Campus Kitchens Project featured on WPR's 'The West Side'

Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning; Dylan Thomas, an AmeriCorps VISTA representative to UW-Eau Claire; UW-Eau Claire student Lindsey Johnson, the Campus Kitchens Project president; Christian Wyse, Sodexo Food Services general manager; and Rick Beckler, director of Hospitality Services at Sacred Heart Hospital, will be guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" Jan. 26. The group will discuss the UW-Eau Claire Campus Kitchens Project, a new organization which will donate unused food from UW-Eau Claire cafeterias to those in need in the community. The show will air on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m.

Foster Gallery exhibit featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Jill Olm, art & design, was a guest on the Wisconsin Public Radio show "Spectrum West" Jan. 22. Olm is the co-curator of the Foster Gallery Exhibit "Drawing Beyond Edges," which opens Jan. 29.

Jabali Afrika to Perform Free Show Feb. 3 at UW-Eau Claire

Jabali Afrika's upcoming show at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Jan. 20 WQOW-TV story "Jabali Afrika to Perform Free Show Feb. 3 at UW-Eau Claire."

UW-Eau Claire Students Kick Off Campus Kitchens Project

Don Mowry, Center for Service-Learning, was interviewed for the Jan. 19 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Students Kick Off Campus Kitchens Project."

Dispute on union at retailer heats up; Wal-Mart closing at issue in Canada

Mike Dorsher, communication and journalism, who is studying the relationship between Canada's media and Wal-Mart while on sabbatical as a Fulbright Scholar at McGill University in Montreal, wrote a freelance story, "Dispute on union at retailer heats up; Wal-Mart closing at issue in Canada," which was published in the Jan. 22 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The Democrat-Gazette is the Little Rock, Ark., newspaper that extensively covers Wal-Mart, which is headquartered in nearby Bentonville, Ark., and is the largest private employer in the United States and Canada.

Palm Beach County schools on the lookout for cyberbully attacks

Justin Patchin, political science, was quoted in the Jan. 23 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article "Palm Beach County schools on the lookout for cyberbully attacks."

UW-EC Cabaret shines in color

UW-Eau Claire's Cabaret XXXI, "Colors," was featured in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram review "UW-EC Cabaret shines in color."

Unique illustrated system of books, games, has kids Singing to a different 'toon

UW-Eau Claire alumni Ann Dachel and Jill Doermann were featured in the Jan. 21 Chippewa Herald article "Unique illustrated system of books, games, has kids Singing to a different 'toon."

Jackson County Bank president retires, new leaders named

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Drace was mentioned in the Jan. 21 Jackson County Chronicle article "Jackson County Bank president retires, new leaders named."

Summer 2009 SRC-REU Program Information

UW-Eau Claire student Emily Kopp was mentioned in the Jan. 17 San Diego MESA Alliance article "Summer 2009 SRC-REU Program Information."

Eau Claire band signs record deal

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jason Sunde and Jon Sunde and their band The Daredevil Christopher Wright were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire band signs record deal."

UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful

Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and UW-Eau Claire students Patrick Jones, Tammie Delveaux and Evan Lloyd were quoted in the Jan. 21 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC Cabaret XXXI promises to be colorful." Cabaret XXXI also was the subject of the Jan. 19 Chippewa Herald article "UW-EC 31st Cabaret show opens Jan. 22."

UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma covers Obama inauguration

UW-Eau Claire student Janie Boschma, working as an intern at The Washington Post during January as the university's 2008 Devroy Fellow, had the opportunity to cover the story of a lifetime: the inauguration of President Barack Obama. In addition to contributing to the Post's coverage before, during and after the Jan. 20 event, Boschma wrote articles about the experience for the Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 issues of the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, where she is employed as a part-time reporter.

Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

A presentation by UW-Eau Claire alumna Jennifer Peterson was featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW-TV story "Skin Care Expert to Speak at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library."

UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil

Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history; Christine Webster, Office of Multicultural Affairs; Ryan Jones, music and theatre arts; and UW-Eau Claire student Anastasia Davis were quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire honors King at vigil."

Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events

UW-Eau Claire student Jake Johnson was quoted in the Jan. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Enthusiasm high for those going to inaugural events."

UW-EC to honor King's legacy

Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities at UW-Eau Claire were featured in the Jan. 19 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC to honor King's legacy."

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service

UW-Eau Claire student Lindsey Johnson and alumnus Jeremy Gragert were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Lives on Through Community Service."

Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President

Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, and David Lewis, chemistry, were interviewed for the Jan. 19 WEAU-TV story "Obama Mania: Why There's Hype for the Next President."

Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th

Tarique Niazi, sociology, was mentioned in the article "Moot on Pak-China ties on 26th" in the Jan. 16 issue of The News International.