News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Dr. Matt Wiggins and student discuss kinesiology program for cancer survivors
Dr. Matt Wiggins, chair of the kinesiology department, and UW-Eau Claire student Katie Appel were interviewed on WEAU-TV Feb. 25 about a program that pairs students with cancer survivors to develop fitness plans.
Four UW System power plants may reform
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Feb. 23 Badger Herald article "Four UW System power plants may reform."
Englund reaches coaching milestone in WIAC Tournament win over La Crosse
UW-Eau Claire women's basketball head coach Tonja Englund was featured in the Feb. 24 WEAU-TV story "Englund reaches coaching milestone in WIAC Tournament win over La Crosse."
Helen Thomas to speak at April 29 Devroy Forum
The Devroy Forum April 29 at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 25 Chippewa Herald article "Helen Thomas to speak at April 29 Devroy Forum" and the Feb. 25 Leader-Telegram article "White House reporter slated for Devroy Forum."
Chaudhry notches up victory for judiciary
Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, wrote the Feb. 26 Asia Times article "Chaudhry notches up victory for judiciary."
Western Wisconsin helped Haitians
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in the Feb. 24 Chetek Alert article "Western Wisconsin helped Haitians."
The Daredevil Christopher Wright & Friends Live @ CS13
UW-Eau Claire alumni Jon and Jason Sunde and their band, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, were featured in the Feb. 24 blog article "The Daredevil Christopher Wright & Friends Live @ CS13." (Article link).
Forensics team makes waves at state tournament
The UW-Eau Claire forensics team was mentioned in the Feb. 24 Ripon College College Days article "Forensics team makes waves at state tournament."
Soldiers to be welcomed home
UW-Eau Claire student Tim England was quoted in the Feb. 26 Sauk Prairie Eagle article "Soldiers to be welcomed home."
UW-Eau Claire hoping to get funding for a new building on campus
Mike Rindo, University Communications, was interviewed for the Feb. 23 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire hoping to get funding for a new building on campus." The meeting also was the subject of the Feb. 22 WQOW-TV story "Open forum set for Feb. 23 to discuss new education building."
UW-Eau Claire holds performance to raise money for Haiti
The Feb. 22 "Help for Haiti: Voices Raised in Hope" concert at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the Feb. 22 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire holds performance to raise money for Haiti."
Bloomer group ventures off
UW-Eau Claire alumna Tammy Williams was featured in the Feb. 23 Chippewa Herald article "Bloomer group ventures off."
ENPH program featured on 'Spirit in Action'
Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, and UW-Eau Claire seniors Pat Bloecher and Caleb Johnson were guests on the "Spirit in Action" program on WHYS radio, 96.3 FM, Feb. 21. The show, produced in Eau Claire, is syndicated nationally. The show's producer described the interview as "A visit with three folks with the ENPH program — Environmental Public Health — at UW-EC, a training ground for professionals working with the intersection of public health and the environment. Crispin Pierce is the director of the program and Caleb Johnson and Patrick Bloecher are seniors in the program. At the same time they do the public work with ENPH, they are transformed personally." The interview can be heard online.
Barbara J. McMillion is the new director of nursing for the Santa Rosa County Health Department
UW-Eau Claire alumna Barbara McMillion was featured in the Feb. 19 Pensacola Business Journal article "Barbara J. McMillion is the new director of nursing for the Santa Rosa County Health Department."
Poll: UW-EC mascot support lacking
John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations, and UW-Eau Claire students Joseph Guillen and Celina Stewart were quoted in the Feb. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Poll: UW-EC mascot support lacking." The mascot issue also was the subject of the Feb. 20 Leader-Telegram column "Macaw perfect choice for Blugolds' mascot."
Young vocalists display diversity, soulful talent at Choral Festival
Dr. Alan Rieck, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Feb. 22 Kenosha News article "Young vocalists display diversity, soulful talent at Choral Festival."
Josh Lind named registrar at CVTC
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Josh Lind was featured in the article "Josh Lind named registrar at CVTC" in the Business Briefs section of the Feb. 19 Chippewa Herald.
Event to raise funds for American Cancer Society
UW-Eau Claire student Andrea Judd was quoted in the Feb. 20 Rochester, Minn., Post-Bulletin article "Event to raise funds for American Cancer Society."
'Ask a Scientist' to explore the environmental impact of warfare
The UW-Eau Claire news release "'Ask a Scientist' to explore the environmental impact of warfare" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site Feb. 19.
Students should be consulted but which ones?
Michael Umhoefer, UW-Eau Claire Student Senate president, was quoted in the Feb. 19 La Crosse Tribune column "Students should be consulted but which ones?"
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