UW-Eau Claire, project partners reveal plans for event center

Kimera Way, Foundation, is interviewed for the Oct. 28 WEAU-TV 13 report "UW-Eau Claire, project partners reveal plans for event center." The Leader-Telegram also reported the events center update.

Winter parking proposal would mean fewer days but longer hours for alternate-side law in Eau Claire

Mike Rindo, chancellor's office, is quoted in the Oct. 27 Leader-Telegram article "Winter parking proposal would mean fewer days but longer hours for alternate-side law in Eau Claire."  Katy McGarry, intergovernmental affairs director of Student Senate, is also quoted. WEAU-TV 13 also reported the story.

UW-EC nursing program puts focus on patients

Dr. Cheryl Lapp, nursing, is featured in the Oct. 25 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC nursing program puts focus on patients."  Sophomore Courtney Kommer is quoted.

Nearly 200 people participate in Walk A Mile Chippewa Valley for domestic violence awareness

Chris Jorgenson, Women's and LGBTQ Resources Center, is interviewed for the Oct. 25 WQOW-TV 18 report "Nearly 200 people participate in Walk A Mile Chippewa Valley for domestic violence awareness."

Birth order has no effect on personality, only small IQ advantage, study finds

Dr. April Bleske-Rechek, psychology, is quoted in the Oct. 23 Today.com story "Birth order has no effect on personality, only small IQ advantage, study finds."

Grant to fund 225 new internships for UW-EC students

Staci Heidtke, career services, is quoted in the Oct. 23 Leader-Telegram story "Grant to fund 225 new internships for UW-EC students."

Freedom Summer Exhibit

Jodi Thesing-Ritter, Blugold Beginnings, is featured in the Oct. 23 WQOW-TV 18 report "Freedom Summer Exhibit."

Expiration of Federal Perkins Loan impacts UW System students

Freshman Mainou Vue is interviewed for the Oct. 21 WEAU-TV 13 report "Expiration of Federal Perkins Loan impacts UW System students."

Class showcases link between rock ‘n’ roll, American culture

Dr. David Jones, English, is featured in the Oct. 22 Leader-Telegram article "Class showcases link between rock ‘n’ roll, American culture." Sophomore Tyler Schuster is quoted in the story.

UW-Eau Claire hosts discussion on how to prepare for an active shooter

UW-Eau Claire police chief Dave Sprick and senior Samuel Petrich, criminal justice major, are featured in the Oct. 20 WQOW-TV 18 report "UW-Eau Claire hosts discussion on how to prepare for an active shooter." The event was also covered by WEAU-TV 13

Grammy winner to perform, lead master class

Dr. Bob Baca, professor of music and jazz studies, and Dr. Kenneth Pereira, assistant professor of voice, are quoted in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram article titled "Grammy winner to perform, lead master classes." 

Business Briefs

Luke Kempen, Wisconsin Small Business Development Center, is featured in the Oct. 18 Business Briefs of the Leader-Telegram.

UW-EC student gets career off the ground

Senior Syler Behrens is featured in the Oct. 18 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC student gets career off the ground."Dr. JOe Hupy, geography, is quoted.

UW-Eau Claire fraternity helps clean up a local barn's debris

Delta Sigma Phi fraternity is featured in the Oct. 17 WEAU-TV 13 story "UW-Eau Claire fraternity helps clean up a local barn's debris." Alumnus Luke Henning and current students Nick Webber and Mathew Riedel are interviewed.

Chancellor announces 11 UWEC layoffs

Mike Rindo, chancellor's area, is interviewed for the Oct. 16 report "Chancellor announces 11 UWEC layoffs." Junior Allison Bender is also interviewed.

Forums honing UW System strategy

Listening sessions hosted by UW System President Ray Cross and held on campus Oct. 14 are featured in the Oct. 15 Leader-Telegram story "Forums honing UW System strategy."

Design plans unveiled for UW-Eau Claire's Garfield Avenue project

UW-Eau Claire is featured in the Oct. 15 WQOW-TV 18 story "Design plans unveiled for UW-Eau Claire's Garfield Avenue project."

UW-EC honors Native Americans with Council Oak marker, observance of day

Chancellor Jim Schmidt, alumna Denise Sweet and senior Paul Soulier are all quoted in the Oct. 13 Leader-Telegram article "UW-EC honors Native Americans with Council Oak marker, observance of day." The ceremony was also reported by WEAU-TV 13 and  WQOW-TV 18.

UW-EC homecoming incidents reduced

UW-Eau Claire Homecoming is referenced in the Oct. 13 Leader-Telegram story "UW-EC homecoming incidents reduced."