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Faculty, staff recognized for excellence at Blugold Breakfast
Eight UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members were honored at the academic year opening meeting. Each award recipient received a university medallion and $1,500.
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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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Student teaching takes an unexpected turn as schools move online
When Sierra Parce began student teaching, she knew there would be some bumps in the road. But a pandemic that closes schools wasn't a scenario she ever imagined. Watching teachers step up to support their students in new ways is inspiring, she says.
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Esports creating new opportunities, connections at UW-Eau Claire
UW-Eau Claire’s new esports club, created around the League of Legends video game, already has attracted more than 160 students.
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Blugolds receive record six Fulbright awards for 2019-20
Four UW-Eau Claire alums and two current students expected to graduate this spring have received 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Rosemary Battalio
"Blugold Spotlight" is celebrating the UW-Eau Claire community in a new profile video series. Featured in this video is Dr. Rosemary Battalio, professor of special education at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold partners with Eye to Eye, mentors children with learning disabilities
In the United States alone, more than 2.4 million high school students suffer from learning disabilities. Only 68% of these students will graduate with a high school diploma. If this number surprises you, you aren’t alone.
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Alum receives lifetime excellence award
Mary Jo Quinn ('77) has had a longtime and successful commitment to her career and community. She has made a positive and dramatic impact through enthusiastic dedication to service and living her life as a testimony to UW-Eau Claire’s motto, “Excellence.”
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Future teacher gains knowledge, confidence by studying abroad
A self-described homebody, Megan Dougherty took a chance when she decided to study abroad in Scotland. The future teacher says the summer special education program gave her knowledge and experiences that will make her a better teacher.
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True grit: Student overcomes, owns invisible disability to become mentor
Maddy Mahoney refused to let bullies and high school teachers who failed to see her potential stand in the way of a great college career.
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Classroom experience helps special education major discover her passion
Brittany Franz, senior majoring in special education, finds the perfect fit through her experiences as an educator in the classroom.
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Blugolds lead Blackhawk special education program
Bloomer school district employs five UWEC special education alumni within their program. The bond of being a Blugold has helped their team collaborate and succeed as Bloomer Blackhawks.
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Building friendship and awareness through Best Buddies
Like most students, John Schiel likes to spend his down time with friends. The pal he often shares his time with is a friend he met through Best Buddies, a program that pairs Blugolds with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Cyberbullying expert to present Martin Mogensen Education Lecture at UW-Eau Claire
Helping all teens make responsible decisions online and helping parents and educators be partners in those efforts will be the focus of a March 10 presentation by Dr. Justin Patchin, an internationally known expert on cyberbullying, at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold is championing special education while nurturing passion for theater
Senior Clarissa Cleven-Peterson, a special education major and theatre education minor, hopes to combine her passions for education and theater to teach kids who need additional support.
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Blugolds help area youth overcome reading challenges
A UW-Eau Claire program trains undergraduate students to develop and deliver evidence-based interventions to school-aged children who need extra help with their reading. Based on outcome data, the program is a success.