Story Archives
News and Events
Here you will find the complete archive of news stories published by the IMC office at UW-Eau Claire
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Spring 2020 Dean's List
Congratulations, Blugolds!
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New EDI training for students to launch July 1 at UW-Eau Claire
Beginning July 1, all new and incoming students at UW-Eau Claire will complete new required training in equity, diversity and inclusion designed to give all Blugolds a base of knowledge in cultural competency and create a more inclusive campus for all.
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Global perspectives on COVID-19: Student-created video dialogue
What do Blugolds do with extra time on their hands during COVID-19 quarantine? For junior communications and Spanish major Grace Annis from Eau Claire, the answer was to talk to people about their experience — people all over the world.
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Continuing Education announces July program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in July, including the Wound Treatment Associate Program and the Change Leadership Hybrid Series: Fostering Collaborative and Creative Organizations.
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UW-Eau Claire named No. 1 in state for LGBTQ+ and top 25 nationally
For the third consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire has been named best in Wisconsin for support of LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff, and this year was named in the top 25 nationally by BestColleges and Campus Pride.
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Alumna returns to UW-Eau Claire as interim director of university relations
Paula Gilbeck, an award-winning public relations professional with extensive experience in strategic communications and media relations, will join the UW-Eau Claire executive leadership team on June 29, reporting to Chancellor Schmidt.
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Chippewa Valley Juneteenth celebration to take place online June 19
The day’s events will culminate with a “Community Conversation on Race, Education and Policing in Everyday Life” from 6:30-8 p.m., which will focus on three primary issues: police brutality, education on race issues and race in everyday life.
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Longtime UW-Eau Claire leader to retire in July after 20 years of service
Mike Rindo, assistant chancellor for facilities and university relations at UW-Eau Claire, will retire in July after serving the university for nearly 20 years.
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June 11 Chancellor Briefing: Chancellor shares detailed plans for reopening in fall 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt provided more detailed information about what UW-Eau Claire is planning for the fall 2020 semester. This included announcing a mandatory face-mask requirement and the use of a health application.
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Blugold fulfills dream of earning business degree from U.S. university
Dier Pulatov was expecting big things when he left his home in Uzbekistan to study at UW-Eau Claire. This spring, he graduated with degrees in finance and applied math and a minor in accounting. He also is the 2020 College of Business Outstanding Senior.
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UW-Eau Claire welcomes students back to campus for fall semester
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stout announced they will welcome students to campus for the fall semester.
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Continuing Education announces June programs
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in June, including Building Resilience in Stressful Times, Leading Through Challenge and Conflict, Dealing with Conflict and Three Keys to Finding Treasure in Time of Transition.
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Virtual learning in action: Collaborative project results in pandemic-inspired music videos
Blugolds are combining their talents and the practical application of newly learned skills to create musical reflections of their university’s response in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
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Blugold Beginnings to offer virtual summer camps
UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings will again offer a series of summer camps for youth in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. Given COVID-19, camps this summer will be offered virtually instead of in the traditional face-to-face format.
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May 21 Chancellor Briefing: CARES funds distributed, summer planning begins
Chancellor Jim Schmidt shared that nearly 3,000 Blugolds received emergency funds from the university’s share of the federal CARES Act thanks to the quick work of staff in Blugold Central.
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Five Blugolds named Fulbright recipients for 2020-21
Four Blugolds graduating this month and one recent alumna have been awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2020-21 academic year. Due to COVID-19, one placement has been delayed until January, so all five will teach overseas in the spring.
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New grad is fifth in family to graduate from UW-Eau Claire
Austin Burzynski was set to be the fifth in his family to walk across the stage in Zorn Arena during a UW-Eau Claire commencement ceremony. While COVID-19 canceled the ceremony, Burzynski still is celebrating being part of his family's Blugold legacy.
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Chancellor's Blog: Our values in action
In an end-of-semester update, Chancellor James Schmidt reports on progress and planning in the works to advance UW-Eau Claire's efforts in support of its core values.
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Graduating with a second family: OMA grad Gaoki Lee
When Gaoki Lee earns her bachelor's degree in information systems from UW-Eau Claire, she will take something else with her that she has found just as valuable — a second family of friends and supporters in the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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New grad finds life lessons in college journey that includes cancer, pandemic
When Brock Orton graduates from UW-Eau Claire this spring he will take with him something that may be even more important than his degree in finance — powerful lessons that already are helping him live a better life.
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Political science major earns UW-Eau Claire degree in two years
You know those bright and ambitious teens who always seems a bit wiser than their years? Liam Barnes is one of them. The 19-year-old will graduate from UW-Eau Claire after just two years with a major in political science and a minor in economics.
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Grit and determination: No stopping Kristie Ash, Class of 2020
Her chosen career field might be IT consulting, but Kristie Ash will take into any field an established and powerful background in cultural identity advocacy work, a proven experience helping organizations value intersectionality and inclusion.
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Health care administration grad finds passion, career path at UW-Eau Claire
Brendan Riordan started his UW-Eau Claire experience as a 21-year-old freshman who was undecided about a major. This month he completes his degree in a field he is passionate about and begins a new job with a year of paid experience under his belt.
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International grad will put his Blugold degree to work in Bolivia
When Alejandro Lema returns to his native Bolivia, he will take with him much more than a valuable education — he will take the passion, professional experience and personal connections that come with a Blugold degree.