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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Blugold to graduate after 2½ years, pursue career in marine biology
After just 2½ years, Emily Witt is graduating from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in biology. The new alumna, whose parents are both Blugolds, now is looking forward to pursuing a career in marine biology-related research.
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Blugold Spotlight featuring Dr. Frank Watkins
"Blugold Spotlight" celebrates the UW-Eau Claire community in this profile video series. Featured in this video is Dr. Frank Watkins, director of choral activities in the music and theatre arts department at UW-Eau Claire.
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Broadcaster to discuss local versus national media for ‘Thursdays @ the U’
Michael Duncan will explore various aspects of media and news coverage, from small towns to Congress, Thursday, Dec. 13, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Embracing opportunities prepares Blugold for future success
Chantal Bougie has an impressive resume after embracing the many opportunities she found at UW-Eau Claire. She will graduate this month with a degree in kinesiology.
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Chancellor's Blog: Advocating for faculty and staff compensation
Chancellor James Schmidt applauds the UW System Regents' approval of a pay plan for faculty and staff during 2019-21 and is committed to continued advocacy with state legislators for inclusion of the plan in the next state budget.
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The Finals Countdown: Events to help you get through finals week
The end of the semester is in sight and finals week is near. We know that life can get stressful during this time, so we've compiled a list of events to help you de-stress and take a break when you need it.
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Microbiology alumnus does life-saving work for babies with heart defects
Casey Huxtable, '15 microbiology, had his mind set on medical school when he began at UWEC. When he changed his plans, he had no idea that his microbiology major would still take him on a path toward saving lives, just not the way he had expected.
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New grad finds a job and opportunities in the Chippewa Valley
Gary Butcher II grew up in the Chicago area but is eager to launch his career in the Chippewa Valley after he graduates from UW-Eau Claire this month.
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Blugold overcomes obstacles to find her place in the computer science world
As Hannah Borreson continues her studies in computer science, she is encouraging more women to pursue careers in programming. The computer science field offers endless opportunities, but is in need of more diversity among its programmers, she says.
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One year, one goal: Blugold alumnus travels to 31 countries
If you want to travel, there’s no better time than to do it now, says UW-Eau Claire alumnus Andrew Kleist. The Blugold made traveling a top priority over the past year, going on a yearlong expedition to 31 countries, spanning five continents.
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Blugold FYI archive
Browse posts from past Blugold FYI issues.
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Blugold alum composes new finale work for annual Holiday Concert
Kyle Newmaster '99 is a Los Angeles-based composer who was commissioned to write a new finale piece for the annual Holiday Concert. His inspiration comes from the people and places unique to Eau Claire and is set to poetry by Max Garland.
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UW-Eau Claire construction update: Dec. 1, 2018
UW-Eau Claire provides an overview of work completed since Oct. 1, 2018, and expected in the next 60 days on UW-Eau Claire construction projects.
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Chancellor's Blog: Affirming support for our trans community
In the spirit of a universitywide priority to improve the campus climate and ensure that all can thrive at UW-Eau Claire, Chancellor James Schmidt shares remarks he made at a recent campus vigil in support of the transgender community.
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McIntyre Library staff sows seeds of philanthropy in community garden project
In an effort to give back to the campus community, McIntyre Library staff started growing their own produce in a plot at a local community garden. Fruits of their labor were harvested and donated to the Campus Harvest food pantry for students in need.
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The results are in: Blugolds are more generous than ever
On Nov. 27, the Foundation celebrated Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving. Filled with matching gifts and hour-by-hour challenges, this year's success yielded a record amount of support for the people and programs of UW-Eau Claire.
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Continuing Education announces December program offerings
UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will present a variety of programs in December, including those relating to ethics, marketing and social media for artists, ACT preparation, and supervisory training and management.
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First Blugold Beginnings robotics competition set for Saturday
UW-Eau Claire's Blugold Beginnings program will partner with area schools to offer its first robotics competition Dec. 1. The initiative aims to decrease the opportunity gap in STEM fields.
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BFA Senior Exhibition to run Nov. 30–Dec. 16 in UW-Eau Claire's Foster Gallery
UW-Eau Claire’s Foster Gallery will feature the capstone projects of eight Bachelor of Fine Arts candidates in an exhibition to run Nov. 30–Dec.16, 2018, with a reception from 4–6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Blugold Spotlight featuring Dr. Heather Ann Moody
Dr. Heather Ann Moody is a Blugold alumna and assistant professor of American Indian studies. An enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin, Moody is passionate about preventing and addressing stereotypes about American Indian people.
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Blugold team competes in first-ever Assistive Tech Challenge
A team of materials science students and a low-vision Blugold teamed up to tackle a Mayo Clinic-sponsored technology pitch aimed at solving the everyday challenges that face students and citizens with disabilities.
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International student to share story of his Chinese city during ‘Thursdays @ the U’
Jinxuan (Allen) Cong will present "Dalian: China’s Romantic City" Thursday, Nov. 29, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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'Christmas with the Niskas' concert to feature Blugold alumni, Jazz I and II ensembles
The Niskas — a three-person Minneapolis-based trio of Blugold alumni — will join with UW-Eau Claire’s jazz ensembles to present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Pablo Center at the Confluence.
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Blugold helps save lives in Mexico through service-learning
Ally Heidorn, a sophomore kinesiology major and Spanish minor at UW-Eau Claire, paired up with Niños de Mexico, a nonprofit that focuses on providing care for orphaned or abandoned children around the Mexico City area.