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Award-winning Minnesota author to speak Oct. 29
Sarah Stonich, author of the "Northern Trilogy" series and numerous other books, will speak about her writing during the "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education cancels Foot and Nail Clinic
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Continuing Education has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 and 2021 Foot and Nail Care Community Clinic because of COVID-19.
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'Modern Day Mountain Man' creator to share his adventures Oct. 22
Billy Molls will present “Alaska hunting adventures” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Blugold balances life as a college student and as a shaman
Tou Ger “Billy” Lor is successfully juggling his roles as both a college student and a shaman, spending his weekdays immersed in schoolwork and campus activities, and his weekends helping Hmong community members find peace and good health.
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Cartoon Network and Cyberbullying Research Center release first research findings on cyberbullying among tweens
Cartoon Network and the Cyberbullying Research Center released results of the first national survey on cyberbullying among tweens, ages 9-12. Dr. Justin Patchin, professor of criminal justice at UW-Eau Claire, is co-director of the research center.
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Daughter of Holocaust survivors to discuss her family's experiences Oct. 15
Hella Buchheim will present “Raised in the shadow of the Holocaust” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 15 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Wisconsin’s Amish communities to be focus of Oct. 8 online lecture
Dr. Mark Louden, professor of Germanic linguistics at UW-Madison, will present “Who are the Amish?” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Paleontologist to share details of North America's oldest winged dinosaur and other recent discoveries
Dr. Dave Lovelace will present "North America’s Oldest Winged Dinosaur" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" lecture series.
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Continuing Education announces October program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in October, including "Ethics and Boundaries," "Management and Leadership," "Safe Spaces" and community classes.
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Students see opportunities in new Center for Racial and Restorative Justice
The new center can be an important step to make UW-Eau Claire more inclusive and students more informed about racial and social issues, according to students who discussed the topic this week.
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Exhibit highlights the Chippewa Valley women who fought for the right to vote
Blugolds are shining a light on the Chippewa Valley women who fought for their voting rights 100 years ago — making it possible for millions of women to vote today — as the U.S. celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Renowned scientist to discuss Antarctic seals during Sept. 24 livestream
Dr. Donald Siniff, who led research teams for 30 years in Antarctica, will present “The Antarctic and Its Seals” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" lecture series.
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UW-Eau Claire Foundation selling radio station license
Blugold Radio LLC, a supporting organization of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, has accepted an offer to sell its operating license for 99.9 WDRK-FM to concentrate on its core mission of student recruitment, retention and success.
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UW-Eau Claire composer helps to bring historic building to life
Dr. Chia-Yu Hsu, associate professor of music-composition, was commissioned to write music to accompany a virtual tour of the historic Milwaukee City Hall. The tour is part of the Doors Open Milwaukee, a public celebration of Milwaukee’s architecture.
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New officers bring ethnic, gender diversity to campus policing
Two new officers hired by University Police this fall will add ethnic and gender diversity to University Police. Vincent Xiong is the unit's first Hmong officer, and Vanessa Evenson adds another female officer to the 11-officer department.
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District Attorney Brian Wright to discuss pros and cons of bail system Sept. 17
Wright will present “Bail vs. No Bail: A Middle Ground” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" weekly series. The online presentation is free and open to all.
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Respiratory therapist to discuss vaping’s harmful effects during ‘Thursdays from the U’
Jenna Green will present “The New Cigarette: Vaping, E-Cigarettes and Juuls” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 10. The online presentation, hosted by UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, is free and open to all.
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Blugold fulfills football dreams by coaching Eau Claire-area youth teams
Terrell Kopping is still in college, but the UW-Eau Claire senior already is well on his way to making his football dreams come true. Starting quarterback for the Blugolds? Nope. Volunteer football coach for Chippewa Valley youth football programs.
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Tribal officer Wanda McFaggen to open 'Thursdays from the U' online series
McFaggen will discuss the history of the St. Croix Ojibwe in northwest Wisconsin at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3. The online presentation, hosted by UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, is free and open to all.
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UW-Eau Claire's virtual reading intervention program supports area youth
In a summer like no other, creative thinking by Blugolds is why some Eau Claire area kids who struggle with reading are strengthening their skills despite COVID-19 disrupting the last months of their school year and canceling many summer programs.
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Continuing Education announces September program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in September, including Learning to Lead, Critical Conversations, and Foot and Nail Care Expanded Online Education.
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Continuing Education announces August program offering
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present Employee Evaluation and Performance Management program in August.
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Philanthropic alumnus quietly gave back to community
UW-Eau Claire was a primary benefactor of Don and Leatrice Mathison's generosity. Since Don first gave his alma mater $100 in 1979, the couple’s accelerated giving rose to more than $1 million.
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NEH grant to fund new certificate combining humanities, health research
The 12-credit certificate program will be a collaborative effort involving the university’s history, English, philosophy, biology, psychology and social work departments.