Chancellor's Office News
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UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire City-County Health Department lift quarantine on residence hall wings
Following a comprehensive review, UW-Eau Claire and the Eau Claire City-County Health Department lift quarantine of residence hall wings.
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Chancellor announces creation of Parents & Families webpage
Chancellor James Schmidt announces the creation of a special Parents & Families webpage and a campus dashboard to help Blugolds stay informed about the university's response to COVID-19.
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Chancellor thanks Blugolds after encouraging first week of semester
Chancellor Jim Schmidt sends a message of thanks to students after an encouraging first week of classes at UW-Eau Claire.
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Chancellor's Blog: Regents approve operating, capital budget requests for 2021-23 state budget
The UW System capital budget continues the work of investing in STEM education as well as renovating facilities across the state, and President Tommy Thompson’s proposed operating budget envisions bold investments that can drive the Wisconsin Idea.
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Aug. 6 Chancellor Briefing: Preparation for fall semester taking shape on campus
Chancellor Jim Schmidt outlined the recent launch of the Blugold Flight Plan, an informational campaign designed to help provide a healthy learning environment for the campus community when classes resume at UW-Eau Claire on Sept. 2.
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UW-Eau Claire finalizes plans for safe return to classes for fall
Campus leadership has worked diligently over the last several weeks to create a detailed plan for the return of students, faculty and staff to campus for the fall semester. The Blugold Flight Plan outlines the ways we will ensure a safe campus.
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Chancellor's Blog: University, community work together for a successful fall
As we prepare to welcome students back to campus later this month, the Chippewa Valley’s collaborative spirit will be essential for a successful fall semester.
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UW-Eau Claire announces cancellation of Oct. 2 Commencement ceremony
Chancellor James Schmidt today announced the difficult decision to cancel the in-person Commencement ceremony planned for spring 2020 graduates, instead scheduling a virtual ceremony for all 2020 graduates on Dec. 19.
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Chippewa Valley Juneteenth celebration to take place online June 19
The day’s events will culminate with a “Community Conversation on Race, Education and Policing in Everyday Life” from 6:30-8 p.m., which will focus on three primary issues: police brutality, education on race issues and race in everyday life.
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June 11 Chancellor Briefing: Chancellor shares detailed plans for reopening in fall 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt provided more detailed information about what UW-Eau Claire is planning for the fall 2020 semester. This included announcing a mandatory face-mask requirement and the use of a health application.
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May 21 Chancellor Briefing: CARES funds distributed, summer planning begins
Chancellor Jim Schmidt shared that nearly 3,000 Blugolds received emergency funds from the university’s share of the federal CARES Act thanks to the quick work of staff in Blugold Central.
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Chancellor's Blog: Our values in action
In an end-of-semester update, Chancellor James Schmidt reports on progress and planning in the works to advance UW-Eau Claire's efforts in support of its core values.
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May 14 Chancellor Briefing: Additional cost-saving measures detailed at weekly session
During his May 14 briefing, Chancellor James Schmidt detailed intermittent furloughs for all faculty and staff and one-time salary reductions for executive staff.
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May 6 Chancellor Briefing: Chancellor announces Fall Planning Team, additional furloughs
Chancellor Schmidt announced a Fall Planning Team and additional furloughs during his weekly briefing on May 6, 2020.
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April 30 Chancellor Briefing
During his April 30 campus briefing, Chancellor James Schmidt provides updates on expense-reduction plans and research milestones.
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April 23 Chancellor Briefing
This is a synopsis of the April 23 weekly Chancellor Briefing to share information about UW-Eau Claire's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Chancellor Briefing: COVID-19 response, fall enrollment plans
This is a synopsis of the first in a series of weekly Chancellor Briefings to share information about UW-Eau Claire's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UW-Eau Claire supports Governor's 'Safer at Home' order
Governor Tony Evers announced a “Safer at Home” directive for the entire state. Chancellor Schmidt is directing all but a core group of employees in essential, on-campus service areas to work from home, until further notice.
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UW-Eau Claire to complete spring semester online
Chancellor Schmidt announces all classes will be taught online for the remainder of the semester. Chancellor Schmidt also said the university is looking to transition all summer courses to online format in the spirit of continued caution.
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Chancellor's Blog: Blugold proud
From Blugold Marching Band members on the high seas to students who joined a recent Chippewa Valley contingent on visits with state legislators in Madison, UW-Eau Claire students have been representing their university well.
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Chancellor names rapid action task force, authorizes athletics program review
UW-Eau Claire Chancellor James Schmidt announced Dec. 9 two significant steps the university is taking in the wake of two incidents involving racist messages that occurred on campus during the fall semester.
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Chancellor's Blog: We can and must do better
Chancellor James Schmidt offers reflections about a series of racist social media posts that became public Tuesday, Nov. 19, and sent a shockwave through the UW-Eau Claire campus.
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Chancellor James Schmidt issues update on racist incident
Chancellor James Schmidt sent an update on Nov. 21, 2019, to the UW-Eau Claire campus community regarding recent racist social media posts among a group of students.
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Wintermission, city of Eau Claire establish winter recreation path
UW-Eau Claire is among the partners that make up Wintermission Eau Claire, which has established a winter recreation path to be plowed with high priority after snow events during the 2019-20 winter season.