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Gaining Nonprofit Status Opens Doors for Power Up Eau Claire

‘Celebrating 50 Years of Hmong in the Chippewa Valley’ gala and celebration, more community outreach and events slated for 2025

Ahead of its sixth year, Power Up Eau Claire has achieved an organizational milestone that could exponentially expand its impact in the Chippewa Valley and beyond: nonprofit status. Founded in 2019 by Pa Thao ...

Two UW-Stout Staff Members Honored by Universities of Wisconsin

DeGruson is Outstanding Woman of Color; Brown wins P.B. Poorman Award

Two UW-Stout staff members have been named special award recipients by the Universities of Wisconsin and were honored at a ceremony on Dec. 4 in Madison ...

Congressional Trailblazer Has Ties to the Valley

incoming congresswoman’s husband was Chippewa Falls native

Sarah McBride made headlines earlier this year when she became the first openly transgender person elected to the U.S. Congress. Once she’s sworn in on Jan. 3, McBride will represent the State of Delaware in the House of Representatives ...

Local Dance Program is Connecting Communities, Cultures

2025 will be the first year the Eau Claire area will have a competitive traditional Hmong dance team

The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAHMAA) only began offering lessons two years ago, and have not offered a competitive dance time as other towns in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest do – until now. Pakou Thao, ECAHMAA grants specialist, is also the driving force behind organizing the area’s only traditional Hmong dance program ...

UWEC’s Jesse Yang Receives ‘Outstanding Women of Color in Education’ Award

Yang is one of 11 recipients of this year’s university system award

Jesse Yang, a videographer in Integrated Marketing and Communications at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award from the Universities of Wisconsin. As a first-generation college graduate of UW-Eau Claire, Yang says it is a privilege to be at her alma mater ...

How Diverse Are We? 2024 Update

looking at what the numbers say about diversity in the Chippewa Valley

So how diverse is the Chippewa Valley, anyway? We’ve periodically asked ourselves this question, then delved into the data that might help answer it. Statistics tell some of the story ...

Dr. Rae Langes is UWEC’s Latest Poorman Award Recipient

award honors those who create inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people

Dr. Rae Langes, an assistant professor in the department of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality studies at UW-Eau Claire, is among the recipients of the 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People from the Universities ...

EAU MY: Local Podcast Discusses Coming Out in Eau Claire

‘Small Town Big Gays’ offers local insight to queer experiences

The LGBTQ+ community is often depicted living fabulously in big cities. But a new local podcast asks: “But what about the rest of us?” “Small Town Big Gays,” hosted by Chance Smith and Travis Gerome (aka local drag performer Khloe Wold) released its first episode ...

DEVELOPING DIVERSITY: CLA Accounts for Opportunity

western Wisconsin accounting and advisory firm works to create opportunities for all in changing profession

Exciting things are happening in the accounting and professional services professions in western Wisconsin and across the country. Yes, you heard that right. Accounting, advisory, and wealth management are exciting professions. At a time when fewer young people ...

UW-Stout Staff Awarded for Creating Inclusive Environment, Bringing Harmony to Differences

Arenz, Xiong recognized by Universities of Wisconsin at annual ceremony

Two UW-Stout staff members have been named special award recipients by the Universities of Wisconsin and were honored at a ceremony on Nov. 9 ...