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 celebrating first-generation college students on Nov. 8
The university is joining other colleges around the country to recognize students who intend to be the first in their family to obtain a four-year degree.
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Professional mycologist to speak about unique mushrooms of northwestern Wisconsin
The public is invited to join a discussion of the diverse mushroom varieties found in northwestern Wisconsin forests during the “Thursdays at the U” lecture Oct. 28 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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UW-Eau Claire Foundation receives $10 million gift
The UW-Eau Claire Foundation has received a $10 million gift, the largest investment in an endowed fund in the university’s history. This lead gift is helping launch the public phase of the Foundation’s Sustaining Human Innovation capital campaign.
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New grad creates documentary telling stories of African students at UW-Eau Claire
A documentary that shares the experiences of three African students at UW-Eau Claire will premiere during a special screening Nov. 6 in Eau Claire. Kehinde Olu Famule, who graduated in May, filmed “Ndani Eau-Claire” while he was still a student.
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Inaugural Keezer Legacy Concert set for Oct. 21 at Pablo Center
UW-Eau Claire jazz studies presents the inaugural Keezer Legacy Concert on Thursday, Oct. 21, in the RCU Theatre at Pablo Center at the Confluence. Buy your tickets now.
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Presenter to share history of women’s voting in Wisconsin, goals for future
Ann Marie McClellan will present “Thanks, Grandma: Celebrating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage” for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's Oct. 21 “Thursdays at the U” lecture in Rice Lake.
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New program educates high schoolers about Wisconsin waterways, inspires interest in freshwater science careers
High school students studied freshwater science this summer, learning from faculty at UW-Eau Claire and other UW System campuses. The "Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin" class teaches young people about the state's waterways and potential careers.
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Interlogues
UW-Eau Claire’s Foster Gallery is hosting "Interlogues," an exhibition showcasing works by and acquired by the faculty and staff of the university’s art & design department, from Oct. 15-Nov. 14.
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Eau Claire to host Toward One Wisconsin conference Oct. 12-13
The third annual Toward One Wisconsin conference will be hosted in Eau Clare Oct. 12-13. The virtual conference brings together top thinkers from across the state on matters of equity, diversity and inclusion.
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UW-Eau Claire to celebrate Free Speech Week with multiple events
UW-Eau Claire will host several events the week of Oct. 18 to recognize Free Speech Week, a celebration meant to encourage people to learn about their rights and to be more aware of them.
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Multiple research projects help Blugold gain skills, direction as she looks to future
Avi Devy Mohan transferred to UW-Eau Claire because of its undergraduate research program. Still, the Blugold — now a senior computer science and applied mathematics major — never imagined just how much research would shape her future plans.
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College of Business alumna honored for national leadership in STEM
Beatris Mendez Gandica '13, an information systems and international business graduate, is one of 125 women immortalized in a national exhibit of life-sized statues of women leaders in their fields of STEM.
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Homecoming 2021, Oct. 10-17: A great week to be a Blugold
UW-Eau Claire happily welcomes the return of Homecoming for 2021, a week of fun-filled and time-honored traditions, all in the name of the blue and gold. Be sure to take part in the citywide festivities.
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Five to receive UW-Eau Claire alumni awards
UW-Eau Claire graduates will receive awards on Oct. 17 as part of the university's Homecoming festivities.
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Research helps Blugold discover how computer science, health care intersect
This summer — thanks to his work on multiple research projects — Nichol He discovered he doesn’t have to choose between his two passions when planning for his future career because computer science and health care intersect in ways he never imagined.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County to host programs honoring Indigenous people Oct. 14
The public is invited to attend the “Thursdays at the U” talk at 12:30 p.m., followed by an Indigenous Peoples Celebration at 1:30 p.m. on the Rice Lake campus.
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UW-Eau Claire biology grad earns a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship
A UW-Eau Claire graduate is among the 25 people named as a 2021 MacArthur Fellow, an honor often referred to as a “genius grant.” Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, a biology major with chemistry and topical minors, graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 1993.
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Second 'Racing Toward Justice' event set for Oct. 11: A conversation with Stephanie Autumn
The "Racing Toward Justice" series welcomes Stephanie Autumn as the second guest of the season on Oct. 11, presenting in person on issues of restorative justice for Indigenous populations.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to focus on ways to build a sustainable economy
On Oct. 7 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake , educator and author Dr. Jack Reardon will discuss how we can build an economy that more adequately provides for everyone.
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UW-Eau Claire extends indoor masking requirement
Chancellor James Schmidt said the requirement is extended to Nov. 26 because students, faculty and staff "must remain vigilant to slow and prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus."
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From student employee to CIO: Menards chief information officer Adam Duquaine
When Adam Duquaine was named chief information officer at Menards in May 2021, he thought back to being a Blugold when he took his first job in their distribution center. The 2001 management information systems graduate is a proven leader and innovator.
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Continuing Education announces October programs
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present programs on a variety of topics in October, including grant writing, supervisory management, memoir writing and more.
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UW-Eau Claire hires first donor-supported faculty professor in nursing
UW-Eau Claire has named Dr. Sonja J. Meiers its first Jane W. and James E. Moore Nursing Research Professor in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Meiers is an experienced professor, researcher and leader in the field of nursing.
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UW-Eau Claire's COVID-19 archiving project earns Wisconsin Historical Society award
A UW-Eau Claire-led project that captures and preserves COVID-19 stories and artifacts from the campus and surrounding communities is being honored by the Wisconsin Historical Society for its innovation and value to the region.