Less Land for the Karner Blue Butterfly

Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, was quoted in the WEAU-TV story "Less Land for the Karner Blue Butterfly."

Presidential primary primer at UW-BC

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Eric Kasper was quoted in the article "Presidential primary primer at UW-BC" in the Feb. 6 issue of The Chetek Alert.

Expectations for Wisconsin's Primary

Geoff Peterson, political science, was interviewed for the Feb. 6 WEAU-TV story "Expectations for Wisconsin's Primary."

Five by Design performs at TCA

UW-Eau Claire alumni Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska, Lorie Carpenter-Niska and Michael Swedberg and their group, Five by Design, were featured in the article "Five by Design performs at TCA" in the Feb. 5 issue of The Daily Telegram (Adrian, Mich.)

Bloomer Middle School one of four best in state

UW-Eau Claire alumni Barry Kamrath, Dale Yindra, Derrick Kunsman and Tammy Knoepke were mentioned in the Feb. 5 chippewa.com article "Bloomer Middle School one of four best in state."

Leadership void — Measures aim to fill vacancies left by retiring baby boomers

Bob Hollon, curriculum and instruction, was quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "Leadership void — Measures aim to fill vacancies left by retiring baby boomers."

Wisconsin Trails 'People Who Make a Difference'

The January/February issue of Wisconsin Trails magazine salutes UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff as being among the publication's 2008 "People Who Make a Difference." The magazine features faculty and staff members who helped establish the Clean Commute Initiative, a campuswide effort promoting greener ways to commute. View the Wisconsin Trails article.

Vulnerable Victims Fall Prey to Cyber Bullies — Internet Chat With Deadly Consequences

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Feb. 4 officer.com article "Vulnerable Victims Fall Prey to Cyber Bullies — Internet Chat With Deadly Consequences." He also was quoted in the Feb. 4 Student Press Law Center article "Bills to curb cyber-bullying raise free-speech concerns."

Feb. 4 Newsweek magazine

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Randy Wilber was quoted on the Perspectives page of the Feb. 4 issue of Newsweek magazine. (No link available.)

Fundraiser Campaign Kicks Off for Local Ice Center

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich was interviewed for the Jan. 31 WQOW-TV story "Fundraiser Campaign Kicks Off for Local Ice Center." UW-Eau Claire also was mentioned in the Jan. 31 WEAU-TV story "Hobbs Ice Arena Kicks-Off Fundraising Campaign."

New Year presentation scheduled

Simei Tong, mathematics, was mentioned in the Jan. 30 Dunn County News article “Chinese New Year presentation scheduled.”

State's chief justice seeks suggestions from local officials

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Jan. 26 chippewa.com article "State's chief justice seeks suggestions from local officials."

Poirier's path takes her home

UW-Eau Claire alumna Roberta Poirier was featured in the Jan. 29 chippewa.com article "Poirier's path takes her home."

Former band members perform at the Vatican

UW-Eau Claire students Katie Emery, Nicole Margelofsky, Sarah Scott, Alyssa Halfman and Mark Lefeber and music and theatre arts faculty member Ethan Wickman were mentioned in the Jan. 29 Fond du Lac Reporter article "Former band members perform at the Vatican."

At Issue with Ben Merens

Mort Sipress (emeritus), political science, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “At Issue with Ben Merens” Jan. 23. He discussed what to expect in the governor’s “State of the State” address.

State of the State: Republicans unveil development plan

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the article "State of the State: Republicans unveil development plan" in the Jan. 23 issue of The Daily Telegram.

Who's News — Five Sargento execs get promotions

UW-Eau Claire alumna Sue Peterson was mentioned in the article "Who's News — Five Sargento execs get promotions" in the Jan. 27 issue of The Sheboygan Press.

Experts Say Fear of Recession Looming

Ed Young, economics, was interviewed for the Jan. 22 WEAU-TV story "Experts Say Fear of Recession Looming."

Reflections on Seeing Eye Dogs Past

Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was mentioned in the article "Reflections on Seeing Eye Dogs Past," which appeared in the winter 2007-08 issue of The Seeing Eye GUIDE.

Ad Track, Super Bowl edition: Jeeter at bat for G2

Chuck Tomkovick, management and marketing, was quoted in the Jan. 21 USA Today article “Ad Track, Super Bowl edition: Jeeter at bat for G2.”