College of Education + Human Sciences News
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Two Blugolds heading to Germany for Fulbright teaching assistantships
UW-Eau Claire graduates Michael Konetz and Mary Kate Schneeman will use their passion for Germany during their 2021-22 Fulbright English teaching assistantships in the European country.
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UW-Eau Claire Alumni of Color Network has ‘higher calling’
A reunion picnic more than a decade ago was the genesis of an effort to help current underrepresented students navigate the college experience. Learn more about the founders, the mission and ways to get involved with the Blugold Alumni of Color Network.
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National Student Exchange creates new learning opportunities for Blugolds
UW-Eau Claire senior Kenzie Beam was studying in Arizona when COVID-19 cut her National Student Exchange semester short. While disappointed, she enjoyed the experience so much that she's signed on for another NSE semester, this time on the East Coast.
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Four Blugolds awarded 2021 Gilman International Scholarships for fall study abroad
The Center for International Education at UW-Eau Claire proudly announces four new awardees of the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad in fall 2021, the highest number of scholars from any UW System school.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate 1,646 new graduates during May 14-15 commencement events
A virtual commencement ceremony and in-person diploma ceremonies on May 14 and 15 will celebrate 1,646 University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students who are graduating this spring.
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Future teacher earns national Honors fellowship for world language teaching research
Jesselyn Nadolny's passion for languages and cultures — and her curiosity about the creative practices of world language teachers — has earned the future teacher a national Honors fellowship award that will fund her research.
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Pilot program aims to save students money by reducing textbook and materials costs
UW-Eau Claire is piloting a program that gives faculty the time, resources and support they need to redesign a course using open educational resources, which are teaching, learning and research materials that live in the public domain so they are free.
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Students help Blugold Brain Injury Group members tell their stories to health care providers
Several community members — all part of the Blugold Brain Injury Group, a support group through UW-Eau Claire's communication sciences and disorders department — shared personal stories with health care providers about living with their brain injuries.
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New challenges for Blugold student teaching social studies during pandemic, political unrest
Cade Lambrecht began student teaching social studies as the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest created new challenges for him. Fortunately, his UW-Eau Claire education and faculty mentors prepared him for success.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Education and Human Sciences
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Education and Human Sciences
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
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Proposed Changes in College of Education and Human Sciences
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.
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Blugold alumnus takes the helm at the ECASD: Mike Johnson's first superintendent role
Johnson, who earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from UW-Eau Claire, returned to Eau Claire in July to assume his post as the newest superintendent of the Eau Claire Area School District.
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Blugolds embrace new opportunities to grow their cultural competency
The Center for EDI (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Training, Development and Education offers Blugolds programming options that aim to enhance their understanding of EDI, while helping them become more culturally responsible and knowledgeable.
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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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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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Grant helps UW-Eau Claire assist at-risk preschoolers
A grant from the United Way’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery Community Fund will enable UW-Eau Claire’s Early Childhood Literacy Intervention Program to potentially double the number of children served from 350 to 700.
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Grad's popular food truck becomes a D.C. favorite
Eight years ago, Brandon Byrd left his lucrative career in corporate marketing to launch Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats, a food truck in Washington, D.C., that serves Wisconsin-style custard from a vintage van. He soon will open his first storefront.
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UW-Eau Claire students selected for 2020 research scholarships
Recipients of the Kell Container Corporation Scholarship for Student-Faculty Collaborative Research and the James R. Larson and Vicki Lord Larson Undergraduate Research Fellowship have been named.
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Blugold works to build cultural competence, understanding of white privilege
During his years as a Blugold, Alex Hintz worked to build his understanding of diverse populations so he could be a stronger ally for people of color and better meet the needs of his future students.
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Five Blugolds named Fulbright recipients for 2020-21
Four Blugolds graduating this month and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Due to COVID-19, one placement has been delayed until January, so all five will teach overseas in the spring.
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New grad is fifth in family to graduate from UW-Eau Claire
Austin Burzynski was set to be the fifth in his family to walk across the stage in Zorn Arena during a UW-Eau Claire commencement ceremony. While COVID-19 canceled the ceremony, Burzynski still is celebrating being part of his family's Blugold legacy.
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Spring 2020 grad is making basketball dreams come true thanks to UW-Eau Claire
Zixuan (Jason) Jiang was a basketball loving teen in China when he decided to plan his future career around his favorite sport. First stop on his way to making his basketball dreams come true? UW-Eau Claire, of course.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates more than 1,400 spring 2020 graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is celebrating 1,433 students who will complete academic degrees at the conclusion of the spring 2020 semester.