History News
Latest News
-
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.
-
Central European Travel Seminar: A unique study abroad opportunity
For many UW-Eau Claire students, studying abroad is an important goal, and faculty-led immersion opportunities provide just the right balance of time away and international education.
-
Blugold is spending summer as intern for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
UW-Eau Claire graduate Emma Mabie is spending her summer working as an intern at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. She was selected for the prestigious internship from nearly 1,500 applicants, and is one of two interns working in Museum Collections.
-
Public history students create exhibit in Irvine Park Welcome Center in Chippewa Falls
Visitors to Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls can learn about the history of the city and park thanks to an exhibit in the park’s Welcome Center that was created by a UW-Eau Claire public history class. The exhibit opened earlier this summer to rave reviews.
-
UW-Eau Claire awarded $150K by National Endowment for the Humanities
A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will allow UW-Eau Claire to offer a new 15-credit certificate that weaves together the humanities and health sciences, improving practices in health care and related fields.
-
Blugolds return from immersion with rescue dogs, new understanding of Latin American culture
When UW-Eau Claire students return from immersion trips they bring all sorts of things home with them, be it a new appreciation for other cultures or keepsakes made by local artisans. You can now add stray dogs to the list.
-
Blugolds who found love as students now find joy in making UW-Eau Claire dream come true
When they were young newlyweds studying at UW-Eau Claire, John and Carolyn Sonnentag never imagined that 50-plus years later they would be back on campus, this time announcing gifts of land and monies to their alma mater totaling nearly $70 million.
-
Dr. Louisa Rice appointed interim associate vice chancellor for academic affairs
Rice will play an integral role in the completion of the academic affairs strategic plan, and the implementation and assessment of it.
-
Alumna donates family keepsake to help build understanding of Wisconsin history
People with an interest in Wisconsin history have a new resource available to them thanks to a UW-Eau Claire graduate who donated a family keepsake to her alma mater. Kathryn Kidd Christenson donated scrapbooks about the late 1920s in Wisconsin.
-
UW-Eau Claire's COVID-19 archiving project earns Wisconsin Historical Society award
A UW-Eau Claire-led project that captures and preserves COVID-19 stories and artifacts from the campus and surrounding communities is being honored by the Wisconsin Historical Society for its innovation and value to the region.
-
History professor helps build a more inclusive campus and community
For nearly three decades, Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, professor of history, has been working to make people and communities better through her work as a teacher, advocate, mentor, activist, community-builder and leader.
-
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.
-
Students work together to capture stories about life during COVID-19 for Spanish-speaking populations
A team of UW-Eau Claire faculty and students who are studying public history, Latin American studies, Spanish and nursing are working together to capture stories about what life has been like during COVID-19 for Spanish-speaking populations in the region.
-
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.
-
Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton receives MLK Social Justice Leadership Award
Each year one UW-Eau Claire faculty or staff member is honored. This year, Ducksworth-Lawton has been recognized for her exceptional ability to advocate and lead in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion in the community.
-
UW-Eau Claire historian, professor and advocate earns Regents Diversity Award
Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton has been selected to receive the 2021 Regents Diversity Award, the highest honor from the UW System for achievement in educational diversity.