Astronomy Update: Extraterrestrial life can be tiny

Dr. Lauren Likkel, physics and astronomy, has compiled the most recent installment of "Astronomy Update," found in the Oct. 19 edition of the Leader-Telegram.
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Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin

Recent faculty/student research conducted by Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, is featured in the Oct. 17 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story "Ticks bearing Lyme disease rampant in Wisconsin," and Turtinen was interviewed Oct. 18 on the Wisconsin Public Radio show "Central Time." The research also is featured in a story from the Associated Press carried by numerous media outlets, including the following:
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Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing

Alumnus Michael Perry and Paul Kaldjian, geography and anthropology, are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram article "Perry talks about the importance of place in his writing."
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Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill

Alumnus Sara Graves is quoted in the Oct. 17 Capital Times story "Wisconisn Democrats pitch 'Higher Ed, Lower Debt' student loan relief bill."
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Minors attempting to buy alcohol in Wisconsin could face a steep penalty

Jake Wrasse, Student Senate, is featured in a Oct. 17 WQOW story discussing the "Brown Jug Bill" and the possible impact on students. See full report.
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UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert

Dr. Geoff Peterson, political science, and alumnus Andy Neesley are featured in the Oct. 17 Leader-Telegram story "A tune of his own: UW-EC graduate composes music for local concert."
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Cyberbullying expert Patchin in the news following arrests in Florida suicide

Justin Patchin, political science faculty member and internationally known expert on cyberbullying issues, has been interviewed by numerous national and international media following the recent news story about the arrests of two Florida girls, ages 12 and 14, accused of bullying another 12-year-old girl until she committed suicide. Patchin was quoted in the following news stories stemming from the Florida case:
Patchin also was interviewed for an Oct. 16 Student Press Law Center story about proposed anti-bullying legislation in Wisconsin, "Wisconsin legislators consider anti-bullying bill banning 'annoying' speech."

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Making politics exciting in the classroom

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, and senior Antonia Cadwell are featured in the Oct. 16 WEAU-TV story "Making politics exciting in the classroom."
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Homecoming celebration tame compared to years past

Both the Leader-Telegram and WQOW report that arrests and citations were down significantly over this year's UW-Eau Claire Homecoming weekend.
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Shutdown impact on G.I.Bill funding

Miranda Cross-Schindler, Registrar's Office, and UW-Eau Claire student Shanyn Ambrozaitis are featured in the Oct. 15 WEAU-TV story "Shutdown impact on G.I. Bill funding."
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A new take on classical

The trio Chiaroscuro, featuring Drs. Elizabeth and Aurélien Pétillot, music and theater arts, was the subject of the Oct. 13 HispanicBusiness.com article "A new take on classical."
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Today's technology not the problem when it comes to cyberbullying

Justin Patchin, political science, is featured in the Oct. 11 Illinois Journal Gazette & Times-Courier article "Speaker: Today’s technology not the problem when it comes to bullying."
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Teenagers share faith on the field

UW-Eau Claire students Olivia Gallager and Luke Zwiener were pictured in the Oct. 11 Leader-Telegram story "Teenagers share faith on the field."
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Shooting to Win

UW-Eau Claire photographer Rick Mickelson, Learning and Technology Services, was featured in the Oct. 10 Volume One story "Shooting to Win." See related news release.
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UW-Eau Claire grad puts together 'sound installation' project

Alumnus Davy Sumner was featured in the Oct. 9 Leader-Telegram article "UW-Eau Claire grad puts together 'sound installation' project." The project also was the subject of the Oct. 10 Volume One story "Hear in There."
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Education fair helps students sift through all of the options

Jason Mathwig, admissions, and Becky Lasure, financial aid, are featured in the Oct. 8 WEAU-TV story "Education fair helps students sift through all of the options."
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Henderson earns WIAC honor

Sophomore Caroline Henderson has been named the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women's soccer player of the week. See story from Duluth Northland News.
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Alumnus receives teaching excellence award

UW-Eau Claire alumnus Valerie Mumm-Jansen, world language professor at UW-Fond du Lac, as been awarded the 2013 UW Colleges Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching for Faculty. See full story.
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More than 500 petition Eau Claire to allow beekeeping

Alumni Drew Kaiser and Ellen Sorenson are quoted in the Oct. 8 Leader-Telegram article "More than 500 people petition Eau Claire to allow beekeping." The same story ran in the Oct. 9 Pioneer Press online and was covered by WEAU-TV.
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UW-Eau Claire senior is semifinalist for national scholar-athlete award

Senior Nick Hirsh is one of 170 nominiees from across the country for the National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award. See full story.
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