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We should and do expect the UW-Eau Claire administration to address the issues of racism at an institutional level.

[Photo] UW system roundup: Schools announce plans for Thanksgiving

November 12, 2020
Student Health Service can provide as many as 60 Polymerase Chain Reaction COVID-19 tests in one day, Patricia Kress, a physician and medical director at SHS, said. On weekends, she said they generally can do a little over 40 tests and possibly more depending on how comfortable the staffing is.

[Photo] ‘They’re in short supply and high demand’

September 17, 2020
The eSports program offers students a chance to experience competitive and recreational gaming.

[Photo] eSports brings people together at UW-Eau Claire

March 4, 2020
Rodd Freitag, interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, said Chancellor James C. Schmidt will be meeting with UW System administration before he addresses the campus community about future plans for instruction after the holiday break.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire administrator said to leave turmoil in his wake

February 20, 2020
Schofield Hall, an older brick building on the UW-Eau Claire campus.

[Photo] Former and current UWEC staff speak out against Albert Colom

February 16, 2020
Mike Rindo, assistant chancellor for facilites and university relations, and Jacob Wrasse give a presentation.

[Photo] Senate Discusses Sonnentag Update

February 12, 2020
Students discuss their opinions on the Rapid Action Task Force at the Forum on Monday.

[Photo] Rapid Action Task Force releases final report

February 12, 2020
It is common for children’s books, such as “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, to be checked out from the McIntyre Library.

[Photo] McIntyre Library announces the top checked out books of 2019

February 5, 2020
Executive Director Frank Watkins says everything from the script and choreography to the tech work and beyond is student-produced. “Cabaret: ‘Game Over’” will show again next weekend.

[Photo] Travel into the Gamerverse with this year’s Cabaret production

February 4, 2020
Ornaments are used to decorate the tree.

Let It Glow! celebrates the beginning of wintertime in Eau Claire

Story by Alee Erickson
December 9, 2019
Hundreds of students gathered for the silent walkout at 2:10 p.m. on Nov. 25 at the circle outside of Schofield Hall.

[Photo] “A force of solidarity”

November 26, 2019
Vendors and customers filled The Down to Earth Garden Center to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.

[Photo] Junkin all the way offers vintage wares for the holidays

November 18, 2019
Student Health Services offers more than vaccines and COVID-19 testing

[Photo] Hormone therapy offered by Student Health Service

November 13, 2019
The Council Oak’s standing symbolizes the sacred land that UW-Eau Claire is placed on.

[Photo] One step at a time

November 7, 2019
Speakers, students, and faculty gathered in the Ojibwe ballroom to celebrate Latin American Studies Week.

[Photo] Latin American Studies Week comes to a close

October 24, 2019
Zoe Roberts becomes first openly transgender county supervisor for Eau Claire County.

[Photo] Zoe Roberts elected to County Board

October 30, 2019
Robert Baca, a professor of music and the director of jazz studies, said connecting with students is the most important part of teaching.

[Photo] Music professor to be honored with WMEA service award

October 16, 2019
To celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, students, faculty, community members, and alumni gathered in the Ojibwe ballroom. Refreshments and music by Little Thunder was provided. Guest speakers took the stage to recognize and honor the land our university occupies and of Indigenous Peoples.

[Photo] UW-Eau Claire acknowledges the university rests on Ojibwe land, vows to respect it

October 16, 2019
A Fight for Affordable Housing took place at SHIFT Cyclery & Coffee Bar on Saturday, Oct. 5.

[Photo] Fight for affordable housing

October 7, 2019
James Boulter, a professor of chemistry, poses on the UW-Eau Claire footbridge.

[Photo] New research floods the scene

September 18, 2019
Nishant Jain, otherwise known as The Sneaky Artist, sits down to doodle his surroundings and those who pick up his book.

[Photo] Music Medley

September 12, 2019
UW Meets EC invites students to explore Eau Claire

UW Meets EC invites students to explore Eau Claire

Story by Alee Erickson
September 9, 2019
Construction continues on the UWEC campus with a fountain as the newest addition.

[Photo] Construction continues

September 4, 2019
The Popular Reading Selection, located on the second floor of McIntyre Library, provides a new read for a UWEC student.

[Photo] McIntyre Library adds popular reading section

September 4, 2019
The Popular Reading Collection, located on the second floor of McIntyre Library, provides a new read for a UW-Eau Claire student.

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