News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Finding the Flavor
Ellen Mahaffey, art and design, is mentioned in the Feb. 20 Volume One story "Finding the Flavor."
An 'Important' Production
The prouction "A Man of No Importance", from the UW-Eau Claire music and theatre arts department, is featured in the Feb. 20 Volume One story "An 'Important' Production: UW-Eau Claire stages and Irish tale."
Alumnus publishes first novel
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Michael Thies is featured in the Feb. 19 UW-Whitewater Royal Purple news story "UW-W student publishes first novel."
Eau Claire County Health Department unveils new logo
The Eau Claire County Health Department unveiled its new logo this week, designed by UW-Eau Claire graphic design students. See full story from WEAU.com.
Nursing school to incentivize doctoral degrees for nursing students
UW-Eau Claire is mentioned in the Feb. 19 Daily Cardinal story "Nursing school to incentivize doctoral degrees for nursing students."
UW-Eau Claire athletics director leaving on June 30
Scott Kilgallon, athletics director, announced his retirement effective June 30. See Feb. 18 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire athletics director leaving on June 30," and coverage from WEAU.com.
Facebook adds new options for gender identification
Christopher Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center, is featured in the Feb. 17 WEAU-TV story "Facebook adds new options for gender identification." Students Charles Kransberger and Bryanna Rothwell are also interviewed in the piece.
Frac Sand Mining: It's fate in NE Iowa should rest in local hands
Dr. Kent Syverson, geology, is mentioned in the Feb. 16 KitcoNews.com editorial "Frac Sand Mining: It's fate in NE Iowa should rest in local hands."
ACUI 2014 Renovation and Construction Showcase
UW-Eau Claire's W.R. Davies Student Center was among the university student unions featured in the Association of College Unions International "2014 Renovation and Construction Showcase," published in the ACUI's February 2014 issue of The Bulletin. (See the Davies Center feature on the final page of the document linked above.)
Worries about cyberbullying bill include jailed teens and free speech issues
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, was interviewd by WFSU-FM radio for the Feb. 14 story "Worries about cyberbullying bill include jailed teens and free speech issues."
UW, state launch fund to help commercialize ideas, technology
Chancellor James Schmidt and alumnus Zach Halmstad are mentioned in the Feb. 13 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article "UW, state launch fund to help commercialize ideas, technology."
Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?
Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted and her published research is highlighted in the Feb. 14 story from The Loop titled "Friends to lovers: Is it a good idea?"
Alumnus promoted to vice president of ARI Network Services
Bradley J. Smith, MBA '12, is featured in the Feb. 13 WISBusiness.com article "ARI Network Services: Promotes Bradley J. Smith to vice president of product management." An Associated Press verision of the story was reprinted in 14 other technology and business media outlets, including Digital Media Net, Yahoo Finance and Benzinga.
Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee
Senior Andy Gardner is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Toddler rescued by bowling alley employee." The story was also covered by the Leader-Telegram and the Duluth News Tribune.
Social Networking Scams
Eric Jennings, library, is featured in the Feb. 13 WEAU-TV story "Assignment 13: Social Networking Scams."
UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests
UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Feb. 12 Spectator article titled "UW-Eau Claire makes list of top alcohol and drug arrests."
Jazz and poetry collecitons to be featured on Spectrum West Feb. 13
Greg Kocken, McIntyre Library special collections, will be a guest of Al Ross on Spectrum West from Wisconsin Public Radio, 88.3 WHWC-FM/ Menomonie/Eau Claire on Thrusday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. Listen here to live or archived show.
Students, parents weigh advanced placement options
Heather Krenz, admissions, is featured in the Feb. 10 WEAU-TV story "Students, parents weigh advanced placement options."
'Harry' has a point
Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted in the Feb. 11 FortWayne.com article "'Harry' has a point."
Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests
A recent report from Rehabs.com ranked US campuses based on numbers of alcohol and drug related arrests on campus. UW-Eau Claire and other local campuses appear on the list. Dr. Beth Hellwig, student affairs, is interviewed on the topic, and the following local media have covered the report:
- Feb. 7, WEAU-TV, "UW schools among top colleges for most drug and alcohol arrests"
- Feb. 7, WBAY-TV, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 6, WQOW-TV "Local universities rank in the top 50 for on-campus alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 6, Winona Daily News, "Campuses in Minn., Wis., see high alcohol arrests."
- Feb. 4, Leader-Telegram, "UW-Stout ranks second in report of alcohol, drug-related arrests."
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