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Groundbreaking celebrates start of Science and Health Sciences Building construction
Construction on the 330,000-square-foot building is expected to continue through 2026, with the facility opening sometime in 2027.
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People react to Science and Health Sciences Building groundbreaking
Guests at the groundbreaking for the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s new Science and Health Sciences building talked about the state-of-the-art facility that will open in 2027 and replace 61-year-old Phillips Hall.
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Regents authorize leasing space to Mayo Clinic Health System in new UWEC science building
The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents granted authority to UW-Eau Claire to enter into a lease with Mayo Clinic Health System for instructional, office and meeting space in the new Science and Health Sciences Building.
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UW-Eau Claire’s geography program named tops in the country
UW-Eau Claire is the recipient of the 2024 AAG Award for Bachelor Program Excellence, recognizing excellence in geography programs at U.S. colleges and universities.
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UW-Eau Claire faculty member was pioneer of nation’s newest national park
Dr. Adam Cahow would have cherished the recent designation of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail as a national park, according to a family member of the former UW-Eau Claire professor of geography.
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Science and Health Sciences Building construction to begin in summer
The State Building Commission chaired by Gov. Tony Evers on Wednesday authorized construction of the building and the beginning of the bidding process for construction contractors.
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Regents authorize construction of Science and Health Sciences Building
The project now heads to the State Building Commission on Wednesday, Dec. 13, to authorize construction of the Science and Health Sciences Building and begin the bidding process for construction contractors.
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Eight faculty, staff recognized for excellence at Blugold Breakfast
Each award recipient received a university medallion and $1,500.
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Sustainability part of UW-Eau Claire graduate's work with Ho-Chunk Nation
UW-Eau Claire alumnus Wyatt Pajtash, who earned degrees in geography and economics, is happy to be contributing to sustainability-related projects as the geographic information systems coordinator for the Ho-Chunk Nation.
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UW-Eau Claire geography faculty and alumni team up with regional experts on NSF grant study
Several UW-Eau Claire geography faculty, alumni and eventually current students will study the glacial geologic history of the Lake Superior Basin, work funded by a $2.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation.
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UW-Eau Claire alum returns to campus to work alongside former faculty mentors
Dr. Zach Hilgendorf, who graduated from UW-Eau Claire in 2015, is a visiting assistant professor of geography at his alma mater, teaching his former mentor’s courses while he is on a sabbatical.
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Geography professor wins national award for mentoring research students
Dr. Douglas Faulkner, professor of geography, is being honored nationally for his excellence in mentoring student researchers. He is the recipient of the 2022 Faculty Mentor Award by the Geosciences Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research.
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Blugold research team studies use of artificial intelligence during COVID-19 pandemic
UW-Eau Claire student researchers examined what other researchers were doing and how successful they were in creating models to solve problems related to COVID-19, along with examining the limitations and difficulties they experienced.
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UW-Eau Claire commencement speaker tells grads their lives are shaped by their decisions
Dr. Brady Foust, a professor emeritus of geography at UW-Eau Claire for nearly 40 years, says the university provided graduates with “a great education in a very special place.”
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Biology grad reflects on her unconventional college success story
A journey that began at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County and is ending amid a global pandemic and online learning, Carolyn Bauer's college experience has been unique and highly successful, and her lessons for future Blugolds are golden.
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Fall 2019 event recognizes faculty, staff for service to students with disabilities
The Services for Students with Disabilities office at UW-Eau Claire celebrated Disability Awareness Month on Oct. 29 and honored faculty and staff members for their service to students with disabilities.