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Artistic partnership with Pablo Center provides possibilities for UW-Eau Claire students

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024A growing partnership between UW-Eau Claire and Pablo Center at the Confluence is creating exciting learning opportunities and opening doors professionally for Blugold theatre majors.The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's music and theatre arts department offers students abundant instruction and performance opportunities through its partnership with the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Arthur Grothe, artistic director of theatre, highlights this by stating, "They can start right away. In fact, our major is geared to students being involved right in their...

25 coaches at institution in Eau Claire County earned $34,471 on average in 2022

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Eau Claire County, was $34,471, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Dunn County in week ending Apr. 27

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dunn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Esports champion: Valorant team goes undefeated in state collegiate tournament

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 1, 2024

On May 1, 2024, the University of Wisconsin-Stout's esports team achieved a remarkable feat by emerging as the state collegiate champion in Valorant, a popular competitive video game. The Blue Devils' Valorant squad displayed exceptional skills and teamwork as they secured a decisive victory over UW-Madison Red in the best-of-five Grand Final, winning with scores of 13-5, 13-5, and 13-1.Coach Aaron Froelich, who has been leading UW-Stout's esports program since summer 2023, commended the team for their dedication and hard work throughout the season. Froelich expressed his...

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UW-Eau Claire Student, Firefighter Albert Lin Serves the Greater Good

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 1, 2024

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student Albert Lin has found a unique way to serve the community while pursuing his biology degree. Lin, who hails from Evansville, unexpectedly became a firefighter for the Altoona Fire Department during his undergraduate years. "I never thought a career as a firefighter was possible for college students," said Lin, reflecting on his experience. Despite juggling a heavy course load at UW-Eau Claire, Lin dedicated himself to intensive training to become a certified emergency medical responder. He has responded to various emergency...

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Graphic design students’ 51 diversity, inclusion posters rollout for traveling exhibit

By Chippewa Valley Times | May 1, 2024

Graphic design students at UW-Stout have created a series of powerful posters promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the marketing and advertising industry. These 51 posters will be featured in a traveling exhibition tour across the Twin Cities and beyond, starting with the BrandLab’s Fearless conference.Professor Nagesh Shinde collaborated with the BrandLab to bring this project to life, aiming to promote diversity and spark conversations about inclusion in the industry. Shinde expressed his enthusiasm for the exhibition, stating, “The exhibition gives...

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Chippewa County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Chippewa County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dunn County in week ending Apr. 27?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Dunn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Croix County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 29, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Scheels Sport For All Camp to Provide Multisport Experience for Youth at UW-Eau Claire

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 29, 2024

UW-Eau Claire athletics is teaming up with Scheels Sporting Goods to offer a new camp aimed at providing a positive multisport experience for boys and girls. The Scheels Sport For All Camp, set to take place on the university campus in July, is designed to give youth the chance to learn leadership through athletics in a supportive environment.According to a spokesperson from Scheels, the partnership with UW-Eau Claire aims to offer more opportunities for the local community's youth to engage in sports and gain exposure to college life. The camp, supported financially by...

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Croix County in week ending Apr. 27

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 28, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Croix County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Chippewa Valley Times area weekly mass times

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Chippewa Valley Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Sustainability efforts honored by U.S. Department of Education, statewide Focus on Energy

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

UW-Stout can officially add a new “color” to its identity – green. The U.S. Department of Education has named UW-Stout a national Green Ribbon school, based on its long-term and ongoing efforts to infuse sustainability into operations and the classroom and to create a campuswide culture that advances environmental initiatives.“UW-Stout is honored to receive the Green Ribbon award. This was possible due to our students' investments in Stout's sustainability efforts, our faculty who incorporate sustainability in their curriculum and applied research, and our staff who plan,...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dunn County in week ending Apr. 20?

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Dunn County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Video production seniors shoot Western short ‘Ghosts of Gold Creek’ in Montana

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

Nine UW-Stout students recently traveled 1,200 miles from Menomonie to Anaconda, Mont., to film a Western short titled “Ghosts of Gold Creek.” The capstone project, set in 1868, follows a U.S. marshal investigating the murder of a mayor in a small mining town.Co-writers Zach Hoffmire and Nicos Wiard shared their inspiration for the film, with Wiard stating, “But what if he didn’t drown? What if he was murdered?” Hoffmire added, “We felt a bit bad taking a historical figure and twisting him to be a greedy monster, when in reality, he was mostly just an unsuccessful...

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Commencement Scheduled May 4 for 1,037 Graduates

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

Spring commencement at the University of Wisconsin-Stout is set to honor a total of 1,037 graduates on Saturday, May 4. The ceremony will see 828 undergraduate and 209 Graduate Studies students receiving their degrees. The event will be held in three separate ceremonies at the Johnson Fieldhouse."We are excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates," said Provost Glendalí Rodríguez, who will be hosting the ceremonies.Chancellor Katherine Frank will provide remarks to the graduates and confer degrees during the commencement. Three graduates have been selected...

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UW-Eau Claire Receives Silver Rating for Sustainability Efforts

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 25, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire has been recognized for its sustainability efforts, achieving a silver rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) designation from the Association for the Advancement for Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Lily Strehlow, the campus sustainability coordinator, highlighted the collaborative efforts that led to this achievement, stating, "Stakeholders from across campus worked hard to attain the silver rating." Strehlow expressed excitement about the university's high score in the research credit...

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City Council Public Hearing Meeting Time to Change June 2024

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 25, 2024

In a move aimed at boosting resident engagement, the City Council has announced a shift in the timing of its public hearings starting from June 2024. The decision, as stated by the Council, is to commence the meetings one hour earlier than their previous schedule.The Council's reasoning behind this adjustment is clear, with a focus on enhancing and encouraging resident participation in these crucial public hearings. By starting earlier, the Council hopes to see fewer meetings running late into the evening, potentially making it more convenient for residents to attend and...

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Regents Approve Mayo Clinic Health System’s Lease in New Science Building at UW-Eau Claire

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 25, 2024

The Universities of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has approved a lease for Mayo Clinic Health System to occupy integrated research workspace in the new Science and Health Sciences Building at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.Regents on Monday approved the 30-year lease of 10,000 square feet of research, instructional, office and meeting space in the building to be occupied by Mayo Clinic Health System. Mayo Clinic Health System has committed $13.7 million to the project and will have space on all five floors of the building that will be integrated into the...

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Holocaust Remembrance Day observed May 6 at UW-Eau Claire

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 24, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is set to hold a special event to recognize Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6th at 5:30 p.m. in Davies Center’s Woodland Theater on campus.Jodi Thesing-Ritter, the director of the Center for EDI Training, Development, and Education, emphasized the significance of the event, stating, "Hosting the Holocaust Day of Remembrance at UW-Eau Claire is important because it serves as a solemn reminder of the atrocities of the Holocaust, educates students and the community about the dangers of hatred and discrimination, and fosters a...