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John Menard Jr. to receive UW-Eau Claire honorary doctorate for lifetime achievement
In recognition of his lifetime achievement, UW-Eau Claire alumnus John Menard Jr. will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, the first degree of its kind awarded by the university.
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Nine to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
Nine alumni and friends of the university will receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards May 24 at an event associated with spring commencement.
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Alumni award honorees share words of advice for new grads
For the benefit of UW-Eau Claire's newest graduates, this spring’s Alumni Association award recipients share some of the wisdom gained from their valuable life experiences.
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New grad follows in her mother's footsteps
If imitation is a form of flattery, Samantha Gerland’s mom should feel good. She will earn a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UW-Eau Claire, the same degree her mom, Joan, earned in 1992. They also have associate degrees from the Barron County campus.
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Blugolds receive record five Fulbright awards for 2019-20
Three UW-Eau Claire alums and two current students expected to graduate this spring have received 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Kelli Quinn
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Generous donor commitment completes transformation of Garfield Avenue redevelopment
Through a generous gift from Jon and Megan Stowe, the final elements of the Garfield Avenue redevelopment will begin this summer. Their support will fund a gateway entrance to lower campus, a rock and water feature, and completion of an outdoor classroom.
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Final work and enhancements to Garfield Avenue to begin May 6
Final enhancements and finishing work on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Garfield Avenue redevelopment project will begin in the coming weeks.
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Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award established through donor support
Through a significant gift in support of the UW-Eau Claire jazz program, the Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award has been established and awarded to Bob Baca, professor of music and director of jazz.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Gene Arnold
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Calling all writers: Retreat at The Priory sure to spark creativity
The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild has announced the inaugural Priory Writers’ Retreat, to be held July 18-21 at The Priory, UW-Eau Claire’s scenic property just three miles south of the university’s main campus.
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A media dream job come true: Jack Ross of Mid-West Family Broadcasting
December 2018 graduate Jack Bertelsen landed about the most perfect first job a communication major could find, right here at the locally owned station that gifted Blugold Radio to UW-Eau Claire.
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Converge Radio receives two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards
Converge Radio, UW-Eau Claire's student-run radio station, recently received two Wisconsin Broadcasters Association awards. The group took first place for their radio drama, "Bend in the River," and second place for their "Sounds of Eau Claire" podcast.
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Alum turns research project into book 30 years after graduation
Blugold Micheal Larson recently published, “Dear Delia,” a book based on research he began 30 years ago as part of a history class project.
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Professor emeritus, Blugold alumni team up to form data company
Dr. Brady Foust, professor emeritus of geography, and two of his former students, Mike Jolitz ‘05 and Joe Litchfield ’04, have reunited more than a decade after their UW-Eau Claire classroom endeavors to form a new company, HazardHub.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Matt Krische and Ryan Moertel
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Blugold alumni 43 years apart bond over Special Collections and Archives Donation
Last fall, Special Collections and Archives received a donation from Blugold alumnus John Beck, class of 1969. He brought multiple pieces of clothing purchased while living on campus and shared stories with each artifact.
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Music alum connects with Latvian Blugolds overseas
Jacob Truby '10 never anticipated his move from the U.S. to Riga, Latvia, would connect him with fellow Blugolds. Since living in Europe, Truby has met two Latvian exchange students who attended UW-Eau Claire through a study abroad scholarship program.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Rogelio Encizo Jr.
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Mark Cosby
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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UW-Eau Claire commencement speakers: ‘Homework’ required to live a full life never ends
While the homework that helped them earn their college degrees has ended, a new kind of homework is just beginning, Bert and Suzie Colianni told UW-Eau Claire’s December 2018 graduates during commencement ceremonies Dec. 22.
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Alumni award honorees share words of advice for new grads
For the benefit of UW-Eau Claire's newest graduates, this spring’s Alumni Association award recipients share some of the wisdom gained from their valuable life experiences.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Davy Sumner
The Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference in the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire." Every video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Eight to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
Eight alumni and friends of the university will receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards Dec. 22 at an event in conjunction with winter commencement.
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