UW-Eau Claire in the News

Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia

Dr. Dale Taylor, professor emeritus of allied health professions, is featured in the April 29 WISC-TV story "Music reconnects people with Alzheimer's, dementia."

UW-Eau Claire names finalists for director of athletics

UW-Eau Claire has named the finalists in the search for a new Athletic Director. Read details in May 2 Leader-Telegram.

Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire

Dr. Paulis Lazda, history, is featured in the May 1 WQOW-TV story "Crisis in Ukraine focus of campus discussion in Eau Claire."

Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products

Dr. Michael Carney, chemistry, is featured in the May 2 SpecialChem.com story "Univ. Professors Develop Method to Recycle Plastic Bottles & Cups into Useful Products."

Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, are featured in the April 29 WQOW-TV story "Universities told to battle sexual assault by White House task force."

UW-EC students study the power of incentives

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is quoted in the April 29 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC students study the power of incentives."

Alumnus elected Lake Holcombe superintendent

Alumnus Jeff Mastin is featured in the April 29 Chippewa Herald story "Mastin choice for Lake Holcombe superintendent."

Cyberbullying constantly evolving as teens find new ways to communicate

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the April 25 Marshfield News Herald story "Cyberbullying constantly evolving as teens find new ways to communicate."

Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey

Dr. Eric Jamelske, economics, is featured in the April 25 Leader-Telegram story "Comparing Chinese, American climate beliefs; UW-EC students conduct survey."

Race to honor Chuck Tomkovick

UW-Eau Claire marketing students are holding a 5k fun run on May 3 in memory of Dr. Chuck Tomkovick. See details.

UW-EC dancers offer Dreamworks

F. Reed Brown and Julie Fox, music and theatre arts, along with students Britt Neville, Jody Herrmann, Hannah Hebl and Mic Nelson are quoted in the April 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC dancers offer DreamWorks."

The Surprising Upside of a Dyslexic Brain

Dr. Catya von Karolyi, psychology, is quoted in the April 25 TIME magazine article "The Surprising Upside of a Dyslexic Brain."

Drake Relay Results

Junior Thurgood Dennis is mentioned in the April 26 San Diego Union-Tribune in a recap of the Drake Relays. See article.

Group brings message about civil rights issues to Eau Claire

Student Lexi Harris is featured in the April 25 WEAU-TV story "Group brings message about civil rights issues to Eau Claire."

Poets Laureate to be Featured on Spectrum West April 24

Max Garland and Bruce Taylor, English, will be featured guests of Al Ross on Spectrum West Thursday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m. on Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived show here.

Mining company funding internships

A North American mining company with operations in Wisconsin is investing more than $50,000 annually in a new Responsible Mining Initiative being established at UW-Eau Claire, creating summer internships for geology students. See full story in April 21 Leader-Telegram.