September 6, 2001
Students are now offered more relief than ever in regard to student loans. Since the introduction of the Direct Loan program in 1994 to the financial aid department, interest rates on subsidized and unsubsidized student loans have hit record lows. Subsidized interest rates have fallen from 8.19 percent... Read more »
September 6, 2001
While motor vehicle traffic has decreased, bicycle traffic has increased on campus over the last five years. Though two-wheel vehicles may seem less dangerous, drivers still need to be aware of pedestrians, Office of Public Safety Director David Backstrom said. To help heighten awareness, Eau Claire... Read more »
September 6, 2001
Submitted Before she was killed by an accused drunken driver, Samantha Cullen wanted to make a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. Cullen, a junior last semester at UW-Eau Claire and special education major, was killed on her way home to Brooklyn, Wis. after finals last spring on... Read more »
September 6, 2001
Butch McCartney The backyard of Governors Hall was a scene from the `60s during the tie dying event on Sept. 1. CUBEfest activities such as the tie dying and free food attracted many to upper campus to mark the beginning of the fall semester. For this event rubber bands, rubber gloves, dye and directions... Read more »
September 6, 2001
As the school year begins, dorm residents are finding house numbers scribbled on their white boards and off-campus residents can find house parties by strolling through their neighborhood at night. But party-goers should be leery. Jerry Matysik, Deputy Chief of Police said the police plan to be stricter... Read more »
September 6, 2001
Anna Nelson Due to an increased number of students who returned housing contracts this semester, 200 students will live in hotels, at least for one semester. These students will be housed in 100 rooms in three hotels: Holiday Inn Campus Area, 2703 Craig Road; Quality Inn, 809 W. Clairemont Ave.; and... Read more »
September 6, 2001
The UW System Board of Regents has approved a budget for the 2001-2002 academic year that will increase tuition at all UW universities by 7 percent – the first tuition hike in two years. Andrew Soll, vice chancellor at UW-Eau Claire, said Eau Claire resident undergraduates will pay $109.90 more... Read more »
September 6, 2001
Students interested in creating jewelry have an opportunity to earn credit for their hobby. “Special Topics in Art: Lost Wax Casting I” is a new class offered this fall. The class meets from 4 to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Michael Christopherson, professor of art, and Jolee Mickesh... Read more »
May 10, 2001
Student Senate passed nine of the 10 pieces of legislation it handled during its regular weekly meeting Monday. One of the resolutions voiced support for a Wisconsin state bill that calls for an additional student on the Board of Regents and changes the process in which students are selected. Currently,... Read more »
May 10, 2001
Five UW-Eau Claire students were honored at a luncheon in the Heritage Room of Davies Center for their contributions to business management. The luncheon, held by the management and marketing faculty, honored students with two types of awards. The top honor given at the luncheon on April 27 was the Outstanding... Read more »
