News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Eau Claire band signs record deal
UW-Eau Claire alumni Jason Sunde and Jon Sunde and their band The Daredevil Christopher Wright were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire band signs record deal."
UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful
Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire students Patrick Jones, Tammie Delveaux and Evan Lloyd were quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful." Cabaret XXXI also was the subject of the Jan. 19 Chippewa Herald article "UW-EC 31st Cabaret show opens Jan. 22."
UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma covers Obama inauguration
UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma, working as an intern at The Washington Post during January as the university's 2008 Devroy Fellow, had the opportunity to cover the story of a lifetime: the inauguration of President Barack Obama. In addition to contributing to the Post's coverage before, during and after the Jan. 20 event, Boschma wrote articles about the experience for the Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 issues of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, where she is employed as a part-time reporter.
Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
A presentation by UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Peterson was featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW-TV story "Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library."
UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil
Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Christine Webster, Office of Multicultural Affairs; Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts; and UW-Eau Claire student Anastasia Davis were quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil."
Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events
UW-Eau Claire student Jake Johnson was quoted in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events."
UW-EC to honor King's legacy
Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC to honor King's legacy."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service
UW-Eau Claire student Lindsey Johnson and alumnus Jeremy Gragert were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service."
Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President
Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and David Lewis, chemistry, were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President."
Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th
Tarique Niazi, sociology, was mentioned in the article "Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th" in the Jan. 16 issue of The News International.
Social work master's program now available at UW-Eau Claire
A new program in which human service professionals can earn a master's degree in social work by taking classes at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 15 BusinessNorth.com article "Social work master's program now available at UW-Eau Claire."
The women’s race is really ‘on’ in Dubai; marathon pacing enters the modern age
Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Jan. 15 International Association of Athletics Federations article "The women’s race is really ‘on’ in Dubai; marathon pacing enters the modern age."
Into the Woods — The Bon Iver Sound
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon and his band, Bon Iver, were featured in the article "Into the Woods — The Bon Iver Sound" in the Jan. 12 issue of The New Yorker.
Teacher moonlights on drums at Starlite
UW-Eau Claire alumnus David Kies was featured in the Jan. 11 La Crosse Tribune article "Teacher moonlights on drums at Starlite." David's wife, Jennifer Kies, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, also was mentioned in the article.
All In the Family — Eau Claire father pens youth books for his kids
UW-Eau Claire alumna Jessica Scheberl, was mentioned in the Jan. 8 Volume One article "All In the Family — Eau Claire father pens youth books for his kids." Scheberl illustrated the book featured in the article.
News welcomes new reporter
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Aaron Olson was featured in the Jan. 11 Dunn County News article "News welcomes new reporter."
Aldo Leopold banquet will encourage land ethic
The Aldo Leopold banquet, sponsored by UW-Eau Claire's Environmental Adventure Center and planned for Feb. 27, was the subject of the Jan. 9 Chippewa Herald article "Aldo Leopold banquet will encourage land ethic."
Jan. 27 audition planned for original musical at Heyde Center
Michael Cunningham, music and theatre arts, was mentioned in the Jan. 9 Chippewa.com article "Jan. 27 audition planned for original musical at Heyde Center."
Poet writes book in response to cancer diagnosis
Nadine St. Louis (emerita), English, was featured in the Jan. 11 Leader-Telegram column "Poet writes book in response to cancer diagnosis."
President-Elect Obama Unveils Stimulus Plan
Rodd Freitag, political science, was interviewed for the Jan. 8 WQOW-TV story "President-Elect Obama Unveils Stimulus Plan."
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