Media Memo
News Bureau . Schofield Hall 201 . Eau Claire, WI 54702
phone: (715) 836-4741
fax: (715) 836-2900

Several sessions planned for the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate’s Government Day Tuesday, March 16, may be of interest to the local media.

• “UW-Eau Claire/Community Relations,” 10-11 a.m., Potawatomi Room, Davies Center. Eau Claire City Council members and students will discuss the relationship between the campus and community.
• “The State Budget and its Effects on UW Students,” 1-2 p.m., Potawatomi Room, Davies Center. State Rep. Larry Balow will answer questions about the state budget.
• “Neighborhood/Student Relations,” 2-3 p.m., Potawatomi Room, Davies Center. Marty Fisher-Blakely of the Randall Park Neighborhood Association, Garry Sherwood of the Third Ward Neighborhood Association and Student Senate leaders will talk about improving relationships among students and their non-student neighbors.
• “City Council Candidate Forum,” 3-5:30 p.m., Schofield Auditorium. City council candidates will discuss their views regarding issues facing the city.
• “It’s Your Government — Get Involved,” 7-8 p.m., room 100, Schneider Hall. Ed Thompson, former mayor of Tomah and 2002 Libertarian Party gubernatorial candidate, will give a keynote speech.

For details about these sessions or others planned for Government Day, contact the Student Senate office at (715) 836-4646.

Judy Berthiaume, Director
UW-Eau Claire News Bureau
Schofield 201
(715) 836-4741
newsbur@uwec.edu

Updated: December 28, 2004