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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Thursdays at the U presenter to share his Tuscobia Winter Ultra experience
Nick Pedersen will present “Conquering the Tuscobia Winter Ultra” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dec. 7 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The lecture also will be livestreamed at ricelaketv.com.
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Blugold marketing grad finds her niche in sports
Hannah Hoffmann says she loves the sports atmosphere and looks forward to a career in either sports marketing or ticketing.
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Faculty feature: Dr. Silviana Amethyst
When Dr. Silviana Amethyst isn't busy teaching calculus programming for data science, she might be applying math and creativity in 3D art that blends her skills and passions as a maker. Learn more about this award-winning Blugold faculty member.
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UW-Eau Claire’s Chinese program receives national award
The university program received the Global Engagement Initiative Award at the 2023 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Convention Nov. 17 in Chicago, Illinois.
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Nursing, Spanish are a caring combination for graduating Blugold
Elise Tipcke, who has had a passion for learning a second language since growing up in a rural Minnesota town, plans to use what she has learned at UW-Eau Claire to help Spanish-speaking people seeking health care.
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UW-Eau Claire graduate pulls from experience to support fellow veterans
For Brandon Drost, a Blugold graduate and U.S. Army veteran, a chance encounter at a horse stable brought an opportunity for inner peace and healing that he didn't yet fully recognize he needed. He then set out to bring this program to other veterans.
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‘Prismatic’ bachelor of fine arts senior exhibition on display through Dec. 17
The exhibition features artwork by 10 UW-Eau Claire BFA candidates: Carly Bower, August Carlson, Cassandra Carlson, Chris Gale, Scout McKnight, Megan Miller, Kaden Ofstad, Jackson Orta, Hannah Polzin and Emily Popp.
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UW-Eau Claire ranks among top universities in study abroad participation
UW-Eau Claire is the top-ranked master’s-level university in Wisconsin and Minnesota in the 2023 Open Doors Report, with 254 Blugolds studying abroad.
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Author Richard Terrill to be featured speaker for Thursdays at the U
Terrill, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus, will read from his new collection of essays, “Essentially,” and discuss writing about nature from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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UW-Eau Claire biology team collaborates with University of California on field research
Dr. Jennifer Smith has been conducting animal behavior studies on California ground squirrels for a decade. Since she joined the faculty at UWEC, Blugold biology students now can take part in these California-based field studies.
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Dr. Bob Nowlan receives Poorman Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy
Nowlan, professor of English at UW-Eau Claire, is a recipient of the honor given annually to 13 LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people.
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Dr. Nga-Wing Anjela Wong honored with 2023 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
The Universities of Wisconsin recognized the achievements of 13 women who have advanced equity and inclusion for people of color within the university system and in communities across the state.
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Benefits of exercise for back health to be focus of Thursdays at the U
On Nov. 16 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, Pam Carlson and Nancy Keeler will talk about the role of exercise in strengthening core muscles to make everyday activities easier to accomplish.
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Six to be honored with Alumni Association awards
The Blugold alumni and friends of the university will be honored with UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association awards on Friday, Dec. 15.
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Environmental science pioneer Dr. Pamela Matson to receive honorary doctorate
Dr. Pamela Matson, considered one of the leading climate and sustainability scientists in the world, will become just the third UW-Eau Claire graduate to receive an honorary doctorate from the university.
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Thursdays at the U speaker to share adventures, mishaps in adventure education
Nathali Jones, a physical education teacher in the Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools, will present “(Mis)Adventures in Adventure Education” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.