UW-Eau Claire – Barron County News
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First-generation student finds support and future career as she learns to navigate higher ed
A first-generation college student, Miranda Ricci had a lot to learn about navigating higher education. She has found the people and resources she needs to thrive, first at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and now at UW-Eau Claire.
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Pilot program aims to save students money by reducing textbook and materials costs
UW-Eau Claire is piloting a program that gives faculty the time, resources and support they need to redesign a course using open educational resources, which are teaching, learning and research materials that live in the public domain so they are free.
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Congratulations, Class of 2020!
View list of UW-Eau Claire graduates.
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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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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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Similarities between professional wrestling and storytelling to be focus of 'Thursdays from the U'
Dr. Jessica Wofford will present “And the Horse He Rode In On: Spectacle, Storytelling and Professional Wrestling” Dec. 10 to conclude UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's fall series.
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Rice Lake school social worker to discuss how poverty impacts children's learning
Joshua Morey will present "Poverty in the Rice Lake Area School District" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" livestreamed series.
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UW-Eau Claire professor to discuss community recognition of Tribal Nations and their land
Dr. Heather Ann Moody, associate professor of American Indian studies at UW-Eau Claire and an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will present “What Do You Know About Your Neighbors? Recognizing the Native Land and People in Your Community” Nov. 19.
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Inspirational storyteller Kevin McMullin to speak Nov. 12
McMullin will present excerpts from his one-man show and book, "Into the Black Sea: Stories of Darkness and Light," from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 12 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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Water resources expert to discuss sustainability of Wisconsin’s groundwater
Dr. George Kraft, professor emeritus of water resources and director of UW-Stevens Point’s Center for Watershed Science and Education, will speak during the Nov. 5 "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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Award-winning Minnesota author to speak Oct. 29
Sarah Stonich, author of the "Northern Trilogy" series and numerous other books, will speak about her writing during the "Thursdays from the U" livestream.
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'Modern Day Mountain Man' creator to share his adventures Oct. 22
Billy Molls will present “Alaska hunting adventures” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 22 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Daughter of Holocaust survivors to discuss her family's experiences Oct. 15
Hella Buchheim will present “Raised in the shadow of the Holocaust” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 15 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Wisconsin’s Amish communities to be focus of Oct. 8 online lecture
Dr. Mark Louden, professor of Germanic linguistics at UW-Madison, will present “Who are the Amish?” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 8 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's “Thursdays from the U” online, livestreamed lecture series.
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Paleontologist to share details of North America's oldest winged dinosaur and other recent discoveries
Dr. Dave Lovelace will present "North America’s Oldest Winged Dinosaur" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 1 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" lecture series.
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Renowned scientist to discuss Antarctic seals during Sept. 24 livestream
Dr. Donald Siniff, who led research teams for 30 years in Antarctica, will present “The Antarctic and Its Seals” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 24 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" lecture series.
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District Attorney Brian Wright to discuss pros and cons of bail system Sept. 17
Wright will present “Bail vs. No Bail: A Middle Ground” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays from the U" weekly series. The online presentation is free and open to all.
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Tribal officer Wanda McFaggen to open 'Thursdays from the U' online series
McFaggen will discuss the history of the St. Croix Ojibwe in northwest Wisconsin at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3. The online presentation, hosted by UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, is free and open to all.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty honored for student research mentorship
Three faculty members have been selected by students and alumni for their skill and dedication in mentoring student scholarly projects.
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Spring 2020 Dean's List
Congratulations, Blugolds!
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Biology grad reflects on her unconventional college success story
A journey that began at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and is ending amid a global pandemic and online learning, Carolyn Bauer's college experience has been unique and highly successful, and her lessons for future Blugolds are golden.
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Everyday applications of mathematics to be focus of 'Thursdays at the U' presentation
Dr. Wufeng Tian, assistant professor of mathematics at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will provide an overview of a variety of mathematical applications during his community presentation March 12 in Rice Lake.
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Congratulations, Class of 2019!
View list of UW-Eau Claire graduates.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ welcomes expert Great Lakes diver John Janzen
Janzen, one of region's most experienced technical divers, will share stories of his favorite Great Lakes dives from 12:30-1:30 p.m. March 5 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.