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Author Richard Terrill to be featured speaker for Thursdays at the U
Terrill, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus, will read from his new collection of essays, “Essentially,” and discuss writing about nature from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Six to be honored with Alumni Association awards
The Blugold alumni and friends of the university will be honored with UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards on Friday, Dec. 15.
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Environmental science pioneer Dr. Pamela Matson to receive honorary doctorate
Dr. Pamela Matson, considered one of the leading climate and sustainability scientists in the world, will become just the third UW-Eau Claire graduate to receive an honorary doctorate from the university.
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UW-Eau Claire grant expands access to services for people with traumatic brain injuries
UW-Eau Claire will administer a $600,000 federal grant to strengthen advocacy efforts for individuals with brain injuries, including increasing access to information, referrals and resources.
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Blugold alumnus teaches the power of positive communication
Dr. Alan Zimmerman realized he had a talent for speaking while competing in high school forensics and debate, but the UW-Eau Claire alumnus didn’t know those early competitions foreshadowed a hall of fame professional speaking career.
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UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association honors Angela Pittman Taylor with Blugold Spirit Award
The award is given to a university supporter who has a true love for the campus, exemplifies excellence in everyday life and strives to share the UW-Eau Claire story.
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UW-Eau Claire recognized in Wall Street Journal ranking
UW-Eau Claire is the top-rated public regional university in Wisconsin and Minnesota in the WSJ/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. ranking that rates the top 400 universities in the country.
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Alumna’s computer science skills helped her develop CaringBridge
Sona Mehring’s early exposure at UW-Eau Claire to technology and the power of computers in the early 1980s helped her develop the communication platform that receives 300,000 visits per day.
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Alumni spotlight: Horacio Rozanski ’90
Horacio Rozanski has had a chance to work around the world and explore multiple disciplines, from consulting to “data geek” to human resources to senior executive.
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Alumni spotlight: Dr. Melissa Spagnolo Sherman ’93
Dr. Melissa Spagnolo Sherman’s career has focused on harnessing science to build businesses that solve customer problems profitably.
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Alumni spotlight: Cinthia Rozanski ’92
UW-Eau Claire helped shape Cinthia Rozanski, who dedicates herself to every opportunity to volunteer and help.
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Alumni spotlight: Debbie Kurth ’80
Debbie Kurth started volunteering at an early age and hasn’t stopped. Her support of local charities, small businesses and community enrichment has benefited those in her California community for many years.
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Alumni spotlight: Keith Donnermeyer ’75
Keith Donnermeyer recommends that people concentrate on what they want to do in life instead of what they want to be.
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Alumni spotlight: Brenda Zamzow ’84
After growing up on a farm in a small Wisconsin town, Brenda Zamzow wanted to obtain a college degree at UW-Eau Claire to help her see the world and create a different kind of life.
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Alumni spotlight: Abigail Rindo ’05
Abigail Rindo is a passionate storyteller and veteran game maker, shipping more than 20 titles on various platforms in her career.
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Wisconsin Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance recommends completion funding for UW-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building
The legislative committee voted today on the 2023-25 capital budget and approved $231.3 million in completion funding for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Science and Health Sciences Building.

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Boxes and Walls: Unpack Your Bias & Break Down Stereotypes
When: All day
Where: McIntyre Library Breezeway -
Cloud 9
When: All day
Where: Riverside Theatre - Haas Fine Arts -
‘Prismatic’ Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Exhibition
When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Foster GalleryFoster Gallery exhibition featuring the creative research of 10 senior bachelor of fine arts candidates.
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Languages Faculty Forum-Josh Brown
When: noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Centennial HallPennsylvania Dutch Cemeteries as Multilingual Landscapes Josh Brown
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Conquering the Tuscobia Winter Ultra
When: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where: UW-Eau Claire – Barron CountyNick talks about the Tuscobia Winter Ultra and details of his experience with the walk/run.
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Public Planetarium Show
When: 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Where: L.E. Phillips Planetarium at Phillips Science Hall, UWEC