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Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Now you know
Did you know that state employees are injured on
average 3,546 times per year? The good news is workplace accidents and
injuries are preventable.
The National Safety Council has designated June as “National Safety
Month” to highlight the importance of workplace safety.
To coincide with this national effort, the Department of
Administration’s Bureau of State Risk Management is emphasizing
state employee safety throughout the month.
Most workplace injuries occur in three
categories:
1. “Lifting, moving or restraining loads,” typically resulting in back,
shoulder or neck injuries.
2. “Slips, trips and falls,” typically resulting in concussions, broken
limbs, broken hips or back, shoulder or neck injuries.
3. “Motion of the individual,” which, in an office environment,
includes
ergonomic-related injuries.
BSRM has developed three webcasts that address
each category of accidents and injuries specific to our
workplaces. Throughout June, you will be sent links to the safety
webcasts. Take time to watch as the webcasts
offer valuable information on avoiding accidents and injuries in the
workplace.
During the work day, be alert for
safety hazards and act on them by either resolving or reporting the
problem before someone has an accident.
Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
 
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• Excused class absences
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• Faculty/staff searches
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• Governance committee meetings
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UWRF home page
UWRF
News Source
UWS in the News
"Furloughs
confound universities," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 7.
"UW
sees a silver lining in budget: new buildings," Associated Press,
June 8.
"The
state budget is bad bet for Wisconsin's future," Editorial,
Wisconsin State Journal, June 7.
"UW-L
plans to cut baseball, tennis," La Crosse Tribune, June 6.
"Regents
approve new rules for student misconduct," Associated Press, June 5.
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 webcast 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 webcasts of floor and committee
discussions.
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"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's
end."
- Seneca
Faculty, staff guide new freshmen in
registration
Monday was the first day of new freshman
registration on campus as students prepare to start classes in the
fall. Communication Studies and Theatre Arts Professor Robin Murray,
left, answered questions from one of 150 new freshmen who signed up for
classes on Monday. Monday was the first of many registration days on
campus this summer. For
more
photos by
Jens Gunelson, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/photo_archive/.
Announcements
Condolences
O.B. "Ben" Bergsrud died peacefully in his sleep on
May 30. Ben joined the UWRF faculty in 1957; he taught and coached the
golf team until he retired in 1988. During his tenure he also started
the wrestling program, was an assistant football coach, served as the
athletic director and was chair of the physical education department. A
celebration of Dr. Bergsrud's life is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday,
June 19, at the River Falls Golf Club. A private family service will be
held earlier on June 19 at Ezekiel Lutheran Church in River Falls.
Important year-end accounting dates
Budget managers need to be aware of the following dates
as the Accounting Office closes the current fiscal year.
1. All invoices, travel expense reports, reimbursements, etc. must be
in the Accounting Office by noon on Thursday, June 25. Requests for
payment received after June 25 will be charged to the new fiscal year
2009-10. Based on UW System requirements, there is no flexibility with
this date.
2. All requests for corrections, transfers, budget adjustments, etc.
must be in the Accounting Office by noon on Friday, July 10. Requests
received after this date will not be processed in the current fiscal
year.
3. All revenue deposits must be received at the Cashier’s Office by
noon on Friday, June 26. All deposits received after this date will be
recorded in the new fiscal year.
The above dates apply to all sources of funds, including gifts and
grants. Sending transaction requests to the Accounting Office prior to
the above dates would be appreciated.
UWRF Foundation 2008-09 fiscal year-end procedures
Fund managers need to be aware of the following information as the
Foundation closes the 2008-09 fiscal year on June 30. The following
types of requests have a deadline of noon on Monday, June 15:
* Request for payment (RFP) from a Foundation account to a University
account.
* Request for payment (RFP) from a Foundation account to an outside
vendor.
* Request for transfer (RFT) from one Foundation account to another
Foundation account.
Forms can be found at http://www.uwrf.edu/alumni/foundation/forms.php.
Contact the Foundation Office at ext. 3505.
Institutional Research Web site redesign
The Web site for Institutional Research now includes easy access to
user-friendly databases and reports that provide a wealth of data about
UWRF, the UW System and all postsecondary institutions in the United
States. The site redesign also includes a new web form for customized
data requests that should be used in lieu of datarequest@uwrf.edu. The web
site for Institutional Research may be accessed at http://www.uwrf.edu/institutionalresearch.
Upcoming Events
Faculty Senate Meeting
The Faculty Senate Executive Committee will meet on Thursday,
June 11, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the North Hall Conference Room, 114
North Hall. Contact David Rainville, ext. 3654 or david.p.rainville@uwrf.edu.
Summer Concert Series presents: Shoeless Revolution
Tuesday, June 16, 7 p.m., Wall Amphitheatre or UC Mall.
Funk/rock/reggae fusion band with a three-piece horn section and
cross-pollination of musical styles. Grilled food and ice cream are
available for purchase. Rain site is the
Falcon's Nest, UC.
Don't Forget
Tuesday, June 9
* Lunch & Learn: "The
Kinnickinnic: Kayaking, Fly
Fishing and More," noon to 1 p.m., Room 224 South Hall. Free.
Presented by Paige Olson of Kinni Creek Lodge &
Outfitters and sponsored by the UWRF Employee Development Committee.
Bring your lunch and relax.
* LOCATION CHANGE:
Welcome reception for Chancellor Van Galen
family
2 to 4 p.m., Falls Room, UC. You are invited to an informal
reception to
welcome Chancellor Dean Van Galen, his wife, Mary, and their
daughter, Ashley. Refreshments, including ice cream from Falcon Foods,
will be
provided. Dean and his family are delighted to join the UWRF and River
Falls communities. Please join us for this opportunity to welcome the
Van Galens to the Falcon family.
* Summer Concert Series: Tommy Bentz Band, 7 p.m.,
Wall Amphitheatre. Local rock 'n' roll band.
Grilled food and ice cream are available for purchase. Rain site is the
Falcon's Nest, UC.
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