Hmong author Kao Kalia Yang finds her voice

Kao Kalia Yang, who will be an artist-in-residence at UW-Eau Claire in fall 2010, was featured in the April 15 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Hmong author Kao Kalia Yang finds her voice."

Grammy-winning trumpet player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival

The Eau Claire Jazz Festival was featured in the April 15 Leader-Telegram article "Grammy-winning trumpet player to headline Eau Claire Jazz Festival."

Chidren's Theatre unveils its new performance space

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Wayne Marek was quoted in the April 15 Leader-Telegram article "Chidren's Theatre unveils its new performance space."

Cleanup and tree plantings planned for Earth Day observance

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Cleanup and tree plantings planned for Earth Day observance" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site April 14.

Concert Choir to perform spring concert

The UW-Eau Claire news release "Concert Choir to perform spring concert" was posted on the WQOW-TV Web site April 14.

Campus, community members urged to donate items for swap event

The May 5 "Swap-o-rama" at UW-Eau Claire was the subject of the April 14 WQOW-TV story "Campus, community members urged to donate items for swap event."

International Poetry Reading to be featured on WPR's 'Spectrum West'

Excerpts from an interview with Dr. Audrey Fessler, English, and Dr. Jeff Vahlbusch, foreign languages, will be broadcast during Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" April 16. Fessler and Vahlbusch are organizers of this year's International Poetry Reading April 26 at UW-Eau Claire. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, at 5 p.m. More information.

Dr. Nadine St. Louis named poet laureate for Eau Claire

Dr. Nadine St. Louis (emerita), English, who was named the first poet laureate for the city of Eau Claire by the Eau Claire City Council April 13, was featured in Leader-Telegram and Volume One articles April 14 and on WEAU-TV April 13.

Regents alter policy for tuition increases

UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Commitment was mentioned in the April 11 Badger Herald article "Regents alter policy for tuition increases."

UW-Stout proposes banning all tobacco products

Kate Wilson, Health Services, was quoted in the April 12 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Stout proposes banning all tobacco products."

Vigil planned for UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak

An April 17 vigil in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak was the subject of the April 14 WEAU-TV story "Vigil planned for UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak."

Burnett County woman wins Crisco cooking award

UW-Eau Claire alumna Heather Halonie was featured in the April 12 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Burnett County woman wins Crisco cooking award."

Cynthia Welch interviewed on WEAU-TV

Cynthia Welch, Student Support Services/Services for Students with Disabilities, was interviewed on WEAU-TV April 7 about the 46th annual office personal seminar "Power of Commitment" held April 14 in Eau Claire. Welch serves as publicity chair of the Chippewa Valley chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals.

Hoyer Ready to Coach Again

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Pete Hoyer was featured in the April 8 North Carolina State University article "Hoyer Ready to Coach Again."

Gavigan hired to become next superintendent of schools

UW-Eau Claire alumna Mary Gavigan was featured in the April 7 WhitefishBayNow.com article "Gavigan hired to become next superintendent of schools."

New UW-EC student union won't bear Davies name

Dr. Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs; Mike Rindo, University Communications; and Kim Way, Foundation, were quoted in the April 14 Leader-Telegram article "New UW-EC student union won't bear Davies name."

New student union project advances at Board of Regents

The April 9 approval by the UW System Board of Regents for UW-Eau Claire to move into the full design phase of its new student union project was the subject of the April 9 WEAU-TV story "New student union project advances at Board of Regents" and the April 9 Leader-Telegram article "Regents OK next step for new student union."

UW-Stout may face resistance to more Friday classes

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Dean of Students Office, was quoted in the April 3 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Stout may face resistance to more Friday classes."

Student Aaron Wingad named Truman Scholar

UW-Eau Claire student Aaron Wingad was featured in the April 7 WQOW-TV story "Student Aaron Wingad named Truman Scholar."

UWEC grad named queen of festival

UW-Eau Claire alumna Margot Pfefferle was featured in the April 11 WQOW-TV story "UWEC grad named queen of festival," in the April 11 Milwaukee Journal Sentinal article "Wisconsin's cherry blossom princess crowned queen," in the April 11 Appleton Post-Crescent article "Appleton native and Xavier High School graduate Margot Pfefferle lucky winner of United States Cherry Blossom Queen title" and in the April 12 Wisconsin Ag Connection article "State Selects 2010 Cherry Blossom Princess."