UW-Eau Claire students explore flood loss through art installation
Seniors Catelyn Mailloux and Megan Byron, participants in the River Bend Art Project, are featured in the Sept. 20 Volume One article "A Surge of Inspiration."
Baca on WPR's 'Spectrum West'
Robert Baca, director of the UW-Eau Claire's Jazz Ensembles I and II, will be featured on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 21 to discuss the Big Band Extravaganza on Sept. 28-29. The show can be heard beginning at 5 p.m. on 88.3 WHWC/Menomonie-Eau Claire and on 88.7 WRFW/River Falls. More information.
Organic Valley Farm Tour
UW-Eau Claire student Sarah Holm, is quoted in a Sept. 18 online article from Equities.com titled "Organic Valley Launches Third Annual Generation Organic 'Who's Your Farmer?' Tour."
UW-Eau Claire Recycling program
Kate Hartsel, university housing and sustainability, is pictured in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram and in the online album called "UWEC Recycling."
County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district
Robin Leary, Foundation and Alumni Relations, is mentioned in the Sept. 19 Leader-Telegram article "County Board approves Lake Eau Claire improvement district."
UW-Eau Claire associate professor featured in stories about cyberbullying
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Sept. 17 WOGX.com article titled "'Sexting' may go hand-in-hand with unprotected sex among teens," and in the Sept. 18 edition of LakeGenevaNews.com in a story titled "Expert talks to parents about cyberbullying."
UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown
UW-Eau Claire biology and geography students were featured in the Sept. 15 Leader-Telegram story “UW-Eau Claire ropes course offers chance to swing into unknown” and the accompanying online photo album.
Vice President Biden speech at UW-Eau Claire
Vice President Joe Biden's Sept. 13 appearance at UW-Eau Claire was featured in the following media stories:
- New York Times Sept. 13 story "Biden Hammers G.O.P. Ticket's Domestic Policies"
- NBCNews.com's "First Read" Sept. 13 story "Biden, in Wisconsin, goes after Romney on education"
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinal Sept. 13 story "Biden touts education in Eau Claire appearance"
- Associated Press Sept. 13 story "Biden plays to younger crowd in Wisconsin stop," published by the The Washington Post, Huffington Post, Bradenton (Fla.) Herald, La Crosse Tribune, St. Paul Pioneer Press, WTMJ (Milwaukee) TV, Oshkosh Northwestern
- Watchdog.org Sept. 13 commentary "Obama’s been everywhere — except Wisconsin"
- WTAQ radio (Green Bay) Sept. 13 story Vice President Joe Biden talks education during visit to Eau Claire
- WisPolitics.com Sept. 14 story "During Eau Claire visit, Biden criticizes GOP on education, Medicare"
- WISN-TV (Milwaukee) Sept. 13 story "V.P. Biden stresses differences between presidential campaigns"
- Leader-Telegram Sept. 13 stories "Biden makes Eau Claire stop," "Biden talks up value of education before UW-EC crowd" and "UW-EC student watches speech from prime spot"
- Chippewa Herald Sept. 13 story "Biden: 'We will not be run off’
- WQOW-TV(Eau Claire) Sept. 13 stories "Vice President in Eau Claire" and "Local reaction to Vice President Biden’s speech in Eau Claire"
- WEAU-TV (Eau Claire) Sept. 13 story "Decision 2012: V.P. Biden speaks at UW-EC"
- Hudson Star-Observer Sept. 13 story "Vice-presidential candidates campaign in Wisconsin"
Wisconsin schools again do well in U.S. News college rankings
The Sept. 12 edition of the Jounal Sentinal Online cites the rankings from U.S. News and World Report "Best Colleges" edition, which lists UW-Eau Claire as fifth in their ranking of top regional public universities.
UW-Eau Claire receives softtware donation.
Dr. Darcy Becker, accounting and finance, and David Nesvacil, College of Business and technical services, are quoted in the online news release from Audimation Services regarding a software donation from IDEA Academic Partnership.
Vice President Joe Biden to speak at Zorn Arena Sept. 13
Vice President Joe Biden will speak at UW-Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 13. Check the following links to regional coverage for details of the story as reported on WTAQ, WEAU-TV 13, and WSAU.
Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts
UW-Eau Claire is cited in the Sept. 11 online edition of the Wisconsin State Journal in the article "Most Wisconsin schools with McNair Scholars to keep funding despite national cuts."
Wilson on WPR's 'Spectrum West'
Christopher Wilson, Continuing Education, was a guest on Wisconsin Public Radio's "Spectrum West" Sept. 7. He discussed his UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education course, Exploring Classical Music. Listen to the show archive.
UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens
Kate Hartsel, Housing and Residence Life, is quoted and student Christi Ladwig is pictured in the Sept. 5 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students' boxes to be used for compost at community gardens."
Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert featured in local news
The Chippewa Valley Storytelling Concert on Sept. 8 was featured in several local publications and broadcasts. Check out these stories:
- Rob Reid, education studies, was interviewed on the Aug. 17 broadcast of "Spectrum West" on WPR called "Rob Reid."
- The Sept. 6 edition of Volume One featured the event in their story "A Storyteller Showcase: new storytelling event at UW-Eau Claire."
- The Sept. 5 WQOW.com covered the event in their piece titled "Story Time."
- On Sept. 6, the Leader-Telegram features the storytelling event in their article titled "Concert at UW-EC draws region's best a telling a tale."
- For details on the event, go to Storytelling concert to benefit food bank set for Sept. 8.
Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand
Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 5 ABCnews.com article "Paul Ryan: Fact Check Fury Could Threaten Political Brand."
Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion
UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Sept. 5 Wall Street Journal MarketWatch.com article entitled, "Great Lakes Awards Grants to 14 Wisconsin Programs Improving College Completion." We are the only school on the list of 13 to receive more than one of these grants. Great news!
UW-Eau Claire students return to campus construction
Several students and faculty members are quoted in the Aug. 31 Leader-Telegram.com article "UW-Eau Claire students return to campus construction."
Hot day for UWEC students who move in to dorms
WEAU.com featured resident assistant Mel Hettman in the Aug. 30 story "Hot Day for UWEC students who move in to dorms."
Hudson group polkaed all summer long
The Aug. 29 edition of the Hudson Star-Observer features sophomore John Asmus in their story entitled "Hudson group polkaed all summer long."
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