Title: [Falcon Daily] FALCON DAILY, Dec. 17, 2008

                                                      

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 Now you know Poison Prevention Week is March 15 - 21. The U.S. Congress established National Poison Prevention Week on September 16, 1961. Shortly thereafter, the Poison Prevention Week Council was organized to coordinate this annual event and promote poison prevention. National Poison Prevention Week, the third week in March each year, is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. Poison Prevention Kits from the Wisconsin Poison Center are available through UWRF Risk Management.  Kits include a brochure entitled "Protect Your Family from Poisons", a magnet with the Poison Center Hotline Number, Mr. Yuk stickers, and a list of toxic plants.  E-mail constance.smith@uwrf.edu or call ext. 3344 to receive your kit.  Poison prevention is also highlighted in the March UWRF Risk Management Newsletter found at http://www.uwrf.edu/risk/newsletters.htm          Falcon Daily:          recognized for          excellence by         Submit an item to Falcon Daily Subscribe to Falcon Daily Falcon Daily Archives Feedback on Falcon Daily Visions and Values Web site. Strategic Planning Web site. Academic Affairs: • Excused class absences • Class cancellations • Faculty/staff searches • Retention, promotion, tenure notices • Governance committee meetings • Grants information • Graduate exams UWRF home page UWRF News Source UWS in the News "A focus on outcomes," Inside Higher Ed, March 10. "Hispanics one-fifth of K-12 students," USA Today, March 6. "UW-P's footprint: The tri-state region's only regent institution boasts a $120 million impact -- and it's growing," Telegraph-Herald, March 8. "University of Wisconsin-Madison plans forum on sexual assault," Wisconsin State Journal, March 10. "Our View: UW deserves long-term perspective," Editorial, Wausau Daily Herald, March 7. 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.

"You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say."                                               -- Martin Luther Fast Copy center prepares for move to Rodli   The graphic above shows where Fast Copy will be located on campus beginning next week. Friday, March 13, will be the last day Fast Copy will be open in North Hall. On Monday, March 16, Fast Copy will be open at its new location in Rodli on the lower level. Please use the south entrance of Rodli to enter Fast Copy. From March 12 - 17 Fast Copy equipment will not be up and running. We will be able to accept jobs, but they cannot be time-sensitive. Your patience is greatly appreciated. Submitted graphic. Announcements The Calendar Committee is conducting an assessment of the 50-minute/75-minute daily class schedule that was adopted by UWRF in the fall of 2007. As part of that assessment, the Calendar Committee asks that you participate in a survey to give us feedback on how you have been affected by the change. The survey is available in the surveys area in D2L. The survey will be active through Friday, March 27. Contact Karl Peterson at ext. 3209. Finalist candidates for the Financial Aid Counselor positions will be on campus for interviews March 12 and 16. The following meetings are open to the campus community: Thursday, March 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Room 216, South Hall, Ryan Bench Thursday, March 12, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, South Hall, Kathy Ripienski Monday, March 16, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Alumni Room, South Hall, Erin Perrault Monday, March 16, 2:30 -3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, South Hall, Marcia Rose For further information, contact financialaidsearch@uwrf.edu. UWRF students were randomly selected to participate in one of two student health surveys (NCHA and UWS AODA). Please encourage students to check their UWRF email and complete a survey before they leave for spring break if they were selected. Contact Keven Syverson at ext. 3755 with any questions or concerns. The UWRF Foundation would like to acknowledge “the anonymous women of River Falls” for their memorial gift in honor of Tracy Gladstone-Sovell. For your contribution and commitment to “making a difference by paying it forward…and encouraging others to do the same!” we thank you. --The UWRF Foundation staff The Office of University Advancement has been notified of the following deceased alumni and friends of the University: Brown, Madelyn J. (Laughlin) Dec. 31, 2008 Bugs, Sabine (’03, fine arts) Feb. 16 Clemetson, Kermit V. (’50, elementary education) Nov. 12, 2008 Feltes, Mary J. (Andersen) (’66, biology education) Feb. 20 Foltz, Susannah D. (’84, math and physics) Feb. 10 Geraets, Julie A. (Lulich) (’98, ag marketing) March 1 Rockwood, Harvey A. (’69, history) Jan. 7 Rosandick, Paul J. (’51, ag education) March 5 Schulz, Elizabeth C. (Hilyar) (’38, elementary education)  Feb. 2 Stanley, Randall J. (’69, elementary education and psychology education) Feb. 16 Upcoming Events Saturday, March 28, 8 a.m., various campus locations, Agricultural Technology Contest. Middle and high school students from across Wisconsin and Minnesota will compete in 19 different events. Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/ag-education/Teachers/agtech/welcome.html for details. Don't Forget The remaining two finalists for the Outreach Program Manager position will be on campus today and tomorrow. The following meetings are open to the campus community: Wednesday, March 11, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m., Margo Berg. Thursday, March 12, 10:20 - 11 a.m., Pamela Bowen. All meetings are in Room 129, RDI. Contact OGSsearch@uwrf.edu. Wednesday, March 11, 11 - 11:30 a.m., Alumni Room, South Hall, Final CBE dean candidate open interview: Timothy Longfellow, associate professor of Marketing and chairperson, Department of Marketing for Illinois State University. Contact Darryl Miller at ext. 3335. Wednesday, March 11, 11:30 a.m., Falcons Nest, UC, UWRF Symphony Band Concert, "Music of the Cinema." Free. Contact Kristin Tjornehoj at ext. 3940. Wednesday, March 11, 3 - 5 p.m., Room 114, North Hall, Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting. Contact David Rainville at ext. 3654 or david.p.rainville@uwrf.edu. Wednesday, March 11, Kinnickinnic Theater, UC, Meetings on Proposed Changes to Student Tuition Payment Plan. Advisor and campus community session: Wednesday, March 11, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. Student session:  Wednesday, March 11, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. This proposal by Enrollment Services is intended to prevent students from falling behind on their financial obligations, simplify the registration process, and create efficiencies for the University. Students and others are encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposal which includes eliminating the $100 registration deposit for returning students, moving the tuition payment due date to prior to the start of the term, and dropping classes for not making payment arrangements by the due date. Your input and feedback is needed on how these changes may impact you.The proposed changes could be implemented as early as Fall Semester 2009-10. Contact Brenda Rudberg at ext. 3145. Wednesday, March 11, 4 - 7:30 p.m., Riverside Commons, UC, Steak Night. Menu includes: Beef Sirloin, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Coconut Shrimp, Grilled Portobello, Mushrooms, Baked Potato Bar, Meat Lovers Pizza, Vegetable Lovers Pizza, and Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Cost is Meal Plan; $8.12/Dining Dollars; $8.57/Falcon Dollars; $9.02/cash. Sponsored by Sodexo. Falcon Daily will not publish during Spring Break, March 16 - 20. Please plan accordingly. It will be back to daily publication on Monday, March 23.