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Grad's popular food truck becomes a D.C. favorite
Eight years ago, Brandon Byrd left his lucrative career in corporate marketing to launch Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, a food truck in Washington, D.C., that serves Wisconsin-style custard from a vintage van. He soon will open his first storefront.
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Grad builds career using her passion for political science and public health
Aimee Gillespie graduated in 2019 with a major in political science and a minor in public health. She's using her expertise in and passion for both fields as she pursues a career in public health.
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Using big data to solve a big problem: Biology alumna in vital COVID-19 data collection
As a critical-care research intern, Blugold Alana Lemke '19 has helped to solve important medical problems. Little did she know she would end up working on the single biggest medical crisis in a century.
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Alumna returns to UW-Eau Claire as interim director of university relations
Paula Gilbeck, an award-winning public relations professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and media relations, will join the UW-Eau Claire executive leadership team on June 29, reporting to Chancellor Schmidt.
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Longtime UW-Eau Claire leader to retire in July after 20 years of service
Mike Rindo, assistant chancellor for facilities and university relations at UW-Eau Claire, will retire in July after serving the university for nearly 20 years.
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Blugold fulfills dream of earning business degree from U.S. university
Dier Pulatov was expecting big things when he left his home in Uzbekistan to study at UW-Eau Claire. This spring, he graduated with degrees in finance and applied math and a minor in accounting. He also is the 2020 College of Business Outstanding Senior.
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Five Blugolds named Fulbright recipients for 2020-21
Four Blugolds graduating this month and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Due to COVID-19, one placement has been delayed until January, so all five will teach overseas in the spring.
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New grad is fifth in family to graduate from UW-Eau Claire
Austin Burzynski was set to be the fifth in his family to walk across the stage in Zorn Arena during a UW-Eau Claire commencement ceremony. While COVID-19 canceled the ceremony, Burzynski still is celebrating being part of his family's Blugold legacy.
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Health care administration grads lead long-term care facilities through COVID-19 crisis
A dedicated group of Blugold alumni, including Kendall Rosemeyer, administrator at Dove Healthcare – West Eau Claire, are charged with overseeing the care of some of the Chippewa Valley’s most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More than 300 Blugolds already receive funding from emergency fund
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation already has distributed emergency funds to more than 320 current students who need help paying for things like rent, groceries and internet access during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Environmental public health alumni respond to COVID-19
Over the past month, numerous UW-Eau Claire alumni have shared stories of how they have helped support efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Crispin Pierce, professor of environmental public health, reports on the work of two recent graduates.
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Blugolds marry in impromptu campus ceremony
Blugold alumni Jena Weiler and Ryan Moertel exchanged their wedding vows on campus when their summer wedding plans were derailed by the coronavirus.
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Nursing grad providing care on Navy hospital ship supporting COVID-19 relief efforts
U.S. Navy Lt. Patrick Marsh, a 2014 UW-Eau Claire nursing grad, is an emergency room nurse on the hospital ship USNS Mercy, which has been docked at the Port of Los Angeles since the end of March as part of COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Construction begins on Flesch Family Welcome Center at UW-Eau Claire
Construction of UW-Eau Claire's new Flesch Family Welcome Center is now underway, with expected completion in summer 2021.
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Blugold leads Mayo Clinic research team developing COVID-19 tests
Sara Lassila, who earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UW-Eau Claire, is a test development supervisor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her team developed a test that can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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UW-Eau Claire grad working to produce masks for health care workers, others
A UW-Eau Claire graduate who runs a Twin Cities textile company is stepping up to help meet the needs of health care workers and others who are struggling to find enough personal protective equipment to avoid contamination during the coronavirus crisis.
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UW-Eau Claire nursing program in Marshfield serves as special legacy for western Wisconsin family
Helping others is in their blood. For three area women, the UW-Eau Claire nursing program in Marshfield did just that and more, strengthening their passions in the field to provide quality care for patients.
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Student, faculty and alumni show: 'Elemental' set for Feb. 22-23
Notorious, a Blugold faculty/student music ensemble, and the Torch Sisters, a local group of artists, flow arts performers and aerialists, have joined to build a show that explores the seven elements of earth, water, space, air, metal, wood and fire.
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'Blugold Spotlight' features Dr. Ryan Weichelt
Geography and politics — do they go together? One UW-Eau Claire faculty member believes so.
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Blugold leads St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin's legal team
Ashley Duffy, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2014 with a major in American Indian studies and a minor in anthropology, is the general counsel for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin.
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Blugold scientist leads team to solve deadly DNA mystery
UW-Eau Claire biochemistry/molecular biology alum Dave Tester is the lead scientist on a Mayo Clinic research team that solved a medical mystery surrounding the deaths of four young Amish sisters.
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Blugolds discover new opportunities with geospatial analysis and technology degree
UW-Eau Claire students earning a degree in geospatial analysis and technology find themselves looking at a new landscape filled with the excitement of multiple opportunities.
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Commencement speaker to grads: Go forth and give back
Graduates gathered in Zorn Arena on Dec. 21 were assured that their UW-Eau Claire education has prepared them well for the future — and advised to make giving back a part of whatever that future holds.
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Winter commencement set for Dec. 21 at UW-Eau Claire
Commencement ceremonies for 689 UW-Eau Claire graduates will take place in Zorn Arena. Those not able to attend in person can watch a livestream of the events.
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