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Stories from: 2006

The following stories were posted on media websites in 2007. In many cases where the originating sites don't archive stories, the links may be dead.

 

Stout's Jarvis Hall expansion plans clear final hurdle

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, December 21, 2007
The state Building Commission unanimously approved the design report for the project and increased the total budget for the project by $8.1 million. The total cost is estimated at $43.2 million. Other Coverage:

Sorensen to grads: Take on the world

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, December 16, 2007
UW-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen advised the December graduates, Saturday, Dec. 15, about their entry into a global village.

UW-Stout experiment eases transition to adult world

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram, December 16, 2007
The Transition Partnership School on the UW-Stout campus is in its fourth year of providing intensive training to help disabled students from west central Wisconsin schools learn to live on their own and prepare for jobs or post-secondary education.

Stout Students Make Christmas Brighter for Kids

WQOW-TV 18, Eau Claire, December 11, 2007
As part of a class project, industrial enterprise students at UW-Stout designed and manufactured cheese cutters. They are donating all proceeds from their sales to Toys for Tots.

Open Door: Sorority Supporting Sexual Assault Victims

WQOW-TV 18, December 10, 2007
UW-Stout's Campus Violence and Prevention Project has teamed up with a sorority to create a safe zone where sexual assault victims can find help from their peers when they need it most. Other Coverage:

University graduation ceremonies coming

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, December 10, 2007
December commencement exercises will be Saturday at UW-Eau Claire and UW-Stout. UW-Stout's winter commencement ceremonies are at 9:30 a.m. in Johnson Fieldhouse. Among the 560 graduates receiving degrees, approximately 70 will receive advanced degrees.

UW-Stout project isn't that cheesy

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, December 10, 2007
A group of UW-Stout students in the Industrial Enterprise Practicum course designed and manufactured cheese cutters that are selling for $15.

When chancellor’s not listening to students, he’s listening to his heart

Dunn County News, December , 2007
Chancellor Sorensen talks about his recent heart surgery to educate others about heart disease.

"Heat's On" Project Helps Local Residents Stay Warm

WEAU-TV 13, December 8, 2007
A group of UW-Stout honor students, local union contractors and mechanics have started a new project to inspect and service the furnaces of those in need.

UW-Stout officials make a connection in Mideast

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, December 7, 2007
UW-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen and Provost Julie Furst-Bowe were invited to Dubai, a United Arab Emirates province, as keynote speakers for the International Symposium on Excellence in Education hosted by the e-TQM College continuing education department in late November.

Stout grad finds calling with Ford

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, December 5, 2007
Brian Colianni, UW-Stout graduate in industrial education, visited campus in mid-November through the school's Arthur R. Cabot Executive Residency. Colianni, who has worked for Ford Motor Co. for nearly 30 years, discussed his experiences in the automobile industry, and his feelings about being back on campus.

People who do cool things — George Moskal

Minneapolis - St. Paul Magazine, November 2007
UW-Stout apparel design and development graduate George Moskal has his own fashion design shop.

Meet Inc. Innovator:  Jeff Krepline

Oshkosh Northwestern, November 26, 2007
An interview with Jeff Krepline, a UW-Stout graduate, who is director of national sales and Retail Integration Institute at Menasha Packaging, part of Menasha Corp., in Neenah.

Taking their talents to Turkey

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 26, 2007
A group of UW-Stout manufacturing students is headed overseas to help a company make more wheelchairs. Other Coverage:

Weight and See: Week 2 Results

WEAU-TV 13, November 26, 2007
Jill Salsman, associate psychologist in UW-Stout’s Counseling Center, comments on weight gain and dieting.

Inside the lines — Campus master plan will likely remain within existing boundaries

Dunn County News, November 21, 2007
A small group gathers for a public information meeting about a new UW-Stout master plan.

UW-Stout announces winners of recyclable art competition

Dunn County News, November 18, 2007
Sixty artists entered the recyclable art competition held at UW-Stout Nov. 12.

Making bacon pop
New package puts Oscar Mayer a cut above the competition

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 17, 2007
Jack Vaughan, lecturer of engineering and technology at UW-Stout and a veteran of the packaging industry, comments on the value of packaging from the perspectives of manufacturer and consumer.

3D-Model city prepares UW-Stout, city to effectively respond in a crisis

Dunn County News, November 12, 2007
UW-Stout is the first campus in Wisconsin to host a simulation-based Incident Command System training exercise, provided by the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), through a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Other Coverage:

Test results to measure colleges

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 11, 2007
Data on UW System schools will allow for public, online comparisons. Provost Julie Furst-Bowe comments on how UW-Stout is already using one of the tests to improve instruction. Other Coverage:

LEGO-Robot Tournament Winners

WEAU-TV 13, November 10, 2007
Kids from all over Western Wisconsin gathered Saturday at UW-Stout for the LEGOS Robotics Tournament, which was designed to get kids interested in science and engineering.

 

Effective Education: Blending Academia with Real-World Experience

WhatTheyThink.com
UW-Stout Professor Ted Benson is interviewed in this article as an example of the work graphic communications educators are doing to ensure that their graduates are prepared to enter the dynamically changing world of graphic communications as valuable contributors.

Costly combustible

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 7, 2007
Crude oil prices could surge to more than $100 a barrel this week. Rula Qalyoubi-Kemp, an economics professor at UW-Stout, agreed that supply is at an all-time high but warned that demand is increasing at a faster rate than production.

Getting a new title

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, November 6, 2007
On Tuesday, the university honored its former chancellor by naming the library the Robert S. Swanson Learning Center. Other Coverage:

Going Lean

UW Business News Wire, November 2, 2007
Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center, located at UW-Stout, helps Phillips Plastics integrate lean principles into its manufacturing process.

Coming Home

ESPN Network, October 30, 2007
Despite losing his right hand in Iraq, UW-Stout student Darrell "J.R." Salzman has no regrets about serving his country. Now he's set his sights on a teaching career and a return to championship logrolling. Other Coverage:

Students use bags as building material

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 30, 2007
High school and middle school students recently took part in UW-Stout's apparel design and development Visions Conference. The event was titled “Walk the Haunted Runway.”

UW-Stout fills executive director of health and safety void

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 29, 2007
UW-Stout has hired James Uhlir Jr., 44, as executive director of health and safety. Uhlir arrived on campus October 15.

Daylight Saving Time actually results in no real savings

Dunn County News, October 29, 2007
UW-Stout professor Jack Reardon is interviewed on the effects of Daylight Savings Time.

An economist's perspective on immigration

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Fall 2007
UW-Stout professor Jack Reardon writes about the economic and beneficial aspects of immigration.

The benefits of diversity

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Fall edition
UW-Stout Provost Julie Furst-Bowe explores the need for and benefits of diversity in academic institutions. UW-Stout has implemented a strategic plan for diversity, Plan 2008. Initiatives in this plan include expanded efforts to recruit and retain minority students, faculty and staff members, and create an inclusive campus environment.

UW-Stout professor focused on making a difference

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Fall edition
Ambica Prakash, who grew up in India and is now a professor of graphic design at UW-Stout, has found a way to earn a living while showing her concern for the state of the world. She incorporates service learning into her classroom, encouraging students to use their talents and skills to help non-profit and volunteer agencies improve life for others.

State Budget benefits UW campuses —
Money set aside for upgrading Stout’s Harvey Hall

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 24, 2007
After 20 years of talk about renovating the Stout Harvey Hall Theatre, the project looks like it finally will become a reality with the approved state budget. Other Budget Coverage:

Gaming laboratory gives students casino management experience

Dunn County News, October 24, 2007
The hospitality and tourism department at UW-Stout has furnished a laboratory with gaming equipment to give students hands-on experience in casino management.

Careers in fashion

WEAU-TV, October 24, 2007
Assistant professor Kathy Kujawa gives an in-depth interview about the 2007 Visions Conference, the 2008 Silhouettes fashion show, and UW-Stout’s apparel design and development program. The interview includes five Stout students modeling the best of the 2007 Silhouettes fashion show.

Students seek function over form

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 25, 2007
Students enrolled in a functional clothing design course at UW-Stout developed and tested impact-protective gear that can pass an egg-drop test. Other Coverage:

Tuition outpaces inflation

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 23, 2007
The price of college rose faster than the inflation rate this year, climbing 6.6 percent at four-year public schools and outstripping increases in the financial aid that lowers what most students actually pay. At UW-Stout, a student pays approximately $12,266 for tuition, fees, the e-Scholar program, and room and board this academic year. The cost represents an increase of 3.5 percent compared with last year.

Fashion trend could hurt casual Fridays

WQOW-TV, October 22, 2007
Gindy Neidermyer, director of UW-Stout's apparel design and development program, comments on why ties are becoming fashionable again.

Out on a line

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, October 15, 2007
UW-Stout freshman Dan Noll participates in slacklining -- a sport that helps improve concentration and balance by walking along a 1 inch-thick line of nylon webbing. Other Coverage:

Fewer marriages making the 25-year mark

WQOW-TV 18, October 11, 2007
Bruce Kuehl, a professor in marriage and family therapy at UW- Stout says there are many reasons couples run into trouble.

 

Variations on the icon of the highway; Harley-Davidson design team balances heritage, innovation

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, October 6, 2007
UW-Stout graduate Rich Christoph is mentioned in this feature about Harley Davidson's design team. Other Coverage:

World Games Touches Down in Shanghai

U.S. Department of State press release, October 3, 2007
UW-Stout Police Chief Lisa Walter’s blog on the China leg of the Torch Run is  mentioned in this news release about the Special Olympics World Games. Other Coverage:

Random tests show Stout athletes to be drug free

Dunn County News, October 3, 2007
Forty student-athletes at UW-Stout were administered unannounced, random drug tests last week, and everyone passed. Other Coverage:

Supernatural appeal

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 30, 2007
Michael Levy’s devotion to science fiction and fantasy literature led to the Thomas D. Clareson Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Science Fiction Studies, presented by the Science Fiction Research Association. Levy is chair of the English and philosophy department at UW-Stout. Other Coverage:

Gathering Momentum

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 28, 2007
Momentum Chippewa Valley, an economic development entity is looking to expand its reach. Other Coverage:

Official returning to UW-Stout

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 28, 2007
David Williams is returning home to become a key administrator at UW-Stout. Other Coverage:

These girls just want to have fun —
with engineering, science and technology

River Falls Journal, September 27, 2007
Two best friends had fun this summer when they enrolled in the STEPS program at UW-Stout. Other coverage:

Do Medicinal Plants Work?

WEAU-TV 13, September 26, 2007
When most people have pain the first reaction may be to take a pill; but, some people in our area, opt for using medicinal plants. The question is, do they really help? Now, some researchers, including a UW-Stout professor, are trying to find out. More Coverage:

'Maus' art exhibit opens in Gallery 450

Marshfield News-Herald, September 25, 2007
"Maus: A Survivor's Tale," a traveling art exhibit featuring the work of UW-Stout students, opened Sept. 24, in Gallery 450 at the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Helen Connor Laird Fine Arts Building. An upcoming show in the gallery will feature the artwork of Stout faculty members Nancy Blum-Cumming and Michelle Barfoot.

Gamers gear up for 'Halo 3' release

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 25, 2007
UW-Stout student Dan Wald was one of many gamers anticipating the release of Halo 3, a popular Xbox 360 game.

Cake for one

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, September 25, 2007
Sandi Meinsen, Stout alumna and past employee, is the new owner of a downtown bakery in Eau Claire. Meinsen entered the Jump-Start Downtown Business Competition sponsored by Downtown Eau Claire Inc. and won a $3,000 grant last year to develop her gourmet bakery.

Pottery mixes with venture capital at event

Chippewa Herald, September 22, 2007
Jerry Johnson from UW-Stout spoke about a refrigerator that could also hold a cooking range on top, uniquely designed for easy access from a wheelchair at an event designed to bring entrepreneurs together with fledgling companies.

Study says Wisconsin may have
competitive advantage over Minnesota

Small Business Times – Real Estate Weekly, September 19, 2007
An analysis recently completed by the Dunn County Economic Development Corp. and the UW-Stout Technology Park indicates that manufacturers in the Twin Cities area could save "millions" by expanding into Wisconsin instead of Minnesota.

 

UW-Stout names new assistant vice chancellor

Dunn County News, September 12, 2007
UW-Stout has hired Phil Lyons as its new assistant vice chancellor for Student Life Services, overseeing University Centers, University Dining Services, University Housing, and Athletics and Recreation.

Storm damage reveals generous spirit

Dunn County News, September 10, 2007
Letter to the Editor: UW-Stout Associate Professor Alec Kirby expresses gratitude and thankfulness to neighbors and co-workers for their actions after a recent storm.

Governor commends Chancellor Sorensen

Dunn County News, September 4, 2007
Following his opening address to faculty and staff,  Charles Sorensen was surprized with a celebration noting the beginning of his 20th year as chancellor, including a commendation from Gov. Jim Doyle.

Dietitian: Family, friends help curb obesity

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, August 30, 2007
Preparing meals at home is one key to helping reduce obesity and Americans' growing waist lines, according to registered dietitian Teri Burgess-Champoux, an associate professor at UW-Stout.

Salt named women's tennis coach

Dunn County News, August 8, 2007
UW-Stout has selected Bob Salt, an instructor at Stout since 1987, to lead the Blue Devils’ women’s tennis team.

Adventure at sea

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, August 5, 2007
UWStout staff member Raina Clark is writing a book about her service at a Coast Guard station on an isolated Alaskan island.

Stout Coaches Get Contract Extension

WEAU TV, August 3, 2007
UW-Stout head football coach Duey Naatz, along with assistant football coaches Sean Hoolihan, Clayt Birmingham and Dan McCarty, were granted two year contract extensions, University officials said.

UW-Stout puts $367 million into local economy

Dunn County News,  August 1, 2007
UW-Stout's economic impact on Menomonie and Dunn County is significantly higher than it was five years ago.

School Supplies Collected

WEAU-TV 13, July 31, 2007
UW-Stout and The Salvation Army of Eau Claire worked to help collect school items for kids in the community this fall.

Inventors at small UW schools to get more focus

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, July 30, 2007
UW-Stout takes the lead with WiSys, a technology transfer foundation.

Guest editorial: University system, state must be partners in effort to effectively grow Wisconsin’s economy

By Charles W. Sorensen, Special to The Dunn County News, July 25, 2007

Governor visits Menomonie Thursday

Dunn County News, July 23, 2007
Governor Jim Doyle made a stop at UW-Stout to talk about the assembly budget and what could be ahead for the UW System, if the proposed two-year plan passes. Other Coverage:

'Fun, Food, Family, Fitness' -- Collaborative community effort aimed at establishing early healthy habits

Dunn County News, July 23, 2007
Reaching the family unit and offering betterment through education was the idea behind a collaborative effort between Red Cedar Medical Center, Dunn County Public Health, the School District of the Menomonie Area and UW-Stout.

A league of her own -- Stout's Kelsey Duoss signs pro contract

Dunn County News, July 23, 2007
After a stellar career at UW-Stout, Kelsey Duoss is taking her basketball career to Australia, becoming Stout's first female basketball player to ink a professional contract. Other coverage:

Economic development in Valley requires emphasis on quality, , equity in education

Dunn County News, July 18, 2007
Officials at UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire are hoping to receive state funding in the amount of $3 million to further develop an already existing partnership between the two universities and Chippewa Valley Technical College. Other Coverage:

Q&A: Jean Veltman

Racine Journal Times, July 3, 2007
Interview of a Racine coordinator of programs for students with disabilities mentions the UW-Stout/Menomonie School District partnership called Transition Partnership School, which allows youth to receive public school services in an environment with same-aged peers without disabilities who have exited high school, while continuing to benefit from mandated educational services to which they are entitled.

Stout's plan to replace stadium turf approved

Dunn County News, July 2, 2007
A project to replace project 75,000 square feet of synthetic turf  at Williams Stadium with an improved synthetic turf has been approved by the UW System Board of Regents and the State Building Commission. Other coverage:

NanoRite Innovation Center opens with small science, big promise

Wisconsin Technology News, July 2, 2007
Feature story about the NanoRite Center for Innovation, a partnership between UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College.

It's not just a fling, there's a science behind disc golf

Oshkosh Northwestern, July 2, 2007
Feature quotes Tom Jenkins, a UW-Stout graduate who has been competing in disc-golf tournaments since 1978.

 

Globe trotting

NCAAsports.com, June 28, 2007
UW Stout head men’s basketball coach Eddie Andrist is spending his summer racking up frequent flyer miles, learning about different cultures, and doing what he loves – coaching basketball. Other Coverage:

Stout tees up Web golf study

Eau Claire Leader Telegram,  June 27, 2007
Golf course managers from around the globe soon will be able to earn a bachelor's degree at UW-Stout. Other coverage:

Growing up in the land of make-believe

The Star-Ledger, New Jersey, June 14, 2007
UW-Stout professor Michael Levy is quoted in this story about young-adult fantasy literature.

Investing in education — Innovation Agenda provides tools for next generation of creative thinkers

Dunn County News, June 13, 2007
The new Innovation Agenda measures that passed through the U.S. House of Representatives last week will benefit UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Accreditation team praises UW-Stout during site review

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, June 11, 2007
An Academic Quality Improvement Program site visit team recognizes UW-Stout's strong organizational commitment to continued quality improvement.

State falls behind in economic growth

Eau Claire Leader Telegram,  June 8, 2007
Richard Tyson, an associate professor of economics at UW-Stout, is quoted in this look at the state's lagging economy.

Jeff Horner finds: ‘My life’s come full circle’

River Falls Journal, June 08, 2007
Profile of retiring River Falls school district school psychologist Jeff Horner, a 1990 Stout graduate in Marriage and Family Therapy.

Added college money backed

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, June 6, 2007
UW-Stout and UW-Eau Claire could split nearly $3 million in funding for science faculty and labs as part of the Legislature's new budget for the UW System.

The Future of Manufacturing in Wisconsin

Corporate Report Wisconsin,  May 2007
UW-Stout’s Bob Meyer is quoted in this roundtable report on the challenges facing Wisconsin’s manufacturing base.  PDF format.

NCAA Basketball attendance enjoys records for both genders

Huliq.com, May 29, 2007
UW-Stout averaged 1,444 fans per women's basketball home game, and was edged by Howard Payne University for best attendance in Division III. The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference took its fourth Division III attendance title in the last five years.

Sister Generose: Hands and heart for God

Rochester Post-Bulletin, May  28, 2007
Profile of Stout graduate Sister Generose, a former administrator of Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, a part of the Mayo Clinic.

Stout to get new athletic director

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 24, 2007
New Athletic Director Joe Harlan said he is committed to promoting the university’s athletics and seeing that its programs thrive. Other coverage:

That sinking Feeling

Dunn County News, May 23, 2007
A UW-Stout junior  majoring in applied science was recently awarded a $6,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to investigate carbon flow through freshwater sinkhole ecosystems in Lake Huron.

Sorensen: Designation adds value to UW-Stout degrees

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 14, 2007
Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen on Saturday congratulated the May graduating class for being the first graduates under the university's new designation as Wisconsin's Polytechnic University.

Moving on to new adventures

Dunn County News, May 11, 2007
Several University of Wisconsin-Stout staff members have retired recently or will retire soon.

Double the degrees

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 11, 2007
Briane Hartung will graduate in packaging from UW-Stout Saturday — the same day her mom, Margaret Hartung, will receive her master’s.

ROTC program marches on at UW-Stout

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 9, 2007
Just over two years after starting, the ROTC program at UW-Stout is the fastest growing in the nation.

Overcoming All Obstacles

WEAU-TV 13, May 9, 2007
After six years and a number of hurdles, Cassy Bourget is just one semester away from earning a business degree.

NFL Minicamp Diary: Ryan Englebert, Cincinnati Bengals

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 9, 2007
Former UW-Stout running back Ryan Englebert describes his participation in the Cincinnati Bengals' first minicamp. Other coverage:

Miron Construction grows to $422 million company

Green Bay Press Gazette, May 6, 2007
UW-Stout grad guides growth of company from $1 million in 1979, to $422 million in revenue in 2006, operating in four locations and employing more than 1,000 people.

Universities, CVTC make economic push

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, May 5, 2007
Four west-central Wisconsin higher education leaders signed an agreement this morning at UW-Stout pledging to work together to improve Wisconsin’s economy.

Homeless Shelter Designs Destined for Big City Streets

WEAU-TV, May 2007
Some UW-Stout art and design students conducted a class project will soon help homeless people living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Video available.
Other coverage:

‘Isms’— ‘Fashion without Fabric’
a theme and variation art/style show

Dunn County News, May 2, 2007
UW-Stout design students use creativity and innovation to produce unique fashions using anything and everything but fabric.

Fashion Forward

WEAU-TV, April 29, 2007
More than 60 student designers participated in the Silhouettes Fashion Show. Video available.

UW-Stout officials say Virginia Tech has raised awareness

Dunn County News, April 27, 2007
The Virginia Tech tragedy has raised awareness for personal and public safety according to UW-Stout police chief Lisa Walter. Other coverage:

New degree program graduates golf course business managers

Indian Country Today, April 25, 2007
UW-Stout's Golf Enterprise Management program has grown quickly during its short life.

Kind gets sweet lessons from local chocolatier

Dunn County News, April 25, 2007
Legacy Chocolates recieves business assistance from the UW-Stout’s Business Incubator Program.

Sprechen sie Deutsche? ...
Nonemachers to take game to Germany

Dunn County News,  April 25, 2007
UW-Stout's 7-foot centers Jacob and John Nonemacher will have to learn at least a little German as they will be taking a shot at life in professional basketball in Germany.

Official left legacy with UW-Stout developments

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, April 24, 2007
Short feature on Paul Hoffman, who developed the Stout Vocational Rehabilitation Institute, and the Stout Technology Park. Hoffman died April 15 in Tucson, Ariz.

Earth Day: Students Hope Help Others

WQOW-TV, April 22, 2007
Students hope to help third world countries through their green efforts here.

Middleton students' Wonder Car wins

Wisconsin State Journal, April 21, 2007
Middleton High School's High Mileage Vehicle Team won first place in the modified class of the 15th annual UW-Stout Supermileage Challenge. Other coverage:

Letting the world know:
Survivor August Mayai shares story of exodus from Sudan

Dunn County News, April 18, 1007
Sudanese "Lost Boy" speaks at UW-Stout.

Stout grad’s creation seen on Conan O’Brien

Dunn County News, April 16, 2007
Kristen Bach, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, was commissioned to design and construct a 13-foot dress for Kevin Barnes, the lead singer of an American indie pop band known as Of Montreal.

Path from Russia to U.S. leads woman to her painting passion

Chippewa.Com, April 14, 2007
Feature story on artist Tatiana Zank, a UW-Stout alumna.

College Students Break the Silence to Help Others    

WQOW.com, April 13, 2007
Budget cuts in some school districts could force them to take the focus off social issues. That's where a group from UW-Stout steps in.

Cranberry seed oil gets an official thumbs-up

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, Apr 12, 2007
In a blind taste test of pasta salad, Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Rod Nilsestuen prefers cranberry oil to traditional canola oil.

UW-Stout names dean to new post

Milwaukee Business Journal, April 10, 2007
Robert Meyer, a dean at UW-Stout, has been named head of the Stout Technology Transfer Institute and will lead the university's efforts to secure government funding.

To endure a 37-hour video game marathon,
students remained ...Wired

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 5, 2007
A 37-hour video game marathon organized by UW-Stout student group People’s Organization of Network Gaming, or PONG attracted 111 gamers. Other coverage:

Food Pantry

WEAU-TV 13, April 5, 2007
Members of a national honor society at UW-Stout has conducted a year-long fundraiser and donated blankets for babies in need.

UW-Stout models how campuses must focus

The Capital Times, Madison, Wis., April 3, 2007
An opinion piece by UW-Stout Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen explaining the university's recent designation as a polytechnic university. Other polytechnic coverage:

NWMOC: Industry experts help streamline processes and improve profits

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Winter 2007
Feature article on the Northwest Wisconsin Manufacturing Outreach Center, house at UW-Stout. Article is in PDF format

 

New UW-Stout Lab Gives Students Hands-On Learning Experience

WEAU-TV 13, March 28, 2007
Students at UW-Stout are getting the chance to learn about how the brain functions in a new way. UW-Stout teachers and students held a ribbon-cutting

Are engineering degrees in UW-Waukesha’s future?

Greater Milwaukee Today, March 28, 2007
UW-Waukesha is looking into the prospect of offering technology related degrees through partnerships with UW-Stout in the coming years because businesses say they are lacking an adequate amount of educated workers.

Hablas Espanol?

WEAU-TV 13, March 21, 2007 
A group of adult learners has begun a course in Spanish for Personal and Professional Use at UW-Stout. Video Available.

Harvey Hall Overhaul?

WEAU-TV 13, March 19, 2007
The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved a $5.1 million proposal Monday to renovate Harvey Hall Theatre on the University of Wisconsin-Stout campus.

New Studies Affirm MyMathLab's Positive Impact on Student Success

CNN Money.com, March 14, 2007
UW-Stout's success with MyMathLab, an innovative online homework and tutorial program, is highlighted in this feature.

Apparel appeal

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 11
If you glanced at the February cover of Vogue magazine, you saw the work of UW-Stout graduate Tuan Nguyen. Renée Zellweger is wearing it. It’s all she’s wearing.

Regents OK CVTC degree

The Chippewa Herald,  March 10, 2007
UW-Stout is cooperating with Chippewa Valley Technical College on an Associate of Science in Liberal Studies degree that will be fully transferable to UW baccalaureate programs.

Recent Blue Devil Athletics Honors

Saber Salute

Dunn County News, March 7, 2007
Guests who arrived for UW-Stout's ROTC military ball were greeted by an arch of sabers.

Educator fights to reduce prejudice

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 7, 2007
Diversity trainer and teacher Jane Elliott spoke at the UW-Stout campus about ending racism, sexism, ageism, homophobia and all types of prejudice.

Breaking with tradition: Stout’s 2007 Outstanding Woman of Color blazes new trails for Hmong women

Dunn County News, March 7, 2007
Mai Kao Xiong is the recipient of the university’s 2007 Outstanding Woman of Color ,  given to women of color who consistently demonstrate their ability to rally diverse forces to advance the agenda of women and have demonstrated an understanding of the interplay of family, community and culture in the lives of women of color.

Strengthening manufacturing

Ashland Daily Press, March 7, 2007
Editorial in favor of extending funding for the Manufacturing Partnership Program, including UW-Stout's NWMOC.

Vavra keeps his eye on the ball...and focus on the big picture

Dunn County News, March 7, 2007
Former Blue Devil Joe Vavra is a hitting coach in the big leagues  -- not exactly what he had in mind for a career -- a three-part story. Part 2 | Part 3

Students’ compost plan looking green to MTV

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, March 5, 2007
Three UW-Stout industrial design major juniors came up with a project to turn food waste into compost  as part of a methodology, analysis and visualization class. The idea is one of 10 finalists in the Ecomagination Challenge sponsored by mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network, and GE. More Ecomagination coverage:

Former UW-Stout Student Is Making The Cover

WQOW-TV,  March 5, 2007
A gray sweater developed by UW-Stout graduate Tuan Nguyen is worn by Renee Zellweger on the February cover of Vogue magazine.

Saving Skin From The Rays

WQOW-TV,  March 5, 2007
The UW-Stout chapter of colleges Against Cancer is building awareness about skin cancer.

Stout blazes trail: University offers unique program

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online, March 3, 2007
UW-Stout's Kris Schoonover is promoting the university's Golf Enterprise Management program. 

Thompson Talks About Stem Cell Research

WEAU-TV, February 23, 2007
Former Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson made a stop at the UW-Stout campus to talk about the future of health care. Video available. Other coverage:

Michigan Tech hosts Baja competition

Daily Mining Gazette, Upper Michigan, February 19, 2007
UW-Stout's entry at the Winter Baja Competition hosted by Michigan Tech University took the Big Air competition with a 36 feet, four inch jump.

It's online class time

Quad-City Times, Davenport, Iowa, February 14, 2007
Joan Vandervelde, UW-Stout's coordinator of online professional development is quoted in this feature about online learning.

UW-Stout research shows Legacy Chocolates
tops in heart-healthy Valentine’s Day offerings

Dunn County News, February 12, 2007
UW-Stout researchers report that Legacy Chocolates, a local chocolatier participating in the university’s incubator program, offers dark chocolate truffles with greater concentrations of healthy flavanols than most commercially available dark chocolates.

Measuring up — Stout design students team up with United Way to replace fundraising thermometer signs

Dunn County News, February 12, 2007
Two UW-Stout student-designed posters provided a face-lift for local United Way campaign progress posters. Other coverage:

Alcohol and Drug Use Survey at UW-Stout

WEAU-TV, February 7, 2007
UW-Stout students will participate in a UW System alcohol survey that will provide immediate response on the impact of their own alcohol use and how it compares to students nationally. Video available.

Up for the challenge

Eau Claire Leader Telegram, February 5, 2007
Cassy Bourget, a UW-Stout senior business major, stays optimistic about life despite the challenges of a number of disabilities.

SME to commit $900,000 to Youth Program in 2007

Automation.com (press release),  February 1, 2007
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation will commit $900,000 in 2007 to youth programs that expose students to manufacturing and engineering careers including the Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camps that began at UW-Stout in 1997 with the Foundation’s funding.

Doyle's Nanotechnology Push in the Chippewa Valley

WEAU-TV, January 31, 2007
Mark Hannum and Tim Lurvey look like scientists, talk like scientists, and hope to one day be scientists just as soon as they graduate UW-Stout. Video available. Other nanotechnology coverage:

Stout participates in recycling contest

Dunn County News, January 31, 2007
UW-Stout will be participating in RecycleMania, a nationwide college campus recycling competition.

UW-Stout Designs Packaging for Target Stores

WEAU-TV 13, January 31, 2007
A UW-Stout packaging class has designed some new packaging for the Target store brand Archer Farms. Video available. Other Target packaging coverage:

Experts on Call

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Winter 2007 [PDF]
For more than a decade, the Northwest Manufacturing Outreach Center, located at UW-Stout, has been a quiet ally for businesses seeking to bolster the bottom line.

Schmit Prototypes

Chippewa Valley Business Report, Winter 2007 [PDF]
Menomonie design firm unites with a plastics company to help businesses with product development. Schmit Prototypes is a graduate of UW-Stout's Technology and Business Incubator.

Sabbaticals granted to eight UW-Stout faculty members

Dunn County News, January 29, 2007
Eight University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty members will take sabbaticals in the 2007–08 academic year, as approved by the UW System Board of Regents.

Republicans unveil program to boost state economy

River Falls Journal, January 25, 2007
"Invest Wisconsin 2.0," a republican economic program, also calls for increased appropriations and tax credits to help boost the nanotechnology programs at  UW-Stout, UW-Eau Claire and the Chippewa Valley Technical College. Other nanotechnology coverage:

County sees visioning project in its future

Dunn County News, January 22, 2007
Input from all citizens in Dunn County is being sought about what they want for the county, said Juliet Fox, the UW-Stout lecturer and recipient of a 2005 Bush Leadership fellowship who is directing the project.

Technology May Be Hooking More Anglers

WQOW Channel 18, January 19, 2007
UW-Stout professor and professional angler David Johnson demonstrated how a fish locator and an underwater camera were helpful tools in locating fish.