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UW-Eau Claire to host regional National History Day competition
UW-Eau Claire will host the Northwestern Wisconsin Regional National History Day competition for middle and high school students on Feb. 14.
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UW-Eau Claire alumni collaborate with WiSys VentureHome® to create startup business to improve access to lakes in Wisconsin, Minnesota
After two years of brainstorming, research and relationship building, Dave Mullen ’96, Patrick Rebman ’95, Corey Honadel and Ted Johnsen have launched VacationDocks.com.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ opens Feb. 2 with program on foraging for edible plants
Author Martha Wright will share her experiences with gathering wild foods and the benefits of spending time outdoors. The presentation, which will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, is free and open to the public.
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UW-Eau Claire’s high school outreach program aims to bring more diversity into the geosciences
GeoPaths — a UW-Eau Claire outreach program — is introducing high school students from underrepresented populations to careers in the geosciences, a career path vital to solving a plethora of societal issues, including climate change and water scarcity.
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Blugold history class creates digital exhibit about women who changed societal norms after WWII
A team of Blugolds created a digital exhibit that tells the story of a group of talented women who changed societal norms and gender expectations in the years following World War II.
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Small Business Development Center to offer Small Business Clinics this month
The UW-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center will offer free Small Business Clinics on Jan. 17 in Eau Claire and Jan. 25 in Menomonie.
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Blugolds tap into the chemistry of brewing
In one of several recent area industry collaborations with UW-Eau Claire chemistry and biochemistry research teams, Altoona's Modicum Brewery is relying on Blugold student research to help solve quality-control issues through the power of chemistry.
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Fostering Success interns making connections, building the program
UW-Eau Claire’s Fostering Success program is making huge leaps forward thanks to a $70,000 grant it received from the UW System. The program offers financial and other support to students who have formerly been in foster care.
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Blugold social work major's research helping change lives
Julieta Murillo knew that her future career would involve helping youth and their families, but the Blugold didn’t expect to make an impact on people’s lives before she even graduated from college. However, that's what she's doing through her research.
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Rural veterinarian, author to conclude ‘Thursdays at the U’ fall series
Dr. Dave Mills will share stories from his book “Cow Tales: Memories of a Rural Animal Doctor” Dec. 15 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Chancellor Emeritus Larry Schnack’s legacy lives on at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Emeritus Larry Schnack — a longtime faculty member and campus leader — passed away Nov. 28. Schnack retired in 1998 after a 32-year career on the campus, which included 13 years as the university’s chancellor.
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Kennedy assassination reporting, discrepancies to be focus of Dec. 1 ‘Thursdays at the U’
David Yorks will discuss discrepancies between findings of the Warren Commission and that of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on Assassinations.
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Blugolds’ app idea earns them top honors at an Eau Claire contest for aspiring entrepreneurs
UW-Eau Claire business students are working to build an app that would connect community members who want to hire people to complete tasks for them with students interested in part-time flexible jobs. Their idea earned them top honors in a local contest.
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Local author to discuss history of area branch line railroads during ‘Thursdays at the U’
On Thursday, Nov. 17, Arlyn Colby will discuss his railroad research and writing from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The presentation also will be livestreamed.
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New Honors Fellowship program prepares Blugolds to be future community leaders
A new UW-Eau Claire Honors Fellowship program is giving Blugolds new opportunities to gain the communication and other skills they’ll need to become future leaders in their jobs and communities.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ speaker to share experiences of supporting refugees in western Wisconsin
Chris Jones, a lecturer in kinesiology, will share his perspectives on working with and supporting refugees. His talk will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.