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Davies to oust Vietnam trees

Kent State memorial to be chopped, replanted for union construction

By Thom Fountain

The Council Oak isn't the only tree threatened by the new Davies Center. In 1970, UW-Eau Claire planted four crabapple trees in memory of four students slain at Kent State University in a peaceful protest of the Vietnam War. Executive Director of Communications Mike Rindo said the trees would be removed for construction of the new student center.

Event held to celebrate last autumn for campus trees

Trees to be replaced, student organizer says

By Heather Mawhiney

The Party for the Trees - complete with music, food and refreshments, bonfire, games, juggling acts and lessons from members of the student organization Two to Tango - helped students celebrate the last autumn of many of the trees that will have to be moved or cut down in the green space between Davies Center and Phillips Hall parking lot.

University Writing Center conducts first ever National Day on Writing event

Tutoring sessions to be offered Oct. 20

By David Taintor

To celebrate the National Day on Writing, the UW-Eau Claire University Writing Center will host informal tutoring sessions on campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20 in many of the campus buildings. The tutoring sessions will be one-on-one and will serve as a sort of outreach for the writing center, said Jordan O'Connell, a graduate assistant in the University Writing Center.

Tuition hike revenue to add 40 percent aid

Students would qualify under FAFSA

By Janie Boschma

Of the $1,000 to $2,500 possible differential tuition increase per student over the next four years, 40 percent of the total Blugold Commitment revenue would be allocated for financial aid. The aid would "hold harmless" those students who demonstrate financial need, said director of financial aid Kathleen Sahlhoff.

Authors share experiences, answers for families of LGBTQ people

Presentation kicks off events for Awareness Month

By Janelle Gergen

Paul and Hjordy Wagner, authors of the book "Ready or Not� They're Gay," gave a presentation Wednesday in Davies Theatre. The event, sponsored by the Women's and Gender Equity Center, was held as part of LGBTQ Awareness Month. The Wagners, originally from Minnesota, worked as teachers in Eau Claire for more than 30 years, according to their book.

Day of Unity marks eighth year

Campus groups help raise domestic violence awareness

By Abby Harvey

Eau Claire has been listed among the 18 counties in Wisconsin where homicides linked to domestic violence were committed in 2008, according to the annual Domestic Violence Homicide Report released by the Wisconsin Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Tuesday evening the Bolton Refuge House, along with several contributing organizations, hosted the annual Day of Unity to help raise awareness of the growing problem of domestic violence in Wisconsin.

Regents to evaluate campus project plants

University heads to present buildings, Blugold Commitment

By McLean Bennett

Initiatives to raise student costs and construct several new buildings will be among the topics university officials expect to address next week with the UW System Board of Regents. The Regents will hold meetings Oct. 15 and 16 in the Davies Center. Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich is scheduled to speak about the proposed Blugold Commitment - an initiative that proposes raising differential tuition - at about 1 p.

College of Business to host sustainability event

International businessman to present on importance of environmental focus in work

By Ashley Hofer

UW-Eau Claire has become a major advocate for sustainability, and now the College of Business is providing students and the community with a chance to learn about a new perspective concerning sustainability and business. European businessman Gunnar Andréen will give a presentation on sustainability in business from 2 to 3:15 p.

Faculty member receives significant research grant

Assistant professor, student team given funding to continue microbiology study

By Kailey Mezera

A $150,000 grant has been awarded to assistant professor Derek Gingerich to continue his microbiology research project. In his third year of teaching at UW-Eau Claire, Gingerich is being funded for the next three years to carry out research and laboratory work with Arabidopsis Thaliana, which is a weed in the same family as the mustard plant, he said.

Senate to host concert

Event to encourage student engagement

By Breann Schossow

In a unanimous vote at Student Senate's executive board meeting Monday night, Student Senate decided to co-sponsor a student engagement concert this weekend with the Resident Hall Association, said vice-president Amber Bretl. Executive board includes Student Senate Body president, vice-president and commission directors, she said.

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