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Tony Ross gives cello masterclass
Tony Ross, principal cellist with the Minnesota Orchestra and accomplished soloist, gave a masterclass at Pablo Center at the Confluence for UW-Eau Claire students and the community on March 1, 2022. That evening he performed the Elgar Cello Concerto
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Alumna urges UW-Eau Claire graduates to work for change in the world
Camila Mennitte Pereyra delivered the “Charge to the Class” at the two commencement ceremonies, thanking those who helped her persevere when she moved from Argentina to Wisconsin to pursue her dreams of higher education.
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DANCE 101 Thriller flash mob video goes viral
With over 800,000 views as of December 1. 2022, UW-Eau Claire’s Facebook page posted a video highlighting the Thriller Flash Mob performed by this semester’s Dance Appreciation class (DNCE 101).
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Music & Theatre Alumni Spotlight: Will O'Brien, English Teaching & Theatre Minor
Will O’Brien graduated from UW-Eau Claire in the spring of 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Language Arts Teacher Education. O’Brien’s education journey does not fail to impress with multiple honors recognition and the English Department’s 2022
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Music & Theatre Faculty Spotlight: Stephen K. Stone, dance
The Music and Theatre Arts Department is excited to welcome Stephen (SK) Stone as UW-Eau Claire’s new lecturer of dance. Stone has entered his new position this fall with expansive experience, well-equipped to prepare his students with the tools
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Music & Theatre Alumni Spotlight: Kaitlyn Konrardy, voice & arts administration
Kaitlyn Konrardy graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music & Voice Emphasis, as well as an Arts Administration certificate in May of 2022. The Music and Theatre Arts Department sat down with Kaitlyn to discuss her educational journey and how it has
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UWEC alumni's music education journey
In the spring of 1999, Dr. Erika Svanoe graduated UW-Eau Claire with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education. Early opportunities to conduct and compose led Svanoe to earn a Masters of Music in Wind Conducting from Oklahoma State University and a Doctor of
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Five to receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards
Alumni and friends of the university will be honored with UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards on Friday, Dec. 16.
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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.
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Blugold alumnus stars in top summer Prime series
The top summer hit from Amazon Prime, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” features 1998 theatre arts grad Alfredo Narciso. The veteran actor of stage, TV and film talks about this popular new show, his career path and future plans.
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Nine to receive UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards
The Honorary Alumnus Award, Lifetime Excellence Award and President's Award will be given at a May 20 gathering.
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Discovering the Treasures of Pan-Asian Music
To kick off the start of Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, a concert entitled Discovering the Treasures of Pan-Asian Music explores diverse work of APIA performers and composers.
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival returns April 22-23
The cornerstone event of the UW-Eau Claire jazz studies program was strictly virtual for the last two years, but the Eau Claire Jazz Festival returns April 22-23 in full force to campus and Barstow Street.
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UW-Eau Claire music, English faculty write song about pandemic for San Francisco Choral Society
UW-Eau Claire music and English faculty are working together to write the music and lyrics for a song inspired by COVID-19. The San Francisco Choral Society will premiere Chia-Yu Hsu and B.J. Hollars' piece, “To a Lost Year," during its spring concerts.
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Break from performing helps Blugold reimagine his music and his future
Samuel Stein has been performing on and around the UW-Eau Claire campus since he was a freshman. COVID-19 forced the music composition and mathematics major to pause the live performances, something he says gave him time to reimagine his music and goals.
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UW-Eau Claire presents mainstage production 'Silent Sky'
"Silent Sky" from renowned American playwright Lauren Gunderson honors the life and work of early 1900s astronomical scientist Henrietta Leavitt.