Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution

Research by Kristina Beuning, biology, and collaborators from other institutions was featured in the Sept. 3 Newswise Science News article "Change from Arid to Wet Climate in Africa Had Significant Effect on Early Human Evolution."

New Man in Charge

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mark Luebker was featured in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "New man in charge."

Parents Have New Way to be Involved

Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent and Family Office, was quoted in the Sept. 3 Leader-Telegram article "Parents have new way to be involved."

Safety Report Released in Time for School Year

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Student Development and Diversity, was quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Safety report released in time for school year." Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, also was mentioned in the article.

Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners

The Sept. 7 Lippizzaner Stallions show at UW-Eau Claire was previewed in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "Leaping (and dancing) Lipizzaners."

Warm Welcome — Hall Raisers Lend a Hand to Freshmen

Deb Newman, Housing and Residence Life, and UW-Eau Claire students Steve Chagdes, Kailey Mezera, Courtney Spangler and Ashley Coursin were quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram article "Warm welcome — Hall Raisers lend a hand to freshmen."

College Students and Credit

Andrew Soll, Business and Student Services, and UW-Eau Claire student Lauren Bagg were interviewed for the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students and Credit."

College Students Bring Large Economic Impact

The economic impact of UW-Eau Claire students on the local economy was the subject of the Aug. 30 WEAU-TV story "College Students Bring Large Economic Impact."

Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street

David Sprick, University Police, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Police Gearing Up for Student Crowds on Water Street."

Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams

Kathy Sahloff, Financial Aid, was interviewed for the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Watch Out for Possible Scholarship Scams."

Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus

Updated security efforts at UW-Eau Claire were discussed in the Aug. 28 WEAU-TV story "Safety Concerns on UW-Eau Claire's Campus."

A Work of Honor: Father-Daughter Team Lends Artistic Touch to Shrine Church

UW-Eau Claire student Liz Stingl was quoted in the Aug. 28 La Crosse Tribune article "A work of honor: Father-daughter team lends artistic touch to shrine church."

3 Tenants Consider Eau Claire Center — New NanoRite Park Puts Emphasis on Tiny Technology

The NanoRite Technology Park, a partnership among Chippewa Valley Technical College, UW-Eau Claire's Materials Science Center and UW-Stout's science and technology programs, was featured in the Aug. 27 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "3 tenants consider Eau Claire center — New NanoRite park puts emphasis on tiny technology." The center also was the subject of the Aug. 27 Dunn County News article "NanoRite Center hosts area leaders at open house." Doug Dunham, physics and astronomy, was mentioned in the Dunn County News article.

Legislative Inaction a Big Concern to Students

Ray French, UW-Eau Claire student body president, had his letter to the editor "Legislative inaction a big concern to students" published in the Aug. 27 issue of The Capital Times.

Hispanic Community is County's Fastest Growing Minority Group

UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Castillo was quoted in the Aug. 27 Oshkosh Northwestern article "Hispanic community is county's fastest growing minority group."

Local Report Card Shows Improvement

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Aug. 26 Leader-Telegram editorial "Local report card shows improvement."

UW Professor Shows Bolivians Value of Strong Relationship

Vicky Crane, sociology, was featured in the Aug. 26 Chippewa.com article "UW professor shows Bolivians value of strong relationship."

Local Club Takes on Children's Need for Beds

UW-Eau Claire student Allison Jordan was interviewed for the Aug. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Local club takes on children's need for beds."