News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Downtown Dorm Discussion
Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Feb. 12 story on WQOW, "Eau Claire's Confluence Project: Downtown Dorm Discussion."
Civil rights pioneer talks about long road to progress
Sophomore Sarah Bretl and Jodi Thesing-Ritter, student affairs, are quoted in the Feb. 11 Leader-Telegram article "Civil rights pioneer talks about long road to progress."
Eau Claire's Confluence Project: The Ebbs and Flows
Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is featured in the Feb. 11 WQOW story titled "Eau Claire's Confluence Project: The Ebbs and Flows."
UWEC to announce chancellor finalists this week
UW System President Kevin Reilly is expected to announce the names of five finalists in the UW-Eau Claire chancellor search this week. See story on Feb. 11 WQOW.com.
UW-Eau Claire nursing students learn while providing care for immigrants
Several UW-Eau Claire nursing students are fearured in the Feb. 10 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-Eau Claire nursing students learn while providing care for immigrants ."
UW-EC panel discussion focused on race
UW-Eau Claire students Demetrius Evans, Kyra Witcher, and Geraldine Ricks are featured in the Jan. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC panel discussion focused on race." Associate dean of students Jodi Thesing-Ritter is also quoted in the piece.
UW-Eau Claire Psychology Study to be featured on Spectrum West on Feb. 1
Dr. April Breske-Rechek, psychology, will be a guest on the Spectrum West show of WPR, on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire at 5 p.m. on Friday Feb. 1. Stream the broacast here.
DNR wants dam near Augusta removed or fixed, which could cost $100K
Robin Leary, Foundation, is quoted in the Jan. 31 Leader-Telegram regarding the conservation and finance issues surrounding the dam near Augusta. See full story.
Green buses roll into Eau Claire, to display UWEC studnets' artwork
Seniors Luke Benson, Alison Wheeler, and Jenny Johns are interviewed in the Jan. 31 story on WEAU.com titled "Green buses roll into Eau Claire, to display UWEC students' artwork."
Former VHS wrestler is head coach at UW-Eau Claire
Jon Ames, men's wrestling coach, is the subject of a Jan. 30 article in the Lacrosse Tribune titled "Former VHS wrestler is head coach at UW-Eau Claire."
Super Bowl ad research gains national attention
Super Bowl advertising research conducted by Dr. Chuck Tomkovick and Dr. Rama Yelkur, marketing, has been highlighted in recent business publications:
- The Wall Street Journal Market Watch Jan. 25 article "10 things the Super Bowl won't tell you."
- Forbes Jan. 28 article "The Real Reason That Super Bowl Ads Are Worth The Money."
- Marketplace.org Jan. 30 article "So, do Super Bowl ads really work? "
- MoneyMorning.com Jan. 30 article "Will these Stocks get a Lift from Super Bowl Commercials?"
Community comes together to support local chiropractor in need of kidney transplant
Several Blugold coaches and players, both past and present, attended a local fundraiser to support longtime Blugold athletics fan and supporter Dave Nanstad and his kidney donor, Judy Jaskowski. See the Jan. 27 story on WEAU.com.
UW-Eau Claire Dance Team competes at nationals
The UW-Eau Claire Dance Team was featured in an online photo album in SportsPageMagazine.com coverage of the UDA College Dance National Championships in Orlando, Fla., earlier this month. The dancers pictured are:
UW-Eau Claire accounting students provide free 2012 tax return assistance
WEAU reported on Jan. 23 that UW-Eau Claire accounting students will provide 2012 tax return assistance free of charge. See story.
UW-Eau Claire choir prepares for concert at Kennedy Center
Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music, and UW-Eau Claire choir students are featured in the Jan. 23 WQOW story "UW-Eau Claire choir prepares for concert at Kennedy Center."
D is for Vitamin D
Dr. Jill Ferguson, Materials Science Center, and the center's outreach to local businesses were featured in the Jan. 16 Chippewa Valley Business Report article "D is for Vitamin D."
Despite cold temps, plenty of heat to be found in Eau Claire
David Stokes, facilities, is featured in the Jan. 22 WQOW story "Despite cold temps, plenty of heat to be found in Eau Claire."
UW-EC recognized for support of veterans
Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Dr. Beth Hellwig, and Bonnie Isaacson, nontraditional student adviser and co-chairperson of the Veterans Advisory Committee are featured in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC recognized for support of veterans."
Martin Luther King Jr. honored, remembered through his own words
Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article titled "Martin Luther King honored, remembered through his own words."
Concert Review: Cabaret XXXV
Several UW-Eau Claire students are mentioned in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram review of 'Cabaret: School Day." See review.
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