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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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Commencement speakers urge graduates to work together toward success
Two Mayo Clinic physicians told University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire graduates on Saturday that their dreams can be realized if they embrace the transformative power of partnerships.
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The undergrad research life: A Q&A with UW-Eau Claire’s therapeutic foam research team
Learn about the groundbreaking biomedical research in a UW-Eau Claire lab of students and faculty collaborating with Mayo Clinic Health System, a project to make certain cancer procedures safer and less painful.
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First cohort of Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholars set to graduate
The spring 2024 commencement also marks the graduation of the first Blugold Biomedical Innovator Scholars cohort. Nine students who began medical science research in 2020 are off next to work in industry, attend medical school or seek Ph.D.s.
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UW-Eau Claire student, firefighter Albert Lin serves the greater good
A college student by day and firefighter by night, Lin has responded to several emergency calls, all of which have taught him how to respond according to the situation while helping people in the community.
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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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Two Mayo Clinic Health System physicians will receive honorary doctorates at UW-Eau Claire
Dr. Richard Helmers, regional vice president for Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin, and Dr. Tim Nelson, director of innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System in Northwest Wisconsin, will receive honorary doctorates of science.
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Waste incineration and renewable energy to be focus of Thursdays at the U
Dr. Lauren Wentz, professor of biology at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County, will present “Something’s Burning: Waste Incineration” April 25 on the Rice Lake campus.
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UW-Eau Claire students to conduct research at Mayo Clinic through NIH grant
Students will participate in high-level laboratory research and training in the fields of neuroscience and regenerative sciences this summer at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, through a nearly $600,000 National Institutes of Health grant.
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Commencement speaker urges Blugolds to work for the public good
Dr. Pamela Matson delivered the “Charge to the Class” at two UW-Eau Claire commencement ceremonies for 682 students in Zorn Arena.
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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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UW-Eau Claire biology team collaborates with University of California on field research
Dr. Jennifer Smith has been conducting animal behavior studies on California ground squirrels for a decade. Since she joined the faculty at UWEC, Blugold biology students now can take part in these California-based field studies.
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Environmental science pioneer Dr. Pamela Matson to receive honorary doctorate
Dr. Pamela Matson, considered one of the leading climate and sustainability scientists in the world, will become just the third UW-Eau Claire graduate to receive an honorary doctorate from the university.
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From animal-loving undergrad to grad student at a top U.S. veterinary college: Q&A with Bella Thovson
Bella Thovson, a May 2023 UW-Eau Claire biology graduate, is a great example of how graduate school dreams come true. She shares with us in a Q&A just what parts of her student experience helped her most in getting to veterinary school.