By Chippewa Valley Times |
Mar 28, 2024
Dr. Steve Ackerman, professor emeritus of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at UW-Madison, is set to be the featured speaker at the upcoming Thursdays at the U presentation at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire – Barron County. He will be delivering a presentation titled “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald: The Ship, the Storm and the Song” on April 11. Ackerman, known for his expertise in weather, will offer a unique perspective on the November 1975 catastrophe surrounding the Edmund Fitzgerald shipwreck. Additionally, he will delve into the significance of the 1976 hit...