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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Passion for science, languages shape grad's Blugold experience
When Rachyl Hietpas came to UW-Eau Claire she brought with her a love of science and a curiosity about the world. Four years later, she’s graduating with degrees in biology and Spanish, and has an even greater passion for new cultures and languages.
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Artist Series event added: Poet Paul Tran to read on May 2
Paul Tran is a highly acclaimed young poet, a graduate fellow at Washington University, and an accomplished editor and contributing poet for multiple magazines and anthologies. Tran will read from their work at 7:30 p.m. May 2 in Riverside Theatre.
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Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award established through donor support
Through a significant gift in support of the UW-Eau Claire jazz program, the Margaret and Jack O'Farrell Director of Jazz Award has been established and awarded to Bob Baca, professor of music and director of jazz.
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Recognizing student mentors: College of Education and Human Sciences honors partners
UW-Eau Claire’s College of Education and Human Sciences recently honored outstanding area educators and professionals who mentor education and human sciences students at the college’s annual awards reception April 18.
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Olympic storyteller to focus on legendary 'Birkie' for 'Thursdays at the U'
Tom Kelly will present from noon-1 p.m. April 25 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Panel to discuss U.S. Supreme Court case considering OWI-related blood draws
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case is the impetus for a panel discussion, “Implied Consent: Debating the Fourth Amendment and Blood Draws from Motorists Who Become Unconscious,” to be held April 25 at UW-Eau Claire.
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Student compositions to be featured in April 22 concert
The yMusic residency will culminate with a special concert April 22, which will feature performances by student chamber groups and yMusic performing original pieces written by UW-Eau Claire students and a faculty member.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Gene Arnold
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus and make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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UW-Eau Claire construction update: April 16, 2019
UW-Eau Claire provides an overview of work completed since Feb. 1, 2019, and expected in the next 60 days on campus construction projects.
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Public history students create unconventional tour of historic home
Guns, bikes and women are among the topics covered during a new — unconventional — tour of a historic home in downtown Eau Claire. Public history students created and will present the tours this spring.
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Blugold Spotlight features Lissa Greer
The former Blugold volleyball athlete shares with students about her undergraduate experience and the importance of engaging in experiential learning opportunities that that can help them develop into a better version of themselves.
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Student ingenuity at work: Clearwater Labs consulting
Clearwater Labs is a student innovation project aimed at providing technology based solutions to Eau Claire-area businesses, while offering students unique experiential learning opportunities that both challenge and empower.
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Biologist to discuss issues surrounding fossil energy dependence during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. Jane Shoup will present from noon-1 p.m. April 18 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Frost poetry celebration to feature 'Poetry and Nature' theme
UW-Eau Claire will host the sixth annual Frederick and Joan Christopherson Schmidt Robert Frost Celebration of American Poetry at 4 p.m. Monday, April 29 in the Lantern space on the third floor of Centennial Hall on the university's lower campus.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
From April 29-May 13, a wide variety of events will include opportunities to take part in dialogue sessions, Asian American cuisine, a film screening, presentation of student research, a panel discussion and more.
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Calling all writers: Retreat at The Priory sure to spark creativity
The Chippewa Valley Writers Guild has announced the inaugural Priory Writers’ Retreat, to be held July 18-21 at The Priory, UW-Eau Claire’s scenic property just three miles south of the university’s main campus.
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Getting back on track: Kyler Lueck
Kyler Lueck won a national championship in track this spring after taking the fall semester off to focus on his mental health. The elite athlete hopes that by sharing his story, he will inspire others to tend to their own mental health.
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Blugolds work to build financial literacy across campus
Blu$Gold Financial Management is working to give UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff the knowledge they need to better manage their finances from the time they are young adults through their retirement years.
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3rd Annual Soles4Souls Shoe Drive
Your unwanted shoes can help provide meaningful opportunities for millions of people around the world.
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Earth Claire event at UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Earth Day, Arbor Day
UW-Eau Claire will host the second annual Earth Claire event on Tuesday, April 23. More than 20 campus and community organizations and businesses will participate, promoting sustainability through activities for all ages.
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Environmental scientist to discuss benefits of native-plant landscaping during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. Peter Gallagher will present from noon-1 p.m. April 11 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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UW-Eau Claire celebrates Hmong Heritage Month
UW-Eau Claire is celebrating Hmong Heritage Month with activities planned throughout the month of April.
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Blugold mentors prepare area youth to compete in robotics competition
Chippewa Valley area middle school students and their UW-Eau Claire Blugold Beginning mentors will compete in a robotics competition and participate in a first-of-its-kind STEAM Demo Day this month.
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5th Annual City-Wide Backgammon Tournament
McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the 5th annual Eau Claire backgammon tournament on May 4 starting at 1 pm.