Falcon Daily Archives

Academic Day marks official start for new Falcons

Academic Day, the first day of the academic year for all new students, began today with a welcome by Chancellor Dean Van Galen at the Wall Amphitheatre before the new Falcons headed out to meet faculty and classmates in their area of study. Students are encouraged to take part in the Involvement Fair at the UC mall until 2 p.m. today as well as other activities into the evening. Fall semester classes begin tomorrow, Sept. 2, at 8 a.m. Photo by Jens Gunelson.

Announcements

Welcome reception set for Education Fellow
For the month of September, UWRF is hosting an American Council on Education Fellow from South Africa. Khaya Magopeni comes to us from the University of the Western Cape and has come to learn about U.S. higher education, university leadership issues, and UWRF.Â I would like to invite you to a campus-wide welcome reception for him on Tuesday, Sept. 7, from 4-5 p.m. in the Falls Room, UC. Please join us as we welcome Khaya to our campus.Â --Dean Van Galen

Parking permits must be displayed beginning today
The 2010-11 parking permits must be displayed beginning today, Sept. 1. All employee spaces are enforced and a failure to display violation will be issued if your parking permit is not properly displayed. Thank you.

Attention P lot permit holders
P lot permit holders can park in any non-barricaded space in P lot. If no spaces are available, contact the Parking Office at 3333.

Attention A lot permit holders
The new portion of A lot on the north side of North Hall is now open. Permit holders for the A lot may now use these spaces.

Final day of clearance sale at Falcon Shop
Today is the final day of the clearance sale at the Falcon Shop, UC. All clearance items are an additional 15 percent off. The Falcon Shop is open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. today.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, Sept. 2 - Oct. 1, Gallery 101, KFA, Glasswork Exhibit:Â James Engebretson, Reflections. Emerti Professor Engebretson presents his glasswork along with work ofÂ former students. An opening reception is set for Friday, Sept. 10, from 4-6:30 p.m. Contact the art department at 3266.

Thursday, Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m., Riverview Ballroom, UC, Salsabrosa. Free. Dance to Afro-Cuban rhythms, vocal harmonies and horn solos. Instructors available to teach Latin style dances including Bolero, Merengue, Salsa, Salsa-Hip Hop and Cha Cha Cha. Contact Student Life at 4444.

Friday, Sept. 3, 7:30 p.m., Karges Center, women's volleyball vs. Millikin University.

Don't Forget

Wednesday, Sept. 1

* 11 a.m.-2 p.m. UC mall, Involvement Fair.

* 3-4 p.m., Fireplace Lounge, UC, Queer Resource Fair. Join Falcon Programs for some light snacks and learn about resources and opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual & ally (LGBTIQQAA) community on campus. Contact ashley.e.olson@uwrf.edu.

*Â 3:30 p.m., 114 North hall, Faculty Senate Executive Committee meeting. For an agenda, visit the Faculty Senate Web site at http://www.uwrf.edu/faculty_senate/committees_exec.html. Contact james.madsen@uwrf.edu or call ext. 3196.

*Â 4 p.m., Ramer Field, women's soccer vs. St. Mary's University.