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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Chancellor: University working to address racial disparities in education
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire must continue to attract and better serve more students of color as western Wisconsin becomes more diverse, Chancellor James Schmidt told a legislative task force on Monday.
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COVID-19 tests available to community at UW-Eau Claire beginning Feb. 2
The community surge testing, which was conducted at Memorial High School the past two months, will now take place at Zorn Arena on UW-Eau Claire’s lower campus.
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UW-Eau Claire expert says suicide is not just a behavioral health issue
Anyone can become suicidal, not just patients with mental health issues, and most are looking for help, says Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire psychology professor and nationally recognized expert on self-injury and suicide.
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Billy Felz named interim vice chancellor for enrollment management
Felz has worked as executive director for enrollment management, special assistant for the vice chancellor of enrollment management and executive director of the Advising, Retention and Career Center (ARCC) prior to taking on his current role.
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Nursing research team educates teens and young adults about dangers of vaping
The pandemic has elevated concerns about young people who vape, with early reports showing that COVID-19 poses a greater danger to those who use the products than to their non-vaping peers. A nursing research team is trying to raise awareness among teens.
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UW-Eau Claire nursing students are part of mobile COVID-19 vaccine teams
Nursing students can play an important role in the rapid response to the highly infectious and deadly virus, says Dr. Pamela Guthman, assistant professor of nursing at UW-Eau Claire.
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'Clear Water' exhibit opens Feb. 1 in Foster Gallery
From Feb. 1- March 7, the Foster Gallery at UW-Eau Claire will host a graphic design exhibit by Melanie Walby, examining systemic and other forms of racism and how to make positive change.
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New challenges for Blugold student teaching social studies during pandemic, political unrest
Cade Lambrecht began student teaching social studies as the COVID-19 pandemic and political unrest created new challenges for him. Fortunately, his UW-Eau Claire education and faculty mentors prepared him for success.
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COVID-19 testing expands to all UW-Eau Claire students
Beginning Jan. 23, all UW-Eau Claire students will be required to take a free, rapid-result COVID-19 test through the end of the spring semester.
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Research in Yellowstone brings Blugold national attention
Mara Reed remembers being awed by the geysers in Yellowstone National Park when she visited the park for the first time as a girl. The UW-Eau Claire graduate never guessed that nearly 20 years later her research there would bring her national attention.
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Fall 2020 Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 3,022 students named to the fall 2020 Dean's List.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance Celebration to be held virtually Jan. 18
The Chippewa Valley will honor the life and work of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 18, with a virtual event that includes history, training and education, culminating in a virtual community concert.
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Community COVID-19 testing extended through mid-January
Free rapid-response COVID-19 community testing resumes at Memorial High School on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and will continue through mid-January as part of the University of Wisconsin System's surge testing operations.
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Math instructor leaving after 50 years at UW-Eau Claire
A half-century ago, Dr. Tom Wineinger left his private-sector job working on safety analyses for nuclear reactors in Idaho and moved back to the Midwest to teach mathematics at Eau Claire State Teachers College.
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Chancellor: UW-Eau Claire graduates excelled in challenging 2020
Chancellor James Schmidt commended University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 2020 graduates for overcoming challenges created by COVID-19 while displaying care and compassion for each other and the community.
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Blugold's story gives hope to others facing chronic illness: Erica Nerbonne
With new passions and plans in graduate school ahead, May 2020 grad Erica Nerbonne continues to show that while chronic illness may slow her down a bit at times, it will never stop her from aiming high and reaching her goals.
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Continuing Education announces January program offerings
The program topics include foot and nail care, education for nurses, wound treatment, ethics and boundaries, supervisory management and more.
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Nursing student partners with local agency to support seniors during pandemic
Karli Olsen, who will graduate in December with a nursing degree, was among the Blugolds who worked with the Aging and Disability Resource Center to help assess food insecurity and other pandemic-related issues among seniors.
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Virtual Civil Rights Pilgrimage set for Jan. 11-15
Refusing to let another CRP trip go the way of 2020 cancellations, students have created an entirely online version of the pilgrimage, free to current Blugolds and affordable to alumni and community members.
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Dreams fulfilled for UW-Eau Claire nursing graduate
Jessica Reindahl had big dreams growing up as an only child in a patriotic military family — she wanted to fly, serve her country and, finally, help people.
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School and college experiences help Blugold find future career path
Ryan Pelle came to UW-Eau Claire thinking he would someday be a field biologist. Instead, he discovered that his passion is education. After earning his biology degree this month, he plans to return to college for a teaching degree.
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December grad connecting her culture, passions and skills: Monique Morales Briand
For Dec. 19 graduate Monique Morales Briand, finding a path that combined her business acumen, her Hispanic heritage and her Spanish-first language skills led her to wide-ranging undergraduate experiences and success.
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Research in area jails helps solidify Blugold's plan to be doctor
A research project that took Callie Vogel into area jails to document health inequalities was one of the most meaningful experiences she had as a Blugold and helped to solidify her plans to pursue a career in medicine.
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Vice chancellor proud of EDI work at UW-Eau Claire
The framework is in place for UW-Eau Claire to become a model for the entire UW System on how to deal with issues of equity, diversity and inclusion, says Dr. Warren Anderson, who will become the UW System's senior EDI officer.