UW-Eau Claire – Barron County News
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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.
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New grad follows in her mother's footsteps
If imitation is a form of flattery, Samantha Gerland’s mom should feel good. She will earn a bachelor’s degree in marketing from UW-Eau Claire, the same degree her mom, Joan, earned in 1992. They also have associate degrees from the Barron County campus.
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International student to discuss trauma of female genital mutilation in Kenya
Anthony Mutuku will present "Female Genital Mutilation: An Outdated Practice" from noon-1 p.m. May 9 to conclude UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's "Thursdays at the U" series for the 2018-19 academic year.
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'Thursdays at the U' to celebrate Red Cedar publication May 2
Selected authors will read from their compositions from noon-1 p.m. during UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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International Mathematical Contest in Modeling
Two teams from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County recently participated in the International Mathematical Contest in Modeling.
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Olympic storyteller to focus on legendary 'Birkie' for 'Thursdays at the U'
Tom Kelly will present from noon-1 p.m. April 25 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Biologist to discuss issues surrounding fossil energy dependence during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. Jane Shoup will present from noon-1 p.m. April 18 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Environmental scientist to discuss benefits of native-plant landscaping during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. Peter Gallagher will present from noon-1 p.m. April 11 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Presenter to discuss history, benefits of hemp for ‘Thursdays at the U’
Dr. Jeff Amundson will present from noon-1 p.m. March 21 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Marathon runner to discuss benefits of her sport during ‘Thursdays at the U’
Lisa Janty will present “Running: A Great Metaphor for Life” March 14 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Nonprofit leader to discuss community mobilization efforts in Guatemala for ‘Thursdays at the U’
Arianne Peterson of ALDEA, a nonprofit that supports grassroots development programs in partnership with Mayan families, will present “It Takes a Village” March 7 for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ presenter shares adventures from 313-mile hike
Roxanne Backowski will present “Surviving and Thriving: A Through Hike of the Superior Hiking Trail” Thursday, Feb. 28, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ presenter to discuss devastating effects of meth abuse
Stacey Frolik will present "kNOw Meth Barron County?” Thursday, Feb. 21, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to focus on end-of-life issues
Tracy Schieffer will present "Life’s Last Great Journey" Thursday, Feb. 14, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Proposed curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences
Following are proposed curricular changes in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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‘Thursdays at the U’ to focus on maple syrup production in Wisconsin
Ted Simpson will present "The Sweetest Story: The Making of Maple Syrup" Thursday, Feb. 7, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Emergency Information
Given the unprecedented cold weather forecast for Wisconsin this week, UW-Eau Claire – Barron County has canceled all classes, events and programs at the Barron County campus beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 until 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County faculty to reflect on ‘The Great War’ through the eyes of poets
Paul Chase, Joel Friederich and Quentin Vieregge will present "To Make Red War Yet Redder" Thursday, Jan. 31, for the "Thursdays at the U" lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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Wisconsin Small Business Development Center opens office at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County
The office, in Meggers Hall on the Rice Lake campus, will be staffed by SBDC consultants from the Eau Claire office, with office hours available by appointment.
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Faculty, staff, students and community lead strategic planning at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County
In October 2018 Chancellor James Schmidt formed the UW-Eau Claire – Barron County Leadership Team, pulling together faculty, staff, and students from the two campuses to collaboratively create a strategic action plan for the future.
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Broadcaster to discuss local versus national media for ‘Thursdays @ the U’
Michael Duncan will explore various aspects of media and news coverage, from small towns to Congress, Thursday, Dec. 13, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.
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International student to share story of his Chinese city during ‘Thursdays @ the U’
Jinxuan (Allen) Cong will present "Dalian: China’s Romantic City" Thursday, Nov. 29, for UW-Eau Claire – Barron County's lecture and performance series on the Rice Lake campus.