Sequester will hit home in Chippewa Valley

Bruce Ouderkirk, student services, and Karen Havholm, research and sponsored programs, are quoted in the Mar. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Sequester will hit home in Chippwea Valley."

Hundreds attend Shamrock Shuffle 5-K run/walk

WEAU reported on March 9 that hundreds of people made it out Saturday for the Shamrock Shuffle 5-K run/walk that started and finished at McPhee Physical Education Center. Watch story here.

UW-Eau Claire students join jazz trumpet legend for performance

Music students Joshua Gallagher, Michael Malone, and Jordan Jenkins are featured in the Mar. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students join jazz legend for performance."

South Korean students worry as North Korea ends peace pacts

Two UW-Eau Claire students from S. Korea, Soyoung Lim and Joowon Kim, are featured in the Mar. 8 WEAU story "S. Korean students worry as N. Korea ends peace pacts."

UW-EC chancellor finalist says he would seek community partnerships

James Schmidt, chancellor finalist, is featured in a March 6 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC chancellor finalist would seek community partenships."

Studies measure air, water affects of mines

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental health, is quoted in the March 3 La Crosse Tribune article "Studies measure air, water affects of mines."

UW-EC must 'build on' strengths

Pam Benoit, chancellor finalist from Ohio University, is featured in the March 4 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC must 'build on' strengths."

Movie documents chilling loss of ice

Dr. Jim Boulter, chemistry, is quoted in the March 3 Leader-Telegram article "Movie documents chilling loss of ice."

Men's hockey: Blugolds get first NCAA bid since 1989

The Blugold men's hockey team will play St. John's in first round play of the NCAA Division III tournament. See full story.

Full court research

UW-Eau Claire alum Dr. Tim Nelson of Mayo Clinic is featured in the March 2 Leader-Telegram story "Osseo native puts aside college hoop dreams for groundbreaking career as medical researcher."

Claims by alleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racism remaining in Eau Claire

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and students Tou Chao Yang and Nicholas Koerner are featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU story "Claims by elleged shooter, personal stories illustrate racsim remaining in Eau Claire."

Indiana Univeristy School of Education appoints new Dean

Dr. Marvin Lynn has been appointed as the new Dean of the School of Education at Indiana University in South Bend. See story.

Collaborative efforts worthy of praise

On Feb. 27, the Chippewa Valley Herald published an editorial praising the concept and promising future of the downtown Confluence Project, in which UW-Eau Claire is partnering. See editorial.

More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC

Dr. Linda Young, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, and students Lorin Divine and Patrick Marsh are featured in the Feb. 26 WEAU story "More men heading into nursing nationally, at UWEC."

When bullying goes high-tech

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, and his research around cyber-bullying are featured in the  Feb. 27 CNN Health story titled "When bullying goes high-tech."

UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws: four remain

Rama Yelkur, marketing, is quoted in the Feb. 26 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC chancellor finalist withdraws; four remain."

Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet and David Gessner, assistant chancellor for budget and finance, are quoted in the Feb. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Leaders of region's colleges give mixed grade to state budget proposal."

'Confluence' needs push from community

The Confluence Project and UW-Eau Claire's music program are discussed in the Feb. 24 Leader-Telegram editorial  "'Confluence’ needs push from community."

O'Connell vs. O'Connell

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michelle (Burns) O'Connell and her husband Ryan are featured in a Feb. 25 WQOW story describing their night as opposing coaches in an area high school girls basketball game. See full story.

UWEC looking into unique online course offerings

Mike Wick, academic affairs, is featured in the Feb. 24 WQOW story "UWEC looking into unique online course offerings." UW-Eau Claire student Emily Kjelstad is also quoted in the story.