College of Arts + Sciences News
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STEM students visit UK sites where historic scientific discoveries were made
Students often hear the story of Isaac Newton, developing the theory of gravity after an apple falls on his head as he sits in his garden in England. This summer, five Blugolds visited Newton’s apple tree as part of a STEM immersion class.
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Chancellor's Blog: Looking ahead to a great start with Blugold Breakfast and Campus Conversation Aug. 28
Chancellor James Schmidt encourages faculty and staff to kick off the new academic year by attending UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Breakfast and Campus Conversation on Aug. 28.
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Prolific composer remembers UW-Eau Claire roots
Prolific Hollywood composer Mark McKenzie has not forgotten the important role his professors and mentors at UW-Eau Claire played in his success.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Matt Evans
In this Blugold Spotlight, Dr. Matt Evans, professor of physics at UW-Eau Claire, talks about his involvement in various campus organizations and his passion for helping students see themselves in a different light.
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International Trombone Festival
UW-Eau Claire's Trombone Ensemble was awarded a juried performance at the 2018 International Trombone Festival at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton
Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, professor of history at UW-Eau Claire, is featured in a Blugold Spotlight video. The former military analyst talks about her passion in teaching and how history plays a role in today's society.
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Proposed graduate curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences
The following courses have been proposed as revised courses in the graduate curriculum.
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Family of Blugolds credits study abroad for life-changing experiences
David Hahn, who earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and marketing from UW-Eau Claire this past May, had the opportunity study abroad in Winchester, England, and conduct research in China through the International Fellows Program.
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New website showcases digital collection of local musical history
You now can explore the Chippewa Valley’s musical history online thanks to "Sounds of Eau Claire," a website that showcases a digital collection of music-related artifacts and stories. Public history faculty and students created the online resource.
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Jazz students find summer opportunities to perform, improve
Think life slows down in the summer for UW-Eau Claire’s talented — and nationally recognized — jazz musicians? Not so much. Blugold jazz students are in high demand during the summer, playing near and far as they gain experience and build connections.
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German professor earns UW System's top teaching honor
Dr. Martina Lindseth, professor of languages at UW-Eau Claire, will receive the 2018 UW System Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award. Lindseth, who teaches German, will receive the award during the June Board of Regents meeting in Milwaukee.
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Geographer shares expertise on redistricting, gerrymandering
When the U.S. Supreme Court announces its decision on Wisconsin’s gerrymandering case, one UW-Eau Claire geography professor will be paying especially close attention. Dr. Ryan Weichelt has long studied elections and teaches a political geography class.
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Three UW-Eau Claire grads selected for Fulbright awards
Experiences with new languages and cultures during their studies at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire have helped lead to Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for three of the university’s recent graduates.
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Prestigious fellowship opens doors for new grad
Michael McDonnell, a UW-Eau Claire physics and mathematics major, is among an elite group of students selected to receive a prestigious fellowship from the National Science Foundation.
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Sales competitions, international research prepare grad for future business career
Amanda Bower's professional sales marketing major and Chinese minor that will take her to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, this summer to begin her business career with a respected global company.
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Blugold entrepreneur becomes YouTube sensation
Every college student must decide what’s worth losing sleep over, and for UW-Eau Claire sophomore Isaac Carlson, it’s making YouTube videos for his 239,000+ subscribers.
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Attitude, talent help Argentinian drummer find success at UW-Eau Claire
With a feisty mom as a role model, Camila Mennitte Pereyra grew up determined to show the world that she could do anything that a man could do, including being an award-winning drummer.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Proposed graduate curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences
Following are proposed graduate curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences.
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Research aims to help people with autism succeed in workplace
An international research project that helps people with autism be more successful in their workplace was the perfect way for Johannah Erffmeyer to use her tech and language skills to benefit people who often struggle to find meaningful employment.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate newest graduates during May 19 ceremonies
Commencement exercises for 1,342 students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will be held May 19 in Zorn Arena.
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Blugolds part of research featured in prestigious Science journal
Grassland plants are responding in unexpected ways to increased carbon dioxide in the air, a finding that could influence whether land ecosystems will continue to absorb as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they do currently.
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New grad prepares for future by balancing college classes, research and truck driving school
When classes, research, part-time jobs and student life left Elizabeth Laskowski frazzled, she decided to make a change. The materials science major enrolled in a truck driving school and went to work for an area farmer as she worked toward her degree.
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Internship, campus experiences help new grad find future career path
May grad Amanda Thao found her future career thanks to hands-on learning experiences inside and outside her UW-Eau Claire classrooms.