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Waste incineration and renewable energy to be focus of Thursdays at the U
Dr. Lauren Wentz, professor of biology at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will present “Something’s Burning: Waste Incineration” April 25 on the Rice Lake campus.
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Thursdays at the U speaker to describe hike from Mexico to Canada
Gail Francis will present “Bliss(ters): Hiking Mexico to Canada,” about her Pacific Crest Trail hike, April 18 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Thursdays at the U speaker to discuss Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck
Dr. Steve Ackerman, professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UW-Madison, will discuss the 1975 catastrophe April 11 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Dr. Rick St. Germaine to discuss Lac Courte Oreilles tribal history during Thursdays at the U
St. Germaine, professor emeritus of history at UW-Eau Claire and former tribal chairman of the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Tribe, will present “Ijidiwashikwe: Heroine of the Northwoods, 1840s” April 4 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Congratulations to our fall 2023 graduates
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire congratulates the 648 graduates from both campuses. The lists of names published by the records office can be found here.
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UW-Eau Claire to offer new major in professional studies
The university will offer a bachelor of science in professional studies major starting in fall 2024 to promote bachelor’s degree completion for students who have either earned an associate degree or have significant college credits.
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UW-Eau Claire – Barron County presents radio play 'A Christmas Carol'
Students, staff, instructors and administrators at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County are portraying the classic Charles Dickens characters in a holiday radio play version of “A Christmas Carol.”
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Sneak peek better prepared UW-Eau Claire – Barron County student for college
Erin Schmitz will receive her associate of arts and sciences degree after completing her studies this month after only 1½ years at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. She plans to walk during the school’s May commencement ceremony.
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UW-Eau Claire committed to rural vitality in Barron County
UW-Eau Claire is doubling down on its commitment to UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in response to Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman’s charge to work with branch campuses to determine how they can better serve their communities.
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Environmental educator to highlight adventures shearing sheep, llamas and alpacas
Briana Bateman will present “Shear(ing) Delights” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 5 for the Thursdays at the U series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The lecture also will be livestreamed at ricelaketv.com.
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Vietnam War veteran, educator, author to speak during Thursdays at the U
Doug Bradley will present “We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 21 at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County. The lecture also will be livestreamed at ricelaketv.com.
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Thursdays at the U series opens with former WPR host Dean Kallenbach
The longtime western Wisconsin broadcast journalist will present “Are You Getting Real News?” from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 7 to open the fall series at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County.
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Congratulations to our spring 2023 graduates
The full lists of spring 2023 graduates have been published by the UW-Eau Claire records offices. See the full lists of names.
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Commencement 2023 in pictures: 1,400 new alumni join the family
Commencement exercises for 1,400 UW-Eau Claire students took place May 20 in Zorn Arena, preceded by a ceremony for 34 UW-Eau Claire – Barron County students the prior evening in Rice Lake. See photo highlights of the celebrations.
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Siblings take parallel paths to earn degrees
Taryn and Taylor Maki are on similar higher education journeys and graduating two days apart from UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and UW-Eau Claire, respectively.
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Billy Felz named vice chancellor for enrollment management
In making the announcement, Chancellor James Schmidt says Felz’s experience in the interim position demonstrated data-driven focus on recruiting and retaining students.