Treating Alzheimer's with music

Dr. Dale Taylor, emeritus,  is quoted in the Aug. 11 Journal Sentinel  article "Music & Memory program brightens lives of Alzheimer's, dementia patients."

Geology student gets lesson in sand mining

Junior Justin Poirier is featured in the Aug. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Geology student gets lesson in sand mining."

Alumni $10 million gift to UW-Eau Claire Foundation supports major event center

The Aug. 5 announcement of the Sonnentag Foundation $10 million gift of land and money to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation for use in creating a large, multipurpose event complex was the subject of the following media coverage:

• "Leadership, attitude can take us a long way."  Leader-Telegram, Aug. 10
• "UW-EC events center could fill entertainment void in region."  Leader-Telegram, Aug. 9
• "Eau Claire's history at seeking arena littered with controversy, broken dreams." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 9
•  "Event Center Planned for Eau Claire." WEAU News Today, Aug. 6
• "Blugolds hope to have a new home for basketball." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "Events center would take us to a whole new level." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "Couple fell in love at UW-EC, want to give back to community." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "Game Changer: University unveils events center plan."  Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "YMCA optimistic, cautious about UW-EC arena project." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "UW-EC arena plan gets high-fives from many in city." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 6
• "Voters with Facts issues statement about announcement." WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 6
• "Zorn arena history."  WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 6.
• "City leaders and students react to events center announcement." WQOW-TV 18, Aug. 5
• "Largest ever donation to UW-EC could lead to events center." Leader-Telegram, Aug. 5
• "Finding Solid Ground: UW-Eau Claire gets $10 donation." Volume One, Aug. 5
• "UW-Eau Claire announces multi-million dollar events center." WEAU-TV 13, Aug. 5

On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram story "On-campus boarding still over capacity; state delays residence hall construction." The story was also covered in the WQOW story "New UWEC dorm on hold and could create housing issues."

Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards

Music alumni Aaron Hedenstrom and Keith Karns are featured in the Aug. 7 Volume One story "Two Jazzy UWEC Alums Pull Down Prestigious Awards."

SMC hires new basketball coaches

Former Blugold basketball player and alumna Kalista Houselog Sawyer is featured in the Fox Cities Post-Crescent story "SMC hires new basketball coaches."

Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed by Australian television ABC News for the report titled "Three year olds experience bullying: new Australian study." Listen to audio archive.

JAMF Software exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver

Alumnus Zach Halmstad is featured and alumnus Justin Vernon is mentioned in the Aug. 6  Xconomy.com article "JAMF Software Exec talks Apple's evolution, investing with Bon Iver."

Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the August 5 edition of the Melbourne Leader article titled "Coordinated approach needed when it comes to solving bullying problems at school and online."

Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher

Dan Schumacher, athletics, is featured in the Aug. 2 Leader-Telegram article "A Man with a Plan: Q&A with UW-Eau Claire AD Dan Schumacher."

UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple

Senior Aaron White is featured in the Aug. 3 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student getting taste of the Big Apple."

Baseball coming to Reedsburg

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matt Carter is featured in the July 30 story from the Reedsburg Times-Press titled "Baseball coming to Reedsburg."

Using native language in prayer, song helps preserve culture

Dr. Lawrence Martin, professor emeritus of native American studies, is quoted in the July 31 article from The Record titled "Using native alnguage in prayer, song helps preserve culture."

Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, center for awareness of sexual assault, are featured in the July 31 story from WEAU-TV "Bill will require colleges to survey students on sexual assaults."

Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, and alumnus Zach Halmstad are featured in the July 28 Chippewa Valley Business Report story titled "Confluence Project alive due to public-private partnership."

Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the July 27 story from The Enterprise titled "Parents face disconnect with teens when it comes to social media and online trends."

Local nurse wins DAISY award

Alumna Pamela Schmidt is featured in the July 28 Marshfield News Herald story "Local nurse wins DAISY award."

UW-EC music grads lauded

Music alumni Keith Karns and Aaron Hedenstrom are featured in the July 27 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC music grads lauded." A third alumnus, Andrew Neesley, is mentioned in the article.

Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, associate dean of students, and Creanna Cote, admissions, are interviewed in the July 27 WEAU-TV story "Kids get hands-on experience with science at EC County Fair"

The 'Retired' Poet

Bruce Taylor, professor emeritus of English, is featured in the July 24 Volume One story "The 'Retired' poet."