Wednesday,
Jan. 30, 2008
Now you know
The University has had an active recycling program for 17
years and the 2007 Recycling Report is now complete. Last year UWRF
recycled over 136 tons of paper products and more than 30 tons of
commingled containers. This success is due to the participation of our
entire campus community. Other items recycled range from tires, waste
oil, light bulbs and appliances to food grease and yard materials. To
view the entire report (which includes 16 different items), visit http://www.uwrf.edu/facilities-
management/recycling.html
Please note that next year containers and paper will be
grouped under a single heading of "Single Stream Recycling". It is
hoped this program, which began fall semester, will help to increase
total collections. Please contact Manny Kenney at ext. 3827 with
suggestions and comments.
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UWRF home page
UWRF News Source
"Perspectives,"
a column in the
River Falls Journal by Chancellor
Don Betz.
UWS in the News
"Doyle
wants to tackle budget problem this year," Greater Milwaukee Today,
Jan. 30.
"Legislators
call for more aid when tuition goes up," Badger Herald,
Jan. 29.
"Computer
oversight committee may return," Wisconsin State Journal,
Jan. 29.
To see news about
the UW System from around the state, visit
System’s clip sheet site to
read the stories or to subscribe to the daily briefing.
On Wisconsin
The following is a
digest of links to critical news and
information sources for UWRF employees:
The Wheeler
Report.
This is a daily listing of all news stories, editorials, and press
releases affecting public issues in Wisconsin.
WisPolitics.Com
State public policy news with a political interpretation.
WisconsinEye
News.
Wisconsin’s version of C-Span, with live coverage of the Legislature,
with the State Supreme Court and Executive Branch soon to follow.
UW System Board of
Regents Audio.
The Regents web cast their monthly meetings held on the first Thursday
and Friday of each month.
UWS/UWRF Budget.
A handy index to the UW System executive and legislative advocacy
information on our budget proposals, analyses, and maps, charts and
graphs to support our positions.
Wisconsin
Legislature.
This site contains legislators’ profiles, committees, bill digests,
hearing schedules, and links to Web casts of floor and committee
discussions.
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"In the depths
of winter I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible
summer."
-- Albert
Camus
Freddy helps
bring awareness to new FalconFile system
Freddy
Falcon was handing out pencils to students near the UC Monday to help
inform computer users about FalconFile, the new file storage system on
campus. The pencils are engraved with "Where the Heck are My Files?"
"falconfile.uwrf.edu" and "715-425-HELP." FalconFile replaces
the old falconfs & Oasis and will also replace Zeus & Elvis
when those files are migrated over spring term. For project
information, visit http://its.uwrf.edu/info-news/FalconFile/welcome.php
and http://www.uwrf.edu/falconfile/
for support documents and videos. Photo by Jens Gunelson.
Announcements
The annual UWRF campus blood drive is
quickly approaching on Tuesday, Feb. 5. from noon until 6
p.m. in the Riverview Ballroom, UC. Type O donors are strongly needed.
Schedule your appointment at http://www.givebloodgivelife.org
and use sponsor code 2453. Roll up your sleeve and save a life! Your
single whole blood donation can help save the lives of up to three
people. UWRF is ranked second in the area for the units of blood
collected during our drives. Help us keep our ranking by signing up
today! Contact sara.a.gliniany@uwrf.edu
or call ext. 4444.
UWRF is one of more than 1,400
universities and high schools across the country, collectively, all on
the same day, bringing attention to the Focus the Nation national event
Thursday, Jan. 31, which addresses global warming solutions for America.
The free, open to the public, program will take place in the Falcons
Nest, UC, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The agenda can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/sustain.
The national Focus the Nation Web site is http://www.focusthenation.org/index.php.
For more information, contact kelly.d.cain@uwrf.edu
or call Kelly at ext. 3479.
Upcoming Events
Thursday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m., Falcon Nest, UC, Ping
Pong Tournament. Free. Join us to celebrate the one-year birthday
of the UC. Battle your friends in games of fury! Look for sign ups and
details in the UC. Sponsored by the Recreational Activities Committee.
Thursday, Jan. 31, 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.),
Abbott Concert Hall, KFA, Pizza and Obama. Free. Join the Obama
for America Campaign and the Black Student Union to learn about the
political process and support Senator Barak Obama Democratic nominee
for President. Learn about the issues, get updates on the Democratic
primarie and learn how you can get involved and make your voice heard.
Don't Forget
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. UC lobby, Voter
Registration. The Wisconsin presidential and local elections
primary
is Tuesday, Feb. 19. City of River Falls residents can register to vote
through the River Falls Votes project. Bring your Wisconsin
Driver's License, State ID number or the last four digits of your
Social Security number with you. More
information is available at http://www.uwrf.edu/riverfallsvotes.
HR Director
candidate interview. Open campus meeting today, Jan. 30, at 1 p.m. in
the
Kinnickinnic River Theater, UC, with candidate Ruth Giron. Recent work
experience: Human
Resources senior director, Nuclear Management Company, 2003 - present;
Compensation and Benefits director, Cenex Harvest States Cooperatives,
1998-2003; Human Resources manager, Cenex, 1994-98; Human Resources
manager, Land O’Lakes, 1987-94.
Wednesday,
Jan. 30, 3:30 p.m., Rush River Room
325, UC, Faculty
Senate Executive Committee meeting.
Contact David Rainville at ext. 3654 or david.p.rainville@uwrf.edu.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 4 p.m., Global Connections office,
Room 102 Hagestad Hall, International Education Week planning
meeting. The 2008 IEW planning committee will discuss how to make
the week of Nov. 17 - 21 stand out on campus. Please join the committee
or come and give input. Contact Brent Greene or Carissa Williams at
ext. 4891.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, men's basketball vs. Stevens Point
at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 8 p.m., Falcons Nest, UC,
ComedySportz. Free. Join us to celebrate the one-year birthday of
the UC. Come be entertained by this interactive improv comedy group.
Sponsored by the Student Entertainment and Arts Committee.
Classified employment transfer
opportunity for a Financial Specialist 2,
100 percent (Pay Schedule 02, Pay Range 10), Accounting Services, 7:45
a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, annually. The deadline to apply is
4:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31. If interested, contact the
Human Resources Office at ext. 3221 to request a position description
for specific duties and knowledge, skills, and abilities. To apply,
complete a Job Transfer request found at http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/forms/JOB%20TRANSFER%20REQUESHCWEB.pdf.
The recruiting process on campus for this position is as follows: 1.
Interested individuals whose classification is identical to the title
of the vacancy are contacted in seniority order to interview (i.e., a
current Financial Specialist 2 for a Financial Specialist 2 vacancy).
2. If no one in the same title is interested, then interested
individuals in the same or higher pay range are considered; however, it
is management's option to interview prior to obtaining the outside list
or to consider as additional names to the outside list.
Classified
employment opportunity for a permanent Information Systems
Comprehensive
Services-Senior vacancy in Student Affairs. If interested,
visit http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/cl_is_comp_serv.htm
to view details about the position and the application process. The
deadline to apply is Thursday, Feb. 7. Questions can be directed to
Deb Schwab at ext. 3221.
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