UW-Eau Claire – Barron County News
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'Thursdays at the U' to focus on Census 2020
Rachael Manning, a Wisconsin partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, will present "Census 2020: Why Being Counted Counts" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 20 during "Thursdays at the U" at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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'Thursdays at the U' welcomes science fiction and fantasy author Kelly McCullough
The author will present "Fantastic Worlds, Writing and Publishing" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County student teams win top prizes in Foxconn-sponsored competition
Two student teams have excelled in the Smart Cities – Smart Futures Competition. The projects focused on energy-efficient homes and smart traffic signs, earning a top-10 finish and a grand prize.
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Fall 2019 Dean's List
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,598 students named to the fall 2019 Dean's List.
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Successful, sustainable farming to be focus of 'Thursdays at the U'
Author and journalist Brian DeVore will present "Wildly Successful Farming: Public Policy and the New Agricultural Land Ethic" from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 6 to open the spring lecture and performance series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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What’s all the buzz about? 'Thursdays at the U' to focus on honeybees
Dave Smetak will present "Should I Be a Beekeeper?" from noon-1 p.m. Dec. 12 for the final presentation of the fall speaker series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Math team earns award from American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges
A team of math students and their faculty mentor from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County have earned a national award for their project based in finding financial benefits to converting a home to more sustainable energy sources.
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Faculty authors to discuss Hollywood’s portrayal of the Constitution
Dr. Eric Kasper and Dr. Quentin Vieregge will present "The Constitution in Film: Part of our National Culture" from noon-1 p.m. Dec. 5 during "Thursdays at the U" at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Outdoor adventure educator to present during 'Thursdays at the U'
Nathali Jones, a physical education teacher and coach, will present "Impact of Outdoor Pursuits in Education" from noon-1 p.m. Nov. 21 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Professor to discuss environmental effects of manure in soil during 'Thursdays at the U'
Dr. Natasha Macnack will present "Manure: Curse or Blessing to Our Soils?" from noon-1 p.m. Nov. 14 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Film premiere: Area Somali immigrants share family separation stories
A new film to premiere Saturday, Nov. 16, in Barron shares the stories of Somali refugees who have settled in Barron County and how U.S. immigration policies have directly impacted their families.
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Talkin' trash: Professor to discuss sustainable practices during 'Thursdays at the U'
Dr. Lauren Wentz will describe the path of trash, from curb to incinerator to landfill, and share sustainable practices that anyone can follow, during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series Nov. 7 in Rice Lake.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to host former NASA engineer Oct. 31
Jim Adams, a former NASA aerospace engineer, will present “How We Got to the Moon” from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 31 during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series in Rice Lake.
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Student to share Guatemalan immersion experience during ‘Thursdays at the U’
UW-Eau Claire – Barron County student Shawn Larson will describe his experiences in Guatemala, including his work with coffee farmers, from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 24 during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series in Rice Lake.
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Treaty rights expert to discuss Red Cedar watershed during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Mic Isham of the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission will provide an overview of the Red Cedar watershed and its history from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 17 during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series in Rice Lake.
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Football legend Gus Dorais to be focus of 'Thursdays at the U'
Joe Niese will discuss Dorais — who grew up in Chippewa Falls and went on to become a highly decorated college and NFL player and coach — from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 10 during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series.
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UW-Eau Claire professor to discuss nonsuicidal self-injury in youth
Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, an internationally respected expert in the field of suicidology, will provide an overview of nonsuicidal self-injury and its risks from noon-1 p.m. Oct. 3 as part of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s lecture and performance series.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to feature Higher Vision vocal ensemble
The local quartet will perform “Songs for the Soul” from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 26 on UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's Rice Lake campus.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ presentation to focus on diabetes prevention
Chad Johnson will discuss Type 2 diabetes and the lifestyle changes that can help prevent or delay its onset at noon Sept. 19 on UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's Rice Lake campus.
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Community members invited to join 'Around the Farm Table' host Inga Witscher in Rice Lake
Witscher will present "Farming, Food and Fun!" from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 12 for the “Thursdays at the U” lecture and performance series on UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s Rice Lake campus.
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Renowned conservationist to explore Aldo Leopold's soundscapes and their place in today's world
Dr. Stanley Temple will present "Leopold, Soundscapes and the Spirit of Place" from noon-1 p.m. Sept. 5 to open this year’s "Thursdays at the U" series on UW-Eau Claire – Barron County’s Rice Lake campus.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County commencement video available
Chancellor James Schmidt and Provost Patricia Kleine offered remarks and congratulations to the graduates of UW-Eau Claire – Barron County on Tuesday, May 22. For those friends and family unable to attend, video recording of the event is available here.
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From associate to bachelor's: Krista Leistikow
Krista Leistikow always planned to pursue a four-year degree after graduating from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The new connection between the Barron County and Eau Claire campuses made the choice clear. Next stop: a Blugold bachelor's degree.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County to hold commencement ceremony May 21
Commencement exercises for 85 students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire — Barron County will be held at 7 p.m. May 21 in the Fine Arts Theatre on the campus in Rice Lake.