News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Athletes Away: Mugan helps UWEC CC team
The Sheboygan Press features sophomore Ryan Mugan in the Oct. 2 story "Athletes Away: Mugan helps UWEC CC team."
UW-EC grad searching for clues about human evolution in Africa
Alumnus Sarah Ivory is featured in the Oct. 2 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC grad searching for clues about human evolution in Africa."
Cyberbullying expert visits WDP schools
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, will be speaking at West De Pere High School tonight, Oct. 3. See details.
Max Garland to read from poetry collection at festival
The Reedsburg Times-Press reports that Wisconsin Poet Laureate Max Garland, English, will read his poetry and discuss the importance of poetry at the Fermentation Fest on Oct. 5. See details.
UW-EC professor renowned for study of sexuality
Professor emeritus Dr. J. Kenneth Davidson Sr., sociology, and his groundbreaking research of human sexuality are the subject of a Sept. 30 Leader-Telegram story titled "UW-EC professor renowned for study of sexuality." Davidson passed away on Sept. 1 in Texas.
Students map futures at UW-EC career event
UW-Eau Claire alumni Jeff Staffe, David Meica and Kyle Edgar are featured in the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram story "Look Ahead: Students map futures at UW-EC career event."
UW-Eau Claire student excels in computer science competition
Travis Boettcher is featured in a story from the website Contact Center Solutions Industry News, regarding his recent win at a computer science programming competition. See full story.
Volcano Choir gives Pabst a phenominal night of music
Alumnnus Justin Vernon and the band Volcano Choir are featured in the Sept. 29 review from the Milwukee Journal Sentinal.
Longtime financial adviser Connie Chumas retires
John Bachmeier, alumni relations, is quoted in the Sept. 28 Leader-Telegram article titled "Longtime financial adviser Connie Chumas retires." Chumas was the 2001 recipient of the Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award. See related news release.
Father-daughter combo head into their final chapter
Former UW-Eau Claire women's tennis coach Tom Gillman and his daughter, senior Katie Gillman, are the subject of an article from the Sept. 26 Red Wing Republican Eagle titled "Father-daughter combo head into their final chapter."
Retired professor keeps musical passion alive
Paul Kosower (emeritus), music and theatre arts, is featured in the Sept. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Retired professor keeps musical passion alive."
Marching to a New Beat: Blugold Marching Band set to perform chart-toppers this season
Dr. Randal Dickerson, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Sept. 25 Leader-Telegram article "Marching to a New Beat: Blugold Marching Band set to perform chart-toppers this season."
Research shows uptick of Lyme disease in Chippewa Valley
Student researcher Alyssa Kruger and biology professor Dr. Lloyd Turtinen are featured in the Sept. 25 WQOW story "Research shows uptick of Lyme Disease in the valley."
Cause of Water Street fire that killed two students remains unknown
The Leader-Telegram reports on Sept. 25 the cause of the Water St. fire that claimed the lives of UW-Eau Claire students Ross Livermore and Jacob Clarkson remains unknown. Read full story.
Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market
Sophomore Zoe Clemmons is featured in the Sept. 24 story from the Chicago Sun-Times titled "Challenges ahead for expanding Elgin Harvest Market," in which Clemmons discusses her marketing and sustainability research of the seasonal outdoor Harvest Market in Elgin, Ill.
Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease
Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, and his students Madeline Hacker ('12) and Alyssa Kruger are featured in an article from the Sept. 24 Sawyer County Record titled "Biology researchers study deer ticks and the bacteria that causes Lyme disease."
UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together
Chancellor James Schmidt and the President of the Ho-Chunk Nation have signed a memorandum of intent to collaborate in various educational opportunities, including a living and learning community at the Priory. See the following coverage of this event:
WEAU-TV: UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together
Leader-Telegram: UW-EC, Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
Milwaukee BizTimes: UW-Eau Claire and Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
WEAU-TV: UW-Eau Claire & Ho-Chunk Nation 'Living and Learning' together
Leader-Telegram: UW-EC, Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
Milwaukee BizTimes: UW-Eau Claire and Ho-Chunk Nation sign deal to pursue collaboration
The Legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Sept. 24 is the birthday of F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Dr. Joel Pace, English, was featured in a broadcast celebration of the famous author on 90.3 KFAI-Minneapolis/St. Paul. Listen to the archived broadcast.
20 under 40 Q&A: Amanda Bruce
UW-Eau Claire molecular biology grad Amanda Bruce is featured in the Sept. 19 Duluth News Tribune in a Q&A about her career as a veterinarian. See full column.
UWEC and food bank bring hunger awareness to Eau Claire
Dr. Mary Canales, nursing, was interviewed by WEAU-TV about the screening of the film "A Place at the Table" on Sept. 23 at Davies Center. Watch the video.
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