EDI + Student Affairs News
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11th Annual Schneider Disability Issues Forum to host author, mental health advocate
Kelly Jensen will speak on her most recent book, "(Don't) Call Me Crazy," and strategies for opening conversations about mental health during this year's Schneider Disability Issues Forum at 5 p.m. Oct. 17 in Schofield Auditorium.
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Gender and Sexuality Resource Center staffers receive statewide awards
UW-Eau Claire has received multiple recognitions in recent years for the work of its Gender and Sexuality Resource Center. Center staffers Christopher Jorgenson and Kallie Friede have been recognized for their efforts that led to those top rankings.
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Latinx Heritage Month, Latin American Studies Week underway
Be sure to join festivities and events at UW-Eau Claire, all geared toward honoring the history, culture and outstanding contributions of Latinx people in our local, national and global societies.
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Alumni of Color Network launches to support UW-Eau Claire’s EDI goals
A group of Blugolds is launching the Alumni of Color Network to support UW-Eau Claire’s equity, diversity and inclusion strategy by working to enhance the experiences of current students of color and raise the university's profile among diverse audiences.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Tomomi Kakegawa
The sole professor of Japanese language at UW-Eau Claire is teaching more than just linguistics. She's educating students about Japanese culture to help them understand how to better communicate with other native speakers.
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Inaugural freaQweek celebration set for Oct. 7-12
Anchored in a film festival, freaQweek is a weeklong program that celebrates queer resistance, advocacy, activism and education. Oct. 7-12 will be a week packed with a queer concert, LGBTQIA+ admitted-students day and a robust film lineup.
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New grant to support Blugold Beginnings youth programs
UW-Eau Claire’s Blugold Beginnings program has received a nearly $200,000 grant from Service Wisconsin to support its 2019-20 programming.
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'Blugold Spotlight' features Christopher Jorgenson
When two-time Blugold alumnus Christopher Jorgenson reflects on his lengthy history with UW-Eau Claire, the Waupaca native recalls the prideful moment in Towers South, Room 530 to be exact, that changed his life forever.
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LaRue Pierce named UW-Eau Claire dean of students
LaRue Pierce has been named dean of students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire following a national search. He will begin his new duties Aug. 5.
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New Fostering Success program seeks to help fellow Blugolds
The program's advisory board has launched a donation drive for new Blugolds to receive welcome baskets and returning students to receive "welcome back" items.
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Campus Harvest, Campus Closet announce new location, summer hours
UW-Eau Claire's Campus Harvest Food Pantry and Campus Closet, which provide essential support for students in need of supplemental food assistance and professional attire for interviews and career fairs, are open this summer in a new location.
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UW-Eau Claire once again named best in state for LGBTQ+ student support
For the second consecutive year, UW-Eau Claire has been rated the best college in Wisconsin for LGBTQ+ students. According to Best Colleges and Campus Pride, UWEC is tops for both a quality education and a safe, inclusive space for LGBTQ+ students.
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'Engaged with UW-Eau Claire' features Samara Gaitan
In the monthly video series "Engaged with UW-Eau Claire," the Alumni Association is proud to profile Blugolds who return to campus to help make a difference. Each video features a Blugold alum who gives back to UW-Eau Claire in some capacity.
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Blugold Beginnings Learning Community seeks faculty/staff mentors
The Blugold Beginnings program seeks faculty and staff to serve as college coaches to the incoming class of Blugold Beginnings Learning Community students.
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Two-time alumnus earns prestigious AmeriCorps award
Khong Meng Her will earn his second Blugold degree May 25, a master's degree in history. He then will receive the AmeriCorps Alumni of the Year Award from Gov. Tony Evers June 6 for his work with Blugold Beginnings and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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New grad living in the fast lane
After just two years at UW-Eau Claire, Breah Ostertag will earn her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice this spring. The ambitious Blugold now is ready to begin her career in law enforcement.
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Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for UW-Eau Claire's Upward Bound participants
The food program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dang Yang
Yang, a Blugold public communication graduate, is proud to be back at his alma mater, this time in a professional role to further support students and continue to build an equitable and inclusive campus community.
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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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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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Interfaith activities, service to be focus of Better Together Days at UW-Eau Claire
A series of events will be held April 8-13 at UW-Eau Claire in observance of Better Together Days, a week of opportunity for colleges nationwide to increase on-campus interfaith cooperation through education, service and fellowship.
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Champions of EDI: Dr. Demetrius Smith
Key faculty and staff across UW-Eau Claire contribute to the mission and goals of the university's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Student Affairs (EDISA) Division. Dr. Demetrius Smith is one of these "champions of EDI."
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Champions of EDI: Dr. Stacey Jackson
Key faculty and staff across UW-Eau Claire contribute to the mission and goals of the university's Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Student Affairs (EDISA) Division. Dr. Stacey Jackson is one of these "champions of EDI."