Chippewa Valley Times

Matthew Melendez featured in WIAC Student-Athlete Spotlight

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

Each week, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) highlights two student-athletes from its eight institutions in a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" segment. These segments are shared every Thursday and are presented by Culver's. This week, the spotlight is on Matthew Melendez, a junior at UW-Eau Claire majoring in Exercise Science with a minor in Psychology.

Weather prompts change in UW-Eau Claire baseball schedule

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire baseball team has announced a change in their upcoming schedule due to expected bad weather. The Blugolds will now face UW-Platteville in a doubleheader at Carson Park on Saturday, April 27, starting at 2 p.m. This marks a shift from the original start time of 12 p.m.

UW-Eau Claire men's tennis secures dual victories ahead of season finale

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's tennis team achieved a double victory on Friday at the Duluth Indoor Sports Center. The Blugolds defeated St. Scholastica and UW-Superior, each with a score of 6-3, which sets a positive tone for their upcoming season finale.

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.

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...

UW-Eau Claire Softball reschedules games due to inclement weather

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

Due to expected adverse weather conditions in Southwestern Wisconsin, the UW-Eau Claire Softball team's Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) doubleheader against UW-Platteville has been rescheduled. Originally set for Saturday, April 27, the games will now take place on Monday, April 29.

Emma Sather featured in WIAC's Student-Athlete Spotlight

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

Each week during the 2023-24 academic year, the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) is highlighting two student-athletes from its eight institutions in a "Student-Athlete Spotlight" Q&A segment. The segments are released every Thursday, with individuals chosen by their respective institutions. Culver's sponsors these spotlights.

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...

Burns scores milestone goal as Blugolds enter WIAC tournament

By Chippewa Valley Times | Apr 26, 2024

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire women's lacrosse team secured a significant victory on Friday, defeating Southwestern 19-7 at Simpson Field. This win not only marked their entry into the inaugural Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Tournament but also celebrated Samantha Burns reaching her 100th career goal. Burns is now the second player in the program's history to achieve this milestone.

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...

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...

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...

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...