Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion

Robin Leary, Foundation/Development; Dr. Nick Smiar, social work; and Dr. Ardyth Krause (emerita), social work, were interviewed for the April 20 WEAU-TV story "Eau Claire County Board votes for downtown jail expansion."

New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city

The approval of the new student center site plan by the Eau Claire Plan Commission was the subject of the April 19 WEAU-TV story "New student center at UW-Eau Claire clears its first hurdle with the city" and the April 20 Leader-Telegram article "Council to mull student union."

Faculty members to be guests on WPR's 'The Joy Cardin Show'

Dr. Justin Patchin and Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, will be among the guests on Wisconsin Public Radio's live broadcast of "The Joy Cardin Show" April 20 in Eau Claire. The show can be heard on WHWC, 88.3 FM, from 6-9 a.m. More information.

Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month

A vigil in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Kyle Joswiak, who passed away in March, was the subject of the April 17 WEAU-TV story "Vigil held for UWEC student who died last month."

Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse

UW-Eau Claire student Dana Abel was interviewed for the April 15 WQOW-TV story "Students air out their 'dirty laundry,' shed light on sexual abuse" and the April 18 WEAU-TV story "A local group is trying to help raise money for the Bolton Refuge House."

National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom'

Dr. Nathan Miller, physics and astronomy, was interviewed for the April 14 WEAU-TV story "National Weather Service fielding lots of calls about 'fireball' and 'sonic boom.'"

Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals

Dan Langlois, Environmental Adventure Center, and Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, were quoted in the April 17 Leader-Telegram article "Bike rental program fits with UW-EC's goals."

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.