News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Interview with Haile Gebrselassie
Sean Hartnett, geography and anthropology, interviewed Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia after he broke the marathon world record during the Berlin Marathon Sept. 30. The interview can be found online through the Track and Field News and Let's Run Web sites. Hartnett's maps also were featured in the pre-race feature section of Track and Field News.
Sinai, commandments and Wisconsin research
Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed by WAXX/WAYY radio Sept. 28 for a story about his research in Israel. Jol and UW-Eau Claire student Jacob McDonald also were interviewed Sept. 17 by Chippewa Valley Community Television for a show titled "Sinai, commandments and Wisconsin research." The show was scheduled to air Oct. 2, 5 and 10. (No links available.)
Officers fighting crime with Facebook
David Sprick, University Police, and UW-Eau Claire student Jenny White were interviewed for the Oct. 3 WEAU-TV story "Officers fighting crime with Facebook."
'Cooking Without Looking' creator serves the blind
UW-Eau Claire alumna Ren'ee Rentmeester was featured in the Oct. 1 Miami Herald article "'Cooking Without Looking' creator serves the blind." Rentmeester also was featured in the article "The joy of cooking … without looking" in the spring 2007 issue of The View.
Homecoming safety at UW-Eau Claire
Jennifer Lee, Center for Alcohol Studies and Education/Blugold Parent Office, and UW-Eau Claire students Susan Peterson and Chris Jacobson were interviewed for the Oct. 1 WEAU-TV story "Homecoming safety at UW-Eau Claire."
Soup Stock celebrates community offerings
Crispin Pierce, public health professions, was mentioned in the Sept. 26 Spooner Advocate article "Soup Stock celebrates community offerings."
Big Band Era concert interview
Bob Baca and Jeffery Crowell, music and theatre arts, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Sept. 27 about the Big Band Era concert Sept. 28 at UW-Eau Claire. The story can be viewed on the Newscenter 13 Today Web page.
Violent crimes low on local campuses
Chris Kirchman, University Police, was interviewed for the Sept. 26 WEAU-TV story "Violent crimes low on local campuses."
Participate in UWEC strategic planning
UW-Eau Claire's strategic planning initiative was the subject of the Sept. 26 WisHigherEd.com piece "Participate in UWEC strategic planning."
Raise bail to get out of jail
UW-Eau Claire student Bobby Hamill was interviewed for the Sept. 26 WEAU-TV story "Raise bail to get out of jail."
Seminar to give visually impaired ideas for coping
Katherine Schneider (emerita), Counseling Services, was mentioned in the Sept. 26 Chippewa.com article "Seminar to give visually impaired ideas for coping."
Geography professor has latest biblical archeology finds
Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed for the Sept. 25 WEAU-TV story "Geography professor has latest biblical archeology finds."
Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Sept. 6 Coulee News column "Guest View: Legislature needs vision for Wisconsin's winning future."
Research at Mount Har Karkom
Harry Jol, geography and anthropology, was interviewed on WQOW-TV Sept. 10 for a story about his research at Mount Har Karkom, a proposed site for Mount Sinai. (No link available.)
Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis
Tom Mihajlov, accounting and finance, was interviewed for the Sept. 25 Foreclosure Warehouse Blog article "Wisconsin facing foreclosure crisis."
Cyber bullying — A growing Problem
Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the Sept. 23 WQOW-TV story "Cyber bullying — A growing problem."
Forum Series prepared to open season
Beverly Soll, Activities and Programs, was interviewed for the Sept. 24 Leader-Telegram column "Forum Series prepared to open season."
Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service
Susan Turell, psychology/women's studies, was mentioned in the Sept. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Girl Scouts to honor women active in community service."
Home is where Hispanics are
Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, was quoted in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram article "Home is where Hispanics are."
UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry
UW-Eau Claire's John and Elizabeth Morris Literature Symposium was featured in the Sept. 18 Chippewa Herald article "UWEC symposium to feature Michael Perry."
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