News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?
Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted and her published research is highlighted in the Feb. 14 story from The Loop titled "Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?"
Alumnus promoted to vice president of ARI Network Services
Bradley J. Smith, MBA '12, is featured in the Feb. 13 WISBusiness.com article "ARI Network Services: Promotes Bradley J. Smith to vice president of product management." An Associated Press verision of the story was reprinted in 14 other technology and business media outlets, including Digital Media Net, Yahoo Finance and Benzinga.
Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee
Senior Andy Gardner is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee." The story was also covered by the Leader-Telegram and the Duluth News Tribune.
Social Networking Scams
Eric Jennings, library, is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Assignment 13: Social Networking Scams."
UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests
UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Feb. 12 Spectator article titled "UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests."
Jazz and poetry collecitons to be featured on Spectrum West Feb. 13
Greg Kocken, McIntyre Library special collections, will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie/Eau Claire on Thrusday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Listen here to live or archived show.
Students, parents weigh advanced placement options
Heather Krenz, admissions, is featured in the Feb. 10 WEAU-TV story "Students, parents weigh advanced placement options."
'Harry' has a point
Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted in the Feb. 11 FortWayne.com article "'Harry' has a point."
Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests
A recent report from Rehabs.com ranked US campuses based on numbers of alcohol and drug related arrests on campus. UW-Eau Claire and other local campuses appear on the list. Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is interviewed on the topic, and the following local media have covered the report:
- Feb. 7, WEAU-TV, "UW schools among top colleges for most drug and alcohol arrests"
- Feb. 7, WBAY-TV, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 6, WQOW-TV "Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 6, Winona Daily News, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 4, Leader-Telegram, "UW-Stout ranks second in report of alcohol, drug-related arrests."
Stay on Target
Dan Langlois, University Recreation and Sports Facilities, is quoted in the Feb. 6 Volume One article "Stay on Target."
Zero tolerance policies for bullying don't work, expert says
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and the Cyberbullying Research Center, is quoted in the Feb. 7 Montreal Gazette story titled "Zero tolerance policies for bullying don't work, expert says."
New bill designed to help students with education loans
Kathy Sahlhoff, office of financial aid, is featured in the Feb. 6 WEAU-TV story "New bill designed to help students with education loans."
DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities
Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in the Feb. 5 FindLaw.com article "DNR begins posting emissions data from sand mines facilities."
UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests
Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is quoted in the Feb. 5 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Stout ranked No. 2 in U.S. for alcohol-related arrests." Dave Sprick, university police, is also quoted.
UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building
Chancellor James Schmidt is featured in the Feb. 5 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire welcomes new academic building."
Hiring Managers: Communication is key to job success
Staci Heidtke, career services, and junior Kyra Witcher are featured in the Feb. 4 WEAU-TV story "Hiring Managers: Communication is key to job success."
Learning to Sleep
Allyson Goldin Loomis, English, has had a story titled "Learning to Sleep" published in the Feb. issue of The Sun Magazine.
S. Carey is bringing it home
Alumnus Sean Carey is featured in the Feb. 3 Volume One story "S. Carey is bringing it home."
Former UW-Eau Claire professor carries on Super Bowl commercial research
The late Chuck Tomkovick, professor emeritus of marketing and management, is mentioned in the Feb. 3 Leader-Telegram article, "Former UW-Eau Claire professor carries on Super Bowl commercial research." Former UW-Eau Claire professor Dr. Rama Yelkur is quoted in the story.
UW-EC program expands international research
Dr. Karl Markgraf, international education, is quoted in the Feb. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC program expands international research." Wunrudee Buranakorn, art and design, is also mentioned in the story.
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