News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
New report shows internet scams are on the rise
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewed for the March 27 WEAU-TV story "New report shows internet scams are on the rise."
UW-Eau Claire senior wins prestigious scholarship
UW-Eau Claire student Jasmine Wiley was featured in the March 30 WQOW-TV story "UW-Eau Claire senior wins prestigious scholarship." Dr. Julie Anderson, biology; Kelly Murray, biology; and Dr. Rick St. Germaine, history, were interviewed for the story.
Local seniors speaking up about healthcare reform
An appearance by Sen. Herb Kohl at UW-Eau Claire's Senior Americans Day was the subject of the March 30 WQOW-TV story "Local seniors speaking up about healthcare reform." A related story aired March 30 on WEAU-TV.
UW-EC teacher, students study Cambodian rice paddies
Deb Freund, biology, and UW-Eau Claire student Brian Pauley were quoted in the March 27 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC teacher, students study Cambodian rice paddies." UW-Eau Claire students Andrew Ludvik, Christopher Maierhofer, Kathryn Prince and Katrina Jacobs also were mentioned in the article.
How college students fit in to the census count
UW-Eau Claire students Kirsten Burt, Matthew Edwards and Jenna Barker were interviewed for the March 24 WQOW-TV story "How college students fit in to the census count."
Celebrating Judy Clark's 20 years at WEAU 13 News
UW-Eau Claire alumna Judy Clark was featured in the March 25 WEAU-TV story "Celebrating Judy Clark's 20 years at WEAU 13 News." Henry Lippold (emeritus), communication and journalism, was interviewed for the story.
UW-Eau Claire students active in research and the community
Jay Nielsen, a December 2009 environmental public health graduate of UW-Eau Claire, and current environmental public health student Pat Bloecher were featured in "UW-Eau Claire students active in research and the community," an article in the March 2010 issue of AEHAP News, a newsletter published by the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs. Dr. Crispin Pierce, associate professor of public health professions, also was quoted in the article.
Marquardt hires new director
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Matthew Mauthe was featured in the Watertown Daily Times article "Marquardt hires new director."
UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open
The UW-Eau Claire news release "UW-Eau Claire juried student art show to open" was posted on the WQOW-TV website March 24.
Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena
The new location for the April 29 Devroy Forum was the subject of the March 23 WQOW-TV story "Helen Thomas' April 29 talk will move to Zorn Arena."
UW-Eau Claire mentioned in Shaoguan University newsletter
UW-Eau Claire was mentioned in a recent newsletter from Shaoguan University in China.
Choral director visiting campus
Dr. Tim Sharp, the 2010 choral artist-in-residence at UW-Eau Claire, was featured in the March 21 Leader-Telegram article "Choral director visiting campus."
Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism
UW-Eau Claire student Kelly Krapf was quoted in the March 19 Leader-Telegram article "Forum speaker promotes local environmental activism."
UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers
The UW-Eau Claire mascot issue was discussed in the Leader-Telegram articles "UW-EC mascot contest ruffles his feathers" March 19 and "Fighting Macaw quits Blugold mascot contest; endorses The Bird" March 20.
UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico
The March 22 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire cancels two student trips to Mexico" discussed the recent cancellation of two programs that would have taken students to Mexico this spring and summer. Related articles also appeared in the Chronicle of Higher Education, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, on WHBL radio, Channel 3000, WAOW-TV, WRJC, in the Marshfield News Herald and on the Wisconsin Radio Network. Karl Markgraf, Center for International Education, was quoted in the related March 23 Leader-Telegram article "UWEC heeds warning on Mexico travel — Two programs canceled over drug violence fears" and in the March 24 Badger Herald article "UW-Eau Claire changes organizations' travel plans following threat in Mexico."
Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia
Deb Freund, biology, and UW-Eau Claire students Andrew Ludvik, Kathryn Prince and Chris Maierhofer were quoted in the March 21 Dunn County News article "Biology students, faculty to study rice paddies in Cambodia." The article also appeared on the Cambodian Association Auckland Inc. Web site.
JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors
UW-Eau Claire alumna JoAnne Brandes was featured in the March 18 Wisbusiness.com article "JoAnne Brandes joins First Business Bank – Milwaukee Board of Directors."
Group hopes to draw attention to child exploitation
UW-Eau Claire students Nicole Lancette and Hillary Johnson were quoted in the March 18 Leader-Telegram article "Taking that first step."
Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire
Jon Loomis, English, and UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Perry were mentioned in the March 17 Leader-Telegram article "Public radio quiz show to broadcast from Eau Claire."
Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way
An alumni choral tour led by Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, was the subject of the March 17 WQOW-TV story "Registration for Alumni Choral Tour under way."
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