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Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Now you know

Join the UWRF Women's Hockey Team as they "Pink the Rink" tomorrow, Nov. 13, at 7:05 p.m. at Hunt Arena. Proceeds from the game go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation to support Breast Cancer Research. All  of the proceeds from the "Pink the Rink" T-shirts will be donated, along with $2 from every ticket sold.

The Falcons host Gustavus Aldolphus who they defeated last year to earn a trip to the Frozen Four. Admission is  free/students with UWRF ID; $4/ faculty/staff/children; $7/adults. Fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support!

Pink the Rink photo

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UWS in the News

"Plan to create districts for UW regents questioned,” Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 11.

"UW-Eau Claire to raise tuition," Badger Herald, Nov. 11.

"Flu cases on the rise on UW campus,” Capital Times, Nov. 11.

"Inclusive Excellence to focus on integrating entire campus,” Daily Cardinal, Nov. 11.

"Nontraditional students get highlighted through events on campus,” The Spectator, Nov. 5.

"UW students want action on Nike workers' rights issues,” Wisconsin Public Radio, Nov. 10.

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

"One person can make a difference, and every person should try."

                                        -- John F. Kennedy

Veteran's Day marked by program

Vet's Day photo 

UWRF senior and veteran Bryan Bodrog spoke at the annual Veteran's Day observance on campus yesterday. Bodrog, who served in the Marine Corps and retired as a lance corporal due to injuries received in Iraq in 2004 during Operation Phantom Fury, recounted his story, a story shared by many soldiers in their sacrifice for our freedom. Under heavy fire, Bodrog risked his life to save a fellow soldier and in the process was hit with a RPG (Rocket Propelled Grenade). He suffered nerve damage to the left side of his body and walks with a cane, however that does not stop him from doing anything physical, he said. For more photos by Jens Gunelson, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/photo_archive/.

Announcements

Commencement is Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m.
The Fall Commencement is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. in the Robert P. Knowles Physical Education and Recreation Center. Each departmental chairperson should submit a list of those faculty and academic staff who are participating to the Dean of the respective college. All other areas, please submit your list of participants to Dianne at dianne.m.monteith@uwrf.edu. Caps and gowns may be ordered through the Falcon Shop. The deadline for ordering caps and gowns for faculty and staff is Friday, Nov. 13. Contact Sherry Rehnelt at ext. 3962 if you have any questions regarding caps and gowns.

Security updates to Windows computers
DoTS will send security updates to Windows computers on Monday, Nov. 16, beginning at 10 p.m. Please prepare Windows computers in your area for these updates by restarting them at the end of the day that day. Please leave them at the login prompt after they restart. If you are not able to leave your computer on, the updates will take place the next time the computer is powered on and connected to the campus network. Thank you for your assistance in keeping our computing environment safe and efficient. Let DoTS know if you have any questions or problems by calling ext. 4357.

IEW Conference interview correction
On Thursday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in Global Connections, Kristine Butler will give an overview of the "Asian Studies CAS Grant", not the "Asian Studies Program" as indicated on the IEW posters. Contact Linda Alvarez at ext. 4891.

Save money by using Google 411
Calling directory services from your office or cellular telephone is expensive. You can save yourself and your department a significant amount when looking for a business telephone number by using Google 411. Add the Google 411 service to your phone's contacts and call that number instead of the regular 411 service. The call uses up minutes, but you won't be charged the premium rates (sometimes as much as $2 per call) for the service. Check it out at http://www.google.com/goog411/

Classified employment opportunity
Classified employment transfer opportunity for a Communications Specialist (100 percent) (Pay Schedule 07, Pay Range 05), University Communications, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, annually. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 19. 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://uwrf.edu/hr/hr_forms/Classified/cl_job_transfer.doc.  Interested individuals whose classification is identical to the title of the vacancy are contacted in seniority order to interview (i.e., a current Communications Specialist for a Communications Specialist vacancy). 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.

Upcoming Events

Friday, Nov. 13, 7:05 p.m., women’s hockey vs. Gustavus Adolphus.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m., swimming & diving vs. Lawrence.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 1 p.m., football vs. Eau Claire.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2:05 p.m., women’s hockey vs. Bethel.

Don't Forget

Thursday, Nov. 12

*  3 - 4 p.m., Alumni Room, South Hall, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Search Committee meeting. Contact Dawn Hukai at ext. 3335.

*  5 p.m., Falls Room, UC, Resiliency in Education Talk by Beth Doll, professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Doll has done extensive research on various topics related to education, specifically, on resiliency factors that play a role in student's success as well as environmental and classroom factors that build resiliency. Aside from being a well-honored researcher, author, and speaker, she is an author of the book "Resilient Classrooms." Free and open to the public. Offered as part of School Psychology Awareness Week.

*  6:30 p.m., Room 224, South Hall, CBE Master of Business Administration program information session. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.uwrf.edu/cbe/masters/welcome.htm or call ext. 3335.

*  7:30 p.m., Abbott Concert Hall, A Benny Goodman Centennial Celebration. The UWRF RADD Jazz Series presents the UWRF Jazz Ensemble, directed by David Milne, performing the music of jazz clarinetist and band leader Benny Goodman, featuring faculty member Pat O'Keefe on clarinet. Free and open to the public. Contact Milne at ext. 3940.

Classified employment opportunityBuildings/Grounds Supervisor vacancy in Facilities Management. Visit http://www.uwrf.edu/hr/employment_opportunities.htm to view  position details and the application process. Application deadline is Friday, Nov. 13. Contact Deb Schwab at ext. 3221.

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