UW-Eau Claire in the News

UW-EC nursing program puts focus on patients

Dr. Cheryl Lapp, nursing, is featured in the Oct. 25 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC nursing program puts focus on patients." Sophomore Courtney Kommer is quoted.

Nearly 200 people participate in Walk A Mile Chippewa Valley for domestic violence awareness

Chris Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resources Center, is interviewed for the Oct. 25 WQOW-TV 18 report "Nearly 200 people participate in Walk A Mile Chippewa Valley for domestic violence awareness."

Birth order has no effect on personality, only small IQ advantage, study finds

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted in the Oct. 23 Today.com story "Birth order has no effect on personality, only small IQ advantage, study finds."

Grant to fund 225 new internships for UW-EC students

Staci Heidtke, career services, is quoted in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Grant to fund 225 new internships for UW-EC students."

Freedom Summer Exhibit

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Blugold Beginnings, is featured in the Oct. 23 WQOW-TV 18 report "Freedom Summer Exhibit."

Expiration of Federal Perkins Loan impacts UW System students

Freshman Mainou Vue is interviewed for the Oct. 21 WEAU-TV 13 report "Expiration of Federal Perkins Loan impacts UW System students."

Class showcases link between rock ‘n’ roll, American culture

Dr. David Jones, English, is featured in the Oct. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Class showcases link between rock ‘n’ roll, American culture." Sophomore Tyler Schuster is quoted in the story.

UW-Eau Claire hosts discussion on how to prepare for an active shooter

UW-Eau Claire police chief Dave Sprick and senior Samuel Petrich, criminal justice major, are featured in the Oct. 20 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire hosts discussion on how to prepare for an active shooter." The event was also covered by WEAU-TV 13.

Grammy winner to perform, lead master class

Dr. Bob Baca, professor of music and jazz studies, and Dr. Kenneth Pereira, assistant professor of voice, are quoted in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram article titled "Grammy winner to perform, lead master classes."

Business Briefs

Luke Kempen, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, is featured in the Oct. 18 Business Briefs of the Leader-Telegram.

UW-EC student gets career off the ground

Senior Syler Behrens is featured in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student gets career off the ground."Dr. JOe Hupy, geography, is quoted.

UW-Eau Claire fraternity helps clean up a local barn's debris

Delta Sigma Phi fraternity is featured in the Oct. 17 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire fraternity helps clean up a local barn's debris." Alumnus Luke Henning and current students Nick Webber and Mathew Riedel are interviewed.

Chancellor announces 11 UWEC layoffs

Mike Rindo, chancellor's area, is interviewed for the Oct. 16 report "Chancellor announces 11 UWEC layoffs." Junior Allison Bender is also interviewed.

Forums honing UW System strategy

Listening sessions hosted by UW System President Ray Cross and held on campus Oct. 14 are featured in the Oct. 15 Leader-Telegram story "Forums honing UW System strategy."

Design plans unveiled for UW-Eau Claire's Garfield Avenue project

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Oct. 15 WQOW-TV 18 story "Design plans unveiled for UW-Eau Claire's Garfield Avenue project."

UW-EC honors Native Americans with Council Oak marker, observance of day

Chancellor Jim Schmidt, alumna Denise Sweet and senior Paul Soulier are all quoted in the Oct. 13 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC honors Native Americans with Council Oak marker, observance of day." The ceremony was also reported by WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.

UW-EC homecoming incidents reduced

UW-Eau Claire Homecoming is referenced in the Oct. 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC homecoming incidents reduced."

UW-Eau Claire homecoming parade rides through downtown

UW-Eau Claire Homecoming parade is featured in the Oct. 10 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire homecoming parade rides through downtown."

Aphasia community receives hands-on support

Jerry Hoepner and Tom Sather, communication sciences and disorders, are quoted in the Oct. 11 Leader-Telegram story titled "Aphasia community receives hands-on support."

Ageless Blugold marches on at 106 years old

Education alumna Phyllis Beebe, '29, is featured in the Oct. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Ageless Blugold marches on at 106 years old."

Caught in the web1

Dr. Justin Patchin, criminal justice, is quoted in the dnaIndia.com story "Caught in the web 1."

UW-Eau Claire organizations work to raise voter awareness

Students Erica Jones, Sean Breen and Erin O'Brien are interviewed for the Oct. 8 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire organizations work to raise voter awareness." Student Senate president Jake Wrasse is also interviewed.

Award winning jazz artist, UW-Eau Claire alum, teaches local high school musicians

Alumnus Keith Karns, '08 music, is featured in the Oct. 8 WQOW-TV 18 report "Award winning jazz artist, UW-Eau Claire alum, teaches local high school musicians."

Gender out of equation for UW-EC homecoming royalty

UW-Eau Claire staff members Nicole Rindone, student activities, and Chris Jorgenson, LGBTQ resource center, along with students Jesse Peterson, Sam Owens and Pete Winslow, are quoted in the Oct. 9 Leader-Telegram article "Gender out of equation for UW-EC homecoming royalty."

First ever Entrepreneurship Week launched at UWEC

Ann Rupnow,entrepreneurship coordinator, and students Alysha Stoffel and Frank Snyder are interviewed for the Oct. 6 WEAU-TV 13 report "First ever Entrepreneurship Week launched at UWEC."

Eau Claire man, students create photo map to focus on city improvements

Sophomore Katelyn Kleutsch is featured in the Oct. 6 WQOW-TV 18 story "Eau Claire man, students create photo map to focus on city improvements."

UW-Eau Claire goes gender-neutral with Homecoming titles

Chris Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resources Center, is quoted in the Oct. 7 Journal Sentinel article "UW-Eau Claire goes gender-neutral with Homecoming titles." The story was also reported by WKOW-TV 27.

Financial report: UW tuition balances contracted in 2014-15

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Oct. 6 Leader-Telegram story "Financial report: UW tuition balances contracted in 2014-15."

Gimme 5: Exhibit explores historic summer

Greg Kocken, McIntyre LIbrary, is featured in the Oct. 5 Leader-Telegram story "Gimme 5: Exhibit explores historic summer."

TV-10 at UW-Eau Claire celebrating 40 years on the air

Senior Matt Peterson is featured in the Oct. 4 WEAU-TV 13 story "TV-10 at UW-Eau Claire celebrating 40 years on the air."

Defying odds, UW-Eau Claire grad heading to Oxford as Rhodes Scholar

Alumnus Tayo Sanders III is featured in the Sept. 30 Journal Sentinel article "Defying odds, UW-Eau Claire grad heading to Oxford as Rhodes Scholar."

Cyberbullying grant will allow researcher to learn more about digital forms of teen dating violence

Dr. Justin Patchin is featured in the Sept. 29 WEAU-TV 13 report "Cyberbullying grant will allow researcher to learn more about digital forms of teen dating violence." The grant was also reported by WQOW-TV 18.

Women's soccer: Seymour will play wherever she’s needed for UW-Eau Claire

Senior Ashley Seymour is featured in the Sept. 28 Leader-Telegram story "Women's soccer: Seymour will play wherever she’s needed for UW-Eau Claire."

Movers & Shakers: Jason Voiovich, Logic PD

Alumnus Jason Voiovich, communications '97, is featured in the Sept. 27 Minneapolis Star Tribune article "Movers & Shakers: Jason Voiovich, Logic PD."

Build a robot, build a career

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Blugold Beginnings, is quoted in the Sept. 28 article "Build a robot, build a career."

UW-Eau Claire student's trip to Selma alters her outlook, career

2015 alumna Anna Kerber is featured in the Sept. 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire student's trip to Selma alters her outlook, career."

Record number of employers appear at UW-EC Career Conference

Alumni Ben Klug and Danyelle Kaiser, junior Isaac Parupsky and Staci Heidtke of career services are quoted in the Sept. 25 Leader-Telegram story "Record number of employers appear at UW-EC Career Conference." Senior Bailey Payette and alumna Katie Maack are pictured in the piece.

Nelson Mandela's grandson, Bob Marley's granddaughter kick off UWEC's Forum Series

The Forum Series at UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Sept. 24 WQOW-TV 18 report "Nelson Mandela's grandson, Bob Marley's granddaughter kick off UWEC's Forum Series."
The event was also covered by WEAU-TV 13, and appears in the Sept. 25 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Forum: Stand for change, activists urge."

Graphic Lady Gaga music video raises awareness about sexual assault on college campuses

Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, is interviewed for the Sept. 24 WQOW-TV 18 story "Graphic Lady Gaga music video raises awareness about sexual assault on college campuses."

The impact of cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the Sept. 22 WSAW-TV report "The impact of cyberbullying."

Local Catholics to take part in U.S. papal visit

Dr. Charlene Burns, philosophy and religious studies, is quoted in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story " Local Catholics to take part in U.S. papal visit."

Speakers with civil action message to open UW-Eau Claire lecture series

The opening event of the 74th annual Forum Series is featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Speakers with civil action message to open UW-Eau Claire lecture series."

UW-Eau Claire starts early preparations for dorm renovation

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Sept. 22 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire starts early preparations for dorm renovation." Freshmen Hannah Haroldson and Hannah Sisto are also interviewed.

N.C. just prosecuted a teenage couple for making child porn — of themselves

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed extensively by media on issues relating to a controversial teen sexting case in North Carolina. He was quoted in the following media stories:

Sept. 22, ABC News "Good Morning America": "High School Student Charged as Adult in Sexting Case"
Sept. 21, Washington Post: "N.C. just prosecuted a teenage couple for making child porn — of themselves"
Sept. 20, The Guardian U.S. edition, "Teen prosecuted as adult for having naked images – of himself – on phone"
Sept. 20, Rolling Stone: "Teenager Prosecuted for Possessing Own Nude Selfie"

The story also was covered by more than 20 media outlets in the U.S. as well as by international media, including outlets in Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Croatia, Ireland, France, Germany, Poland, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Area officers confront mental health issues during Crisis Intervention Training

UW-Eau Claire Police Officer Amanda Youngman is interviewed for the Sept. 18 WEAU-TV 13 report "Area officers confront mental health issues during Crisis Intervention Training."

Astronomy Update: The wisdom of Plato about Pluto

Laura Likkel, physics and astronomy, has complied the monthly Astronomy Update for the Sept. 21 Leader-Telegram titled "Astronomy Update: The wisdom of Plato about Pluto."

UW-Eau Claire student helps others with epilepsy

Senior Nichole Gervenak is featured in the Sept. 20 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-Eau Claire student helps others with epilepsy."

Republican debate important for Governor Scott Walker

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, is interviewed in the Sept. 17 WQOW-TV 18 report "Republican debate important for Governor Scott Walker."

UW-Eau Claire students tour the city

Nicole Rindone, centers, is interviewed for the Sept. 11 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire students tour the city."

Cyberbullying: From playground to Internet

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 13 Marshfield News Herald story "Cyberbullying: From playground to Internet." The story also appeared in the Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point and Wausau media.

UW-Eau Claire students work to save a language

Dr. Kelly Biers and seniors Madeline Tautges, Kristina Hoyt and Lizzy Ehrenberg are featured in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students work to save a language." Biers was also quoted in the "Researchers working to preserve a rare language spoken in Door County" from the Spooner Advocate.

UW-Eau Claire releases new program in wake of UW-Stout sexual assaults

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, are interviewed for the Sept. 10 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire releases new program in wake of UW-Stout sexual assaults."

Researchers receive Facebook grant to study cyberbullying and teen dating violence

The work of Dr. Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Sept. 9 story from EurekaAlert.org titled "Researchers receive Facebook grant to study cyberbullying and teen dating violence." The AP story about the grant appeared in over 20 national and international media outlets.

New takes on classic works get rave reviews

Dr. Joel Pace, English, was interviewed on the connections between literature and hip hop for an Aug. 15 story, titled "New takes on classic works get rave reviews," which was published in the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper.

The Role of Music In Presidential Campaigns

Dr. Eric Kasper, political science, was a guest on "The Diane Rehm Show" of the National Public Radio affiliate at American University, WAMU, Sept. 3. He was interviewed about the politics of presidential campaigns' use of music. More information can be found here: The Role of Music In Presidential Campaigns.

Run up UW-EC campus hill kicks off yearlong fitness awareness program

Brittany Wold, recreation, is quoted in the Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Run up UW-EC campus hill kicks off yearlong fitness awareness program."

From the Newsroom: Changes at UW-Eau Claire due to budget cuts

Chancellor James Schmidt was interviewed by Henry Lippold (professor emeritus of communication and journalism) about changes at UW-Eau Claire due to state budget cuts during the Sept. 1 edition of Chippewa Valley Community Television's "From the Newsroom."

Businesses thrive with college students back

Students from UW-Eau Claire are featured in the Sept. 6 WEAU-TV 13 report "Businesses thrive with college students back."

Campus farmers market brings local products to students, staff and faculty

Alumnus Marni Kaldjian, and juniors Valerie Gehn and Ian Lexen are quoted in the Sept. 5 Leader-Telegram story "Campus farmers market brings local products to students, staff and faculty."

Eau Claire residents take to the water to keep cool

UW-Eau Claire students Sam Milewsky and Malory Arnold are quoted in the Sept. 5 WQOW-TV 18 story "Eau Claire residents take to the water to keep cool."

Gender evolution comes to UW campus restrooms

Teresa O'Halloran, affirmative action, is quoted in the Sept. 4 Leader-Telegram story "Gender evolution comes to UW campus restrooms."

Logic PD Executive Explores the Impact of IoT on Marketing at Integrated Marketing Summit in Minneapolis

Communications alumnus Jason Voiovich is featured in the Sept. 1 WebWire.com story "Logic PD Executive Explores the Impact of IoT on Marketing at Integrated Marketing Summit in Minneapolis."

UW-Eau Claire slowly brings balance to science and liberal arts

Dr. Robert Gough, history, Dr. Matt Jewell, materials science, and Dr. Mickey Kolis, education, are interviewed for the Sept. 2 WQOW-TV 18 story "UW-Eau Claire slowly brings balance to science and liberal arts."

Renovations to UW-Eau Claire dorms could displace students

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Sept. 1 WQOW-TV 18 report "Renovations to UW-Eau Claire dorms could displace students."

Volunteers key to UW-EC move-in day

Many students are pictured or quoted in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram story "Volunteers key to UW-EC move-in day."

Local UW campuses see more freshmen

Heather Kretz, admissions, and Andy Nelson, institutional planning, are quoted in the Sept. 1 Leader-Telegram story "Local UW campuses see more freshmen." Sophomores Elizabeth Tapia and Alyssa Davis, and new freshman Colleen Murry are pictured.

UW campus officials prepare for new year after tumultuous summer

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Aug. 30 Journal Sentinel article "UW campus officials prepare for new year after tumultuous summer."

UW-Eau Claire duo helps find ancient synagogue

Dr. Harry Jol and senior Alexis Pingel are featured in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire duo helps find ancient synagogue."

Alcohol detox numbers are up at UW-Eau Claire

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and campus police office Chris Kirchman are featured in the Aug. 30 WQOW-TV 18 story "Alcohol detox numbers are up at UW-Eau Claire."

Area riders complete grueling cycling event in France

Steve Duerre, facilities, is featured in the Aug. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Area riders complete grueling cycling event in France."

UW System tenure task force gets to work under pall of mistrust

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the Aug. 22 Capitol Times article "UW System tenure task force gets to work under pall of mistrust."

'HONK!’ if you love summer theater camp for kids

Senior Annie Jackson is featured in the Aug. 19 Houston County News story "'HONK!’ if you love summer theater camp for kids."

Active shooter training at UW-Eau Claire

Lt. Jay Dobson, campus police, is interviewed for the Aug. 19 WEAU-TV 13 report "Active shooter training at UW-Eau Claire."The training event was also covered by the Leader-Telegram.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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."

Schofield renovations

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and senior Andrew Fowler are interviewed for the Aug. 10 WEAU-TV 13 report "Schofield renovations."

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 "

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."

Need for social workers

Don Mowry, social work , is interviewed for the Aug. 4 WEAU-TV 13 report "Need for social workers."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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.

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."

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."

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."

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."

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.

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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