News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Grengs selling theater chain after 77 years
Connie Olson, Publications, and her husband, Mike, were mentioned in the Sept. 21 Leader-Telegram article "Grengs selling theater chain after 77 years."
Experts: Patterns predict gains for Republicans in November elections
Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, and Mort Sipress (emeritus), political science, were quoted in the Sept. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Experts: Patterns predict gains for Republicans in November elections."
Paul Thomas earns UW's highest honor for teaching
Dr. Paul Thomas, physics and astronomy, was featured in the Sept. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Paul Thomas earns UW's highest honor for teaching." Dr. Erik Hendrickson, physics and astronomy, and UW-Eau Claire student Samantha Ramp also were quoted in the article.
Alumni, students cheer on rugby team after tragically losing player
A UW-Eau Claire women's rugby game in memory of UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Schmitt was featured in the Sept. 18 WEAU-TV story "Alumni, students cheer on rugby team after tragically losing player."
Dining options altered for new UW-Eau Claire student center
Dr. Beth Hellwig, Student Affairs, Charles Farrell, University Centers, and UW-Eau Claire student Mitch Wenzel were quoted in the Sept. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Dining options altered for new UW-Eau Claire student center." A related story ran on WEAU-TV Sept. 15.
Plans for UW-Eau Claire's new student center underway
UW-Eau Claire student body president Dylan Jambrek was interviewed for the Sept. 15 WQOW-TV story "Plans for UW-Eau Claire's new student center underway."
Baca part of 'Wicked' orchestra in Minneapolis production
Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, was featured in the Sept. 14 WEAU-TV story "Baca part of 'Wicked' orchestra in Minneapolis production."
UW-Eau Claire Women's rugby players remember their teammate
UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Schmitt, who passed away Sept. 12 as a result of a car accident, was featured in the Sept. 14 WEAU-TV story "UW-Eau Claire Women's rugby players remember their teammate," the Sept. 14 Badger Herald article "UW Eau Claire junior dies in tragic car wreck" and the Sept. 16 Leader-Telegram article "Life Story: UW-EC student remembered for humor, serious side."
New organization to match businesses with interns
Jeanne Skoug, Career Services, and UW-Eau Claire student Ben Basler were quoted in the Sept. 14 Leader-Telegram article "New organization to match businesses with interns."
New website to help people find internships
Jeanne Skoug, Career Services, was interviewed for the Sept. 13 WEAU-TV story "New website to help people find internships."
UWEC Marching Band a pretty big deal
The Blugold Marching Band's Sept. 19 performance at the Vikings/Dolphins game was the subject of the Sept. 15 Volume One article "UWEC Marching Band a pretty big deal and the Sept. 15 WEAU-TV story "Blugold Marching Band to perform at Vikings home opener." The Leader-Telegram also created a slide show, which features photographs of a Sept. 16 Blugold Marching Band rehearsal.
2010 Feingold responds to 'career politician' ads
A tentative debate at UW-Eau Claire involving Sen. Russ Feingold was mentioned in the Sept. 9 Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel article "Feingold responds to 'career politician' ads."
Friends' kindness lessens family's cancer trauma
UW-Eau Claire graduate Carla Rubeck was featured in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram article "Friends' kindness lessens family's cancer trauma." Carla's husband, Mike Rubeck, also a UW-Eau Claire graduate, was quoted in the article, as was Carla's niece, Sara Larsen, a UW-Eau Claire student.
Camp brings courage and comfort to those with aphasia
The Aphasia Camp, held Sept. 10-12 at the Eau Claire YMCA's Camp Manitou, was the subject of the Sept. 11 WEAU-TV story "Camp brings courage and comfort to those with aphasia." Several UW-Eau Claire faculty members and many UW-Eau Claire students volunteered at the camp. More information.
Professor: Policy work needed for improved U.S.-Muslim relations
Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, was interviewed for the Sept. 13 Leader-Telegram "Gimme 5" column "Professor: Policy work needed for improved U.S.-Muslim relations."
Florida pastor’s plan to burn the Koran
Dr. Steve Fink, philosophy and religious studies, was interviewed for the Sept. 8 WEAU-TV story "Florida pastor's plan to burn the Koran."
Move-in day at UW-Eau Claire
Chuck Major, Housing and Residence Life, was interviewed for the Aug. 29 WEAU-TV story "Move-in day at UW-Eau Claire."
Getting through college financially
Jeanne Skoug, Career Services, and Kathy Sahlhoff, Financial Aid, were interviewed on WEAU-TV Aug. 30 for the story "Getting through college financially."
Altoona women prepare for cancer walk
UW-Eau Claire alumni Nikki Andrews, Continuing Education; Rebecca Mohr, Shalyn Gagnon, Terri Hoepner and Carrie Groseth were featured in the Aug. 18 Leader-Telegram article "Altoona women prepare for cancer walk," which was written by UW-Eau Claire student Sara Nemec.
Gone but Not Forgotten
Dr. John Thurston (emeritus), psychology; Jason Lanka, art & design; and John Bachmeier, Alumni Relations; were quoted in the Aug. 12 Volume One article "Gone but Not Forgotten."
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