports about Chalkfest. The Leader-Telegram also covered the event in the story "Chalkfest colors it fun."
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Plans for UW-Eau Claire events center move forward

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug,. 16 WQOW report "Plans for UW-Eau Claire events center move forward."
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Education experts advise parents to set schedule for children before school starts

Dr. Carmen Manning, College of Education and Human Sciences, is interviewed for the Aug. 12 WQOW report "Education experts advise parents to set schedule for children before school starts."
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Chalkfest finds new home

Kristin Schumacher, University Centers, is quoted in the Aug. 13 Leader-Telegram article "Chalkfest finds new home." The festival move was also covered by WEAU-TV 13.
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Local dogs' daily rituals include morning stroll, sprinkler dash

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Aug. 10 WQOW-TV 18 report "Local dogs' daily rituals include morning stroll, sprinkler dash."
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Schofield renovations

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and senior Andrew Fowler are interviewed for the Aug. 10 WEAU-TV 13 report "Schofield renovations."
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UWEC prepares for fall semester with 26% decrease in funding

Chancellor James Schmidt and Mike Rindo, chancellor's office,are interviewed for the Aug 11 WEAU report "
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UW-Eau Claire program matches people and food

Social work alumnus Kate Beaton '14, is featured in the Aug. 10 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire program matches people and food."  
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Need for social workers

Don Mowry, social work , is interviewed for the Aug. 4 WEAU-TV 13 report "Need for social workers."
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Hoops lifer: Blugolds' Hjelter eyes future coaching career

Senior Adam Hjelter is profiled in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram sports feature titled "Hoops lifer: Blugolds' Hjelter eyes future coaching career."
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Petting zoo, free popcorn draw in kids at Summer Fest

Sara Bambino, senior art education major, is mentioned in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Petting zoo, free popcorn draw in kids at Summer Fest."
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2105 Eau Claire Country Fair wraps up

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, dean of students office, and Creanna Cote, admissions, are interviewed for the Aug. 3 WEAU-TV 13 report "2105 Eau Claire Country Fair wraps up."
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Remains of Nazi-Destroyed Synagogue Found Using Radar

Dr. Harry Jol, geography, is quoted in the Aug. 3 Yahoo!News report titled "Remains of Nazi-Destroyed Synagogue Found Using Radar." News of the discovery has been reported in over 30 publications and multiple languages worldwide.
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Chippewa Valley shifts into startup overdrive amid culture of entrepreneurship

Diane Hoadley and Ann Rupnow, college of business, are quoted in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram story "Chippewa Valley shifts into startup overdrive amid culture of entrepreneurship." Alumnus Zach Hamlstad is profiled and quoted in the piece, and business students Gunner DeFlorian and Frank Snyder are quoted.
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From Law Enforcement To Farming, Drones Are Becoming An Increasingly Popular Tool

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography and anthropology, and 2015 geography grad Brendan Miracle were featured in the July 28 Wisconsin Public Radio story "From Law Enforcement To Farming, Drones Are Becoming An Increasingly Popular Tool."
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Student body president speaks out about parking proposal

Jake Wrasse, Student Senate, was interviewed for the July 30 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire student body president speaks out about parking proposal."
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Schools Face the Teen Cutting Problem

The research of Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, psychology, is cited in the July 27 Wall Street Journal article "Schools Face the Teen Cutting Problem."
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UW-Eau Claire looks at importance of ACT

Heather Kretz, admissions, is interviewed for the July 31 WQOW report "UW-Eau Claire looks at importance of ACT."
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Brass Buddies: The Power of Prosthetics

Senior Pete Winslow is featured in the July 30 WEAU-TV 13 story "Brass Buddies: The Power of Prosthetics." Pete was also featured in a June 5 story from WEAU.
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Careers of the future in health care

Dr. Linda Young, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Julie Anderson, Health Careers Center, Dr. Mel Kantor, Institute for Health Sciences, and sophomore nursing student Lindy Clark are quoted in the July 27 Chippewa Valley Business Report article "Careers of the future in health care."
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Budgeting for College

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, is mentioned in the July 27 WEAU-TV 13 story "Budgeting for College."
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Struggling to Stay True to Wisconsin's Ideals

UW-Eau Claire and Chancellor James Schmidt are featured in the July 29 Inside Higher Ed article titled "Struggling to Stay True to Wisconsin's Ideals."
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From Law Enforcement To Farming, Drones Are Becoming An Increasingly Popular Tool

Dr. Joe Hupy, geography, was a July 28 guest of Rich Kremer for The West Side, on Wisconsin Public Radio, at WHWC-FM/88.3 Menomonie/Eau Claire. Read transcript or listen to the archived program here.
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Bon Iver Keeps It In the Family At Triumphant Eaux Claires Set

Alumnus Justin Vernon is featured in the July 26 SPIN magazine article "Bon Iver Keeps It In the Family At Triumphant Eaux Claires Set."
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Thunder & Liking: Massive storm that blew in overnight did little to dampen enthusiasm at first Eaux Claires

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted and alumnus Sean Carey and Jazz Ensemble I are mentioned in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story "Thunder & Liking: Massive storm that blew in overnight did little to dampen enthusiasm at first Eaux Claires." The story was also covered by WEAU-TV 13.
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Eaux what a fest: Justin Vernon's hometown experiment pays off

UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensemble I is mentioned in the July 20 Minneapolis Star Tribune story "Eaux what a fest: Justin Vernon's hometown experiment pays off."
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UW-Eau Claire biology students' work helps protect Utah ecosystem

Dr. Todd Wellnitz, biology, students Casey Aumann and Jacob Henden, and May 2015 graduate Alison Schulte were quoted in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire biology students' work helps protect Utah ecosystem."
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Big $ounds echo out of Chippewa Valley as five summer festivals deliver millions of tourism dollars, priceless exposure

UW-Eau Claire is mentioned several times in the July 19 Leader-Telegram story, "Big $ounds echo out of Chippewa Valley as five summer festivals deliver millions of tourism dollars, priceless exposure."
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Comet lander gives us a unique closer look

"Comet lander gives us a unique closer look," an article by Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, was published in the July 18 issue of the Leader-Telegram.
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UW-Eau Claire welcomes 2,000 Eaux Claires fesitval fans to dorms

Lt. Jay Dobson, UW-Eau Claire Police, was interviewed for the July 17 WEAU 13 News story "UW-Eau Claire welcomes 2,000 Eaux Claires fesitval fans to dorms."
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Quick Ideas for Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA this July

Dr. Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, authored a July 10 post, "Quick Ideas for Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the ADA this July," in the Wisconsin Libraries for Everyone blog. The post was republished July 17 in UpNext, the official blog of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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EAUX CLAIRES DAY 2: A FESTIVAL WITH HEART

Alumni Justin Vernon and Sean Carey, along with Jazz I are featured in the July 19 Pancakes & Whiskey post titled "EAUX CLAIRES DAY 2: A FESTIVAL WITH HEART."
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Community for the Confluence: Eau Claire arts center progresses toward goal


UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 16 post "Community for the Confluence: Eau Claire arts center progresses toward goal," in the Local Current Blog published by Minnesota Public Radio.
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U Wisconsin Campuses Kick Off Online Master's in Data Science


UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the July 16 CampusTechnology.com article "U Wisconsin Campuses Kick Off Online Master's in Data Science."
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Arts center fundraising needs final push


Kimera Way, UW-Eau Claire Foundation, is mentioned in the July 16 Leader-Telegram editorial "Arts center fundraising needs final push."
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Justin Vernon Knows You Make Fun of Him, Doesn't Care

Alumnus Justin Vernon was interviewed for the July 15 elle.com article "Justin Vernon Knows You Make Fun of Him, Doesn't Care."
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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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