UW-Eau Claire senior dies from injuries in Georgia crash

Another UW-Eau Claire student has died following a traffic accident Friday near Macon, Ga. Senior Jason Schluter, 23, of Lyndon Station died Tuesday morning at The Medical Center of Central Georgia, according to a university-wide e-mail from the University News Bureau.

'Living' Stankevich

Reporter spends day in the life of UW-Eau Claire Chancellor

By Brian Reisinger

Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich sat hunched at his desk at about 9 a.m. on a recent morning, perusing and signing paperwork. It was some of the only idle silence he would experience. Within a half hour he had held discussions with two key administrators on numerous topics - from pending meetings to campus architecture to the UW System's budget - involving millions of dollars, thousands of students and countless interests.

One student dead, one injured in Georgia car crash

A UW-Eau Claire student was killed Friday on his way to a spring break trip in Florida, and another is in critical condition, the Leader-Telegram reported today. Junior Jason Buchmeier, 21, of Mauston died when an airborne tire from a semi tractor-trailer hit the minivan he was riding in near Macon, Ga.

NanoSTEM funding may cause rise in tuition

UW-Eau Claire partners with Stout, CVTC to expand use of nanotechnology in the area

By Nathaniel Shuda

Some proposed programs will benefit "Wisconsin's children and grandchildren," UW System officials said at the March 8 Board of Regents meeting - an action Regents President David Walsh said might mean an increase in tuition.

WHYS will hold 'Eau Claire's Shortest Sidewalk Parade' Saturday

By Rob Peterson

If you've ever wanted to walk around Eau Claire for a good cause but didn't feel like traveling five kilometers or more, now's your chance. This Saturday, WHYS 96.3 FM is holding its first annual St. Patrick's Day Fundraiser.

Concert Band to perform in Ireland towns

By Janie Boschma

Sixty-five student ambassadors left for Ireland this morning, but not to negotiate foreign policy. Instead they will help cultivate positive relationships abroad through musical performance, said Mark Heidel, director of bands and associate professor of music.

Former Eau Claire student sings from beyond

Proceeds go to reaserch of treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

By Cassandra Golburg

Love and inspiration. These are things Andrea Gapko is hoping listeners will feel when they listen to "Bright is the Ring of Words," a CD with recordings by her late son, Josef Gapko. Gapko was a senior at UW-Eau Claire double majoring in music vocal performance and economics when he died last summer after a lifelong struggle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

50th Student Senate session concludes

Outgoing officials aid in transition to newly elected members

By Andy Weise

With the 50th Student Senate session wrapping up at the end of the month, President-elect Ray French and Vice President-elect Meghan Charlier are interviewing candidates this week for the 51st session's executive board. On April 2, current president Chris Wagner and vice president Chris Nielson will hand the reigns of the Senate over to French and Charlier.

University professors share evalution of USDA program with community

Effectiveness of Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program discussed

By McLean Bennett

Two UW-Eau Claire professors met with students and community members Wednesday afternoon in the Alumni Room of Davies Center to discuss their ongoing evaluation of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. The program was implemented last March in 25 schools across the state.

Campus Calendar

Today • 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Perspective of Chinese Art at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. An exhibition of works by the Sichuan art faculty responding to the trend of contemporary art based on specific culture backgrounds. Foster Gallery, Haas Fine Arts Center.