UW-Eau Claire assistant professor receives $750,000 grant

Dr. Matt Jewell, materials science center, as been awarded a 5-year $750,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. See full story from WEAU-TV.
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Cuba on the Big Screen

Dr. Manuel Fernández, foreign languages, and professor emeritus of English, Michael Hilger, are featured in the Sept. 12 Volume One story "Cuba on the Big Screen." The piece highights a Cuban film fest hosted by the L.E.  Phillips Memorial Public Library.
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Turning tables on food insecurity in the Chippewa Valley

UW-Eau Claire students Drew Hagen and Renee Papesh are featured in the Sept. 11 report from WQOW-TV titled "Turning tables on food insecurity in the Chippewa Valley."
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Darkness and Light: trio shows classical musics's contemporary colors

The Chiaroscuro Trio, made up of music faculty members Aurélien Pétillot, Elizabeth Pétillot and Yuko Kato (of Southern Illinois University Carbondale), is featured in the Sept. 12 Volume One story "Darkness and Light: trio shows classical musics's contemporary colors."
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Alumnus appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir were musical guests on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Sept. 10. Watch prefromance here.
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UWEC makes best colleges report

WEAU-TV reported Sept. 10 that UW-Eau Claire has made the latest US. News and World Report magazine's list of best colleges, tying for fifth place among midwest pubic universities. See full report.
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Fear of airstrike brings Syrians to table, UW-EC professor says

Dr. Ali Abootalebi, political science, was interviewed for an article in the Sept. 11 Leader-Telegram titled "Fear of airstrike brings Syrians to table, UW-EC professor says."
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Chancellor James Schmidt to be a guest on public radio Sept. 16

Chancellor James Schmidt will be a guest of Rich Kremer's on The West Side on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. on 88.3 WHWC-FM/Menomonie-Eau Claire. Listen to live or archived program.
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'UW Meets EC' gives underclassmen a look at downtown Eau Claire

Julia Diggins, orientation, is featured in the Sept. 7 WQOW-TV story " 'UW Meets EC' gives underclassmen a look at downtown Eau Claire."
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Video conference marks start of UW System president search and screen process

Jake Wrasse, student senate, is quoted in the Sept. 9 article from The Badger Herald titled "Video conference marks start of UW System president search and screen process."
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UW-EC assistant professor receives federal grant

Dr. Matt Jewell, materials science center, and student Jason Luhmann are featured in the Sept. 8 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC assistant prof receives federal grant."
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Chancellor Schmidt speaks about UW-Eau Claire's future

Chancellor James Schmidt was interviewd by WEAU-TV 13 on Sept. 3. Watch full interview here.
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UW-Eau Claire storytellers prepare for the Chippewa Valley Storytelling Festival

Rob Reid, education studies, and August Rubrecht, professor emeritus of English, were interviewd by WQOW Daybreak on Sept. 2. Watch full interview here. The two will also be guests of Al Ross on Spectrum West on 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie-Eau Claire on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 10:00am. Listen to live or archived show here.
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Justin Vernon going back to Alma Mater for upcoming gig

Hollywood.com reported on Sep. 3 that Justin Vernon will be returning to UW-Eau Claire to perform. See full story and quotes from Vernon.
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Alumnus Kia Kraft coaches Menomonie swim team

UW-Eau Claire alumna Kia Kraft has been named head coach for Menomonie High School girls swimming and diving team. Read full story. Kraft swam for the Blugolds from 2004-2007.
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UW-EC construction to continue through spring semester

Junior Matt Krochmalski and junior Ashley Huberty are quoted in the Sept. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC construction to continue through spring semester." Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is also quoted in the article.
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Buckshot Run: Easker leaves everyone in dust to take 5-mile

UW-Eau Claire All -American runner Aaron Easker easily won the 5-mile race of the Buckshot Run on August 31. See full coverage from Leader-Telegram.
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Former St. Bede's is buzzing

Courtenay O'Neil, Children's Nature Academy, and students Melissa Seidel and Alexis Pingel are quoted in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram story "Former St. Bede's hosts Nature Academy."
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UW-EC students call The Priory home

Seniors Megan Woldt and David Pierce, and sophomore Maya Anderson are featured in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC students call The Priory home." Quincy Chapman, housing and residence life, is also quoted in the story.
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College students, with parents' help, move into dorms

UW-Eau Claire students John Reuter, Shannon Wuensch, and Brady Skifstad are featured in the Aug. 30 Leader-Telegram article titled "College students, with parents' help, move into dorms."
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