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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UW-Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic and community makers working together to produce face shields for local hospitals
UW-Eau Claire’s Materials Science and Engineering Center is working with Mayo Clinic and a group of community makers to produce face shields for health care workers in all the hospitals in the Chippewa Valley.
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Geology major Trevor Nelson named UW-Eau Claire’s newest Goldwater Scholar
UW-Eau Claire geology major Trevor Nelson recently was named a recipient of a 2020 Goldwater Scholarship, one of the most prestigious U.S. national scholarships for future natural sciences, mathematics and engineering research leaders.
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Physics, astronomy faculty are ready for classes to resume online
After a three-week break, UW-Eau Claire classes resume April 6 online because of COVID-19. The online format will continue at least through the spring semester. Faculty and staff in physics and astronomy say they are ready for the virtual format.
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Blugold Alumnus Finds Gridiron Success
He may not be a football star, but former McIntyre Library student employee Jeremy Swick is turning heads in the football world.
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Construction begins on Flesch Family Welcome Center at UW-Eau Claire
Construction of UW-Eau Claire's new Flesch Family Welcome Center is now underway, with expected completion in summer 2021.
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Voting: What Blugolds need to know
Exercising the right to vote is fundamental to the health of our representative democracy. Here is what UW-Eau Claire students need to know before voting in Wisconsin during the April 7, 2020, election.
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Elizabeth Glogowski honored for innovation through research with students
As the leader of innovative faculty-student collaborative research at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Dr. Elizabeth Glogowski has been honored as one of just three UW System 2020 Regent Scholars.
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Congratulations, Class of 2020!
View list of UW-Eau Claire graduates.
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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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'One Read Eau Claire' continues April 4 in online format
A discussion of Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption" will take place online to comply with Wisconsin's "Safer at Home" order.
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Blugold leads Mayo Clinic research team developing COVID-19 tests
Sara Lassila, who earned a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from UW-Eau Claire, is a test development supervisor at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Her team developed a test that can detect SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Faculty, students find creative way to build community while away from campus
Faculty, staff and students in the geography and anthropology department are finding creative ways to support each other during a challenging semester that's requiring them to teach and learn online only. Their efforts are creating a sense of community.
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Continuing Education program changes amid COVID-19 pandemic
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will follow CDC and health department guidelines.
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UW-Eau Claire grad working to produce masks for health care workers, others
A UW-Eau Claire graduate who runs a Twin Cities textile company is stepping up to help meet the needs of health care workers and others who are struggling to find enough personal protective equipment to avoid contamination during the coronavirus crisis.
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Being counted in the 2020 census: What students need to know
UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire – Barron County students, it’s time to be counted! Under the U.S. Constitution, a census of our country’s population — including college students — must happen once every 10 years, and 2020 is one of those years.
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UW-Eau Claire supports Governor's 'Safer at Home' order
Governor Tony Evers announced a “Safer at Home” directive for the entire state. Chancellor Schmidt is directing all but a core group of employees in essential, on-campus service areas to work from home, until further notice.
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Study abroad student tests positive for COVID-19
UW-Eau Claire study abroad student tests positive for COVID-19 after contracting virus overseas.
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UW-Eau Claire to complete spring semester online
Chancellor Schmidt announces all classes will be taught online for the remainder of the semester. Chancellor Schmidt also said the university is looking to transition all summer courses to online format in the spirit of continued caution.
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Eau Claire Jazz Festival canceled due to spread of COVID-19
The Eau Claire Jazz Festival and the accompanying Jazz Crawl, formerly 52nd Street, will not take place in April of 2020 out of concern for the health of attendees and in recognition of governmental efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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March 17 COVID-19 Update
Chancellor Schmidt shares a COVID-19 update with campus that outlines a new leave policy related to the pandemic, and hundreds of UW-Eau Claire employees begin telecommuting.
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UW-Eau Claire nursing program in Marshfield serves as special legacy for western Wisconsin family
Helping others is in their blood. For three area women, the UW-Eau Claire nursing program in Marshfield did just that and more, strengthening their passions in the field to provide quality care for patients.
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Student leaders take active role in decision to suspend in-person classes
UW-Eau Claire and UW-Eau Claire--Barron County student leaders support university decision to extend spring break, suspend in-person classes.
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Campus event cancellations related to COVID-19
Many events have been canceled at UW-Eau Claire, including major signature events and annual series. See the list of the major events impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Saturn’s upper atmosphere to be focus of March 12 ‘Ask a Scientist’ presentation
Jess Vriesema will present an overview of discoveries from NASA's recent Cassini mission beginning at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Acoustic Café in downtown Eau Claire. The event is free and open to all.