Michael Even
April 17, 2012
It was the middle of the winter and Derek Boldt and about 15 of his friends were casually drinking, listening to country music and enjoying time conversing with high school friends who hadn’t been together for a while. Two of Boldt’s friends were celebrating their birthday. The mood was lighthearted... Read more »
The Spectator Staff
April 12, 2012
University officials are currently exploring options to decide if they will reform the way Student Health Services operate, Dean of Students Brian Carlisle said. Carlisle said one of the options university officials are looking into is forming a partnership with a health care provider from the area.... Read more »
Emily Albrent, Copy Editor
April 12, 2012
UW-Eau Claire’s Women’s and LGBTQ resource center will be hosting a Break the Silence concert in honor of the national movement known as the Day of Silence. According to the movement’s website, the Day of Silence will be held nationwide on April 20. The day is a time when people can voluntarily... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
April 12, 2012
After over an hour and a half of debate and two proposed amendments, the Student Senate passed a resolution recommending positive reformation of the United Council with a placard vote of 17-9. The resolution was authored by Sen. Tyrel Zich, who said that some reform and dialogue of the United Council... Read more »
Eric Christenson
April 11, 2012
The university’s English as a Second Language program gained membership and received accreditation from the American Association of Intensive English Programs, a culmination of a summer and two semesters of work. Catherine Lee, an Intensive English Program coordinator at Eau Claire, said that the accreditation... Read more »
Tuesday Wustrack
April 11, 2012
UW-Eau Claire senior Hayley Kubler doesn’t feel a strong connection to Student Senate. As an intern for English Fest, she said she has had to deal with the Senate in the past and while she appreciates its’ members work, she feels they could improve on their relationships with students and organizations... Read more »
Emily Gresbrink
April 5, 2012
More than 20,000 Eau Claire County residents stepped into the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots in the race for school boards, judges, mayoral candidates and the GOP primary race. Incumbent Kerry Kincaid was re-elected City Council president with 60 percent of the votes. For the sought-after Eau... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
April 5, 2012
The Funding Analysis Committee for the Blugold Commitment has approved to continue funding for several multi-year proposals, but has also decided to discontinue or suspend five of the multi-year programs. At the Student Senate meeting on Monday, Academic Affairs Director Jacob Bernardy gave a presentation... Read more »
Haley Zblewski
April 5, 2012
A UW-Eau Claire program meant to generate more interest in mathematics among Hmong high school students received a $4,057 grant from the Mathematics Association of America. The Opportunities for Outstanding Mathematics Performance for Hmong Students has received the Tensor-SUMMA: Strengthening Underrepresented... Read more »
