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The Sonnentag earns gold-level green building rating
Prioritizing environmental sustainability in The Sonnentag complex has turned an emphasis on green into gold-level certification for the new University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire facility in the globally recognized LEED green building rating system.
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Sonnentags’ vision made new facility possible
John and Carolyn Sonnentag’s shared vision of an event center in Eau Claire is providing University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students with a world-class venue for athletics and the community with a facility that can attract national events to the Chippewa
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Sonnentag Grand Opening Week includes national acts, salute to first responders
A weeklong grand opening celebration is planned around the Sept. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Sonnentag, the $122 million facility that is the largest indoor event venue in northwest Wisconsin and home to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Blugold a
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Blugolds assist effort to add 143-year-old bridge to historic register
An effort that started seven years ago in a University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire history class culminated this spring when Eau Claire’s oldest railroad bridge was added to the State Register of Historic Places.
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UW-Eau Claire students, faculty collaborate with Wisconsin industry on defense contract
The two-year, $231,709 government subcontract received by Dr. Deidra Gerlach, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, is the first of its kind for UW-Eau Claire and is laying the groundwork for more industry contractual projects in the future.
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Geology grad pays it forward by ‘adopting’ Blugold field campers
Ric Kopp is thankful an Eau Claire business helped him attain his dream of a college degree, so today he is helping to defray field camp expenses so today’s Blugold geology majors have the same experiences he had without having to worry about finances.
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Blugold alumnus nominated for multiple Tony Awards in producing debut
Larry Lelli co-produced Broadway musicals “Water for Elephants” and “Gutenberg! The Musical!” three decades after helping with productions as an undergraduate at UW-Eau Claire.
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Commencement speakers urge graduates to work together toward success
Two Mayo Clinic physicians told University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates on Saturday that their dreams can be realized if they embrace the transformative power of partnerships.
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Two Blugolds selected for 2024-25 Fulbright awards
Zachary May, who graduated in December 2023, will participate in an English teaching assistantship in Argentina, while May 2023 graduate Anna Wendorff will be an English teaching assistant in South Korea.
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Four to be honored with Alumni Association awards
The alumni and friends of UW-Eau Claire will receive Alumni Association awards on Friday, May 17. Recipients are John Rosenow, Nancy Langer, Gary Jacobus and Jerry M. Bauer.
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Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians will receive honorary doctorates at UW-Eau Claire
Dr. Richard Helmers, regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, and Dr. Tim Nelson, director of innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin, will receive honorary doctorates of science.
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Faculty members recognized as University Fellows, Karlgaard award winners
The recipients of the UW-Eau Claire awards were honored at a March 4 reception.
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Wyatt Tinnen joins Sonnentag Center as general manager
Tinnen brings more than 24 years of experience to the team managed by CENTERS. The Sonnentag Center is scheduled to open in summer 2024.
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Trombone Alum Joins DePauw University Faculty
Trombonist Joseph Aumann is proud to join the music faculty at DePauw University, with the 2023-24 school year, teaching trombone and euphonium.
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Blugolds bring ‘When Rubber Hit The Road’ to life
B.J. Hollars, professor of English, has co-produced a one-hour documentary with the assistance of faculty, alumni and current UW-Eau Claire students.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty member was pioneer of nation’s newest national park
Dr. Adam Cahow would have cherished the recent designation of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as a national park, according to a family member of the former UW-Eau Claire professor of geography.