Supporters, critics weigh in on proposal
Max Garland, English, and sophomore Paul Savides are quoted in the Oct. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Supporters,critics weigh in on proposal."
City hears public discussion on Confluence Project pledge
Jacob Wrasse, Student Senate, is featured in the Oct. 21 WEAU-TV story "City hears public discussion on Confluence Project pledge"
Student Health Service Center celebrates 75 years
UW-Eau
Claire’s Student Health Service is featured in the Oct. 21 WQOW-TV story ”Student
Health Service Center celebrates 75 years.”
College Volleyball: Blugold senior racking up huge kill numbers
Senior Kelly Schuh is featured in the Oct. 19 Leader-Telegram article "College Volleyball: Blugold senior racking up huge kill numbers." Coach Kim Wudi is also quoted in the story.
Inspiring author comes to town
The Leader-Telegram reports that feminist writer Jessica Valenti will be speaking at UW-Eau Claire as part of The Forum series this Wednesday, Oct. 23. See details.
Training helps teachers bring classrooms alive
Dr. James Oberly and Dr. Patricia Turner, history, are quoted in the Oct. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Training helps teachers bring classrooms alive."
Indie rock band members perform with passion
Alumnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir performed sold-out shows Oct. 19 and 20 at UW-Eau Claire's Schofield Auditorium. See full story in the Oct. 21 Leader-Telegram.
Astronomy Update: Extraterrestrial life can be tiny
Dr. Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled the most recent installment of "Astronomy Update," found in the Oct. 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram.
Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin
Recent faculty/student research conducted by Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, is featured in the Oct. 17 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin," and Turtinen was interviewed Oct. 18 on the Wisconsin Public Radio show "Central Time." The research also is featured in a story from the Associated Press carried by numerous media outlets, including the following:
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Kansas City Star
- Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
- Racine Journal Times
- WBAY-TV, Green Bay
- WKOW-TV, Madison
- WMTV-TV, Madison
- Superior Telegram
- NorthJersey.com
- WTAQ radio, Green Bay
- WKBT-LaCrosse
- News Observer
- Erie Times-News
Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing
Alumnus Michael Perry and Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing."
Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill
Alumnus Sara Graves is quoted in the Oct. 17 Capital Times story "Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill."
Minors attempting to buy alcohol in Wisconsin could face a steep penalty
Jake Wrasse, Student Senate, is featured in a Oct. 17 WQOW story discussing the "Brown Jug Bill" and the possible impact on students. See full report.
UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert
Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, and alumnus Andy Neesley are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram story "A tune of his own: UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert."
Cyberbullying expert Patchin in the news following arrests in Florida suicide
Justin Patchin, political science faculty member and internationally known expert on cyberbullying issues, has been interviewed by numerous national and international media following the recent news story about the arrests of two Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, accused of bullying another 12-year-old girl until she committed suicide. Patchin was quoted in the following news stories stemming from the Florida case:
- Oct. 18 National Public Radio's "On Point with Tom Ashbrook"
- Oct. 16 The Washington Post story "Charging young girls for bullying classmate who killed herself called ‘uncharted territory’"
- Oct. 16 USA Today story "Two girls arrested on bullying charges after suicide"
- Oct. 16 Canada.com story "U.S. schools take aim at cyberbullying of students"
- Oct. 16 Florida News story "Two girls arrested on bullying charges after suicide"
- Oct. 15 Christian Science Monitor story "Rebecca Sedwick suicide: What response is needed to combat cyberbullying?"
- Oct. 15 The Inquisitr story "Rebecca Sedwick Suicide Raises Questions About Cyberbullying Laws"
- Oct. 15 San Jose Mercury News column "MAGID ON TECH: Bullying is still a serious problem for some"
- Scholastic's Instructor Magazine story "Banish Bullying"
Making politics exciting in the classroom
Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, and senior Antonia Cadwell are featured in the Oct. 16 WEAU-TV story "Making politics exciting in the classroom."
Homecoming celebration tame compared to years past
Both the Leader-Telegram and WQOW report that arrests and citations were down significantly over this year's UW-Eau Claire Homecoming weekend.
Shutdown impact on G.I.Bill funding
Miranda Cross-Schindler, Registrar's Office, and UW-Eau Claire student Shanyn Ambrozaitis are featured in the Oct. 15 WEAU-TV story "Shutdown impact on G.I. Bill funding."
A new take on classical
The trio Chiaroscuro, featuring Drs. Elizabeth and Aurélien Pétillot, music and theater arts, was the subject of the Oct. 13 HispanicBusiness.com article "A new take on classical."
Today's technology not the problem when it comes to cyberbullying
Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Oct. 11 Illinois Journal Gazette & Times-Courier article "Speaker: Today’s technology not the problem when it comes to bullying."
Teenagers share faith on the field
UW-Eau Claire students Olivia Gallager and Luke Zwiener were pictured in the Oct. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Teenagers share faith on the field."
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