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‘Thursdays at the U’ speaker to share experiences of supporting refugees in western Wisconsin
Chris Jones, a lecturer in kinesiology, will share his perspectives on working with and supporting refugees. His talk will be from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Blugolds win Gilman Scholarships to study abroad this summer
Three University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students have been awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships to study abroad this summer.
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Blugolds leading new dance class for Eau Claire area children and teens with disabilities
Eau Claire area kids who have disabilities are participating in a new a dance class created just for them. The community outreach program was created and is supported by UW-Eau Claire kinesiology students and faculty.
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Board of Regents votes to support Sonnentag Event Center and Field House
Construction of the $85.6 million multipurpose facility is expected to begin in spring 2022 at its site on Menomonie Street along the Chippewa River, a mile west of the main UW-Eau Claire campus.
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Blugold alumna launches HR software platform
When Bugold graduate Jana Morrin left a toxic work environment, she took with her the resolve to help others deal with this destructive situation. In 2019 she co-founded Speakfully Inc., an online human resources tool for individuals and organizations.
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UW-Eau Claire set path for alum’s career as ESPN executive
More than a quarter-century after graduating from UW-Eau Claire, Clint Overby is vice president of ESPN Events, a division of the iconic sports network that produces 35 collegiate sporting events nationwide.
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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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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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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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A half pint with a big heart: Blugold wrestler Samuel Sedelbauer
Last fall the Blugold wrestling team signed a new recruit, a 10-year-old teammate who has not let illness curb his style or his joy. In fact, he's helped to spread more of it to a team of men twice his age who've found they had a lot to learn from him.
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Blugolds lean on each other to overcome challenges, thrive in college
FranChesca Riley, Julianna Tavale and Natalie Hanson came to UW-Eau Claire because of its strong academic programs and beautiful campus. They stayed at UW-Eau Claire because they found each other.
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UW-Eau Claire shares Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex update
With site preparation underway, UW-Eau Claire and its partners have announced they expect to begin construction by July 1, 2020, on the Sonnentag Event and Recreation Complex.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer athletic training graduate program starting in 2021
Following approval today by the UW System Board of Regents, a Master of Science in athletic training degree will be offered at UW-Eau Claire beginning in summer 2021. It will be the only athletic training graduate program in northwest Wisconsin.
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UW-Eau Claire recognized in national wellness initiative
UW-Eau Claire has been recognized as a silver-level campus as part of a national wellness initiative known as Exercise is Medicine. Faculty, staff and students in the departments of kinesiology and nursing have led the way in this success.
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Campus exchange program offers Blugolds new opportunities, experiences
While many Blugolds travel the world exploring new places and immersing themselves in new cultures, other UW-Eau Claire students find similarly life-changing opportunities a bit closer to home through the National Student Exchange program.
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Mayo Clinic, UW-Eau Claire offer research competition to undergraduates
Blugolds are competing in Mayo Clinic’s Innovative Minds Partnering to Advance Curative Therapies (IMPACT) Program, which challenges undergraduate students and their faculty collaborators to find creative solutions to critical health questions.