'Chuck' was a good guy

The late Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, marketing, is the subject of an editorial by Dan Lyksett published in the July 28 Leader-Telegram. Dr. Tim Vaughan, marketing, is quoted in the piece. See story.
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UW-EC official calls student loans bill 'better compromise'

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, is quoted in a July 27 Leader-Telegram article titled "UW-EC official calls student loan bill 'better compromise'."
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Life Story: UW-EC's Tomkovick packed a powerful impact

Professor emeritus Chuck Tomkovick passed away Thursday after battling cancer for recent months. Fellow faculty members Scott Lester, marketing, and Doug Olson, health care administration, and Tim Vaughan, dean of the College of Business, are quoted in a July 26 Leader-Telegram tribute. See full story.
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Astronomy Update: Clouds, a common sight in the sky, also exist in space

Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled a new Astronomy Update column for the July 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram. See full column.
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Tuba solo results in scholarship

Sophomore Nicholas Liebl was one of three recipients of an instrumental scholarship during the 38th annual Glenn Miller Festival, held June 13-16 in Clarinda, Iowa. See full story.
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Visit to tropical islands no summer vacation for college student

Senior Brady Olson is featured in a July 17 Leader-Telegram article titled "Visit to tropical islands no summer vacation for college student."
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Jill Olm to be a guest on Spectrum West Thursday, July 18

Jill Olm, assistant professor of painting and drawing, will be Al Ross's guess on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio this Thursday, July 18 at 10 a.m.  on WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire.  Her work is currently featured in an exhibition “Systems for Abstraction” at the Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters in Madison.  She’ll share her penchant for the abstract and how it communicates information. Listen here to live or archived program.
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Market Movement: Chippewa Valley stock index fares well in first half of '13

A UW-Eau Claire economics project is featured in the July 14 Leader Telegram story "Market Movement: Chippewa Valley stock index fares well in first half of '13." The CVCERD is a project led by Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, and students Caleb Butera, Jacob Raleigh, Ryan Schorbahn, Oyunsuren Enkhbat and Ryan Halliday work on the project.
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UW-Eau Claire wins award from Chamber of Commerce

UW-Eau Claire has received the bronze level award through the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce's Worksite Wellness Initiative. For more information about eligibility requirements for the recognition, visit the workplace wellness section of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce website.

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Easker, Fischer top field at Water Street Mile

Alumnus Aaron Easker and junior Eric Rosvold are faeured in the July 13 Leader-Telegram coverage fo the Water Street Mile. See story.
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UW-Eau Claire students enjoy western workspace

Students Ellen Buelow and Lindsey Lepak are featured in the July 14 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students enjoy western workspace."  Drs. J. Brian Mahoney and Goeff Pignotta, geology, are also quoted in the article.
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UW-Eau Claire music student to be guest today on Spectrum West radio show

Music student Mike Malone will be a guest of Al Ross on the Wisconsin Public Radio broadcast, Spectrum West, today, July 11, at 10 a.m. The discussion topic will be Malone's recent selection to travel with the famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Listen to the live or archived broadcast here.
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UW-EC instructor pens book about historic conflict over desegregation in Alabama

B.J. Hollars, English, was featured in the July 7 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC instructor pens book about historic conflict over desegregation in Alabama."
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UW-EC's youth program gains new partnerships

The Wisconsin Youth Success Program at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the July 7 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC's youth program gains new partnerships."
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Chancellor James Schmidt begins his tenure at UW-Eau Claire

Chancellor James Schmidt began his tenure on July 1. Various local media covered this news:
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Budget puts an end to Blugold Commitment

Chancellor James Schmidt is quoted in the July 1 WEAU story "Budget puts end to Blugold Commitment."
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Much-needed relief

Alumnus Matt Kendziera and his wife Suzie Kendziera, former UW-Eau Claire student, are featured in the June 30 Leader-Telegram story "Much-needed relief," which profiles their musical  "Wayside," being performed at Fanny Hill this week.
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Man with local ties in the running to win Western States 100-mile race

Alumnus Joe Uhan was featured in the June 28 Leader-Telegram article "Man with local ties in the running to win Western States 100-mile race."
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Land conservation supervisor busy with permits, planning

Robin Leary, Foundation, was quoted in June 29 Leader-Telegram article "Land Conservation Supervisor Busy with Permits, Planning."
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Student-created movie premieres at film festival

Students Thom Kishaba, Bridget Oliver and Andrea VanHaren, as well as faculty members Pamela Forman, sociology, and Ellen Mahaffy, communication and journalism, were mentioned in the June 30 Eau Claire Leader-Telegram article "Student-created movie premieres at film festival." VanHaren and Kishaba also are mentioned in the July 8 Volume One article "UW-Eau Claire students’ film screened in San Francisco." 
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