News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Graphic Lady Gaga music video raises awareness about sexual assault on college campuses
Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, is interviewed for the Sept. 24 WQOW-TV 18 story "Graphic Lady Gaga music video raises awareness about sexual assault on college campuses."
The impact of cyberbullying
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed in the Sept. 22 WSAW-TV report "The impact of cyberbullying."
Local Catholics to take part in U.S. papal visit
Dr. Charlene Burns, philosophy and religious studies, is quoted in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story " Local Catholics to take part in U.S. papal visit."
Speakers with civil action message to open UW-Eau Claire lecture series
The opening event of the 74th annual Forum Series is featured in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram story "Speakers with civil action message to open UW-Eau Claire lecture series."
UW-Eau Claire starts early preparations for dorm renovation
Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed in the Sept. 22 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire starts early preparations for dorm renovation." Freshmen Hannah Haroldson and Hannah Sisto are also interviewed.
N.C. just prosecuted a teenage couple for making child porn — of themselves
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed extensively by media on issues relating to a controversial teen sexting case in North Carolina. He was quoted in the following media stories:
- Sept. 22, ABC News "Good Morning America": "High School Student Charged as Adult in Sexting Case"
- Sept. 21, Washington Post: "N.C. just prosecuted a teenage couple for making child porn — of themselves"
- Sept. 20, The Guardian U.S. edition, "Teen prosecuted as adult for having naked images – of himself – on phone"
- Sept. 20, Rolling Stone: "Teenager Prosecuted for Possessing Own Nude Selfie"
Area officers confront mental health issues during Crisis Intervention Training
UW-Eau Claire Police Officer Amanda Youngman is interviewed for the Sept. 18 WEAU-TV 13 report "Area officers confront mental health issues during Crisis Intervention Training."
Astronomy Update: The wisdom of Plato about Pluto
Laura Likkel, physics and astronomy, has complied the monthly Astronomy Update for the Sept. 21 Leader-Telegram titled "Astronomy Update: The wisdom of Plato about Pluto."
UW-Eau Claire student helps others with epilepsy
Senior Nichole Gervenak is featured in the Sept. 20 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-Eau Claire student helps others with epilepsy."
Republican debate important for Governor Scott Walker
Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, is interviewed in the Sept. 17 WQOW-TV 18 report "Republican debate important for Governor Scott Walker."
UW-Eau Claire students tour the city
Nicole Rindone, centers, is interviewed for the Sept. 11 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire students tour the city."
Cyberbullying: From playground to Internet
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 13 Marshfield News Herald story "Cyberbullying: From playground to Internet." The story also appeared in the Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point and Wausau media.
UW-Eau Claire students work to save a language
Dr. Kelly Biers and seniors Madeline Tautges, Kristina Hoyt and Lizzy Ehrenberg are featured in the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire students work to save a language." Biers was also quoted in the "Researchers working to preserve a rare language spoken in Door County" from the Spooner Advocate.
UW-Eau Claire releases new program in wake of UW-Stout sexual assaults
Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, and Amanda Leiknes, Center for Awareness of Sexual Assault, are interviewed for the Sept. 10 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire releases new program in wake of UW-Stout sexual assaults."
Researchers receive Facebook grant to study cyberbullying and teen dating violence
The work of Dr. Justin Patchin, Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Sept. 9 story from EurekaAlert.org titled "Researchers receive Facebook grant to study cyberbullying and teen dating violence." The AP story about the grant appeared in over 20 national and international media outlets.
New takes on classic works get rave reviews
Dr. Joel Pace, English, was interviewed on the connections between literature and hip hop for an Aug. 15 story, titled "New takes on classic works get rave reviews," which was published in the Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily newspaper.
The Role of Music In Presidential Campaigns
Dr. Eric Kasper, political science, was a guest on "The Diane Rehm Show" of the National Public Radio affiliate at American University, WAMU, Sept. 3. He was interviewed about the politics of presidential campaigns' use of music. More information can be found here: The Role of Music In Presidential Campaigns.
Run up UW-EC campus hill kicks off yearlong fitness awareness program
Brittany Wold, recreation, is quoted in the Sept. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Run up UW-EC campus hill kicks off yearlong fitness awareness program."
From the Newsroom: Changes at UW-Eau Claire due to budget cuts
Chancellor James Schmidt was interviewed by Henry Lippold (professor emeritus of communication and journalism) about changes at UW-Eau Claire due to state budget cuts during the Sept. 1 edition of Chippewa Valley Community Television's "From the Newsroom."
Businesses thrive with college students back
Students from UW-Eau Claire are featured in the Sept. 6 WEAU-TV 13 report "Businesses thrive with college students back."
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