News featuring and/or quoting UW-Eau Claire people, programs, events and issues
Morningside College announces guest artists for Morningside College Jazz Festival
Dr. Bob Baca, music and theatre arts, is featured in the Jan. 23 Sioux City Journal story "Morningside College announces guest artists for Morningside College Jazz Festival."
Effort by three University of Wisconsin System campuses to add engineering programs
Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is interviewed for the Jan. 22 WEAU-TV 13 report "Effort by three University of Wisconsin System campuses to add engineering programs."
Ambiguous Illinois Law Allows Schools to Demand Social Media Passwords
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 23 Epoch Times story "Ambiguous Illinois Law Allows Schools to Demand Social Media Passwords."The topic is also covered in the StateScoop.com story "Schools grapple with new Illinois anti-cyberbullying law."
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UW-EC's annual 'Cabaret' puts focus on community
Dr. Gary Schwartzhoff, music and theatre arts, and students Eva Stokes and Nathan Cicero are quoted in the Jan. 22 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC's annual 'Cabaret' puts focus on community."
From Siam To The South, A New Take on Conjoined Twins Chang And Eng Bunker
Dr. Joe Orser, history, was interviewed for North Carolina Public Radio, WUNC 91.5, on Jan. 20. Listen to recorded interview here.
Where to find free tax filing help in Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire's VITA tax filing service is featured in the Jan. 20 WQOW story "Where to find free tax filing help in Eau Claire."
Ceremony honors memory of Martin Luther King Jr.
Chancellor James Schmidt and Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, are quoted in the Jan. 20 Leader-Telegram story "Ceremony honors memory of Martin Luther King Jr."
College history lesson jumps off the page, into real life
The UW-Eau Claire Civil Rights Pilgrimage was covered by local media. See Jan. 20 stories from WEAU-TV 13 and WQOW-TV 18.
5 grammy-nominated locals who aren’t Justin Vernon
Jazz 1 ensemble is mentioned in the Jan. 19 Volume One story "5 grammy-nominated locals who aren’t Justin Vernon."
What We Should Think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time as a Progressive Activist
Dr. Peter Myers, political science, is quoted in the Jan. 19 story form The Daily Signal website titled "What We Should Think of Martin Luther King Jr.’s Time as a Progressive Activist."
Data Show Which Top-Ranked Colleges Operate Most Efficiently
UW-Eau Claire ranks #3 in efficiency for regional universities in the Midwest, according to U.S.News & World Report. See full story.
Ask.fm advisory board to combat bullying and jihadist recruitment
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, joins new international advisory board on cyberbullying. See full story from the Jan. 15 edition of The Irish Times.
Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits
Research by Dr. Catya von Károlyi, psychology, is cited in a Jan. 13 Asia News blog post titled "Dyslexia Can Deliver Benefits."
Anderson to enter WIAC Hall of Fame
Former Blugold men's basketball coach Ken Anderson is mentioned in the Jan. 13 Leader-Telegram brief "Anderson to enter WIAC Hall of Fame."
Show features Austin native's work
Nick Adams, '07, is featured in the Jan. 12 Austin Daily Herald story "Show features Austin native's work."
Researcher Sets the Record Straight on Teen Sexting
Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is referenced in the Jan. 10 Forbes article titled "Researcher Sets the Record Straight on Teen Sexting."
McCarty looks ahead to challenges in Stillwater position
Robin Leary, Foundation, was quoted in the Jan. 6 Leader-Telegram article "McCarty looks ahead to challenges in Stillwater position."
New novel published by English alumna
Rachel Ronning, '03, is featured in the PR Buzz online story titled "As Her Magical Powers Grow, Girl Seeks New Balance: Sorcery, Schemes and Skelt from Outskirts Press."
Cal Humanities names new CEO
Business administration alumna Julie Fry, '84, is featured in the Jan. 7 Digital Journal story "Cal Humanities names new CEO."
Sona Mehring, Caring Bridge
Sona Mehring, '83 alumnus and recipient of the Alumni Foundation's Distinguished Achievement Award, is featured in the Jan. 4 Star Tribune business profile "Sona Mehring, Caring Bridge."
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