Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market

Sophomore Zoe Clemmons is featured in the Sept. 24 story from the Chicago Sun-Times titled "Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market," in which Clemmons discusses her marketing and sustainability research of the seasonal outdoor Harvest Market in Elgin, Ill.
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Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease

Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, and his students Madeline Hacker ('12) and Alyssa Kruger are featured in an article from the Sept. 24 Sawyer County Record titled "Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease."
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UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together

Chancellor James Schmidt and the President of the Ho-Chunk Nation have signed a memorandum of intent to collaborate in various educational opportunities, including a living and learning community at the Priory. See the following coverage of this event:

WEAU-TV: UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together
Leader-Telegram: UW-EC, Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
Milwaukee BizTimes: UW-Eau Claire and Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
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The Legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald

Sept. 24 is the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Dr. Joel Pace, English, was featured in a broadcast celebration of the famous author on 90.3 KFAI-Minneapolis/St. Paul. Listen to the archived broadcast.
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20 under 40 Q&A: Amanda Bruce

UW-Eau Claire molecular biology grad Amanda Bruce is featured in the Sept. 19 Duluth News Tribune in a Q&A about her career as a veterinarian. See full column.
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UWEC and food bank bring hunger awareness to Eau Claire

Dr. Mary Canales, nursing, was interviewed by WEAU-TV about the screening of the film "A Place at the Table" on Sept. 23 at Davies Center. Watch the video.
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Vernon, JAMF founder trumpet support for Confluence Project

Chancellor James Schmidt, along with alumni Justin Vernon and Zach Halmstad, held a press conference at Volume One on Sept. 19 to discuss their support of the Confluence Project in downtown Eau Claire.
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Astronomy Update: Eau Claire Planet Walk informs, entertains

Alumna Laura Michaelson has contributed the most recent Astronomy Update to the Sept 20 Leader-Telegram, titled "Eau Claire Planet Walk informs, entertains."
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Life story: Morgan one of Blugolds' best

Blugold Hall of Famer Bob Morgan is featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Life story: Morgan one of Blugolds' best." Morgan passed away last week at the age of 81.
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Speaker to Address Human Rights

Dr. Sanjukta Chaudhuri, economics, is featured in the Racine Journal Times in the Sept. 21 story about her upcoming speaking appearance at the Oct. 5 meeting of the AMerican Association of University Women. Read more about her presentation, "A Life Course Model of Human Rights Realization, Female Ampowerment and Gender Inequality in India." 
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Helping with Hunger

Mary Canales, nursing, is featured in the  Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram story titled "Hunger Strikes Home" and the Sept. 12 Volume One article "Helping with Hunger." Canales discusses her research about hunger in the Chippewa Valley and the upcoming film screening at UW-Eau Claire of the documentary "A Place at the Table," which highlights the struggles of 50 million Americans facing hunger.
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Sonoma State University project surveys residents on climate change opinion

Eric Jamelske, economics, is featured in the Sept. 19 story from the Sonoma Press Democrat titled "Sonoma State University project surveys residents on climate change opinion."
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UW-Eau Claire alum writes novel about life in Colombia

2001 graduate Alan Grostephan is featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram piece "Life Changing Course: UW-Eau Claire alum writes novel about life in Colombia."  Grostephan and fellow alumni Darci Schummer and Jillian Phillips will present a reading at UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 25. See related calendar posting.
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Local historian Frank Smoot to work at museum on West Coast

UW-Eau Claire alumnus and reknowned storyteller Frank Smoot is featured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Local historian Frank Smoot to work at museum on West Coast."
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UWEC's job board connects campus and community through jobs for students

Kathy Sahlhoff, financial aid, and student Katie Leloenek are featured in the Sept. 17 WEAU-TV story "UWEC's job board connects campus and community through jobs for students."
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On the Cover

Senior illustration major Katie Jelich is featured in the "On the Cover" story from Volume One on Sept. 12, describing her cover art for this edition of the magazine.
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UW-EC among leading schools

The Leader-Telegram reports on Sept. 15 that UW-Eau Claire was recently recongnized by two organizations for providing studnets with a high-quality education at an affordable cost. See details.
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California school district monitors kids' social media for cyberbullying

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in a Sept. 15 story from Southern California Public Radio, 89.3 KPCC, about cybercullying. See story.
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Citizen summit gathers to find way to improve Eau Claire

Senoir Drew Gintner is quoted in the Sept. 12 WQOW-TV story "Citizen summit gathers to find ways to improve Eau Claire."
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High-tech sector remains healthy in Chippewa Valley

Alumnus Zach Halmstad and JAMF Software are profiled in the Sept. 15 HispanicBusiness.com article "High-tech sector remains healthy in Chippewa Valley."
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