The first step in fighting bullying? Define 'bullying'

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science and the Cyberbullying Research Center, is featured in the Oct. 10 Christian Science Monitor article "The first step in fighting bullying? Define 'bullying'."

Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years

Nobuyoshi Yasuda, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Oct. 9 Leader-Telegram story "Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra celebrates 40 years."

Faculty and emeriti guests on WPR on Oct. 9

Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, will be a guest of All Ross on Spectrum West for WHWC-FM 88.3/ Menomonie-Eau Claire this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 10:00 a.m. John Hildebrand, emeritus, will also be interviewed by Jim Oliver. Listen to live or archived show here.

Fall foliage flares to life

Dr. Wilson Taylor, biology, is quoted in the Oct. 8 Leader-Telegram story "Fall foliage flares to life."

Beware of ticks this fall

Dr. Lloyd Turtinen, biology, is featured in the Oct. 6 WEAU-TV story "Beware of ticks this fall."

Heyde Center exhibit features veterans' artwork

UW-Eau Claire fine arts student Phillip Schladweiler is featured in the Oct. 5 Chippewa Herald story "Heyde Center exhibit features veterans' artwork."

UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming weekend

Several UW-Eau Claire students are quoted in the Oct. 4 Leader-Telegram story "UW-Eau Claire celebrates homecoming weekend." Homecoming King and Queen Aaron White and Sarah Steffen are pictured.

• See full gallery of Homecoming photos here.  
• See television coverage from WEAU-TV 13 here. 

Blugolds' Englerwins WIAC title

Senior Kate Engler is a repeat winner of the women's golf WIAC Championship. See full story in the Oct. 5 Leader-Telegram.

Will Climate Summit in New York Yield a Climate Pact in Paris?

Dr. Tarique Niazi, sociology, has published an article on the environmental blog Down To Earth for Oct. 6 titled "Will Climate Summit in New York Yield a Climate Pact in Paris?"

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."