UWEC FB Avoiding Homecoming Distractions

Senior Mark Munger, Blugold football, is featured in the Oct. 2 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC FB Avoiding Homecoming Distractions."

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: UW-Eau Claire's Tara Dennehy

Junior Tara Dennehy has been named the Gordy's Athlete of the Week. See story at WEAU-TV.

Frac sand mining threatens health, welfare in Wisconsin

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is mentioned in the  Oct. 2 Wisconsin Gazette story titled "Frac sand mining threatens health, welfare in Wisconsin."

Charges: 13-year-old girls were found 'huddled,' 'crying' at man's home

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Oct. 3 LindLaw.com story "Charges: 13-year-old girls were found 'huddled,' 'crying' at man's home."

Decals placed near gutters to prevent pollution

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is interviewed for the Sept. 30 WQOW-TV 18 story "Decals placed near gutters to prevent pollution."

Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race

Dr. Rodd Frietag, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 30 Star Tribune story "Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race."

Frac Sand research

Dr. Crispin Pierce, environmental public health, is quoted in several recent articles regarding his research of the public health concerns surrounding frac sand mining. See the following stories:

• "Frac Sand Rush Threatens American Towns, Advocates Warn"  Sept. 30, Huffington Post
• "Report: Frac sand industry affects lives of thousands who live near mines."  Sept. 28 La Crosse Tribune
• Wisconsin, Minnesota ‘Ground Zero’ Today for Hidden Danger of U.S. Fracking Boom 9-27-2014 Sept. 27, Gary Engberg Outdoors website.
• "Wisconsin's sand mining industry poised for growth."  Sept. 25, Journal Sentinel Online
• "Rapidly Expanding Frac Sand Mining is Hidden Danger of Fracking Boom in U.S." Sept. 25,    Environmental Working Group Newsletter
• "Report looks at growing health threat frac sand mining"  Sept. 25, Ohio.com

UW-Eau Claire professor receives APWA Award

Dr. David Soll, Watershed Institute, is featured in the Sept. 23 Storm Water Solutions website newsletter story "University of Wisconsin Professor Receives APWA Award."

UW-EC student attends national land management congress

Alumna Brielle Cummings is featured in the Sept. 28 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student attends national land management congress."

Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race

Dr. Rodd Freitag, political science, is quoted in the Sept. 30 Star Tribune article "Minnesota is talking point in Wisconsin governor's race."

Club pairs UW-EC tutors with elementary students

Students Alleah Etlicher, Hannah Leary and Moriah Locke; emeriti Al Rolland (mathematics) and Barbara Rolland (languages); and alumna Kimberly Hill were quoted in the Sept. 26 Leader-Telegram story "Club pairs UW-EC tutors with elementary students."

UW-EC Homecoming festivities abound

The events and celebrations surrounding UW-Eau Claire Homecoming this week are highlighted in the Sept. 29 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC Homecoming festivities abound."

Match program aimed at supplying UW-Eau Claire food pantry

The new Campus Harvest food pantry is featured in the Sept. 24 WEAU-TV 13 story "Match program aimed at supplying UW-Eau Claire food pantry."

Students research waterfowl behavior

Dr. Chris Floyd, biology, and students Brittany Kent, Alice Pattinson and Anna Aman are featured in the Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram feature photo. See online photo album. 

Latest hit on college campuses

UW-Eau Claire students Aaron Ludwig and James Dahl are pictured in a Sept. 23 Leader-Telegram feature photograph about a popular new game called Johnball. See online photo album. 

UWEC employee celebrates 50 years of service

Blugold Dining employee Rosie Nelson is featured in the Sept. 22 WQOW-TV 18 story "UWEC employee celebrates 50 years of service."

UWEC rezoning request and downtown parking ramp up for city council vote this week

The Eau Claire City Council will hear requests from UW-Eau Claire for rezoning on Roosevelt Ave. to accommodate future residence hall. See full story from WQOW-TV 18.

Playful banter or Bullying? Whose Perception Matters?

Dr. Justin Patchin, politcal science, is quoted in the Sept. 18 Huffington Post article "Playful banter or Bullying? Whose Perception Matters?" 

Host friend program brings lasting benefits

Sarah Vowels, Center for International Education, was quoted in the Sept. 6 Leader-Telegram column "Host friend program brings lasting benefits."

Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is interviewed for the Sept. 16 CBS New York affiliate story "Mount Sinai High School Student Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School."