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Rice Lake school social worker to discuss how poverty impacts children's learning
Joshua Morey will present "Poverty in the Rice Lake Area School District" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" livestreamed series.
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UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education announces December program offerings
Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in December, including "Integrating the Brain for Maximum Effectiveness," "Leading High-Performing Teams," "Courageous Communication during Crisis" and "Three Keys to Finding Treasure in Transition."
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Dr. Paula Lentz receives national teacher-scholar award in business communication
Lentz, professor of business communication, was awarded the nation's highest honor for business educators from the American Association of Business Communication, the Meada Gibbs Outstanding Teacher-Scholar Award.
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UW-Eau Claire encourages students returning to region for holiday to be tested for COVID-19 at community site
College students returning to the Chippewa Valley for the Thanksgiving holiday are encouraged to help keep their families safe by being tested for coronavirus Wednesday at a free drive-up site at Memorial High School.
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Blugold looks to make an impact on and off campus
It's not surprising that Alejandra Serna is so passionate about her research project, “A Walk in Her Shoes: How Women of Color Navigate a Predominately White Institution.” After all, the UW-Eau Claire senior has been walking in those shoes for four years.
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UW-Eau Claire expands testing capacity at community site
High demand prompts organizers to increase the testing capacity to 400 tests per day.
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UW-Eau Claire employees, students assist at community COVID-19 testing site
More than 900 COVID-19 tests were administered during the first three days of a free community rapid test site in Eau Claire this month.
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UW-Eau Claire leading national initiative to increase number of leaders in senior care industry
Dr. Doug Olson — a nationally respected leader in senior care administration education — is leading a national initiative to strengthen and grow college programs across the country, with a goal of bringing more professionals into the senior care field.
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UW-Eau Claire continues as national leader in study abroad
A total of 517 UW-Eau Claire students studied abroad in 2018-19, ranking the university 18th among public and private master’s-level schools in the number of students sent abroad.
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Students create virtual event to raise awareness about mental health, campus resources
A group of UW-Eau Claire students has created a virtual event to raise awareness about mental health issues on campus and the resources available to support Blugolds who need them. The event, Virtual Mental Health Awareness Concert, will air Nov. 18.
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Western Wisconsin campuses shift to online instruction after fall break
Three western Wisconsin UW System campuses are moving to remote instruction after fall break because of rising COVID-19 cases and filled hospital beds.
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UW-Eau Claire professor to discuss community recognition of Tribal Nations and their land
Dr. Heather Ann Moody, associate professor of American Indian studies at UW-Eau Claire and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will present “What Do You Know About Your Neighbors? Recognizing the Native Land and People in Your Community” Nov. 19.
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Survey to measure UW-Eau Claire alumni satisfaction
The survey will collect college student pathway data to gauge successes and challenges alumni have faced.
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Inspirational storyteller Kevin McMullin to speak Nov. 12
McMullin will present excerpts from his one-man show and book, "Into the Black Sea: Stories of Darkness and Light," from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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Forum series welcomes former 2020 presidential candidate: A conversation with Andrew Yang
The Forum series continues on Nov. 10 with a virtual presentation by 2020 Democratic candidate for the presidency Andrew Yang.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate International Education Week
The Center for International Education at UW-Eau Claire will host a variety of virtual events the week of Nov. 16-20 in honor of International Education Week.
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Blugold psychology professor receives six-figure national grant to further suicide research
Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp has dedicated much of her career to research aimed at better understanding suicide and certain risk factors. A new $412K NIMH grant will help her lab zero in on specific short-term risk factors and how to mitigate them.
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Blugold senior is first-known individual student to curate outside exhibition at Foster Gallery
Caleb Carr is proud to find the intersection between sustainability and art in "The Nature of Our Disposition" at UW-Eau Claire's Ruth Foster Art Gallery.
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Water resources expert to discuss sustainability of Wisconsin’s groundwater
Dr. George Kraft, professor emeritus of water resources and director of UW-Stevens Point’s Center for Watershed Science and Education, will speak during the Nov. 5 "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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UW-Eau Claire COVID-19 dashboard receives ‘A-’ grade in national review
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s COVID-19 dashboard received high marks from a national group of doctors, academic leaders and health care professionals who are reviewing university dashboards across the country.
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International research shapes Blugold's college experience, future plans
Cameron Wingren's geography studies offered him the kinds of outside-the-classroom experiences — including research that took him across the globe — that were so meaningful that they changed how he thinks about the world and his future career.
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Alumna pays it forward to Latinx students at UW-Eau Claire
Lidixe Montoya appreciates her UW-Eau Claire education and wants to give other Latinx students the same opportunity. That's why she has started the Neighbor To Neighbor Scholarship for members of the Latinx Student Association at UW-Eau Claire.
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Continuing Education announces November program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in November, including management and leadership, health and human services, and personal enrichment programs.
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New conference brings Blugolds together to focus on equity and diversity
UW-Eau Claire will host the “Bridge to Change: EDI Student Conference” Nov. 8. It will bring students together to explore inclusive leadership while focusing on equity and diversity.