Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space

Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the Aug. 19 WQOW-TV story "Phoenix Park to give Eau Claire residents taste of outer space."

The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits

UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde and their band, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, were featured in the Aug. 18 OnMilwaukee.com article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright pushes the limits."

Thorp native relays quest for knowledge in autobiography

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Tolford Harycki and his new book were featured in the Aug. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Thorp native relays quest for knowledge in autobiography."

Phuture Phoenix training session

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program was mentioned in the Aug. 4 UW-Green Bay news release "Phuture Phoenix training session."

Eau Claire man donates Chippewa Moraine land to DNR

David Johnson (emeritus), social work, was featured in the Aug. 14 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire man donates Chippewa Moraine land to DNR."

UW-Eau Claire alumna featured as 'Executive of the Week'

UW-Eau Claire alumna Roxanne Miller was featured as the "Executive of the Week" on IBMadison.com Aug. 4.

Geology prof. Gene Musolf to explain the formation of the Eau Claire dells

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Gene Musolf was featured in the Aug. 13 Wausau Daily Herald article "Geology prof. Gene Musolf to explain the formation of the Eau Claire dells."

Graduating to Letting Go

Patti See, Academic Skills Center/Women's Studies, had her article "Graduating to Letting Go" published in the Aug. 16 Chippewa Herald. (The online version of the article was titled "Mother adjusts to son leaving for college.")

Lauren Likkel on WEAU-TV 'Today'

Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, was interviewed on the WEAU-TV 'Today' show Aug. 10. The L.E. Phillips Planetarium also was mentioned in the Aug. 11 WQOW-18 story "Groups cut back on trips to the planetarium."

UW-Eau Claire Foundation thrives despite recession

Kimera Way, Foundation, was quoted in the July 29 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire Foundation thrives despite recession," and the July 28 WQOW-18 story "Foundation concludes second best fundraising year in its history."

Grad suing college because she can't find job gets little sympathy here

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad was quoted in the article "Grad suing college because she can't find job gets little sympathy here" in the Aug. 10 issue of The Capital Times

Minneapolis Trumpet Summit: Brassy and sassy

UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Raymond was quoted in the Aug. 10 Jazz Police article "Minneapolis Trumpet Summit: Brassy and sassy."

Local education group receives history grant

UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the July 25 WQOW-18 story "Local education group receives history grant."

Woodworking: You may feel like the Almighty while laboring for a degree

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Dave Wood wrote the Aug. 7 River Falls Journal article "Woodworking: You may feel like the Almighty while laboring for a degree."

FEATURE: Dare to Bare

UW-Eau Claire student Tony Mastricola and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Phil Kolas were quoted in the Aug. 6 Volume One article "FEATURE: Dare to Bare."

Nursing students advise Special Olympians

Lee-Ellen Kirkhorn, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, was quoted in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Nursing students advise Special Olympians."

Eau Claire native will officiate PGA Championship

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Reed Mackenzie was featured in the Aug. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Eau Claire native will officiate PGA Championship."

Executive Q&A - Mike Knetter: UW-Madison School of Business dean knows how to follow the money trail

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Mike Knetter was featured in the Aug. 9 Wisconsin State Journal article "Executive Q&A - Mike Knetter: UW-Madison School of Business dean knows how to follow the money trail ."

Current recession rivals '80s economic meltdown

Wayne Carroll, economics, was quoted in the Aug. 8 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "Current recession rivals '80s economic meltdown."

Chalkfest returning to Wilson Park

Mallory Prucha Rishoi, music and theatre arts, was quoted in the Aug. 6 Leader-Telegram article "Chalkfest returning to Wilson Park." She also was interviewed for the July 28 WQOW-18 story "Chalkfest artist turns heads downtown" and was the subject of the July 28 Volume One blog feature "WEBCAM: Chalk mural in downtown EC!"