News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
UWEC International Folk Fair celebrates 31 years
Sophomore Catherine Manlolo is quoted in the Oct. 27 WQOW story "UWEC International Folk Fair celebrates 31 years."
Meet the New Bosses
Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in an interview frmo the Oct. 24 Volume One magazine titled "Meet the New Bosses", which profiles three new public sector leaders in Eau Claire.
Charges in Rebecca Sedwick's suicide suggest a 'tipping point' in bullying cases
CNN International features Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, in the Oct. 25 story "Charges in Rebecca Sedwick's suicide suggest a 'tipping point' in bullying cases." Patchin's research is also highlighted in "10 things Twitter won't tell you," from Morningstar.com.
On the Cover
Artwork from UW-Eau Claire junior Brendon McKenna is seen on this month's cover of Volume One magazine. See story.
Biologist AssistsFarmland Owners with Pollonator Habitats
Dr. Paula Kleintjes Neff, biology, is featured in an Oct. 25 story from the Wisconsin Ag Connection called "Biologist AssistsFarmland Owners with Pollinator Habitats."
Free Flow: Hounds Before Lions tweak their sound for new album
UW-Eau Claire music students Sam Clark, Andrew Bocher and Rick Haneman are featured in the Oct. 24 Volume One story "Free Flow: Hounds Before Lions tweak their sound for new album."
Sides voice opinions as Supreme Court reviews domestic partnership benefits
Christopher Jorgenson, LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Oct. 24 WQOW story "Sides voice opinions as Supreme Court reviews domestic partnership benefits."
Sand Mining Health Effects: 'What We Need Is Monitoring'
Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, was quoted in the Oct. 7 Wisconsin Public Radio story "Sand Mining Health Effects: 'What We Need Is Monitoring.'"
UW-Eau Claire grad returns to town for wrestling show
Alumnus Ryan Bucki returns to Eau Claire as a professional wrestler for a show on Saturday, Oct. 26. See details.
Speaker seeks to dispel myths about feminism
Feminist author Jessica Valenti addressed a crowd in Schofield Auditorium as part of the 72nd annual Forum Series on Wednesday, Oct. 23. See full story from the Leader-Telegram.
Athlete of the Month
Sophomore Ryan Mugan, men's cross country, has been named the Blugold Athlete of the Month. See story on Sheboygan Press Online.
Council gives $5M thumbs up to Confluence Project arts center
The Eau Claire City Council has voted to pledge $5M to the Confluence Project. See Leader-Telegram and Volume One coverage of this development.
The problem with the term 'cyberbullying'
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Toronto Globe and Mail story titled "The problem with the term 'cyberbullying.'"
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.
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