'Mind on Water': UWEC partners with Longfellow for project to promote drinking water

Matthew Baughman, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·3 min read

Mar. 14—EAU CLAIRE — While standing in front of a class full of third graders at Longfellow Elementary School, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire student Mia McLaughlin guided the students through a series of stretches.

When they were done with their morning's Mind on Water session, the university student reminded everyone to take a drink from their cups.

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