Woman's worth — Can a homemaker's work be assessed? A Supreme Court judgment on a compensation case has reopened the debate

Dr. Sanjukta Chaudhuri, economics, was quoted in the Feb. 25 issue of the newspaper "The Telegraph," which is published in all major cities of India. The article is titled "Woman's worth — Can a homemaker's work be assessed? A Supreme Court judgment on a compensation case has reopened the debate." Speaking from a feminist-economics perspective, Chaudhuri speaks out in favor of calculating the value of housework accomplished by women who are homemakers and including it in India's GDP in recognition of the productive value generated by homemakers every year.

Kids and parents celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday

UW-Eau Claire Americorps Eclipse program is mentioned in the Feb. 28 WEAU-TV 13 story "Kids and parents celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday."

New age of imaging and production taking shape with 3-D printers

Steve Rannis, computer science, is quoted in the Feb. 28 Leader-Telegram story "New age of imaging and production taking shape with 3-D printers."

The Fire Ball drag show and fundraiser

UW-Eau Claire's Fire Ball is featured in the Feb. 27 WEAU-TV 13 story "The Fire Ball drag show and fundraiser."

Education, not harsh penalties, a more effective solution for teen sexting

Dr. Justin Patchin, political science, is quoted in the Feb. 27 Santa Clarita Valley Signal article titled "Education, not harsh penalties, a more effective solution for teen sexting."

Panel looks to answer public's questions about area police

Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, is quoted in the Feb. 26 WEAU-TV 13 story "Panel looks to answer public's questions about area police". The story is also covered in the WQOW-TV 18 story "Community discussion on race, policing." 

UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report

Dr. Joe Abhold, dean of students, is interviewed for the Feb. 27 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW asked to no longer file state sexual assault report."

Bob Nowlan: We must band together to stop UW cuts

Bob Nowlan, English, has written a letter to the editor published in the Feb. 23 Capitol Times titled "We must band together to stop UW cuts." 

Union leaders speak out on right-to-work bill

Dr. Erik Kasper, political science, is interviewed in the Feb. 24 WEAU-TV 13 story "Union leaders speak out on right-to-work bill."